Program areas at AHA
Science and technology the American Heart Association funds scientific studies seeking new discoveries related to causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Since our founding in 1924, we've invested more than 4.6 billion in research, making us the largest private, not- for-profit funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research. -research spending for fiscal year 2019-20, alone, was 140,080,154 - or 17% of total spending for programs and supporting services. -research awards for the year totaled 120,697,947. See additional information on schedule o.
Professional education research, advances in medicine, and guidelines for best practice are most useful when made available to scientists and healthcare professionals. The aha hosted more than a dozen scientific conferences including scientific sessions and the international stroke conference, as well as meetings focused on specialty areas. Each offered continuing medical education (cme) credits, which are also available through aha online learning programs. See additional information on schedule o.
Public/consumer education informing all americans about ways to reduce their risk of Heart disease and stroke is one of the most important objectives of the American Heart Association. In 2019-20, the Association's public education efforts provided millions of people important information about cardiovascular health. Programs like go red for women help us reach specific audiences with important health messages. See additional information on schedule o.
Who funds American Heart Association (AHA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Federal funding details
| Federal agency | CFDA code | Program name | Amount |
|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | 93.077 | FAMILY SMOKING PREVENTION AND TOBACCO CONTROL ACT REGULATORY RESEARCH | $3,183,081 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 93.738 | PPHF: RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM FINANCED SOLELY BY PUBLIC PREVENTION AND HEALTH FUNDS | $725,582 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 93.814 | PARTNER SUPPORT FOR HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION | $520,434 |
| ...and 3 more federal grants / contracts |
Personnel at AHA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Nancy Brown | Chief Executive Officer | $2,439,332 | 2021-11-11 |
| Leslie Upton | Chief Operating Officer | $657,283 | 2020-06-30 |
| Cynthia Roberts | Chief Financial Officer | $360,214 | 2021-04-14 |
| Meighan Vafa | CF Marketing and PRG T / Chief Marketing and P | $477,519 | 2020-06-30 |
| Laura Sol | Chief of Staff To the Chief Executive Officer | | 2021-11-11 |
| ...and 20 more key personnel |
Financials for AHA
| Revenues | FYE 06/2020 | FYE 06/2019 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $511,100,070 | $591,046,382 | -13.5% |
| Program services | $55,569,012 | $43,778,355 | 26.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $20,951,154 | $22,099,753 | -5.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $40,967,972 | $37,764,295 | 8.5% |
| Net rental income | $628,732 | $711,156 | -11.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $25,394,258 | $8,533,749 | 197.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-10,763,237 | $-15,229,729 | 29.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $73,262 | $112,502 | -34.9% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $69,859,922 | $58,747,520 | 18.9% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $-13,418,558 | $-1,131,594 | -1085.8% |
| Total revenues | $700,362,587 | $746,432,389 | -6.2% |
Organizations like AHA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $223,022,643 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $196,889,837 |
| Alzheimer's Association | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $404,526,641 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Bethesda, MD | $605,778,425 |
| American Cancer Society (ACS) | 501(c)(3) | Kennesaw, GA | $576,295,531 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Societyinc | 501(c)(3) | Overland Park, KS | $477,663,716 |
| Fred Hutch (FHCRC) | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $630,515,570 |
| Be the Match | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $442,997,381 |
| Jackson Laboratory | 501(c)(3) | Bar Harbor, ME | $460,123,417 |
| The Broad Institute | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $586,860,976 |
Data update history
November 11, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 1, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 7272 Greenville Ave
- Dallas, TX 75231
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- heart.org/Â
- Phone
- (800) 242-8721
- Facebook page
- AmericanHeartÂ
- Twitter profile
- @american_heartÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-5613797
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1924
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G43: Heart and Circulatory System Diseases, Disorders
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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