Every 34 seconds, heart disease claims another life.
Your action today saves lives
tomorrow—every gift matters.
Matching Gift Disclaimer:
All non-event online gifts up to $150,000 will be matched $1-for-$1 until the match limit of $150,000 is met. Match funds cannot be combined with pledge payments or other fundraising efforts such as Heart Walk, CycleNation, Field Day, Kids Heart Challenge or American Heart Challenge.
End heart disease and stroke for everyone. Donate Now.
Since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. But heart disease remains the leading cause of death, and there’s still so much more to do. Together, we can save more lives.
Your donation today will:
Donation FAQs
Yes, the American Heart Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our Tax ID is 13-5613797.
Absolutely. You can dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one. Simply provide their details during the donation process, and you can even send a personalized notification to their family.
When you donate to the American Heart Association, you are joining the fight against our nation's No. 1 and No. 5 killers - heart disease and stroke. Your donation helps us fund lifesaving research, advocate for healthier communities, improve patient care and work for equitable health for all people.
Yes, our online donation platform uses secure encryption technology to protect your personal and financial information.
Yes, becoming a monthly donor helps sustain our lifesaving programs. Select the monthly giving option during your donation.
Yes, you can mail your donation to:
American Heart Association
P.O. Box 840692
Dallas, TX 75284-0692
Or call us at 1-866-661-8370 to donate over the phone.
Yes, you can update or cancel your recurring donation at any time by accessing your Donor Portal.
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Drive critical research
Fuel groundbreaking heart and brain research, second only to the federal government in funding lifesaving discoveries.
Improve care
Help 19 million+ people manage high blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart disease through our lifesaving initiatives.
Empower lifesavers
Equip 22 million people annually with CPR skills to act when it matters most, saving lives in cardiac emergencies.
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Our Measurable Impact
Your donation supports initiatives that deliver real results:
$5+ Billion
invested in research since 1949.
people reached with nutrition improvements in 44 communities.
12 million
22 million
people trained in
CPR annually.
reduction in deaths from heart disease since 2018.
15.1%
patients benefiting from quality care for high blood pressure.
19 million+
reduction in deaths from stroke since 2018.
13.6%
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