American Health Care Association
The American Health Care Association (AHCA), also known as AHCA/NCAL (American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living), is a 501(c)(6) business league based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1956 and tax-exempt since November 1957, the organization represents more than 15,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, post-acute care centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The association serves as an advocacy and professional organization for the long-term and post-acute care industry, working to improve quality care and quality of life for more than one million individuals daily who receive services in member facilities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.8M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-39.0% YoY
Grant Count
30
-3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-36.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Improving lives by delivering solutions for quality care.
The organization is committed to developing necessary and reasonable public policies that balance economic and regulatory principles to support quality care and quality of life for residents in long-term and post-acute care settings.
Primary Program Areas:
Advocacy: Represents the long-term and post-acute care community to government, business leaders, and the general public, developing public policies that support quality care and quality of life.
Quality & Research: Assists members in improving the quality of care provided to residents through training programs, quality award programs, and development of comprehensive research and data concerning the long-term and post-acute care sector.
Education & Communication: Educates and communicates with members, policymakers, and the general public on post-acute and long-term care issues through multiple mechanisms, including a quarterly trade journal (Provider Magazine) circulated to over 50,000 post-acute facilities and interested parties, weekly member updates, an annual convention, technical meetings, webinars, and training programs.
Grantmaking
The organization provides grants with typical award sizes ranging from $6,000 to $120,000. Total giving in 2024 was $1,065,500. Primary funding focus areas include Community Health Grants, Health and Medical Grants, and Health and Wellness Grants for Nonprofits, with emphasis on Education, Human Services, and Health Care.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grantmaking focuses primarily on the District of Columbia, Connecticut, and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $44,021,896
- Total Expenses: $50,123,783
- Total Assets: $41,837,681
- Total Liabilities: $12,500,000
- Total Giving: $1,065,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,837,681 | $41,607,763 | $34,818,048 |
| Revenue | $44,021,896 | $51,227,357 | $44,029,800 |
| Expenses | $50,123,783 | $45,982,716 | $46,188,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,599,573 | $10,385,975 | $3,738,420 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leona M. Taylor - Principal Officer
The organization employs approximately 114-125 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK PARKINSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $1,908,112 |
| CLIFTON PORTER | PRESIDENT & CEO - AS OF 10/2024 | 37.5 | $815,284 |
| JENNIFER SHIMER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 37.5 | $520,196 |
| RAE ANNE DAVIS | CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER | 37.5 | $520,232 |
| LASHUAN BETHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NCAL | 37.5 | $530,237 |
| DAVID GIFFORD | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $478,135 |
| MICHAEL BASSETT | VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 37.5 | $482,957 |
| HOLLY HARMON | SVP, QUALITY & REGULATORY | 37.5 | $417,972 |
| LEONA M TAYLOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $382,161 |
| RACHEL REEVES | SVP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 37.5 | $402,126 |
| MARTIN ALLEN | SVP, REIMBURSEMENT POLICY | 37.5 | $360,583 |
| CHRISTOPHER DONNELLAN | SENIOR DIR., GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 37.5 | $328,284 |
| NISHA HAMMEL VP REIMBURSEMENT | POLICY & POPULATION HEALTH | 37.5 | $301,725 |
| DAVID KYLLO | VP, INSURANCE AND MEMBER SERVICES | 37.5 | $302,498 |
| KATHERINE COLGAN EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT | 37.5 | $290,879 |
| PAULA WARREN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 37.5 | $299,271 |
| PHILIP SCALO | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| PHILLIP G FOGG | IMM. PAST CHAIR | 4 | — |
| CHRIS WRIGHT | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SARAH SCHUMANN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MARK MAXFIELD | NCAL REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| TINA THOMAS | REGIONAL MULTIFACILITY REP. | 2 | — |
| BARRY PORT | MULTIFACILITY REP. - AS OF 10/2024 | 2 | — |
| STEVE FLATT | MULTIFACILITY REP. - UNTIL 10/2024 | 2 | — |
| CHRIS CHIRUMBOLO | AT-LARGE REP. | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BERNANDER | INDEPENDENT OWNER REP | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM CHARNETSKI | ABM REP. | 2 | — |
| FRAN RAINER | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| NIGEL SANTIAGO | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| NORMAN ROKEACH | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| DAVID VOEPEL | ASHCAE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| TINA SANDRI | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| ALEX TERENTEV | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
| NATE SCHEMA | NOT FOR PROFIT REP. | 2 | — |
| BILL WEISBERG | AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization maintains active engagement in workforce development and quality improvement initiatives within the long-term and post-acute care sector. The organization publishes Provider Magazine quarterly and maintains an active communications program including the Perspectives Podcast addressing topics such as new CMS models and their implications for long-term care providers.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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