Alaska Health Fair

What Alaska Health Fair does

Alaska Health Fair, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 and headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, with a regional office in Fairbanks. It operates a community health fair model in which approximately 100 events per year are held across roughly 50+ Alaska communities — primarily Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau — serving approximately 35,000 attendees annually. At each event, attendees access affordable blood tests individually or via bundled Wellness Packages (Men's at $190, Women's at $165), a 27-panel Blood Chemistry Screen ($45), and add-ons such as Thyroid ($40), A1C ($25), Vitamin D ($55), Vitamin B12 ($40), Ferritin ($40), Testosterone ($55), Blood Typing ($25), Prostate/PSA ($25), and Celiac Disease ($35) tests. Free A1C and PSA screenings are now available through state and foundation partnerships.

Blood samples are processed through CLIA-certified laboratories — the same laboratories that serve local hospitals — through a partnership with what AHF describes as the largest clinical laboratory in the nation. The organization complements its fee-based testing with free health education, exhibitor booths, tobacco cessation resources (delivered in partnership with ANTHC and CDC-aligned curricula), and worksite wellness programs for Alaska employers. In-office blood testing by appointment is offered at the Anchorage office each Tuesday.

Revenue is generated from three streams: (1) pay-as-you-go blood test fees, (2) charitable donations (the primary funding source, with Tax ID 92-0118421 and 100% of donations directed to services for Alaskans), and (3) tiered sponsor partnerships ranging from $1-$999 up to $20,000+ (Alaska Kidney Foundation, United Way of Anchorage, United Way of Tanana Valley, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Bartlett Regional Hospital, GVEA Good Cents Foundation, Carrs Foundation, and others). Operations are governed by a board including President Cara Fox, Vice President Corlis Taylor, Treasurer Gerhard Vierhaler, and board member Carol Lynn Senette (PhD, MBA, RN, CNE), with Wendy Carpenter serving as Interim Executive Director.

Name

Alaska Health Fair

Legal name

Alaska Health Fair, Inc.

Website

https://alaskahealthfair.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alaska Health Fair is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs approximately 100 community health fairs annually across Alaska, serving about 35,000 attendees with affordable blood screenings, bundled Wellness Packages, and free health education through partnerships with hospitals, tribal health organizations, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness Expos (MPAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops) (EDAAAFAG), Public Health & Medical Volunteering Programs (EDAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Community health fairs
• Affordable blood tests
• Preventive health screenings
• Nonprofit health services
• Wellness screening packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Blood Test Fees: Revenue from affordable blood testing services offered at health fairs and in-office appointments. Prices range from $25-$55 for individual tests to $165-$190 for bundled wellness packages. As a nonprofit, prices are set below market rates to provide affordable access to Alaskans.
2. Charitable Donations: Primary funding source. 100% of donations provide services for Alaskans. Tax ID #92-0118421. Accepts donations via check, credit card (by phone), and Amazon Smile program.
3. Sponsor Partnerships: Funding from corporate and foundation sponsors at various contribution levels ($20,000+, $3,000-$19,999, $1,000-$2,999, $1-$999) who support health fair operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alaska Health Fair is a nonprofit organization that operates community health fairs across Alaska, offering affordable blood tests (individual panels and bundled Men's/Women's Wellness Packages), free health education, and connections to local wellness resources. Services are delivered through approximately 100 walk-in events per year in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and 50+ other Alaska communities, plus in-office blood draws and worksite wellness programs. Blood testing is processed through CLIA-certified laboratories and includes screenings for diabetes, thyroid, prostate, vitamin deficiencies, cholesterol, and other conditions.

