About Us

About Us Overview

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation is America’s most trusted source of research demonstrating how pharmacists can improve health care. For over 60 years, we have consistently proven that patient health outcomes are positively impacted by pharmacists. 

The APhA Foundation is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 52-6039142) headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the oldest and largest national professional society of pharmacists in the United States established in 1852.

Our Mission

The mission of the APhA Foundation is to improve health by inspiring philanthropy, research and innovation that advances pharmacists’ patient care services. The APhA Foundation looks to create a new medication use system where patients, pharmacists, physicians and other health care professionals collaborate to dramatically improve the cost effectiveness and quality of patient health outcomes.

Our Vision

The APhA Foundation is nationally recognized as a leader in transforming the health care system.

Our Values

The Foundation values the patient’s central role in all its endeavors. Furthermore, the Foundation recognizes and respects the critical role that pharmacists have in collaboration with other health care providers to assure the best possible health outcomes.

  • Innovation: Innovation is the key to breakthrough thinking that leads to dramatic systems improvements.
  • Collaboration: Collaboration among all health care stakeholders is essential for improving the patient’s health.
  • Respect: Respect for the patient’s role in managing their health is central to care.
  • Patient-Centric: Patient-centric care is critical to improving health.
  • Evidence-Based: The development and use of the best available evidence guides Foundation initiatives.
  • Outcomes-Driven: Outcomes-driven findings lead to improvements that make a difference.
  • Pharmacists’ Role: Pharmacists are essential to appropriate, effective and safe medication use.
  • Quality: Quality improvement is central to all Foundation activities.

 

Our Supporters

Flagpole Memorial Contributors

Bringing Medicines to Life Capital Campaign - Named Spaces Sponsors

Women in Pharmacy Founding Donors

The APhA Fellows Wall of Honor

 

As a recognized, tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the APhA Foundation seeks to be transparent in its financial operations. For the latest copy of our IRS Form 990, please contact info@aphafoundation.org.       

Board of Directors

The APhA Foundation Board of Directors consists of seven members appointed by the trustees of the American Pharmacists Association.

Staff

The APhA Foundation consists of 6 staff members including an Executive Fellow.

Our Refreshed Logo

Check out our newly refreshed logo and the creative process that led to the design.

History

For over 60 years, the APhA Foundation has been successful in recognizing and responding to the changing healthcare needs of the public.

Capabilities

The primary capabilities of the APhA Foundation are Convene, Research and Resources.

Documents

View the APhA Foundation bylaws.

Patient Self-Management Solutions

Patient Self-Management Solutions provide an innovative, proven model to improve health outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and reduce overall cost of care for diabetes patients.