Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter

What Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter does

The Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter is a regional arm of the national Alzheimer's Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 13-3039601) serving Washington State and North Idaho. Founded in 1980 through the merger of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA) and the Alzheimer's Association, the chapter operates with approximately 24 employees out of a national headquarters at 225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago. In its service area, more than 126,000 people are living with Alzheimer's and 247,000 caregivers provide an estimated 378 million hours of unpaid care annually.

The chapter's core service stack is delivered free to the public and includes a 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) operating in 200+ languages with master's-level care consultants, virtual and in-person support groups, an Early-Stage Memory Loss program, and education such as The Empowered Caregiver and the North Idaho Caregiver Conference. Digital infrastructure comprises TrialMatch (a clinical-trial matching service that screens users via 10 questions), ALZConnected (an online peer community), ALZNavigator (a personalized action-plan builder), the My ALZ Journey mobile app, the Brain Health Habit Builder, and the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge. Digital tools are characterized as workflow- and content-driven assets rather than AI-driven systems.

Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate partnerships (largest: Edward Jones, extended through 2030 as National Presenting Sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer's), peer-to-peer fundraising events (Walk to End Alzheimer's, Do What You Love to End ALZ, Help & Hope Dinner), and government grants including a $2M award from HHS's Administration for Community Living. Customer segments span people living with Alzheimer's and dementia (primary), caregivers and family members (primary), healthcare professionals (ALZPro, continuing education), and the general public concerned about brain health. Mission activities include direct service, advocacy, and research funding as the largest private nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research nationally.

Name

Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter

Legal name

Alzheimer's Association

Website

https://alzwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the national Alzheimer's Association, serving residents of Washington State and North Idaho with free 24/7 helpline support, education, support groups, clinical-trial matching, and fundraising events for dementia care and research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alzheimer’s Specialized Care (Mid/Late-Stage) (HSABAEAC), Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support (HSABAEAL), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC)

Keywords

• Dementia care support
• Alzheimer's education
• Caregiver resources
• Clinical trial matching
• Brain health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue来源 from individual donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events including Walk to End Alzheimer's, galas, and the Do What You Love to End ALZ program.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Strategic alliances with corporate sponsors like Edward Jones (largest corporate partner, National Presenting Sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer's) through 2030.
3. Government Grants: Funding from Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - $2,000,000 award with 44% funded by ACL/HHS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter provides free, community-based support, education, and resources for people affected by Alzheimer's and dementia across Washington State and North Idaho. Services include a 24/7 multilingual helpline, support groups, caregiver education programs, clinical trial matching, brain health tools, and local events such as Walk to End Alzheimer's. The chapter operates as a regional arm of the national Alzheimer's Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walk to End Alzheimer's: The world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research
• TrialMatch
• 24/7 Helpline
• ALZNavigator
• ALZConnected
• My ALZ Journey
• The Empowered Caregiver
• Do What You Love to End ALZ