Product overview

Alaska Health Fair is a nonprofit organization offering community health fairs as its primary service model. The core offering consists of on-site health fairs held across Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and 50+ communities) serving approximately 35,000 attendees annually. At these fairs, attendees can access affordable blood tests either individually or through bundled Wellness Packages (Men's at $190, Women's at $165). Individual blood screening options include a 27-panel Blood Chemistry Screen ($45), Thyroid Screen ($40), Prostate Disease Screen ($25), Vitamin D Screen ($55), A1C Diabetes Screen ($25), Blood Typing ($25), Vitamin B12 Test ($40), Ferritin Test ($40), Testosterone Test ($55), and Celiac Disease Test ($35). The organization also partners with State of Alaska DHSS to provide free A1C tests and the ALIVE-PD diabetes prevention program. Free health education resources, tobacco cessation support, and connections to local wellness providers are available at all events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Health Fairs Walk-in community health fair events held across Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and 50+ other communities), offering affordable blood tests, free health education, and connections to local wellness resources. Approximately 100 events per year serving around 35,000 attendees. No appointment needed.
• Blood Chemistry Screen (27-panel) Comprehensive blood chemistry panel covering infection, anemia, liver disease, clotting ability, kidney and adrenal function, bone disease, tissue disease/damage, heart function, muscle function, and lipids. Requires 10-hour fast. Price: $45. Available to persons 18 and older.
• Men's Wellness Package Bundled wellness screening for men combining Chemistry/Hematology Profile, Thyroid Screen, Vitamin D Screen, A1C Screen, and Prostate Disease Screen. Requires 10-hour fast. Price: $190.
• Women's Wellness Package Bundled wellness screening for women combining Chemistry/Hematology Profile, Thyroid Screen, Vitamin D Screen, and A1C Screen. Requires 10-hour fast. Price: $165.
• Individual Blood Tests (A1C, Thyroid, Prostate, Vitamin D, Blood Typing, Vitamin B12, Ferritin, Testosterone, Celiac) À la carte blood tests sold individually at health fairs: A1C Diabetes ($25), Thyroid Screen ($40), Prostate Disease/PSA Screen ($25), Vitamin D Screen D2/D3 ($55), Blood Typing ($25), Vitamin B12 ($40), Ferritin ($40), Testosterone for men ($55), and Celiac Disease Test ($35). Available to persons 18 and older; results mailed within 2-3 weeks.
• ALIVE-PD Diabetes Prevention Program Personalized online health improvement program for diabetes and prediabetes prevention, offering weekly email coaching. Available free of charge at Alaska Health Fairs through State of Alaska DHSS partnership.
• Free PSA Prostate Cancer Screenings Free prostate cancer screening blood tests (PSA) made available at all Alaska Health Fair events through partnership with Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation and Alaska Men's Run, targeting Alaska men over 40.
• Free A1C Diabetes Screenings Free A1C diabetes blood tests offered at health fairs to eligible participants through partnership with the State of Alaska Department of Health.
• Worksite Wellness Programs On-site health fairs and blood testing services brought to Alaska employers for employee wellness programs. Targets HR managers and benefits administrators seeking convenient, affordable employee health screenings.
• In-Office Blood Testing Blood testing available by appointment at the Anchorage office every Tuesday, with a $10 convenience fee per visit on top of test prices. Serves Alaskans who cannot attend community health fair events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% customer satisfaction rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Alaska Kidney FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner contributing $20,000+ annually. Co-hosts Professional Renal Education Conference. Collaborates on health education content including kidney disease prevention and management.
• United Way of Tanana ValleymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner contributing $20,000+. Supports community health initiatives across the Tanana Valley region.
• United Way of AnchoragemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner contributing $20,000+. Supports community health initiatives in Anchorage.
• Fairbanks Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing $3,000-$19,999. Provides clinical support and hospital facilities for health fair events in Fairbanks area.
• Bartlett Regional HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing $3,000-$19,999. Provides clinical support and hospital facilities for health fair events in Juneau region.
• Golden Valley Electric Foundation (GVEA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner contributing $3,000-$19,999. Supports health fair operations through Good Cents Foundation program, including sponsoring free A1C tests.
• Carrs FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner contributing $1,000-$2,999 to support health fair operations.
• Aurora Integrated Oncology FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with AHF to provide free PSA (prostate cancer) screening blood tests at health fairs across Alaska.
• Alaska Men's RunsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates with AHF on free PSA screening program for Alaska men over 40.
• Special Olympics AlaskasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on health awareness events including Special Olympics Alaska programs in Anchorage.
• State of Alaska Department of HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free A1C diabetes testing and ALIVE-PD diabetes prevention program subscriptions at health fairs through State of Alaska DHSS partnership.
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers culturally relevant tobacco cessation programs specifically designed to support Alaska Native people with personalized coaching and resources.
• Alaska Kidney Patients' Association (AKPA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free lab results review sessions for AHF participants with high blood pressure or diabetes at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage.
• Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners on RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) providing orientation, training, and supplemental insurance for senior volunteers. Hosts volunteer training workshops.
• Credit Union 1supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides volunteer support through annual Comm-Unity Day events, sending teams to assist with health fair preparations and community events.
• Sunshine Community Health CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts community health events including Community Celebration events at Sunshine CHC locations.
• PAML (Pathology Associates Medical Laboratory)coreTechnology or IntegrationClinical laboratory partner providing blood testing services. Offers Celiac Disease testing and other specialized tests for AHF events.
• Largest Clinical Laboratory in the NationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership ensures availability of high-quality blood screenings to all Alaskans at nonprofit pricing. CLIA certified laboratories serving local hospitals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• American Heart Association: National voluntary health organization (501(c)(3)) running community health education, screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol), and awareness campaigns — structurally similar nonprofit organization with overlapping health-promotion mission and partnership-driven model.
• American Cancer Society: National voluntary health organization providing cancer screening access (including PSA for prostate cancer, which AHF now offers free) and community health programming — overlaps mission in preventive screening access via donated services and education.

