Aidan's Heart Foundation

What Aidan's Heart Foundation does

Aidan's Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN 46-1917169) founded in 2010 and incorporated in 2013, headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is dedicated to preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth through four integrated program lines: free EKG-based youth heart screenings for ages 5-19, Hands-Only CPR and AED training (including a peer-to-peer model where high school students teach younger peers), AED placement in schools and youth facilities, and legislative advocacy for state mandates requiring AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans in schools. The organization operates with 1-10 staff and a broad volunteer and student Heart Heroes network, delivering services through in-person events, monthly CPR certification classes at United Way of Chester County in Exton, screenings hosted at Chester County Hospital, and an annual 5K run/walk.

Its underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: standard clinical EKG equipment administered by medical professional partners (Chester County Hospital, CHOP, Main Line Health) for screening, plus conventional CPR/AED curriculum and AED hardware placement. The differentiating technology component is operational rather than software-driven — the peer-to-peer training cascade model that has produced 12,000+ trained youth and 9 certified young-adult CPR instructors.

The business model is donation-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include one-time individual donations, recurring monthly giving through the Aidan's Heart Alliance program at $22/month, corporate sponsorships structured as named program tiers ($500 to $5,000 covering CPR ambassador cohorts, AED units, cabinets, prep kits, and EKG exams), and event revenue from the annual 5K and community partner fairs. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investors are indicated; the foundation operates as an independent community-funded entity governed by a volunteer board of directors and led by founder/Board President Christy Marshall-Silva.

Name

Aidan's Heart Foundation

Legal name

Aidan's Heart Foundation

Website

https://aidansheart.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aidan's Heart Foundation is a southeastern Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit that prevents Sudden Cardiac Arrest in youth ages 5-19 through free EKG heart screenings, peer-to-peer CPR/AED training, AED placement in schools, and state legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Heart Health and SCA Prevention Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Compliance Training (CPR/First Aid, Safeguarding, Licensing) (EDACAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Screening & Preventive Care Programs (Vision/Hearing/Immunization) (EDACAMAJ), In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth heart screening
• CPR AED training
• Sudden cardiac arrest prevention
• Community heart safety
• Nonprofit health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Downingtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission to prevent SCA in youth
2. Aidan's Heart Alliance Monthly Giving: Recurring monthly donations of $22/month through the Aidan's Heart Alliance program, providing steady support for operations
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate giving and sponsorships from businesses supporting heart-safe community initiatives
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including the annual 5K run/walk and other fundraising events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aidan's Heart Foundation provides free youth heart screenings (EKG), Hands-Only CPR and AED training programs using a peer-to-peer youth-led model, and AED placement services for schools and youth facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania. The organization combines community education, early cardiac detection, emergency response equipment placement, and legislative advocacy to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth ages 5-19.

