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Anthony Bates Foundation
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 270038708 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE E99 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.anthonybates.org
revenue
$150K
expenses
$78K
net assets
$88K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Screening for Cardiac Anomolies in youth

profile · synthesized from sources

The Anthony Bates Foundation provides low-cost or free heart health screenings for students, athletes, and young adults to prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The organization focuses on early detection of conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and raises awareness through public outreach and educational programs. They also place Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools.

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 · 5 groups

what they do

  • Religious-Themed Book and Cookbook Publishing 6 activities
    • Authorship and Advocacy Publication
      Authored 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.
    • Cookbook Production and Distribution
      Produces and distributes a cookbook containing over 370 recipes as part of its community engagement and awareness efforts.
    • Publication of Educational Materials
      Authored 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.
    • Publication of Educational Materials
      Authored 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.
    • Publication of Educational Materials
      Authored 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.
    • Publication of Educational Materials
      Authored and published the book "Damage Control – Heart Breaks to Heart Saves" to share the story of Anthony Bates and inspire others, and produces a cookbook containing over 370 recipes.
  • CPR and AED Training Programs 5 activities
    • AED Donation and Training
      Donates Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools nationwide, placing approximately 100 devices, and provides training in basic lifesaving skills and AED usage to school staff.
    • AED Placement and Training
      Donates 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.
    • AED Placement and Training
      Donates Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools nationwide, having placed approximately 100 devices. The organization also provides training in basic lifesaving skills and AED usage to school staff.
    • AED Placement and Training
      Donates 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.
    • AED Placement and Training in Schools
      Donates 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.
  • Radiology Services and Training 5 activities
    • Sonographer Training and Experience
      Provides opportunities for aspiring sonographers to gain practical experience, which helps build their confidence and skills in the field.
    • Sonographer Training and Experience
      Provides opportunities for aspiring sonographers to gain practical experience, helping them build confidence and skills in the field.
    • Sonographer Training and Experience
      Provides opportunities for aspiring sonographers to gain practical experience, helping to build their confidence and skills in the field.
    • Sonographer Training and Experience
      Provides opportunities for aspiring sonographers to gain practical experience, which helps build their confidence and skills in the field.
    • Training for Aspiring Sonographers
      Provides hands-on training opportunities for aspiring sonographers during cardiac screening events, helping them build practical skills and confidence in echocardiography.
  • Youth Cardiac Screening Programs 5 activities
    • Youth Cardiac Screening Program
      Operates 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 Cardiac Screening Program
      Operates 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
      Operates 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.
    • Youth Heart Screening Programs
      Operates a nationwide program providing free or low-cost heart screenings for youth to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. These screenings have served nearly 1 million young people, identifying detectable and treatable heart conditions in approximately 1 out of every 7 individuals screened, and possible life-threatening cardiac issues in over 3% of those screened. The program utilizes a copyrighted training protocol and collects epidemiological data.
    • Youth Heart Screening Programs
      Operates nationwide heart screening programs for youth, offered free or at low cost, to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. These programs have screened nearly 1 million young people, identifying detectable and treatable heart conditions in approximately 1 out of every 7 individuals screened, and have provided over $25 million in medical services including Echocardiograms and ECG tests.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual Raffle Event (Anthony's Angel Day)
      Hosts an annual raffle event in 2025 as part of Anthony's Angel Day, a recurring community event likely tied to remembrance and awareness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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.