American Health Care Association
The American Health Care Association is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 1956. It represents the long-term and post-acute care community and describes its work as improving lives by delivering solutions for quality care. Its activities include advocacy, quality improvement and research, and education and communication.
American Health Care Association at a glance
In short: American Health Care Association gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,060,500
- -39.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,350
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $41,837,681
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (12% 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 Health Care Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 122 C St Nw 400, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 842-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Health Care Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Health Care Association ($120K). Together the top 10 received $703K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 93 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (12%), Maine (11%), Texas (11%), DC (10%), and Oregon (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Health Care Association open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Health Care Association Augusta, ME | State Funding Support Program | $120,000 |
| New York State Health Facilities Association Albany, NY | State Funding Support Program | $120,000 |
| Texas Health Care Association Austin, TX | State Funding Support Program | $120,000 |
| Oregon Health Care Association Portland, OR | State Funding Support Program | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin Health Care Assn Madison, WI | State Funding Support Program | $67,000 |
| Republican Governors Association Washington, DC | Contribution in Support of Ahca Mission | $50,000 |
| Democratic Governors Association Washington, DC | Contribution in Support of Ahca Mission | $50,000 |
| Ohio Health Care Association Westerville, OH | State Funding Support Program | $36,000 |
| California Assn of Health Facilities Sacramento, CA | State Funding Support Program | $20,000 |
| Care Providers of Minnesota Bloomington, MN | State Funding Support Program | $20,000 |
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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 | $41,837,681 | $44,021,896 | $50,123,783 | $1,060,500 | 30 | $1,599,573 |
| 2023 | $41,607,763 | $51,227,357 | $45,982,716 | $1,738,000 | 31 | $10,385,975 |
| 2022 | $34,818,048 | $44,029,800 | $46,188,009 | $681,000 | 15 | $3,738,420 |
| 2021 | $42,939,988 | $48,686,518 | $45,509,782 | $335,656 | 8 | $656,046 |
| 2020 | $36,516,122 | $44,523,883 | $38,901,886 | $189,152 | 9 | $36,601 |
| 2019 | $32,642,585 | $39,451,346 | $39,993,462 | $281,474 | 9 | $645,743 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “improving lives by delivering solutions for quality care.” Its filing describes three program areas: advocacy on policies affecting long-term and post-acute care; quality and research, including training, a quality award program, and research and data; and education and communication for members, policymakers, and the public.
The 2024 grants included state-level health care associations. For example, the Maine Health Care Association describes its mission as advancing high-quality health care, housing, and supportive services for older and disabled people in Maine. The Texas Health Care Association says it unites and supports professionals seeking to improve long-term health care delivery, quality, and integrity. The New York State Health Facilities Association says it works to help members provide quality, accessible, and efficient health care and related services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the association reported 30 grants totaling $1,060,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $120,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $120,000 each to the Maine Health Care Association, the New York State Health Facilities Association, and the Texas Health Care Association; $100,000 to the Oregon Health Care Association; and $67,000 to the Wisconsin Health Care Association. These grants were described as support for the State Funding Support Program. The association also reported $50,000 each to the Republican Governors Association and the Democratic Governors Association as contributions in support of the AHCA mission.
The association states that grants are made only to organizations that support its mission. Smaller grants are reviewed and approved through the annual budgeting process; larger grants are reviewed and approved by the governance committee relevant to the grant purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Parkinson as president and CEO, and Clifton Porter as president and CEO as of October 2024. Other listed officers and directors include Jennifer Shimer, chief operating officer; Rae Anne Davis, chief strategic officer; Lashuan Bethea, executive director of NCAL; David Gifford, chief medical officer; Michael Bassett, vice president of government relations; Holly Harmon, senior vice president of quality and regulatory; Leona M. Taylor, chief financial officer; and Rachel Reeves, senior vice president of public affairs.