Product overview

Aidan's Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization that operates as a single, unified mission-driven entity focused on preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: Heart Heroes Leadership Programs empower youth to lead CPR training and advocacy efforts; Hands-Only CPR and AED Training (including the Training for Heroes and Pulse Protectors programs) provides life-saving skills education; Youth Heart Screenings offer free EKGs to detect hidden heart conditions; the AED Placement Program ensures schools and youth facilities have access to defibrillators; and Aidan's Heart Alliance provides a monthly giving option for donors. The AHF 5K serves as an annual fundraising and awareness event. Together, these programs create a comprehensive approach to youth heart safety through education, early detection, emergency response tools, and community empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heart Heroes Leadership Programs Student-led leadership programs that train young people in CPR and AED use while also teaching them to educate peers and advocate for SCA prevention awareness. Targets youth volunteers and student leaders seeking community impact and service hours.
• Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Life-saving training programs teaching participants to recognize Sudden Cardiac Arrest signs, perform effective CPR, and use AEDs. Includes a peer-to-peer training model where high school students teach younger peers. Targets students, educators, community members, and families.
• Youth Heart Screenings Free heart screenings for youth ages 5-19 including electrocardiogram (EKG) exams to detect hidden heart conditions that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Delivered at healthcare facilities staffed by medical professionals.
• AED Placement Program Program facilitating placement of Automated External Defibrillators in schools, sports fields, and community spaces along with training and Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) development. Includes grant funding assistance for schools and youth organizations.
• Aidan's Heart Alliance Monthly Giving Monthly giving community offering recurring donation memberships at $22/month with benefits including limited-edition T-shirt, Annual Donor Recognition Party invitation, and Annual Report recognition. Provides steady operational support for the foundation.
• AHF 5K Run/Walk Event Annual 5K race event bringing families, friends, and supporters together to raise awareness for youth cardiac health and fund life-saving heart screenings, CPR training, and AED placements. Held at Kerr Park in Downingtown, PA.
• CPR Certification Classes Monthly CPR certification classes (approximately 3.5 hours) providing certification for participants, with sessions held at United Way in Exton, PA. Registration is conducted via the Zeffy platform.
• Pulse Protectors Youth Team Youth-led team trained and certified in CPR who help purchase training equipment and spread heart safety awareness in communities. Engages high school and middle school students in peer-driven CPR training and advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival rates increase to 90% with immediate Hands-Only CPR
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chester County HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cardiac screening events and first responder training. Chester County Hospital staff medical professionals conduct heart screenings and provide cardiac screening events for local first responders in partnership with Aidan's Heart Foundation.
• United Way of Chester CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for CPR training classes at United Way in Exton. Collaborative partner for community events and MLK Day of Service activities.
• Main Line HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner contributing to community health events and cardiac emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in pediatric cardiac health initiatives and community education efforts.
• Maternal Child Health Consortium (MCHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for maternal and child health programs including heart safety awareness.
• Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree clinic partner supporting community health initiatives.
• Uwchlan Ambulance CorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services partner providing support for community events and training.
• Chester County Department of Emergency ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty emergency services partner for cardiac emergency preparedness.
• Good Fellowship Ambulance CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulance service partner for community health events.
• Downingtown Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner for heart screenings, CPR training, and AED placement. Hosted school-wide training at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center.
• Pennsylvania State LegislatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegislative advocacy partners including Senator Katie Muth, Representative Danielle Friel Otten, Representative Paul Friel, and Senator Carolyn Comitta working on bills requiring AEDs and emergency planning in schools (House Bill 1685, Senate Bills 512 and 513).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parent Heart Watch: National nonprofit network focused on protecting youth from Sudden Cardiac Arrest through awareness, screening advocacy, and AED access. Directly comparable mission, similar community-led model, and overlapping partner organizations in the youth SCA prevention ecosystem.
• Project ADAM: National school-based heart safety program providing CPR/AED training and AED placement in schools. Direct peer to AHF with the same target market (schools and youth), same product (CPR training + AED placement + Cardiac Emergency Response Plans), and overlapping hospital partnerships (originated at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin).
• Simon's Fund: Nonprofit providing free heart screenings to youth and advocating for screening mandates (originated in PA). Directly comparable youth heart screening services, similar parent-founded origin story, and overlap with AHF's PA screening events.
• In A Heartbeat Foundation: Youth SCA prevention nonprofit providing AED placement, CPR training, and cardiac screening advocacy. Directly comparable mission, nonprofit structure, and product/service mix to Aidan's Heart Foundation.
• SafeBeat Initiative: Nonprofit delivering free youth heart screenings and AED programs nationally. Comparable product (EKG screening + AED advocacy) and similar school/community delivery model, though operating across broader geographies than AHF.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association: Largest national CPR/AED training provider and youth cardiovascular health advocate. Broad incumbent that AHF frequently partners alongside; provides the broader ecosystem (instructor networks, curriculum standards) within which AHF operates, while AHF differentiates via local peer-to-peer delivery.
• American Red Cross: National provider of CPR/AED/first-aid certification courses, including youth-oriented training. Broad incumbent that competes for CPR training registrations and instructor credibility, while AHF differentiates with free community screenings and youth-led delivery.

Emerging players

• Heart Smart Wayne/Hocking (HeartSmart): Regional youth heart screening and CPR training programs in Ohio. Comparable service offering (youth heart screening + CPR education) operating in a different geography, representing the regional peer model AHF could grow into.

Others

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Cardiac Center: Pediatric cardiology partner of AHF for community cardiac health initiatives. Adjacent enabling institution; provides the pediatric cardiology expertise that underwrites AHF's screening credibility and a potential channel for statewide expansion.
• Chester County Hospital (Penn Medicine): Healthcare partner that conducts AHF's youth heart screenings and first-responder screening events. Adjacent rather than competitive; represents the medical-infrastructure layer AHF depends on for screening delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Aidans_Heart
• Facebookfacebook.com/aidansheart

Compliance1 record

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