Emerging players

• Ulta Lab Tests: Online direct-to-consumer lab testing marketplace offering low-cost individual blood panels (including chemistry, thyroid, vitamin D, A1C, PSA) with national lab network draw — overlaps the exact AHF test menu with home-order convenience that bypasses community events.
• Any Lab Test Now: Direct-to-consumer retail lab testing franchise selling blood tests without physician orders or insurance — directly competes with AHF's value proposition of affordable individual blood tests ($25-$190) but via permanent walk-in retail locations rather than scheduled community events.
• Walk-In Lab: Direct-to-consumer online lab ordering platform with a long-tail menu of discounted blood tests (men's wellness, women's wellness, thyroid, A1C, vitamin D, PSA) — comparable offer on price, test selection, and consumer-direct ordering channels that compete with AHF's Wellness Packages.
• DirectLabs: Online direct-access lab testing marketplace offering consumer-initiated blood work through partner labs at steep discounts — directly parallels AHF's 'affordable blood test' value proposition through a digital channel that does not depend on physical community events.

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics: One of the two largest US clinical laboratory networks and explicitly named AHF's partner ('largest clinical laboratory in the nation'). Operates a much broader portfolio of routine clinical testing at scale and represents both a critical partner dependency and a competitive incumbent should it push deeper into DTC offerings.
• Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp): Second-largest US clinical lab network with extensive walk-in patient service centers offering direct-to-consumer lab ordering. Provides overlapping routine blood testing services (the same categories AHF offers at fairs) at scale and could expand low-cost community offerings.

Direct peers

• BioIQ: Preventive health screening and analytics platform that orchestrates lab-based health screenings for employers, health plans, and government programs — comparable to AHF in targeting at-risk populations through organized screening events with clinical lab partnerships (e.g., Quest).
• HealthFair: National mobile/community health screening company that brings biometric screenings, blood tests, and health fairs directly to employers, hospitals, and community locations — closely mirrors AHF's event-driven preventive screening model and target segments (individuals seeking affordable blood panels).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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