named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
AED Fundraisers
Raises funds to purchase and place Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and communities.
ECG Certification
Provides ECG/EKG certifications for youth interested in a future in healthcare.
Heart Health Screenings
Provides low-cost or free heart health screenings for students, athletes, and young adults (ages 10+) to detect conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Hoops for Hearts Initiative
A national collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Solutions, Who We Play For, and NOLA Network to address youth heart health through awareness, early detection, access to life-saving resources, and assistance to future healthcare professionals, particularly in underserved communities.
activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 5
- AED Placement and Training in Schools Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingDonates automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to schools nationwide and provides training in basic lifesaving skills and AED usage to school staff, enhancing emergency preparedness. Approximately 100 AEDs have been placed in schools, with training delivered at multiple school sites including Cactus High School, Foothills Elementary, and others.
- Annual Raffle Event (Anthony's Angel Day) Holiday Food and Gift DistributionHosts an annual raffle event in 2025 as part of Anthony's Angel Day, a recurring community event likely tied to remembrance and awareness.
- Cookbook Production and DistributionProduces and distributes a cookbook containing over 370 recipes as part of its community engagement and awareness efforts.
- Youth Cardiac Screening Program Fetal and Youth Cardiac Screening & SupportOperates a nationwide program providing free or low-cost heart screenings for youth to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. The program has screened nearly 1 million young people, identifying detectable and treatable heart conditions in approximately 1 out of every 7 individuals screened, and has identified possible life-threatening cardiac issues in over 3% of those screened. Screenings include Echocardiograms and ECG tests, and have identified various abnormal cardiac results such as Blood Pressure/Hypertension, EKG anomalies, and possible Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Youth Heart Screening Program Fetal and Youth Cardiac Screening & SupportOperates a nationwide program offering free or low-cost cardiac screenings to young people aged 12–22, using a standardized, copyrighted protocol to detect treatable heart conditions. The program has screened nearly 1 million youth since inception, identifying possible life-threatening conditions in over 3% of participants and providing over $25.7 million in medical services through echocardiograms and ECGs.
capacity building · 5
- AED Placement and Training Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingDonates Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools nationwide, placing approximately 100 devices. The organization also provides training in basic lifesaving skills and AED usage to school staff.
- Authorship and Advocacy Publication Inspiration & Cause-Related Book PublishingAuthored the book "Damage Control – Heart Breaks to Heart Saves" to share the personal story of Anthony Bates and Sharon Bates’ advocacy journey, serving as an inspirational resource for others affected by sudden cardiac arrest.
- Publication of Educational Materials Inspiration & Cause-Related Book PublishingAuthored the book "Damage Control – Heart Breaks to Heart Saves" to share the story of Anthony Bates and inspire others. The organization also produces and distributes a cookbook containing over 370 recipes.
- Sonographer Training and ExperienceProvides opportunities for aspiring sonographers to gain practical experience, helping them build confidence and skills in the field.
- Training for Aspiring Sonographers Medical Conference & Symposium HostingProvides hands-on training opportunities for aspiring sonographers during cardiac screening events, helping them build practical skills and confidence in echocardiography.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advocacy and Coalition Building for Youth Heart Health advocacy_and_coalition_building unique to this orgThe organization engages in national coalition efforts and advocates for mass screenings for dangerous heart conditions in young athletes, with a specific focus on reaching underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Advocate for systemic adoption of youth cardiac screening advocacy for mass screenings unique to this orgThe foundation promotes policy and cultural change by advocating for mass screenings of young athletes for dangerous heart conditions, aiming to institutionalize early cardiac detection.
- Advocate for systemic change through national coalitions national coalition for youth heart health unique to this orgThe foundation works within national coalitions to promote youth heart health and advocate for mass screening policies, with a focus on equity for underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Build legacy-driven public health action legacy-driven public health initiative unique to this orgThe foundation channels personal tragedy into public health impact by honoring a lost child through youth heart screenings, linking emotional legacy with preventive health programming.
- Build national and community coalitions to expand youth heart health access community-based cardiac screening unique to this orgThe foundation leverages community-based partnerships and national coalitions to increase access to cardiac screenings, with a focus on underserved and underrepresented populations, using volunteer medical professionals and sponsor support to scale impact.
- Expand access through cost reduction and community partnerships community-based cardiac screening unique to this orgBy offering discounted or free screenings supported by sponsors and volunteer medical professionals, the foundation increases accessibility to cardiac screening, especially for youth and underserved communities.
- Honor legacy through public health action legacy-driven public health initiative unique to this orgThe foundation channels personal tragedy into systemic public health intervention by memorializing a lost child through youth heart screenings, linking emotional motivation with preventive healthcare delivery.
