Caring Hands
FDM Osteopathy Clinic

FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FDM OSTEOPATHY (FAFO) dba CARING HANDS FDM OSTEOPATHY (CHFO): a 501(c)3 Corporation

The Corporation is organized and shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to   organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.   More specifically continuing the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the Foundation exists to Advance the knowledge, understanding and practice of the Fascial Distortion Model in Osteopathy through direct patient care and through research, teaching, training and equipping health care providers and students locally, nationally and globally and to oversee the services of the Foundation for the Advancement of FDM Osteopathy (FAFO). 

Additionally, the Foundation exists to demonstrate Christian values by providing services to meet the spiritual, mental, social and physical needs of people, providers, and communities, leading to a healthier life. It is the corporation’s purpose to provide organizational structure to facilitate:  

1) Medical services  

2) Administration and fiscal sponsorship  

3) Humanitarian Aid  

4) Faith-based, governmental and community collaboration  

5) Service provider development, training and support  

6) Connection of needs to resources  

7) As God provides, the corporation’s purpose is to offer services locally, nationally, and globally.  

You are invited to consider partnering with us in this endeavor by making charitable contributions to support the mission and purpose of the Foundation.  The Foundation’s non-profit Status as a 501(c)3 organization has been recognized by the State of Alaska, and the IRS final determination of tax-exempt status is pending.  It is believed that charitable donations to the foundation will receive tax exemption and will qualify as charitable contributions by the IRS in the tax year they are received. 

Thank you for your kind and generous consideration. 

Dr. Byron Perkins, DO, Director 
Foundation for the Advancement of FDM Osteopathy (FAFO) 
dba Caring Hands FDM Osteopathy (CHFO) 

2801 E 15th Ave, Ste A 
Anchorage, AK 99508 
Phone: (907) 743-7584; Fax: (907) 743-7586 
info@caringhandsfdm.com