National Forum for Heart Disease
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the organization is to spark and lead collaborative action to ensure optimal cardiovascular and metabolic health and well-being for all through their lifespan.
- Income
- $528,898
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 57%
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 97
- Highest pay
- $361,432, exec. director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 218% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 81% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1557% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
- $555,005 spent. The National Forums Move With The Mayor(MWTM) initiative empowers mayors to promote active, healthy living and build stronger, more resilient communities. Through MWTM, mayors leverage tailored messaging, evidence-based program and policy recommendations, and infrastructure strategies to protect residents from health threats. This initiative supports improvements in cardiovascular and mental health and well-being, helping communities thrive.
- $229,175 spent. Many Americans living with cardiovascular disease face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. The National Forums Value & Access Collaborative (VAC) brings together a diverse group of stakeholders-including patients, providers, purchasers, payers,public health professionals, and representatives from the pharmaceutical and biotech industries -to address these challenges. By fostering collaboration and driving policy change, the VAC is breaking through longstanding obstacles, improving access to evidence-based treatments, and advancing a unified approach to value and access in cardiovascular care.
- $135,326 spent. The National Forum convenes leaders and stakeholders to spark and lead collaborative action that advances cardiovascular and metabolic well-being across the lifespan. - Annual Meeting - October 24, 2024 Advancing Health Throughout America: Novel Data-Driven Approaches for Cardiovascular Health - Mid-Year Meeting - May 9, 2024 Making Equitable Hypertension Control a New Norm
- $39,499 spent. The National Forum also assisted in supplying contractors for other programs. These programs included assistance with a Clinical Decision Guide, a Hypertension Case, Flu protection awareness,and a program to do with stronger hearts.
- The National Forum also assisted in supplying contractors for other programs. 39499. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 December 2024.
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 July 2010.
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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