Honorhealth Foundation

What Honorhealth Foundation does

HonorHealth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation and the philanthropic arm of HonorHealth, a community-based hospital system serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area in Arizona. Headquartered in Scottsdale, the foundation raises and deploys charitable contributions to fund clinical care, medical research, healthcare education, and community health programs. Its roots trace to Desert Mission, established in 1927 as a small clinic for tuberculosis patients, which has since evolved into a multi-program community service arm operating a food bank, adult day healthcare, the Lincoln Learning Center, and the Living Well Program.

The foundation supports a portfolio of programmatic funds and clinical initiatives including the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, HonorHealth Heart Care, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, the Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute (a multidisciplinary neuroscience center developed in collaboration with Barrow Brain and Spine), the HonorHealth Research Institute (established 2005, reaching patients from all 50 states and 24+ countries), and the HonorHealth Military Partnership — the only community-based hospital-based program in the nation providing no-charge trauma training to military and first-responder personnel.

The foundation's business model is multi-channel philanthropy: individual donations (one-time, monthly at $19–$100/month tiers, and major gifts), planned giving vehicles (charitable gift annuities administered by Merrill Lynch, charitable remainder trusts, IRA rollovers, stock transfers via DTC 8862, and real estate gifts), signature event fundraising (the 49-year-old Honor Ball, Pro-Am Golf Tournament, NICU Tea, Morning of Gold Breakfast, Croquet for a Cure), corporate sponsorships (tiered up to $250,000), and the Arizona Qualified Charitable Tax Credit program for Desert Mission donations (dollar-for-dollar state credit up to $506 individual / $1,009 joint in 2026). The foundation's technology stack is built on commodity third-party platforms, including Blackbaud TeamRaiser for DIY and event fundraising, with operations led by President & CEO Jared A. Langkilde, MBA, CFRE. The organization holds Charity Navigator's 100/100 rating, Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, BBB Accredited Charity status, and ACGA Certified Gift Annuity Issuer designation.

Name

Honorhealth Foundation

Legal name

HonorHealth Foundation

Website

https://honorhealthfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HonorHealth Foundation is a Scottsdale-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds clinical care, research, and community health programs for the HonorHealth hospital system in Arizona through individual donations, planned giving, signature events, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy and Nonprofit Fundraising

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Charitable fundraising
• Community health giving
• Planned giving programs
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals through one-time gifts, monthly giving programs, and major donor cultivation. The foundation emphasizes that 100% of donations go directly to designated causes.
2. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of real estate, and gifts of appreciated stock. These legacy giving vehicles provide tax benefits while generating future revenue for the foundation.
3. Special Events Revenue: Signature fundraising events including Honor Ball (raised over $3M in 2026, $4M in 2023), Pro-Am Golf Tournament (raised over $750,000 in 2026), NICU Tea and Luncheon, Morning of Gold Breakfast, and Croquet for a Cure generate substantial revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.
4. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program: Donations to Desert Mission qualify for Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization Tax Credit, allowing donors to receive dollar-for-dollar credits on Arizona state taxes (up to $506 for individuals, $1,009 for joint filers in 2026).
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various tiers (Crown Jewel, Sapphire, Emerald, Tourmaline) support signature events and programs, with recognition benefits including logo placement, table seating, and advertising in event materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HonorHealth Foundation is the philanthropic fundraising arm of HonorHealth, a nonprofit community-based hospital system in Arizona. It solicits and administers charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations through online giving, monthly programs, planned/estate gifts, and signature events, directing 100% of designated donations to HonorHealth clinical programs including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neuroscience, NICU, research, Desert Mission community services, and military medical partnership training.

