The Andrews Impact Foundation bridges the gap in Parkinson's disease care by funding specialized training for the healthcare professionals who treat it. Through our W.A.D.E. Initiative, we provide grants to graduate students, practicing rehab professionals, and nurses to help them earn certifications like LSVT BIG, LSVT LOUD, and CNRN — placing more qualified specialists directly into communities where Parkinson's care is hardest to find.

We fund three groups:

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• Students — final-year Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Pathology graduate students seeking LSVT certification before graduation

• Rehab Professionals — practicing therapists pursuing LSVT BIG or LSVT LOUD certification

• Nurses — registered nurses pursuing the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) credential

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Visit our Grants page for full eligibility details for each track.

Applications are accepted on a rolling monthly basis. Submit your application by the last day of the month; our review board evaluates all current applications during the first two weeks of the following month, and applicants are notified by the 15th. You can start an application from our Grants page.

We're committed to keeping our overhead low so your donation goes where it matters most. Our goal is to direct at least 85 cents of every dollar donated straight to our mission — covering certification and exam fees like LSVT BIG/LOUD registration and CNRN exam costs for our grantees. The remaining portion supports the essential operating costs of running the Foundation responsibly, such as grant administration and compliance.

Yes. The Andrews Impact Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a donation receipt for your records. If you need our EIN for tax purposes, contact us at info@andrewsimpactfoundation.org

There are a few ways to support our mission:

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• Donate to directly fund a grant

• Partner with us if you represent a training organization, hospital system, or university program — reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities

• Spread the word by following us on social media and sharing our mission

• Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter

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For partnership inquiries, contact us at info@andrewsimpactfoundation.org.

As a newly recognized 501(c)(3) organization, our first financial filings are still upcoming. Once filed, our Form 990 will be publicly available through the IRS and nonprofit databases such as Candid (GuideStar) and ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer. In the meantime, you're welcome to contact us directly with any financial questions.

Yes, we welcome international donors. Please note that tax-deductibility rules vary by country, so we recommend checking with a local tax advisor about how a donation to a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) applies to you.