AIDS United
AIDS United is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It supports work to end the HIV epidemic in the United States through grantmaking, capacity building, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Its website says it was founded in 1987; its 2024 filing lists 1990 as the year formed.
AIDS United at a glance
In short: AIDS United gave $5.2M across 108 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state California. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,157,168
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 108
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,752
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,750
- Total assets
- $9,462,381
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (69 of 108, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (13% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AIDS United
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the Harm Reduction Futures Fund Round 17 pre-application survey was September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET; that deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the Harm Reduction Futures Fund Round 17 pre-application survey was September 25, 2026, at…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1634 Eye Street Nw 1100, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 408-4848
Website: https://aidsunited.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from AIDS United
Who AIDS United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ($232K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
391 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 391 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AIDS United describes its grantmaking as national, with a focus on the U.S. South. Its 2024 filing shows grant dollars reaching recipients across states, with the largest shares going to California (13%), Georgia (11%), New Jersey (8%), Texas (7%), and Louisiana (6%). The Southern HIV Impact Fund’s 2024 filing description identifies Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas as its service states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AIDS United open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 69 of 108 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $9.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 108 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the filing reported 108 grants; in 2023 it reported 77, and in 2022 it reported 62.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,462,381 | $13,862,882 | $13,296,227 | $5,157,168 | 108 | $55,769 |
| 2023 | $8,418,279 | $14,136,386 | $18,474,427 | $4,730,846 | 77 | $96,969 |
| 2022 | $10,541,988 | $16,299,347 | $14,114,893 | $2,458,142 | 62 | — |
| 2021 | $10,249,967 | $5,791,903 | $16,740,437 | — | — | $24,917 |
| 2020 | $16,240,693 | $19,019,266 | $17,404,680 | $9,597,367 | 144 | $26,377 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AIDS United’s mission is to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. The organization says it pursues this through strategic grantmaking, capacity building, policy advocacy, and technical assistance, with a stated commitment to racial justice and health equity.
Its programs include the Southern HIV Impact Fund, Conexiones Positivas, a Harm Reduction Initiative, and Melanated Movement. The website describes these as supporting, respectively, work in the Deep South; Latino/a/e-led organizations; evidence-based harm reduction; and Black-led organizations addressing HIV. Its 2024 filing also describes technical assistance for initiatives focused on HIV health outcomes for men who have sex with men of color and transgender women, trauma for people living with HIV, and integrating behavioral health into HIV care.
Grantees listed in the 2024 filing include health systems, hospitals, universities, and community organizations. For example, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland says its mission is to respond to the needs of people infected, affected, or at risk of HIV/AIDS through prevention, education, supportive services, and advocacy. Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition describes itself as a health promotion and prevention program serving injection drug users and other substance users at risk.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AIDS United reported 108 grants totaling $5,157,168. Grants ranged from $5,625 to $231,996, with a median of $23,750. The largest listed grants were $231,996 to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, $222,930 to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, and $179,670 to Cooper University Hospital EIP; each was designated for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $168,917 to AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, $168,198 to Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition, $161,414 to HIV Alliance, and $150,016 to Vivent Health.
The website describes an application and review process in which organizations submit proposals, expert panels review them for mission alignment, community need, and organizational readiness, and selected grantees receive funding along with technical assistance, capacity-building support, and peer learning opportunities. For the Harm Reduction Futures Fund, direct-service organizations may apply for one-year grants of $10,000–$25,000, while organizations supporting multiple programs may apply for $25,000–$40,000. Applications begin with a pre-application survey, and a community review committee invites up to 40 eligible organizations to submit full proposals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eugene McCray, MD, as chair and June Gibson, PhD, as vice chair. Other listed directors or members are Cecilia Chung, Duane Cramer, Carie Harter, Stacey Ingram, Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, PhD, Bishar Jenkins Jr., Bill Keaton, and Naina Khanna.
AIDS United is led by Jesse Milan Jr., CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse Milan Jr.
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Eugene McCray MD
Chair
Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Downes
Director of Federal Programs
Doe of Federal Programs → Director of Federal Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$139K (2022) → $145K (2024)
David Melendez
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Carl Baloney Jr.
Vice President of Policy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Raymond Washington
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $156K (2024)
Athena Cross
Vice President of Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$186K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Bradley J. Kiley
Vice President & COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$192K (2024)
Cecilia Chung
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Cramer
Member
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Gibson PhD
Vice Chair
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Jeffries Leonard PhD
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Tharp
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naina Khanna
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aryah Lester
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Keaton
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Wilson
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Ingram
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bishar Jenkins Jr.
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carie Harter
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Termeer
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Torruella
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Andrew Gibson (2022–2023) — Senior Manager Policy & Advisor
- Former: Merilyn Francis (2022–2023) — Director of Policy of Advocac
- Former: Rafael Torreulla (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Robert Gill (2022–2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Amelia Korangy Msw (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Craig Thompson (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jamie Nesbitt (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Glen Pietrandoni R. Ph Aahivp (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amy Flood--- (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: David Holtgrave PhD (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: David Munar (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Edgar Mendez (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Eric Dube PhD (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Gail Crockett (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Geln Pietrandoni R. Ph Aahivp (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: John Roane Jr. (2020–2021) — COO
- Former: Katy Caldwell (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Marjorie Hill PhD (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Robert Hilliard Jr. MD (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Valerie Rochester (2020) — Vice President Program Strategy
- Former: Willliam Cabal (2020) — Director of Grant Making
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Jesse Milan Jr (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AIDS United
How much does AIDS United give each year?
AIDS United gave $5.2M across 108 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 77 grants.
What is AIDS United's typical grant size?
AIDS United's median grant in 2024 was $23,750, and its average grant was $47,752, across 108 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from AIDS United that year got $39K on average.
Where does AIDS United give grants?
AIDS United's top state is California, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (11%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Birmingham, AL (4 grants), Dallas, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does AIDS United give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of AIDS United's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (108 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are AIDS United's largest grantees?
AIDS United's largest 2024 grantees include Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ($231,996), The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois ($222,930) and Cooper University Hospital EIP ($179,670), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AIDS United?
AIDS United reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What does AIDS United fund?
AIDS United’s mission is to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. The organization says it pursues this through strategic grantmaking, capacity building, policy advocacy, and technical assistance, with a stated commitment to racial justice and health equity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AIDS United?
AIDS United has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aidsunited.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). AIDS United funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aids-united-morg_612be6d16d7a482b81a3d30722a48ff4
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