National Alliance for Caregiving

What National Alliance for Caregiving does

National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and advocacy organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization is dedicated to advancing the interests of America's 63+ million family caregivers, who deliver an estimated $1.1 trillion in unpaid care annually according to AARP-cited data. NAC operates a suite of research publications, advocacy programs, and resource collections targeting four primary segments: family caregivers themselves, federal and state policymakers, healthcare and long-term care providers, and employers developing caregiver-support policies.

Its flagship offering is the 'Caregiving in the US' research study, conducted jointly with AARP, which constitutes the most comprehensive national survey of family caregivers in the United States. The 2025 edition is accompanied by a publicly accessible Data Hub and Toolkit. Beyond flagship research, NAC runs condition-specific collaboratives (Cancer Caregiving Collaborative, Transplant Caregiving Collaborative), the Caregiver-Inclusive Value Initiative (CIVI) targeting healthcare value-based care models, an Innovation program spanning workplaces, health systems, and medical product development, and grassroots advocacy infrastructure including the Caregiver Nation Coalition and Caregiver Nation Network. Distribution occurs through caregiving.org, the Care Notes newsletter, social media, events such as the Caregiver Nation Summit, and earned media.

The organization is funded through tax-deductible donations, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships rather than equity investment, and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) led by President and CEO Jason Resendez. Leadership additions in 2026 brought in a VP of Research and Impact (formerly of PCORI), a VP of Policy and Advocacy (formerly of NACo), and a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, signaling investment in research output, policy influence, and fundraising capacity. Recent strategic activity includes a partnership with Daughterhood and testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging in May 2026.

Name

National Alliance for Caregiving

Legal name

National Alliance for Caregiving

Website

https://caregiving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Alliance for Caregiving is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that conducts research and policy advocacy on behalf of America's 63+ million family caregivers, producing the joint AARP-NAC 'Caregiving in the US' study and operating condition-specific collaboratives, healthcare integration initiatives, and grassroots advocacy networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Caregiving Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Care Coordination & Navigation (Multi-Provider) (HLADALAB)

Keywords

• Caregiving research services
• Nonprofit advocacy programs
• Family caregiver resources
• Health policy advocacy
• Caregiver support publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization accepts donations via its website and mail.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that conducts national research on family caregivers, produces publications and data toolkits (most notably the joint 'Caregiving in the US' study with AARP), and runs advocacy programs, collaboratives, and policy initiatives to advance caregiver support across the United States. Its work targets policymakers, healthcare providers, employers, and family caregivers themselves through free research, briefs, guidebooks, and convenings.

Product overview

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a nonprofit advocacy and research organization (not a technology product company). It operates a suite of research publications, advocacy programs, and resource collections focused on advancing support for America's 63+ million family caregivers. The core offerings include the landmark 'Caregiving in the US' research study conducted jointly with AARP, the 'Caregiving in the US Toolkit' and 'Data Hub' for accessing caregiving data, and specialized collaboratives addressing cancer and transplant caregiving. NAC also runs the Caregiver-Inclusive Value Initiative (CIVI), produces practical guidebooks for caregivers, and operates advocacy programs including the Caregiver Nation Coalition, Caregiver Nation Network, and Portraits of Caregiving storytelling initiative. Innovation programs target workplaces, health systems, and medical product development. The organization publishes policy briefs, reports, and the Care Notes newsletter to advance policy and awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caregiving in the US Landmark national research study conducted jointly with AARP, providing comprehensive data on family caregiver demographics, financial impact, intensity of care, and trends. Used by advocates, policymakers, and researchers to inform decisions.
• Caregiving in the US Toolkit

Quantifiable outcome

• 63+ million family caregivers served through research and advocacy efforts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DaughterhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Strategic partnership combining NAC's research data with Daughterhood's network of family caregivers. The partnership aims to ensure family caregiver voices are central to policy discussions, with joint advocacy efforts such as the May 2026 Senate Aging Committee hearing testimony.
• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025NAC and AARP jointly conduct and publish the landmark 'Caregiving in the US' research study, the most comprehensive national survey of family caregivers. This partnership produces essential data on caregiver demographics, economics, and needs that informs policy discussions at federal and state levels.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: The Alzheimer's Association is a large national nonprofit offering research, advocacy, and caregiver support programs specifically for dementia caregivers. It is comparable to NAC as a disease/condition-specific caregiver advocacy and research organization, though narrower in disease scope.
• AARP: AARP is the largest US advocacy organization for the 50+ population, conducting parallel family caregiver research and policy advocacy. It is NAC's core research partner on the Caregiving in the US study, making it the single most comparable organization in the space.
• AARP Foundation: AARP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AARP focused on low-income 50+ adults and family caregivers, producing research and programs that intersect with NAC's mission. It is comparable as a nonprofit producer of caregiver research and programmatic resources.

Direct peers

• American Society on Aging: ASA is a national membership organization for professionals in aging, producing research, convenings, and policy advocacy on aging issues including caregiving. It is comparable to NAC as an aging-services-focused research and advocacy convener with national scope.
• Caregiver Action Network: CAN is a national nonprofit providing caregiver education, peer support, and advocacy. It overlaps directly with NAC on caregiver resource provision and federal policy engagement for the family caregiver population.
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging: n4a is a membership-based nonprofit representing the nation's Area Agencies on Aging, focused on aging policy, advocacy, and community-based service delivery. It is comparable to NAC in targeting older-adult caregiver populations through policy and advocacy channels.
• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers: RCI is a nonprofit focused on caregiver research, education, and advocacy, serving family and professional caregivers. Its research, policy, and direct caregiver support mission closely mirrors NAC's national scope and advocacy approach.
• Daughterhood: Daughterhood is a national nonprofit supporting family caregivers through community, content, and policy advocacy. It is a strategic partner of NAC and operates in the same caregiver support and policy advocacy space.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Family Caregiver Alliance is a national nonprofit providing direct caregiver services, research, and policy advocacy for families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling, or age-related conditions. It overlaps directly with NAC on caregiver research, policy engagement, and resource provision for the same population.

Emerging players

• Well Spouse Association: Well Spouse Association is a national nonprofit providing peer support and advocacy for spousal caregivers. It is comparable to NAC as a caregiver-focused advocacy and support organization, though narrower in caregiver segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/na4caregiving
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TheNationalAllianceforCaregiving
• Facebookfacebook.com/na4caregiving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-alliance-for-caregiving
• Instagraminstagram.com/caregiver_nation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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