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Best AED for Non-Profits

Tight budgets · Volunteers · Grant-funded

Community centers and outreach organizations buy on total cost of ownership, not features. Low consumable cost, simple volunteer maintenance, and grant-friendly documentation decide this category.

~50%
Volunteers age 55+
VolunteerHub 2023
501(c)(3)
Tax-deductible AED
IRS
SCA Fdn
Non-profit grant programs
SCAFoundation.org
4 yr
Single Pad-Pak swap cycle
HeartSine
"Non-profits should optimize for the longest-warranty + lowest-maintenance device. Volunteer turnover is real — the AED has to take care of itself."
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Budget + simplicity + low maintenance

Defibtech Lifeline View AED Products
Video Screen
Defibtech

Defibtech Lifeline View AED

· 4.7
· 39 reviews
Defibtech Lifeline VIEW Features Vibrant Video Demonstration. Lifeline coaching is simply unrivaled. The interactive display

SKU

DCF-A2360EN

FDA 510(k)

K163019

Manufacturer

Defibtech LLC

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$1,880.00
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Heartsine Samaritan PAD 350P Products
Lightest AED
HeartSine

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 350P

· 4.6
· 62 reviews
What Sets the 350P Defibrillator Apart? Samaritan PAD 350P is the smallest and lightest automated

SKU

SAM-350P

FDA 510(k)

PMA P160008

Manufacturer

HeartSine

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$1,410.75
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Heartsine Samaritan PAD 360P Products
Fully Auto
HeartSine

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 360P

· 4.5
· 24 reviews
Experience the Award-Winning Design of the HeartSine 360P At just 2.4 pounds, the Samaritan PAD

SKU

SAM-360P

FDA 510(k)

PMA P160008

Manufacturer

HeartSine

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$1,651.10
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Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P Products
Lightest AED
HeartSine

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P

· 4.7
· 48 reviews
Defining Features of the Samaritan PAD 450P AED Integrated CPR Rate Advisor. Provides real-time visual

SKU

SAM-450P

FDA 510(k)

PMA P160008

Manufacturer

HeartSine

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$1,761.30
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  • 📍 Non-Profit Guide

Funding, training, maintenance

Funding

Grants + memorials

SCA Foundation, local fire departments, AED Grant Programs by state, and memorial gifts. AED is tax-deductible 501(c)(3) capital purchase.
Volunteers

Rotating roster

Train 4–6 active volunteers including the executive director. Refresh annually. Bundle training during volunteer orientation.
Placement

Reception + program room

Reception + most-used program room. Don't hide in office. Visible signage encourages volunteer awareness.
Maintenance

Single-swap models

Choose models with simple consumables. HeartSine's 4-year Pad-Pak = one calendar reminder. Self-test models remove monthly inspection burden.

Non-Profit Director Checklist

Apply for SCA Foundation or state grants first
Choose lowest TCO model (HeartSine or G5)
Train executive director + 4–6 volunteers
Visible signage at reception
Annual training refresh at volunteer orientation
Calendar consumable replacement dates
Document for IRS deductibility
Register with local EMS
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