American Health Care Association is led by Clifton Porter, President & CEO - since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 16 of 35 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clifton Porter
President & CEO -
Senior Vice President & Govt Relations → Senior Vice President & Government Relations, 2021
Senior Vice President & Government Relations → President & CEO -, 2024
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$632K (2019) → $815K (2024)
Mark Parkinson
President & CEO
Ahca President & CEO → President & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$1.5M (2019) → $1.9M (2024)
Lashuan Bethea
Executive Director & Ncal
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$490K (2022) → $530K (2024)
Philip Scalo
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair -, 2023
Chair - → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Donnellan
Senior Director & Government Relations
Senior Director & Government Relations → Senior Director & Government Relation, 2020
Senior Director & Government Relation → Senior Director & Government Relations, 2022
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$292K (2019) → $328K (2024)
Katherine Colgan Executive
Director & Network Development
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$291K (2024)
David Gifford
Chief Medical Officer
Senior Vice President, Quality & Research → Chief Medical Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$487K (2019) → $478K (2024)
Jennifer Shimer
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$464K (2019) → $520K (2024)
Leona M. Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$301K (2019) → $382K (2024)
Michael Bassett
Vice President & Government Relations
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$375K (2019) → $483K (2024)
Paula Warren
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$261K (2019) → $299K (2024)
Phillip G. Fogg
Imm. Past Chair
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$600 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Rae Anne Davis
Chief Strategic Officer
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$452K (2019) → $520K (2024)
David Kyllo
Vice President, Insurance & Member Services
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$270K (2021) → $302K (2024)
Holly Harmon
Senior Vice President, Quality & Regulatory
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$326K (2022) → $418K (2024)
Martin Allen
Senior Vice President & Reimbursement Policy
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $361K (2024)
Rachel Reeves
Senior Vice President & Public Affairs
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$328K (2023) → $402K (2024)
Nisha Hammel Vp Reimbursement
Policy & Population Health
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$302K (2024)
Chris Wright
Vice Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair -, 2023
Vice Chair - → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Flatt
Multifacility Rep. -
Multifacility Representative → Multifacility Rep. -, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Schumann
Secretary & Treasurer
At-Large Representative → Secretary & Treasurer -, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer - → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Terentev
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Rokeach
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Sandri
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Weisberg
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Schema
Not for Profit Representative
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Chirumbolo
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Voepel
Ashcae Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Rainer
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Maxfield
Ncal Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nigel Santiago
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Thomas
Regional Multifacility Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Charnetski
Abm Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Port
Multifacility Rep. -
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bernander
Independent Owner Representative
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Deborah L. Meade (2019–2023) — Imm. Past Chair -
- Former: Julianne Williams (2019–2023) — At-Large Rep. -
- Former: Betsy Rust (2020–2023) — Abm Rep. -
- Former: Sharon Purvis (2020–2023) — Vice President & Vendor Relations
- Former: Gerald Hamilton (2021–2023) — Ncal Representative -
- Former: Bernander Brian (2023) — Independent Owner Representative
- Former: Beth Martino Svp (2023) — Public Affairs -
- Former: Christopher Desouza (2023) — Senior Director & Vendor Relations
- Former: Jesse Samples Ashcae (2023) — Representative -
- Former: Mark J. Traylor Independent (2023) — Owner Rep -
- Former: Mike Cheek Svp (2023) — Reimbursement Policy -
- Former: Phillip G. Fogg Chair (2023) — Imm. Past Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Reginald G. Hartsfield At-Large (2023) — Representative -
- Former: Ted Leneave Regional (2023) — Multifacility Rep -
- Former: Beth Martino (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President & Public Affairs
- Former: Derek Prince (2019–2022) — At-Large Rep. -
- Former: Jill Sumner (2019–2022) — Vice President & Population Health Management
- Former: Mark J. Traylor (2019–2022) — Independent Owner Representative
- Former: Mike Cheek (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President & Reimbursement Policy
- Former: Randy Bury (2020–2022) — Not for Profit Rep. -
- Former: Ted Leneave (2020–2022) — Regional Multifacility Representative
- Former: Jesse Samples (2021–2022) — Ashcae Representative
- Former: Reginald G. Hartsfield (2021–2022) — At-Large Representative
- Former: Helen Crunk (2019–2021) — Ncal Representative
- Former: Joseph D. Mitchell (2019–2021) — At-Large Representative
- Former: Michael R. Wylie (2019–2021) — Imm Past Chair
- Former: Scott Tittle (2019–2021) — Executive Director & Ncal
- Former: Heath Boddy (2020–2021) — Ashcae Representative
- Former: Fred Benjamin (2019–2020) — Regional Multifacility Representative
- Former: Gary Kelso (2019–2020) — Not for Profit Representative
- Former: Janet Snipes (2019–2020) — At-Large Representative
- Former: Kim Zimmerman (2019–2020) — Vice President & Government Relations
- Former: Veronica Sharpe (2019–2020) — Ashcae Representative
- Former: Ashley Blankenship (2019) — Ncal Representative
- Former: Dave Kyllo (2019) — Vice President, Insurance & Member Programs
- Former: Steve Cavanaugh (2019) — Multifacility Representative
- Former: Tom Coble (2019) — Immediate Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $1.9M, to Mark Parkinson (President & CEO). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Health Care Association
How much does American Health Care Association give each year?
American Health Care Association gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 31 grants.
What is American Health Care Association's typical grant size?
American Health Care Association's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,350, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Health Care Association that year got $52K on average.
Where does American Health Care Association give grants?
American Health Care Association's top state is New York, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maine (11%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does American Health Care Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on American Health Care Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "State Funding Support Program" (24 grants) and "Contribution in Support of Ahca Mission" (6 grants).
Who are American Health Care Association's largest grantees?
American Health Care Association's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Health Care Association ($120,000), New York State Health Facilities Association ($120,000) and Texas Health Care Association ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Health Care Association?
American Health Care Association reported $41.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.0M.
What does American Health Care Association fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “improving lives by delivering solutions for quality care.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Health Care Association?
American Health Care Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Health Care Association's EIN?
American Health Care Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0260105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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