The Rheumatology Research Foundation (the Foundation) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 1985 to provide essential funding to the rheumatology community for the benefit of their patients. The Foundation is committed to ensuring there are enough rheumatology professionals in all parts of the country to the treat increasing number of patients, and continue groundbreaking research into the cause, care and prevention of more than 200 rheumatic diseases.