AIDS United is a nonprofit philanthropic organization headquartered in Washington, DC, established in 1990. The organization is singularly focused on ending the HIV epidemic in the United States through strategic grantmaking, technical and capacity building assistance, and policy and advocacy work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.5M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+9.0% YoY
Grant Count
108
+40.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: AIDS United's mission is to end the HIV epidemic in the United States.
Vision: AIDS United envisions a time when all people, governments, and organizations commit to ending the epidemic and strengthening the health, well-being, and human rights of everyone impacted by HIV.
North Star: The voices of people living with and vulnerable to HIV always guide the organization's work. AIDS United exists to amplify their voices until their needs and experiences are embedded in national consciousness.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Access to care for people living with HIV
- HIV prevention
- Syringe access and harm reduction
- Advocacy and policy work
- Capacity building for community-based organizations
- Technical assistance
Equity Commitments: AIDS United commits to advancing racial justice, Black, queer and trans liberation, geographic equity, harm reductionist approaches, and meaningful involvement of people living with HIV. The organization recognizes responsibility to address racial disparities and operationalizes these commitments through policies, programs, and portfolios designed with a harm reduction approach and racial and health equity framework.
Grantmaking
AIDS United has directly funded more than $98 million to local communities and leveraged more than $115 million in additional support for HIV-related programs.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $2,000 to $254,152.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AIDS United funds nationally, with particular emphasis on:
- The US South (nine states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas)
- Georgia, Texas, and California identified as primary funding areas
The organization also has presence in Kenya and Puerto Rico.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $8,418,279
- Total Revenue: $14,136,386
- Total Expenses: $18,474,427
- Total Giving: $5,657,388
Organization Details:
- EIN: 52-1706646
- IRS Classification: 501(c)(3)
- Number of Employees: 51 (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,462,381 | $8,418,279 | $10,541,988 |
| Revenue | $13,862,882 | $14,136,386 | $16,299,347 |
| Expenses | $13,296,227 | $18,474,427 | $14,114,893 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $55,769 | $96,969 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Aids United
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ($231,996), The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois ($222,930), Cooper University Hospital Eip ($179,670).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER NEWARK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $231,996 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $222,930 |
| COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EIP CAMDEN, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $179,670 |
| HEALTH EMERGENCY LIFELINE PROGRAMS DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $169,830 |
| AIDS TASKFORCE OF GREATER CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $168,917 |
| GEORGIA HARM REDUCTION COALITION INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $168,198 |
| POSITIVE IMPACT HEALTH CENTERS INC DULUTH, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $167,117 |
| HIV ALLIANCE EUGENE, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $161,414 |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HOSPITAL INC BATON ROUGE, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $154,031 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $151,312 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization maintains a staff and board structure. Specific leadership names are referenced as available on the AIDS United website under Staff & Board Members section.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE MCCRAY MD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JUNE GIBSON PHD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CECILIA CHUNG | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DUANE CRAMER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARIE HARTER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STACEY INGRAM | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY JEFFRIES LEONARD PHD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BISHAR JENKINS JR | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BILL KEATON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NAINA KHANNA | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ARYAH LESTER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TYLER TERMEER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LOUIS THARP | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RAFAEL TORRUELLA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCUS WILSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JESSE MILAN JR | CEO | 40 | $274,772 |
| RAYMOND WASHINGTON | CONTROLLER | 40 | $156,393 |
| ATHENA CROSS | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $195,673 |
| BRADLEY J KILEY | VP AND COO | 40 | $191,621 |
| CARL BALONEY JR | VP OF POLICY | 40 | $185,070 |
| ALICIA DOWNES | DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $145,423 |
| DAVID MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $146,026 |
Contact Information
Address: 1634 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 408-4848
Email Contacts:
- Capacity Building Services: CBA@aidsunited.org
- Press/Media Inquiries: communications@aidsunited.org
- Development/Fundraising: give@aidsunited.org
Website: www.aidsunited.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aids United fund?
**Mission:** AIDS United's mission is to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. **Vision:** AIDS United envisions a time when all people, governments, and organizations commit to ending the epidemic and strengthening the health, well-being, and human rights of everyone impacted by HIV. **North Star:** The voices of people living with and vulnerable to HIV always guide the organization's work. AIDS United exists to amplify their voices until their needs and experiences are embedded in nation…
How do I apply for a grant from Aids United?
AIDS United has directly funded more than $98 million to local communities and leveraged more than $115 million in additional support for HIV-related programs. **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $2,000 to $254,152. **Active Grant Opportunities:** • AIDS United: Harm Reduction Futures Fund • Southern HIV Impact Fund: Focuses on nine states in the US South (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas), increasing cross-sectional …
Where does Aids United make grants?
AIDS United funds nationally, with particular emphasis on: • The US South (nine states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas) • Georgia, Texas, and California identified as primary funding areas The organization also has presence in Kenya and Puerto Rico.
What size grants does Aids United award?
In 2024, Aids United awarded 108 grants totaling $5.2M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aids United's EIN?
Aids United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1706646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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