Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
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What it says it does
AHP IS AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND SERVE THOSE TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. IT DOES THIS BY: ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM OF ITS MEMBERS; PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM, AND THE ROLE OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS OF RECOGNIZED VALUE; STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTRACT RESOURCES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS; FOSTERING ADHERENCE TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE; FACILITATING AND PROMOTING THE SHARING OF EXPERTISE AMONG COLLEAGUES IN A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AND MUTUAL RESPECT; ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; STRENGTHENING THE ASSOCIATION'S POSITION AS THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY ON HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY.
- Income
- $5.6 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 146
- Highest pay
- $711,853, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- EDUCATION/MEETINGS: AHP HOSTS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTH CARE PHILANTHROPY PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND FOCUSED LEARNING ON PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. SESSIONS INCLUDE COURSES ON FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PLANNING, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
- MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: AHP PUBLISHES, AMONG OTHERS, A BI-WEEKLY NEWS BRIEF, AN ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER, A JOURNAL, WHITE PAPERS, INDUSTRY DATA, COMPENSATION REPORTS, TRENDS, AND BENCHMARKS. THE AHP WEBSITE (WWW.AHP.ORG) PROVIDES THE LATEST INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS, CERTIFICATION/RECOGNITION PROGRAMS, A RESOURCE CENTER, ONLINE COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ACTIVITIES, MEMBER BENEFITS, AND SERVICES.
- MEMBERSHIP: AHP MEMBERS INCLUDE 9,500 PROFESSIONALS IN NORTH AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD WHO RAISE MONEY FOR HEALTH CARE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. AHP IS THE SOURCE FOR STANDARDS, KNOWLEDGE, AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE SEASONED PROFESSIONAL, THOSE JUST ENTERING THE FIELD, AND THOSE PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH CARE PHILANTHROPY INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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