American College of Cardiology Foundation
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Cardiology and supports programs intended to advance cardiology, develop future leaders, advance science, and improve patient access to quality care.
American College of Cardiology Foundation at a glance
In short: American College of Cardiology Foundation gave $526K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $525,696
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,046
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $295,838,875
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American College of Cardiology Foundation
- How to Apply
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The available information describes formal application and review processes for financial award programs. Applicants for the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative were required to submit an online application and supporting documents in English or with an official translation.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative application deadline was June 8, 2026; this cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 William A.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2400 N Street Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 375-6000
Website: https://acc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American College of Cardiology Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of the University of California Davis ($64K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 85 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website describes programs in the United States and internationally, including rural health programs and global research awards. The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple U.S. states. California accounted for 31% of grant dollars, followed by Ohio at 11%, Massachusetts and North Carolina at 10% each, and Michigan at 9%. These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American College of Cardiology Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $331K (2020) to $994K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California Davis Davis, CA | AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant | $63,965 |
| The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH | AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant | $56,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | ACC/ABC Merck Award | $50,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | ACC/ABC Merck Award | $50,000 |
| Regents of the University of California San Franc San Francisco, CA | ACC/ABC Merck Award | $50,000 |
| Regents of the University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant | $50,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant | $49,755 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | ACCF Geriatric Cardiology Career Dev. Award | $25,000 |
| Association of Black Cardiologists inc Washington, DC | ABC 50th Anniv Gala support | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Fnd Minneapolis, MN | AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $295,838,875 | $125,831,256 | $129,994,723 | $525,696 | 15 | $8,520,780 |
| 2023 | $306,574,064 | $124,168,198 | $125,289,200 | $993,836 | 20 | $7,601,076 |
| 2022 | $298,733,872 | $106,882,412 | $112,467,729 | $868,158 | 19 | $4,095,091 |
| 2021 | $302,010,003 | $120,451,039 | $100,135,664 | $952,166 | 21 | $6,909,094 |
| 2020 | $266,058,322 | $100,503,099 | $100,734,686 | $330,742 | 10 | $5,071,049 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all.” The filing describes work involving cardiovascular quality measurement and research, clinical guidelines and quality-improvement tools, and education and innovation through the Annual Scientific Session.
The Foundation’s website also describes programs supporting global research, emerging faculty, rural and underserved communities, and mentorship. Its 2024 grants included Accreditation Foundation Committee microgrants, ACC/ABC Merck Awards, a geriatric cardiology career development award, and support for the Association of Black Cardiologists’ 50th anniversary gala.
Among its 2024 grantees, The Christ Hospital says its mission is to improve community health and patient value through outcomes and care experiences. The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation says it works to improve cardiovascular health through research and education, while the Association of Black Cardiologists says it champions the elimination of cardiovascular disparities through education, research, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $525,696. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $63,965, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $63,965 to The Regents of the University of California Davis for an Accreditation Foundation Committee microgrant; $56,000 to The Christ Hospital for the same purpose; and $50,000 each to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University for ACC/ABC Merck Awards. The Regents of the University of California San Francisco also received $50,000 for an ACC/ABC Merck Award.
The 2024 filing says financial award programs use formal applications, eligibility verification, documentation requirements, and review by designated committees or panels. It says selection is based on established criteria and that grant decisions are documented and tracked. The website describes the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative as open to cardiovascular clinical investigators living outside the United States, with preference for applicants in low- and middle-income countries and those with 5–10 years of post-training clinical research experience; the research must be clinical.
The Foundation’s Benevolence Fund provides emergency grants of up to $1,500 to eligible medical students, residents, and fellows in training at U.S. institutions who face unforeseen financial hardship. The FAQ says applicants must be current ACC members in good standing, enrolled in a U.S.-accredited medical school, residency, or cardiology fellowship, committed to a career in cardiovascular medicine, and able to demonstrate emergency-related financial hardship. Conference or professional-development travel, tuition and academic fees, and study materials or equipment are listed as ineligible expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathleen Biga as President and Christopher M. Kramer as Vice President. Other listed officers include Akshay K. Khandelwal as Treasurer, David Winchester as Secretary and Board of Governors Chair-Elect, and Himabindu Vidula as Secretary and Board of Governors Chair. Trustees listed include Andreas Merkl and Bonnie Ky.
