2019-2020 Annual Report

Made for this moment - wherever we are, whatever comes next, we'll face it together.
Made for this moment - wherever we are, whatever comes next, we'll face it together.

























The year tested our mettle through the worst pandemic in a century.

The American Heart Association emerged with renewed passion and purpose to meet needs in communities nationwide.

Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer
two women walking down city sidewalk
two women walking down city sidewalk









Equitable Health for All

The decline in U.S. cardiac deaths is slowing. Disparities are growing. But the AHA is standing as a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. That’s our mission as we continue to work toward equitable health for all.



volunteers working at food drive
volunteers working at food drive

Improving Health in Communities

The AHA is putting its money where its mission is and investing more than $230 million to deconstruct barriers to equitable health in communities around the country. Investments are being made over the next four years as we approach our centennial anniversary in 2024. In short, we are providing funding to drive change.

female medical researcher looking at brain scans on monitor
female medical researcher looking at brain scans on monitor








Science and Research

The AHA is funding much-needed research into the science of health inequities and structural racism — and rethinking research systems with a focus on equity. For example, we’ve developed an entire research network dedicated to studying high blood pressure prevention in under-represented populations.

CPR Training Class in Dubai
CPR Training Class in Dubai









Health Care Access and Quality

Just as the coronavirus pandemic strains states and the nation, it also has stressed the resources of neighborhoods and individuals — and those with fewer resources to spare are clearly faring worse.

In short, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically highlighted social inequities in health. Our work reflects our efforts to reach more people more often and with more targeted resources and policies. 

A H A Impact map graphic
A H A Impact map graphic









Our Impact

For nearly 100 years, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, helping families and communities live happier, healthier and longer lives. When you support the American Heart Association, it's evident in communities like yours.

Heart disease survivor Jaeden is grateful that the AHA helps kids like him.
mom sitting in chair laughing with baby

Raising Money to Save Lives

Over nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has helped save and improve lives with dedicated support from volunteers and donors like you. Together, we’re a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.


Learn more about how we're raising money to save lives

Financial Highlights

Financial support is critical to funding the AHA’s mission. See the results from our fiscal year.

Gold Standard Boards

Volunteers drive the American Heart Association’s mission through engagement at every level of the organization. One key to reaching our 2024 Impact Goal and achieving health equity is the work done by local volunteer boards.