The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures 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. 

Since our founding over four decades ago, CCFA has remained at the forefront of research in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Today, we fund cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurture investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finance underdeveloped areas of research. In addition, our educational workshops and programs, along with our scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. We are very proud that the National Institutes of Health has commended us for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."

A quick overview of who we are:

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. Learn more about our mission.

Your Dollars at Work

CCFA consistently meets standards established by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance as well as other charity watchdog organizations. Read more about how we steward your dollars.

Our Members

Currently we have over 50,000 members, served by our national headquarters, as well as 40 chapters nationwide. Since CCFA is not a government-supported agency, we rely on the support of our members and donors to continue our work.

Our Sponsors

Our dedicated corporate sponsors and foundations provide us with significant grants, which have made many of our research, support, and education programs possible.

Global Partners

We maintain informal partnerships with a variety of Crohn's and colitis-related organizations around the world for the cooperative purposes of research and information sharing.