American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a health care industry trade group and professional association headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio, the organization represents nearly 5,000 hospitals and health care providers across the United States. The AHA is classified as a 501(c)(6) business league organization, meaning donations to the organization are not tax-deductible.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$435.3M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.7M
+299.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
+27.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$507K
+212.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The AHA's stated purpose is to advance the health of all individuals and communities. The organization leads, represents, and serves hospitals, health systems, and other related organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to equitable care and health improvement for all.
The AHA operates across three primary program areas:
Health Care Issues and Best Practices: Through its board, committees, and regional policy boards, the AHA provides a forum for members to participate in discussions of relevant health care issues and the development of best practices as they relate to hospitals and other sectors of health care.
Membership Services: The AHA works with and on behalf of its members to provide education, information, and assistance that helps hospitals achieve their full potential in providing high-quality health care. This includes specific education, publications, networking, leadership opportunities, and recognition to hospitals and healthcare professionals.
Representation and Advocacy: The AHA represents and advocates policy positions before Congress, the courts, the White House, and federal agencies on behalf of its members.
Grantmaking
The AHA administers grant programs for hospitals. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Revenue: $146.7 million
- Total Expenses: $169.3 million
- Total Assets: $435 million
- Total Liabilities: $158 million
As of December 2023:
- Total Revenue: $144.7 million
- Total Expenses: $144.9 million
- Total Assets: $443.8 million
The organization maintains a staff of 431 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $435,317,531 | $443,776,104 | $416,638,937 |
| Revenue | $146,713,516 | $144,726,544 | $138,801,841 |
| Expenses | $169,315,735 | $144,871,227 | $132,219,414 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,210,162 | $9,339,449 | $4,556,845 |
| 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
86 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Hospital Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wright L. Lassiter III – Chair
- Richard J. Pollack – President & CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA FREESE DECKER | CHAIR ELECT | 5 | — |
| Joanne M Conroy | CHAIR | 5 | $35,946 |
| John M Haupert | PAST CHAIR | 5 | $22,358 |
| Richard J Pollack | President & CEO | 40 | $5,823,759 |
| BILL GASSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BOB TRESTMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENNIS W PULLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HEIDI DUNCAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,119 |
| JOHN LYNCH III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,039 |
| JOSEPH R IMPICCICHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KURT BARWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA KAISER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORI MORGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARC L BOOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $11,666 |
| MARY ANN FUCHS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MATT WILLIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ABRAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,525 |
| MICHAEL MAYO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,687 |
| MICHAEL UGWUEKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS A COWLING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RUSSELL R GRONEWOLD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,504 |
| SCHONAY BARNETT-JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE DIAZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE PURVES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| Terika Richardson | TRUSTEE | 1 | $738 |
| TIM MCMANUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,035 |
| VICTORIA W BAYLESS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHAD I GOLDER | SVP GENERAL COUNSEL SECRETARY (BEG 1/2024) | 40 | $1,070,865 |
| JAMES E TYLER JR | SVP ASSOC SVCS, CFO, TREASURER | 40 | $694,100 |
| M Michelle Hood | EVP COO, Pres HF | 40 | $1,915,883 |
| PETER MARKOS | GVP & CIO | 40 | $351,451 |
| CHRISTOPHER M DERIENZO | SVP CPE, PRESIDENT HRET | 40 | $886,847 |
| Douglas C Shaw | SVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (END 11/2024) | 40 | $870,715 |
| JEANETTE PORTER | AHA SVP FIELD ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $602,422 |
| JOY LEWIS | SVP HEALTH EQTY ED IFDHE | 40 | $586,663 |
| Lisa Hrobsky | GVP Fed Rel-Adv Pol Affrs | 40 | $712,342 |
| STACEY L HUGHES | EVP GOV REL & PUBLIC POL | 40 | $1,699,089 |
| Susan Gergely | AHA SVP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $806,845 |
| Alicia N Mitchell | SVP COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $700,507 |
| Ashley B Thompson | SVP Public Policy | 40 | $992,569 |
| JOHN L RIGGI | SR ADVR CYBERSECURITY-RISK | 40 | $575,168 |
| MOLLY SMITH | GVP, PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $434,385 |
| Susan M Solomon | Group VP Dep Gen Counsel | 40 | $472,748 |
| Melinda R Hatton | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY (END 12/2023) | 40 | $297,327 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The AHA has been active in announcing grant opportunities and recognizing hospital excellence:
NETEC to award grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogenNETEC announced grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogen treatment centers
NETEC to award grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogenThe AHA named winners and finalists for the Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award
NETEC to award grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogenThe organization highlighted SAMHSA mental health and suicide prevention grants available to hospitals
NETEC to award grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogenHCMC launched the Excellence Hospital Capacity Management Award
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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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