What APhA Foundation does

APhA Foundation (legal name: American Pharmacists Association Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1953 and headquartered at 2215 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C. It operates with 1–10 staff and is affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the oldest national professional society of pharmacists in the United States (established 1852). The foundation's mission is to advance patient health outcomes by supporting pharmacists' patient care services through research, public education, issue forums, and recognition of pharmacy practice.

The foundation's product portfolio spans four categories: (1) philanthropy and recognition — including the Student Scholarship Program (28 named scholarships awarded in 2026), the Pinnacle Awards, the Zada Cooper Leadership Medal Award, the Jacob W. Miller Award, the Michael A. Moné APhA-ASP Speaker Award (established 2024), the Ellis Family Scholarship, named scholarship endowments (minimum $25,000, permanent funds $40,000), and the 1953 Society / Remington Endowment; (2) research initiatives — Project IMPACT series across diabetes, CGM access, cardiovascular health, HPV and other immunizations, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, depression, osteoporosis, and Test and Treat, plus the Asheville Project, Ten City Challenge, and pharmacogenomics work; (3) innovation programs — the Primary Care Action Plan, Collaborative Practice Agreements, Pharmacy's Appointment Based Model, Patient Self-Management Credentials, Impact Care Transformation Network, COPD, oral health, and osteoarthritis/chronic pain initiatives; and (4) talent development — the Knowlton Center for Pharmacist-Based Health Solutions and the Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership.

Revenue is generated exclusively through donations (suggested tiers $30–$1,000, custom amounts, and monthly recurring options processed via pharmacist.com), corporate and foundation grants, and endowment contributions. There is no product pricing; the "pricing model" is structured donor stewardship. Distribution occurs through APhA's national membership network, ACPE-accredited pharmacy schools, APhA-ASP student chapters, and the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition (2026 in Los Angeles). The foundation cites quantified outcomes including $1,000 average healthcare cost reduction per patient per year, 7,000 fewer diabetes deaths annually, and 83% remission in patients with severe depression, though these are program-attributed impact figures rather than audited financial disclosures.

Name

APhA Foundation

Legal name

American Pharmacists Association Foundation

Website

https://aphafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APhA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1953 and affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association, funding scholarships, research (Project IMPACT), innovation programs, and recognition awards to advance pharmacist-provided patient care in the United States.

Ownership category

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Product category

Nonprofit Pharmacy Research and Education

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Pharmacy research foundations
• Pharmacist scholarships programs
• Medication therapy research
• Pharmacy leadership fellowships
• Healthcare innovation grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. Donations can be made at various levels ($30, $60, $100, $250, $500, $1,000) or custom amounts, with options for monthly recurring donations. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APhA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances pharmacist-provided patient care by funding and operating student scholarships, post-graduate fellowships, research initiatives (such as Project IMPACT on diabetes, cardiovascular health, and immunizations), incentive grants, and national recognition awards. Programs are distributed to student pharmacists, licensed practitioners, and pharmacy schools through the foundation's website, its affiliation with the American Pharmacists Association, and partnerships with academic institutions.

