About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D. 

  • Our Mission
    To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Read more.
  • Your Dollars at Work
    The Foundation consistently meets standards established by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance as well as other charity watchdog organizations. Learn more about how we steward your dollars.   Read more.
  • Our Members
    Currently the Foundation has over 50,000 members, served by our national headquarters, as well as a over 40 chapters nationwide. As the Foundation is not a government-supported agency, we rely on the support of members and donors to continue our work. Read more. 

  • Our Sponsors
    Our dedicated corporate sponsors provide significant grants to the Foundation, which have made possible many of our research, support, and education programs. Read more.
  • Global Partners
    The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation maintains informal partnerships with a variety of Crohn's and colitis-related organizations around the world for the purposes of cooperation on research and information sharing. Read more.

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