The NACDS Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization that serves as the education, research and charitable affiliate of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. The NACDS Foundation supports programs that seek to advance and improve patient care through community pharmacy. Among its activities, the Foundation provides scholarships for pharmacy students and supports pharmacy education programs that address the patient needs of community pharmacy practice. Additionally, the Foundation supports research efforts to advance community pharmacy's ability to enhance patient care services in their neighborhoods and the health care system at large, as well as addressing effective and safe use of medicines.