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    • About The John A. Hartford Foundation

    The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. The leader in the field of aging and health, the foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

    Since 1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded more than $758 million in grants to enhance the health and well-being of older people.

     

    We Contribute to a Vital Aging Society

    Every day 11,000 Americans turn 65 years of age. Today, we are experiencing the largest cohort of older adults in our country's history. This group is living and working longer, redefining later life and enriching our communities and society in new and vital ways.

     
     

    Mission

    To improve the care of older adults.

    We believe that as a society we can and must improve care for older adults to better meet their needs and maintain their independence and dignity. If we succeed, society will benefit from the continuing contribution of older people and from overall reductions in health care spending.

     

    Vision

    A nation where all older adults receive high-value evidence-based health care, are treated with respect and dignity and have their goals and preferences honored.

     

    Values

    Healthy aging, equity, kindness, integrity and respect.

     

    Philosophy

    It is necessary to carve from the whole vast spectrum of human needs one small band that the heart and mind together tell you is the area in which you can make your best contribution.

    This has been the guiding philosophy of The John A. Hartford Foundation since its establishment in 1929 by John A. Hartford and his brother George L. Hartford, both former chief executives of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (the A&P grocery stores).

    The John A. Hartford Foundation's Impact

    New Evaluation Report of 30 Years of JAHF Funding

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    JAHF Resources

    Northwell Health Opportunity: Apply for the Advancing Age-Friendly Care Collaborative
    April 17, 2026
    Northwell Health Opportunity: Apply for the Advancing Age-Friendly Care Collaborative
    JAHF in the News, Age-Friendly Health Systems, Other Resources, Professionals
    American Hospital Association Press Release: The John A. Hartford Foundation To Receive 2026 AHA Award of Honor
    April 16, 2026
    American Hospital Association Press Release: The John A. Hartford Foundation To Receive 2026 AHA Award of Honor
    JAHF in the News, Age-Friendly Health Systems, Other Resources, Professionals
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Paper: Association of Geriatric Emergency Department Care With Hospitalization and Mortality in Older Adults
    April 15, 2026
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Paper: Association of Geriatric Emergency Department Care With Hospitalization and Mortality in Older Adults
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    McKnight's Home Care: Older Adults to Benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program, Foundation Says
    April 1, 2026
    McKnight's Home Care: Older Adults to Benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program, Foundation Says
    JAHF in the News, Age-Friendly Health Systems, Publications, Professionals

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