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The NATA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), was incorporated in 1991 and established with grants from NATA and Johnson & Johnson. It is the only philanthropic 501 c(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession through research and education.
The Foundation’s work benefits every athletic trainer (AT) and every company associated with the profession, as well as the physically active community at large. Athletic trainers are health care professionals who can be seen on the sidelines, on the job site, on the stage, the battlefield and even in space. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
The NATA Foundation relies on the financial support of dedicated athletic trainers, corporate partners, and friends of the industry, to help carry out our goal of supporting and advancing the athletic training profession through research and education.
Through the years, the NATA Foundation has advanced the AT profession by:
The vision of the NATA Research and Education Foundation is to be the leader in supporting innovative research and educational opportunities to advance health care and inform policy for the benefit of the physically active populations.
When supporting the NATA Research & Education Foundation, you contribute to the advancement of the athletic training profession. The NATA Foundation’s work benefits every athletic trainer and every company associated with the profession, as well as the broader physically active community. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals visible on sidelines, job sites, stages, battlefields, and even in space. They collaborate with physicians, providing preventive services, emergency care, clinical diagnoses, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation for injuries and medical conditions.
The NATA Foundation relies on the financial support of dedicated athletic trainers, corporate partners, and industry friends to achieve our goal of supporting and advancing the athletic training profession through research and education. We cannot achieve this goal alone. Donations magnify our impact, enabling us to provide scholarships to educate future generations and conduct research that enhances practice and healthcare, ultimately elevating the value and recognition of athletic trainers.
The NATA Research & Education Foundation recognizes that every individual is different, each shaped by unique life experiences, with varied access and opportunities. This recognition enables us to better understand our volunteers and other stakeholders, and eliminate disparities to create meaningful change. When we engage the strengths and talents of each volunteer, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing high-level research, supporting education, and enhancing knowledge to optimize the clinical experience and outcomes for our diverse populations.
Organization name
National Athletic Trainers Assn Research & Education Foundation
Causes
Education - Higher Ed, Medical/Scientific Research, Health Care
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Kaufman, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Collin, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke
BIPOC Leadership
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Address
1620 Valwood Pkwy Unit 115