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ARIZONA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 311628106 · $95K rev · operational · www.azhca.org
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The Arizona Health Care Foundation (AHCF) supports residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities, as well as the staff who serve them, primarily in Arizona. Established in 1996, it operates charitable programs including the Live A Dream Award, which fulfills personal wishes for residents, and scholarship opportunities for healthcare workers pursuing education. The foundation also funds dental care initiatives and holiday grants for facilities.

activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 4
  • Annual Golf Tournament for Program Fundraising Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    Organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for its Live a Dream, Holiday Grant, and Scholarship programs, with the 17th annual event scheduled for September 11, 2026.
  • Facility Finder Tool Operation Senior Transition Support Services
    Operates a public-facing digital tool that helps individuals locate skilled nursing and assisted living centers across Arizona, improving access to long-term care options.
  • Live A Dream and Related Grant Programs
    Administers multiple award programs including the Live A Dream Award for residents, a Dental-specific Live A Dream Award, Holiday Grants for facilities, and a Scholarship Award for long-term care staff, having awarded over $125,000 to fulfill resident dreams.
  • Provision of Free Dental Care at Mission of Mercy Events
    Participates in dental outreach events such as the Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to long-term care residents; in December 2018, facilitated 55 procedures worth over $10,000 in treatments for 20 residents.
capacity building · 1
  • Heat Mitigation and Cybersecurity Toolkit Provision Senior Transition Support Services
    Develops and distributes specialized toolkits to support long-term care facilities in Arizona, including a Heat Mitigation Tool Kit and a Cybersecurity Toolkit designed to enhance operational resilience and safety.
strategies · 5

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Holiday Grant
Provides grants to long-term care facilities during the holiday season to enhance resident experiences.
Live A Dream Award
Provides monetary support and assistance to fulfill lifelong dreams of residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities, such as special experiences or events.
Live A Dream Award - Dental
Supports dental care needs of long-term care residents, including participation in free dental treatment events like Mission of Mercy.
Scholarship Award
Offers financial assistance to staff in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to pursue formal education in health care and long-term care.
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • AHCA 1st Business Member Network — Network of business members providing services to long-term care facilities.
  • Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy (AzMOM) Partner — Participated in the event to provide free dental care to long-term care residents.