American Heart Association 
Bernard J. Tyson was a visionary leader who cared passionately about the health and well-being of all. His quest for affordable, equitable health care and social justice improved and extended lives throughout the U.S. and around the world. The American Heart Association is honored to continue his legacy through the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund.
Bernard considered it a privilege to make a difference. He inspired us with his wisdom as an AHA national board member, member of our CEO Roundtable and trusted advisor. This fund will power the American Heart Association's aim to reduce health disparities and address social determinants of health so all people have the opportunity to live longer, healthy lives—both physically and mentally.
Read about the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund in Fortune Magazine
About the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund
AHA’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund is a national fund with a local investment focus supporting and investing in evidence-based, locally led solutions that are breaking down the social and economic barriers to health equity.
North Philadelphia
The submission window is now open.
Local for-profit and not-for profit organizations operating in the Nicetown-Tioga, Sharswood-Stanton, and Strawberry Mansion neighborhoods can submit expressions of interest. A virtual town hall event will be held on February 11, 2021, to gain community input and to help identify where additional support is needed to scale impact.
New York City
Next Submission Window Opening Spring 2021
We are helping to improve access to housing, economic resiliency, and mental health.
San Francisco & Oakland
Next Submission Window Opening Spring 2021
We are helping to improve access to healthcare and COVID testing, access to nutritious food and access to affordable housing.
Atlanta
The submission window for Atlanta is now closed.
Information for investees will be available in Feb. 2021.
Chicago
The submission window for Chicago is now closed.
Information for investees will be available in Feb. 2021.
Seattle
The submission window for Seattle is now closed.
Information for investees will be available in the winter of 2021.
In Memory of Bernard J. Tyson
A special series of videos, podcasts and photos collected highlighting the continued efforts to improve the health equity issues that Bernard cared about most.
