The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The organization was founded in 1967 and has its headquarters in New York City. The foundation funds research, provides educational resources, and advocates for patients and their families. It also offers support groups and other programs to help people with IBD manage their condition. The foundation has chapters and affiliates throughout the United States.