NOF's Vision
To make bone health a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals.

NOF's Mission
To prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research.

Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.

In order to accomplish our mission — to prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research — NOF accepts support from a wide breadth of diversified sources, including individuals, foundations, government sources and corporations.

While some of these funds may be restricted to specific projects, NOF maintains its independence and objectivity in accordance with the National Health Council's guiding principles. NOF does not endorse any particular product, service or point of view, but does inform the public about all FDA-approved therapies, as well as the availability of other appropriate products and services as part of its educational responsibility to the public and healthcare professionals.

Scientific members of NOF's Board of Trustees, as well as other leading experts in the field osteoporosis, are routinely consulted to provide a fair and balanced perspective regarding written materials and educational programming.

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Resource Links
NOF Founding and Osteoporosis Milestones
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2008 990 Form (Acrobat Reader required)
2007 990 Form (Acrobat Reader required)
2006 990 Form (Acrobat Reader required)

NOF is in full compliance with the Good Operating Practices Standards of the National Health Council, meets the strong and comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance and has been awarded the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence. Click here for more information.