Product overview

HonorHealth Foundation is a nonprofit healthcare philanthropy organization operating as a single unified giving platform rather than a modular software product. The foundation offers multiple giving mechanisms including an online donation portal, monthly giving programs, and legacy/estate planning options. Key programmatic funds include the Greatest Needs Fund, Desert Mission (encompassing food bank, adult day healthcare, and learning center services), and disease-specific initiatives for heart care, cancer, neuroscience, and NICU services. The organization conducts fundraising events (Honor Ball, Pro-Am Golf, NICU Tea) and provides a self-service Create Your Own Fundraiser platform. All programs support the HonorHealth hospital system serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HonorHealth Foundation Donation Portal Online donation portal enabling donors to make monetary contributions supporting HonorHealth healthcare programs, medical research, and community services across Arizona.
• Greatest Needs Fund Flexible unrestricted giving fund allowing HonorHealth to direct 100% of donations to where they are needed most, supporting patients, families, staff, and unanticipated healthcare priorities.
• Desert Mission Community service program offering Desert Mission Food Bank, Adult Day Health Care, Lincoln Learning Center, and Living Well Program to support vulnerable populations in Arizona.
• Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute at HonorHealth State-of-the-art multidisciplinary neuroscience center providing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for neurological conditions including stroke, brain injuries, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.
• HonorHealth Heart Care Cardiovascular center of excellence offering diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, and cardiac surgery services funded through philanthropy.
• HonorHealth NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, supported through philanthropic giving including the annual NICU Tea and Luncheon.
• HonorHealth Research Institute Research institute conducting clinical trials and medical research across heart and vascular, neurologic, spine, cancer, and bariatric disciplines.
• HonorHealth Cancer Care Comprehensive cancer treatment and support services including clinical trials, infusion therapy, and patient support programs at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.
• HonorHealth Military Partnership Advanced trauma medical training program for military and first-responder personnel provided at no charge, supporting coordinated disaster response with government agencies and military branches.
• Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program with suggested giving tiers ($19/month for nurse education, $25/month to feed a family, $50/month for patients in financial need, $100/month for cancer patient safe space) supporting ongoing HonorHealth programs.
• Legacy and Estate Giving Planned giving program offering charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities (administered through Merrill Lynch), charitable remainder trusts, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of real estate, and gifts of appreciated stock (via DTC 8862 Merrill Lynch).
• Create Your Own Fundraiser Self-service DIY fundraising platform (powered by Blackbaud TeamRaiser) enabling individuals and organizations to create custom fundraising campaigns, workplace giving programs, athletic challenges, and tribute/memorial fundraising pages.
• HonorHealth Foundation Signature Events Signature fundraising events including the annual Honor Ball gala (49-year legacy, raised over $3M in 2026 and $4M in 2023), Pro-Am Golf Tournament (raised over $750,000 in 2026), NICU Tea and Luncheon, Morning of Gold Breakfast, and Croquet for a Cure.
• Desert Mission Food Bank Food bank providing emergency food assistance, senior food boxes, nutrition education, and snack pack programs for school-age children in the Arizona community.
• Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization tax credit program enabling donors to receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits (up to $506 for individual filers and $1,009 for joint filers in 2026) on qualifying donations to Desert Mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of donations go directly to designated causes (Greatest Needs Fund)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Arizona State University School of Medicine and Advanced Medical EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025HonorHealth has been named the primary clinical affiliate for the new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, representing a major step forward in reshaping healthcare education, advancing medical research, and improving health outcomes.
• Barrow Brain and SpinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Barrow Brain and Spine at the Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute, with physicians like Dr. Luis Manuel Tumialán and Dr. Frederick Marciano involved in the multidisciplinary neuroscience center.
• Merrill LynchmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHonorHealth Foundation CGAs are administered by Merrill Lynch, providing fixed lifetime payments to donors through a professional financial services relationship.
• Military Medical Partnership (Armed Forces, Police Departments, Government Agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonorHealth is the only community-based hospital system in the nation providing realistic, high-quality trauma medical training to military and first-responder personnel at no charge. Builds coordinated disaster response relationships with government agencies and military branches.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / ALSAC: ALSAC is the largest healthcare philanthropy organization in the U.S. Comparable as a model for disease-specific and hospital-based fundraising at massive scale, with multi-channel donor engagement and event-driven revenue.
• Stanford Health Care (Office of Development): Stanford Health Care's development office runs elite healthcare philanthropy programs including major gifts, planned giving, and academic medicine partnerships. Comparable as a model for integrating academic medicine, clinical care, and philanthropy at scale.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Foundation: Cedars-Sinai operates one of the largest hospital-affiliated foundations nationally, with sophisticated planned giving, signature events, and research philanthropy programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent healthcare philanthropy model at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Barrow Neurological Foundation: Barrow Neurological Foundation supports neurological research and care in Phoenix. HonorHealth's Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute competes with Barrow for neuroscience philanthropy and research funding, making this a strong direct peer in the disease-specific funding category.
• Banner Health Foundation: Banner Health Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Banner Health, the largest healthcare system in Arizona. Directly comparable as a regional hospital foundation competing for the same Phoenix metro donor base and corporate sponsorships.
• Mayo Clinic Arizona Development: Mayo Clinic's Phoenix campus has an active philanthropy program targeting the same Arizona high-net-worth donor base. Comparable as a destination healthcare philanthropy operation with major gift capacity and planned giving programs.
• Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation: Phoenix Children's Foundation is a regional pediatric hospital foundation directly competing for Arizona family and corporate philanthropy. Comparable event-driven fundraising model and donor cultivation programs.
• CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health) Foundation: CommonSpirit Health operates multiple hospital foundations across Arizona including former Dignity Health facilities. Directly competes in the Phoenix metro fundraising market and runs similar signature event programs and capital campaigns.

Emerging players

• American Heart Association (Greater Phoenix Division): AHA is a national voluntary health organization running signature galas and Heart Walk events in Phoenix that compete for cardiovascular-focused donors. Comparable event-driven fundraising model targeting similar corporate sponsors.

Regional players

• ASU Foundation: Arizona State University Foundation manages a multi-billion dollar endowment and is a strategic partner through the new ASU School of Medicine. Comparable as a regional Arizona philanthropy operation with overlapping donor base, though its mission is academic rather than clinical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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