The Social Impact Funds Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund
AHA’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund is a national fund with a local investment focus supporting and investing in evidence-based, locally led solutions that are breaking down the social and economic barriers to health equity.
Bernard J. Tyson was a visionary leader who cared passionately about the health and well-being of all. His quest for affordable, equitable health care and social justice improved and extended lives throughout the U.S. and around the world.
The American Heart Association is honored to continue his legacy through the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund.
Bernard considered it a privilege to make a difference. He inspired us with his wisdom as a member of the American Heart Association national board and CEO Roundtable and as a trusted advisor. This fund will power the American Heart Association’s aim to reduce health disparities and address social determinants of health, so all people have the opportunity to live longer and healthier—physically and mentally.
Breaking down social and economic barriers to
health equity
The American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund is a national fund that supports and invests in evidence-based, locally led solutions that break down the social and economic barriers to health equity in under-resourced communities.
We’re working to increase access to housing, health care, COVID-19 testing and nutritious food, and improve economic resiliency and mental health.
Atlanta Harvest is a Black-owned, family-operated, multi-generational farm and food hub operating within food insecure counties.
Urban Growers Collective, a Black women-led nonprofit, is building economic opportunities for urban farmers and increasing food access through a mobile produce market.
Funding Opportunities
San Francisco & Oakland
Puget Sound
The Walmart Foundation is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund helping community-based entrepreneurs that are expanding access to affordable and healthy food. .
A Relentless Pursuit of Equitable Health
The Stories of the Relentless podcast series features the people and issues closest to Bernard’s heart. Listen to the episodes here.
Episode 1: Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson | Read the ep. 1 transcript
Episode 2: How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table | Read the ep. 2 transcript
Episode 3: How Inequity Impacts Access to Care | Read the ep. 3 transcript
Episode 4: How Inequity Impacts Mental Health | Read the ep. 4 transcript
Episode 5: How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life | Read the ep. 5 transcript
Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart | Read the ep. 6 transcript
A Visionary Leader
Scroll through the photo gallery to see special moments with Bernard J. Tyson.
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Bernard and his wife, Denise, at the Heart Ball
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The Dalai Lama greeting Bernard
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Bernard with Nancy Brown and Henry Kravis
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Posing with President Barack Obama and basketball player, Steph Curry
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The Milken Institute 2019 global conference
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Helping at a back to school drive
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Bernard speaking
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Bernard with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
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