About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

We are a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Uniting to Care & Cure

Since our founding in 1967, the Foundation has played a role in every major breakthrough in IBD research. We have invested more than $500 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And we won’t stop until we realize our vision of a future free from Crohn’s and colitis.

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Transforming the Future of IBD

Our mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while improving the quality of life for people affected by these conditions. To achieve this, the Foundation funds research, provides patient and professional education, offers support services, advocates for better access to care and research funding, and works to improve treatment quality and clinical trial participation.

Our Leadership

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is able to fulfill its mission and continue its battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis because of our dedicated leadership team and inspiring staff members and dedicated board of trustees.

Foundation Staff

Our leadership team provides expertise in their function while recognizing the intersections of work throughout the Foundation.

Board of Trustees

An elected group that provides oversight, strategic guidance, and governance to help the Foundation fulfill our mission.

National Scientific Advisory Committee

Researchers and healthcare professionals in various GI care fields who collaborate with the Foundation topic-specific committees.

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Be part of our mission!

We believe that the work of our employees directly influences our success and, more importantly, people impacted by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

A Look Back at Our Beginning

Since our founding in 1967, the Foundation has played a role in every major breakthrough in IBD research. We have invested more than $500 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And we won’t stop until we realize our vision of a future free from Crohn’s and colitis.

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Charitable Ratings

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is committed to supporting efforts to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation is also committed to being a good steward of the funds and resources entrusted to us in order to achieve those goals. We operate at the highest ethical standards and we consistently meet guidelines established by charity watchdogs.

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Contact the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Phone: 800-932-2423
General Email: [email protected]
Media Inquiries: [email protected]

Headquarters mailing address:
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
733 Third Ave, Suite 510
New York, NY 10017

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