Products and services

• 24/7 Helpline A free, confidential, 24-hour helpline (800.272.3900) offering emotional support, crisis assistance, and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families, and the public. Available 365 days a year in 200+ languages via interpreter services.
• Walk to End Alzheimer's The world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Held year-round through local chapter events across Washington State and North Idaho.
• TrialMatch A clinical research matching service that connects individuals living with cognitive impairment or dementia, caregivers, and healthy participants with current Alzheimer's and dementia clinical studies. Matches users via 10 questions covering treatment, care, and prevention.
• ALZNavigator An online action plan builder that guides users through questions about their situation to generate personalized resources and tools covering home safety, financial planning, living well, and other dementia care topics.
• ALZConnected A free online community and message boards for individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, family members, and friends to ask questions, get advice, and find peer support.
• Community Resource Finder An online directory for locating dementia resources, programs, and services in local communities.
• The Empowered Caregiver An education series teaching caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia, from building foundations to exploring care services.
• Support Groups Peer-or professionally led virtual and in-person support groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's, and others affected by the disease. Specialized groups for children, younger-onset, early-stage, and adult caregivers.
• Early-Stage Memory Loss Programs Programs specifically designed for individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners to provide social engagement, education, and support.
• My ALZ Journey App A mobile application providing resources and support for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia to help them live their best lives.
• ALZPro The central hub for healthcare professionals to find evidence-based, person-centered dementia resources from the Alzheimer's Association, including clinical trials and ISTAART membership.
• Education and Training Center A comprehensive platform offering free Alzheimer's and dementia courses for the public and continuing education (CE, CME, CNE, CPE, CPEUs, CEUs) for professionals, available in person and online.
• Live Learning Webinars Free live learning webinars offering real-time conversation, information, education, and resources on brain health, dementia, and caregiving topics.
• ALZ Talks Virtual Events Free webinars providing education, information, news, and resources on brain health, dementia, and caregiving topics, including Early-Stage Connections conversations led by people living with dementia.
• Do What You Love to End ALZ A fundraising initiative allowing individuals to turn their passions and hobbies (hiking, golfing, gaming, crafting, pickleball, bridge) into fundraisers to support the Alzheimer's Association.
• Brain Health Habit Builder A free online tool for adults to check current habits related to physical activity, diet, and sleep, and build a personalized action plan for brain health.
• (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge A step-by-step challenge program guiding participants through six pillars of brain health including eating right, getting moving, and challenging the mind.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Edward JonescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Edward Jones is the Alzheimer's Association's largest corporate partner and first National Presenting Sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer's. Partnership began in 2016 and has been extended through 2030. Raised over $56 million and inspired more than 130,000 associates, clients and family members to take action in the fight against Alzheimer's.
• Brain Health Advancement InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for researchers, health professionals and policymakers working to advance brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Part of the (re)think your brain initiative.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: The largest U.S. membership organization for adults 50+, with broad caregiving, brain health, and long-term care programming including dementia caregiving resources. Comparable as a large, established nonprofit providing caregiver support, advocacy, and education to a partially overlapping older-adult audience.

Others

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities, including memory care and assisted living. Comparable as an adjacent elder-care service provider serving dementia patients and their families, though operating on a paid-residential business model rather than the Association's free nonprofit support model.

Direct peers

• UsAgainstAlzheimer's: Activist and policy advocacy nonprofit focused on stopping Alzheimer's through research funding, policy work, and patient/caregiver engagement. Comparable advocacy-driven mission, donor-based revenue, and stakeholder coalition-building to the Association.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America: A national nonprofit providing a national helpline, caregiver training, support groups, and education for families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Operates as the most direct competing national advocacy and support organization with overlapping free-service programs and donor base.
• BrightFocus Foundation: National nonprofit funding research and providing public education on Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Comparable as a competing private funder of Alzheimer's research with educational programming, donor-supported model, and disease-mission alignment.
• Alzheimer's Association (National): The parent national 501(c)(3) organization operating the 24/7 helpline, TrialMatch, ALZNavigator, Walk to End Alzheimer's, and research grant programs. The Washington State Chapter is a regional extension of this entity and shares identical mission, programs, brand, and digital platforms.

Emerging players

• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit serving family caregivers of adults with chronic, disabling conditions including dementia. Provides caregiver education, respite resources, policy advocacy, and the National Center on Caregiving — directly comparable caregiver-support focus and free-service delivery model.
• Lewy Body Dementia Association: A national nonprofit providing support, education, and research for Lewy body dementia — a closely adjacent dementia subtype. Comparable in mission and operating model (helpline, support groups, resource directory, research funding) but narrower disease focus, mirroring the Association's dementia support structure.
• Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: National nonprofit supporting patients and families affected by frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Provides a helpline, support groups, education, and research grants — a directly analogous support-organization model for an adjacent dementia population to Alzheimer's.

Regional players

• Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): Federally authorized local/regional aging service organizations providing caregiver support, respite, education, and care planning for older adults and their families — including those with dementia. Comparable community-based, free-service model with overlapping caregiver and dementia clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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