Product overview

APhA Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1953, dedicated to advancing pharmacist-provided patient care through research, innovation, scholarships, and recognition programs. The Foundation offers a diverse portfolio including: Student Scholarships Program (28 scholarships for 2026) providing financial assistance to student pharmacists; the Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership at the Knowlton Center, a post-graduate training program; the Primary Care Action Plan, a strategic framework for expanding pharmacist roles in primary care; Project IMPACT research initiatives addressing chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular health, and immunizations; Medication Therapy Management programs; Collaborative Practice Agreements; and recognition programs including Pinnacle Awards, Zada Cooper Leadership Medal, and Jacob W. Miller Award. The Foundation also manages Incentive Grants for innovative practice initiatives and named scholarships such as the Ellis Family Scholarship. These programs work collectively toward the Foundation's mission of transforming healthcare through pharmacist leadership and demonstrating the value of pharmacists in improving patient outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Scholarships Program Financial assistance program awarding scholarships to student pharmacists enrolled in ACPE-accredited pharmacy schools. Includes 28 named scholarships for 2026.
• APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership One-year post-graduate fellowship program training individuals for leadership positions within the pharmacy profession and national, regional, state, and local professional pharmacy organizations.
• Primary Care Action Plan Strategic framework for advancing pharmacist roles in primary care, addressing primary care shortages, and expanding pharmacist-provided services across practice settings.
• Project IMPACT Research Initiatives Research initiatives addressing chronic disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular health, immunizations, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, depression, osteoporosis, and Test and Treat programs through pharmacist-led care models.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program supporting comprehensive medication management services to address medication-related problems and improve patient health outcomes.
• Diabetes Prevention and Management Programs Comprehensive diabetes care initiatives including The Asheville Project, Ten City Challenge, Diabetes Prevention program, and Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia research.
• Incentive Grants Grants supporting innovative pharmacy practice initiatives and pharmacist-driven projects, with applications opening July 1 annually for the next grant cycle.
• Pinnacle Awards Annual awards program recognizing extraordinary contributions to pharmacy through innovation, leadership, and impact on patient health outcomes. Nominations close June 30 annually.
• Zada Cooper Leadership Medal Award Leadership award recognizing an individual for significant contributions to pharmacy leadership, awarded through a partnership between APhA Foundation, APhA, and The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
• Jacob W. Miller Award Distinguished award recognizing excellence in pharmacy practice and leadership contributions.
• Michael A. Moné APhA-ASP Speaker Award Award acknowledging leadership and endeavors aimed at advancing policy by the Speaker of the APhA-ASP House of Delegates. Recipient receives a $1,000 stipend.
• Ellis Family Scholarship Annual $1,000 scholarship honoring Bill's commitment to mentorship and assisting student pharmacists in developing leadership skills for advocacy roles.
• Collaborative Practice Agreements Program supporting pharmacist-physician collaborative practice arrangements that enable pharmacists to provide expanded patient care services under defined protocols.
• Pharmacy's Appointment Based Model Practice model program supporting pharmacists in implementing appointment-based care delivery for improved patient adherence and outcomes.
• Pharmacogenomics Program Program exploring the role of pharmacogenomics in personalized medication therapy optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,000 estimated average healthcare cost reduction per patient per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The University of Iowa College of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Partnership between APhA Foundation, APhA, and The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy to award the Zada Cooper Leadership Medal Award. This marks the first year of this partnership in 2026.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPhA Foundation is affiliated with APhA, the oldest national professional society of pharmacists in the United States established in 1852. APhA handles payment processing for donations through pharmacist.com.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PhRMA Foundation: PhRMA Foundation funds pharmaceutical science research, early-career investigators, and student training. It is a direct peer in mission and structure, though its scope spans the broader pharmaceutical sciences rather than pharmacy practice alone.
• NACDS Foundation: The NACDS Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. It funds research, education, and patient-care initiatives in community pharmacy, closely mirroring APhA Foundation's pharmacy practice research and patient-care mission.
• National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Foundation: The NPhA Foundation supports minority pharmacists and health equity in pharmacy practice. It is a pharmacy-focused foundation peer with overlapping scholarship, research, and recognition programs but with a distinct equity-oriented mission.
• Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF): CPF funds practice-based research and innovative models in community pharmacy. It overlaps with APhA Foundation's Project IMPACT and innovation initiatives, though CPF is narrower in scope (community pharmacy only).
• ASHP Foundation: The ASHP Foundation supports research, education, and workforce development for health-system pharmacists. It is a structurally identical peer, sharing the pharmacist-research-and-scholarship focus but oriented toward hospital and health-system settings.
• American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE): AFPE is a 501(c)(3) that provides scholarships, fellowships, and research grants to pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy students. It is the most directly comparable peer given its parallel mission of funding pharmacy education and research.

Broad incumbents

• CDC Foundation: CDC Foundation mobilizes philanthropic and private-sector resources for CDC-led public health programs. It operates at a vastly larger scale than APhA Foundation and addresses overlapping chronic disease and immunizations themes.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: RWJF is one of the largest US health-focused foundations, funding health equity, primary care access, and chronic disease. It is a much larger incumbent whose primary-care funding priorities overlap with APhA Foundation's Primary Care Action Plan.
• American Medical Association Foundation: AMA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Medical Association, supporting medical education and physician-led patient care. It is structurally analogous to APhA Foundation but serves a much larger, well-resourced medical professional base.

Others

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): AACP is the national organization representing pharmacy schools and is closely tied to APhA Foundation's student scholarship and workforce development work. It is more an ecosystem partner than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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