American College of Cardiology Foundation is led by Cathleen C Gates, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 38 of 41 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathleen C Gates
CEO
Interim CEO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$384K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Cathleen Biga Msn Rn Facc
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
13.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Nicole L Lohr MD PhD FACC
Secretary & Board of Governors Chair
Bog Chair - Elect → Secretary & Board of Governors Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
6.5 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Himabindu Vidula Md Ms Facc
Secretary & Board of Governors Chair
Secretary & Board of Governors Chair-Elect → Secretary & Board of Governors Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
6.5 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $42K (2024)
JAMES L JANUZZI Jr MD FACC
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jeffrey T. Kuvin Md Facc
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Joseph E. Marine Md Mba Facc
Trustee
Bog Chair Elect → Trustee, Secretary & Bog Chair, 2021
Trustee, Secretary & Bog Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Roxana Mehran Md Facc
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2024)
THOMAS M MADDOX MD MSc FACC
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$800 (2021) → $400 (2024)
Ed W. Childs Md Facs
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$800 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Pamela B. Morris Md Facc
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $5K (2024)
HANI K NAJM MD MSc FACC
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Sandra J. Lewis Md Facc
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $400 (2024)
Bonnie Ky MD MSCE FACC
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
$31K (2024)
Lee R. Goldberg Md Mph Facc
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2024)
Andreas Merkl MBA
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akshay K Khandelwal MD MBA FACC
Treasurer
Secretary & Bog Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Anita Piermarini
Dvp & Finance
Acting CFO, Dvp & Finance → Interim CFO, Dvp & Finance, 2021
Interim CFO, Dvp & Finance → Dvp & Finance, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$289K (2020) → $313K (2024)
Audra Ludwig
Deputy General Counsel Associate
General Counsel Associate → Deputy General Counsel Associate, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Bruce Carper
Dvp, Technology & Business Service
Dvp, Technology & Business Srv → Dvp, Technology & Business Service, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$282K (2020) → $304K (2024)
Janice Sibley
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & Education → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$376K (2020) → $609K (2024)
John B Mullen
Executive Vice President
Senior Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$558K (2020) → $561K (2024)
Joyce Donnellan
Dvp & Education
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Justine M Turco
Dvp & Publishing
Team Leader & Publishing → Dvp & Publishing, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $266K (2024)
Katherine M Wilson
Dvp & Membership
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Lara E Slattery
Dvp, Clinical Registry & Accreditation
Dvp, Clinical Registry & Accre → Dvp, Clinical Registry & Accreditation, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $335K (2024)
Lisa Hix
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
General Counsel → Executive Vice President, 2022
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$475K (2020) → $577K (2024)
Neal A Kovach
Dvp, Global Innovation & Clinical Transformation
Dvp & Global Market Strategy → Dvp, Global Innovation & Clinical Transformation, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$261K (2020) → $302K (2024)
Nicola Kennedy
Dvp & Chief People Officer
Dvp & Human Resources → Dvp & Chief People Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $332K (2024)
Shalen Fairbanks
Dvp, Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $263K (2024)
Christopher M. Kramer Md Facc
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
9.5 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $31K (2024)
Lear Zaborowski
Team Leader, Corporate Relations & Business Strategy
Team Leader Corp Relations & Bus Strategy → Team Leader, Corporate Relations & Business Strategy, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$228K (2021) → $256K (2024)
Ravee Kurian
COO & CFO
On filings since 2021
27.5 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $281K (2024)
Ami Bhatt
Chief Innovation Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$368K (2022) → $447K (2024)
Melvin Echols
Chief Health Equity Officer
Chief D & I Officer → Chief Health Equity Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $384K (2024)
Richard Kovacs
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$266K (2022) → $302K (2024)
Amanda K Kraiger
Dvp, Enterprise Content & Digital Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
B. Hadley Wilson Md Macc
Immediate Past President
New on the 2024 filing
8.5 hrs/week
$63K (2024)
David Winchester MD MS FACC
Secretary & Board of Governors Chair-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$18K (2024)
Julie Stephenson
Team Leader, Corporate Relations & Business Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$268K (2024)
Edward TA FRY MD MACC
Immediate Past President
Trustee & Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: B. Hadley Wilson Md Facc (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Barbara Christensen (2020–2023) — Team Leader & Registry Services
- Former: James Vavricek (2023) — Team Leader, Medicare Pymt & Cov Plcy
- Former: Jennifer Bae (2023) — Team Leader, Innovation Strategy & Partnerships
- Former: Lucas Sanders (2023) — Team Leader & Congressional Affairs
- Former: Dipti Itchhaporia Md Facc (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Steve H Kerchner (2020–2022) — Dvp, Enterprise Content & Digital Strategy
- Former: Susan A Sears Hamilton (2020–2022) — Team Leader, Annual Meeting & Programs
- Former: Hani Najm Mdfacc (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Malissa Wood Md Facc (2021–2022) — Bog Chair
- Former: Ranna Parekh (2022) — Chief D & I Officer
- Former: Andrew P. Miller Md Facc (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Athena Poppas Md Facc (2020–2021) — President & Immediate Past President
- Former: Claire S. Duvernoy Md Facc (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ganesan Muthaiah (2020–2021) — Team Leader, Enterprise Architect & CTO
- Former: Susan H. Sears (2021) — Team Leader, Annual Meeting & Program
- Former: C. Michael Valentine Md Facc (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Daniel M. Phibin Jr Md Facc (2020) — Secretary, Bog Chair & Trustee
- Former: Frances Thorpe (2020) — Team Leader Ncdr Research
- Former: Howard T. Walpole Mdmbafacc (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: John Rumsfeld (2020) — Chief Scientific Quality Officer
- Former: Joseph Allen (2020) — Team Leader & Clinical Policy
- Former: Julia Chang (2020) — Executive Vice President, Science & Quality
- Former: Paul N. Casale Md Mph Facc (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Richard J. Kovacs Md Facc (2020) — President
- Former: Robert C. Hendel Md Facc (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Walker (2020) — Team Leader & Infrastructure
- Former: Timothy Attebery (2020) — Former CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Cathleen C Gates (CEO). 38 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American College of Cardiology Foundation
How much does American College of Cardiology Foundation give each year?
American College of Cardiology Foundation gave $526K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $994K across 20 grants.
What is American College of Cardiology Foundation's typical grant size?
American College of Cardiology Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,046, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American College of Cardiology Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does American College of Cardiology Foundation give grants?
American College of Cardiology Foundation's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (11%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does American College of Cardiology Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on American College of Cardiology Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "AFC - Accreditation Foundation Committee Microgrant" (8 grants) and "ACC/ABC Merck Award" (3 grants).
Who are American College of Cardiology Foundation's largest grantees?
American College of Cardiology Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Regents of the University of California Davis ($63,965), The Christ Hospital ($56,000) and Brigham and Women's Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American College of Cardiology Foundation?
American College of Cardiology Foundation reported $295.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $125.8M.
What does American College of Cardiology Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American College of Cardiology Foundation?
The available information describes formal application and review processes for financial award programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American College of Cardiology Foundation's EIN?
American College of Cardiology Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5641985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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