- Integrate education and awareness into cardiac screening programs education_and_screening unique to this orgScreening events are combined with education for parents, schools, and youth about cardiac symptoms and heart health, increasing awareness of HCM and improving early identification beyond clinical expectations.
- Integrate education and awareness into screening programs education_and_screening unique to this orgScreening events are combined with education for youth, parents, and schools about cardiac symptoms and heart health, increasing awareness and improving detection rates beyond clinical expectations.
- Legacy-Driven Public Health Initiative legacy-driven_public_health_initiative unique to this orgThe organization honors the memory of a lost child by channeling personal grief into a public health initiative, providing heart health screenings to young people as a way to integrate personal healing with broader public health action.
- Prevent sudden cardiac arrest through early detection and screening early_detection unique to this orgThe foundation prevents sudden cardiac death in young athletes and youth by conducting cardiac screenings (including ECG/EKG and echocardiograms) to detect conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) early, enabling timely intervention.
- Prevent sudden cardiac arrest through early detection and screening early_detection unique to this orgThe foundation prevents sudden cardiac arrest in young people, particularly athletes, by conducting early detection screenings for heart conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), using accessible and cost-effective methods such as ECG/EKG and echocardiograms.
- Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest through Early Detection and Screening early_detection_and_screening unique to this orgThe organization prevents sudden cardiac arrest in youth, particularly athletes, by providing free or low-cost heart screenings (ECG/EKG and Ultrasound/Echocardiogram) to detect conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) early. This approach utilizes volunteer medical professionals and sponsor support to increase accessibility and includes community training.
- Public Health Education and Awareness public_health_education unique to this orgThe organization raises awareness about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) as a leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and educates the public, parents, and schools about cardiac symptoms. This educational component is integrated into screening events to potentially identify more cases than through screening alone.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$146K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$70%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$134K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$88K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +166.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Bates | CEO | 40 | $18K |
board members · 4
- Cyreen Haddad — Director
- Jack Erb — Director
- Julie Reese — Director
- Steve Koenig — Director
relationships · 21
who they work with
- Bishop Blanchet HS Partner — Conducted a fundraiser to supply defibrillators on campus after being alerted to the need for heart checkups by the foundation.
- Carondelet Health Network Partner — Teamed to offer free screenings to children at Salpointe Catholic High School.
- Children's Mercy Partner — Referred a patient for an ablation procedure after cardiac screening.
- Cronkite News PBS Partner — Aired a news story regarding the work of Sharon Bates and the Anthony Bates Foundation screening programs.
- Heartfelt Cardiac Solutions Partner — Partner in the Hoops for Hearts Initiative, providing state-of-the-art cardiac screenings using advanced diagnostic technology.
- Heartland Foundation Partner — Partnered to bring the 1st Annual Anthony Bates Foundation Cardiac Screening to Missouri Western State University.
- Keystone Natural Family Medicine - Chandler (KNFMC) Partner — Hosts heart screening days for the foundation.
- Lively Integrated Health - Gilbert (LIH) Partner — Hosts heart screening days for the foundation.
- MWSU Athletic Department Partner — Partnered to bring the 1st Annual Anthony Bates Foundation Cardiac Screening to Missouri Western State University.
- Mercy Regional Partner — Supported the Anthony Bates Foundation for over 10 years to screen young athletes in Manhattan, KS.
- NBA Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the Hoops for Hearts Initiative, funding youth heart screenings, community engagement programs, and ECG certification for future healthcare professionals.
- NOLA Network Partner — Partner in the Hoops for Hearts Initiative, leveraging local ties to engage underserved communities across South Carolina and beyond.
- Peoria Unified School District Partner — Provided training and AEDs to staff at schools within the district (Foothills Fine Arts Academy, Foothills Elementary).
- Phoenix Suns Partner — Hosted the 2016 Phoenix Suns Charity Challenge, which ABF won.
- Phoenix Suns Charities Funder — Awarded a $25,000 grant to the Anthony Bates Foundation as the 2016 Charity Challenge winner.
- Profit Website Management Partner — Developed the Anthony Bates Foundation website.
- Profit Website Management Partner — Developed the foundation's website.
- Profit Website Management Partner — Developed the organization's website.
- Riveria Broadcasting Stations Partner — Aired the "PSA Show with guest Sharon Bates" on Power 95.1.
- St. Joe Sports Partner — Partnered to bring the 1st Annual Anthony Bates Foundation Cardiac Screening to Missouri Western State University.
- Who We Play For Partner — Partner in the Hoops for Hearts Initiative, bringing a community-based approach to screening and advocacy for early detection of cardiac risk.