Richard Stephens

Operates membership warehouses and e-Commerce sites

Provides pharmacy benefit management services

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances public health through research, education, and philanthropic initiatives. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. It supports community health and wellness by funding patient-centered research, developing educational programs, and fostering healthcare delivery models to improve access, equity, and health outcomes. The foundation addresses areas such as infectious diseases, chronic and behavioral health conditions, opioid use disorder, medication management, and pharmacogenomics. Its programs include a scholarship program to enhance pharmacy education, a faculty scholars program for emerging pharmacy faculty, and an executive fellowship for post-graduate pharmacy students focused on healthcare innovation and public health. The foundation also conducts pilot initiatives like a pharmacy-based nutrition intervention program and collaborates with national and local partners to implement healthcare solutions.