USA Support Investors Contact Careers Sign in IDEXX Small Animal Livestock Milk Equine Water Education About Us Blogs You are here Home About Us The IDEXX Foundation The IDEXX Foundation Committed to creating a positive and lasting impact for people, animals, and the environment The IDEXX Foundation is a donor-advised fund administered by a national donor-advised fund sponsoring program. Its mission is to create positive, lasting impacts for people, animals, and the environment through inclusive and outcomes-focused initiatives in communities around the world. Featured initiatives Rosebud Initiative (Wamakanskan Wawokiye Oti) South Dakota Area of focus: Caring for our companions Key impacts: Capacity building for sustainable veterinary care Sustainable and accessible care for animals in underserved communities Initiative details Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) International Area of focus: Caring for our companions Key impacts: Sustainable and accessible care for animals in underserved communities Capacity building through online education for veterinary professionals in remote clinical environments Initiative details Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) Maine Area of focus: Creating opportunities for the diverse leaders of tomorrow Key impacts: Continuation of GMRI’s program that has advanced the science literacy of more than 10,000 students throughout Maine Access to STEM education to help Maine’s indigenous and immigrant communities Initiative details IDEXX TUCVM Initiative Focus area: Creating opportunities for the diverse leaders of tomorrow Key impacts: Nine full scholarships Mental health support for veterinary students Emergency funding for students in need This is the most impactful contribution that our beloved college has received in our 75 years of existence and recognizes our legacy of work training and educating students of color. This meaningful investment by the IDEXX Foundation will help our students realize their dreams of becoming veterinarians." —Ruby L. Perry, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate-ACVR, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Initiative details The foundation’s long-term, outcomes-focused investment includes $3.6M in the TUCVM as part of a larger effort to make progress in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine. This initiative is designed to drive comprehensive and positive outcomes for diversifying the veterinary field in the future. The investment includes nine full scholarships, mental health support for veterinary students, emergency funding for students in need, and monies for important capital improvements at the TUCVM facilities. Each of these elements was identified through engagement with the TUCVM leadership to maximize the positive impacts of this meaningful collaboration. The TUCVM is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the United States. A pioneer in veterinary medical education, the TUCVM has a proven track record of increasing access to veterinary medical education, educating 70% of African American veterinarians in the U.S. Our areas of focus The interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health drives the IDEXX Foundation to take a solutions-oriented approach to our global work. Through our initiatives, we strive to make positive and lasting impacts in three priority areas: Creating opportunities for the diverse leaders of tomorrow Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professions by providing access to opportunities for learners of all ages and supporting their well-being. Caring for our companions Improve access to veterinary care for underserved communities, provide support to animals at risk, disaster relief for animals impacted by extreme climate events, and connect people with animals that give comfort, mobility, and greater access to work and play. Fostering water, climate, and food security solutions Cultivate forward-looking solutions to the worldwide challenges of access to safe water, adaptation to impacts of climate change, and advancement of sustainable global food systems. Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process Submissions are reviewed on a biannual basis: January 15—March 15 | June 15—August 15 Learn more or apply now Sitemap Footer navigation ABOUT US Investor relations Corporate governance IDEXX purpose Company overview COVID-19 resources BUSINESSES Small animal Livestock Milk Equine Water testing solutions CONTACT IDEXX International office locations Terms of Use Terms of Sale Terms of Purchase Privacy Policy Cookie Statement Cookie List Transport General Terms NEWSROOM CAREERS AT IDEXX