The American Bridge Association Education and Charitable Foundation, Inc. (abaECF), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is incorporated as a public charity. The abaECF operates under its own by-laws and is governed by a seventeen-member Board of Directors. Although it functions as an arm of the American Bridge Association (ABA), it maintains independent governance and decision-making authority.

Mission

• To engage in educational and charitable activities that promote bridge awareness, education, research, training, and scholarships.
• To provide learning opportunities for both youth and adults through the development of national and local bridge programs.

Goals

• Raise and distribute funds to support educational and community programs.
• Administer the F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship and Collegiate Bridge Education Programs.
• Promote national and local bridge awareness initiatives within diverse communities.
• Provide statistics and information to support bridge-related research and educational endeavors.
• Develop innovative Bridge Awareness Programs to engage new audiences and foster interest in the game.

*Visit the American Bridge Association Education & Charitable Foundation website for more information about the Foundation's work and impact.