Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc is a public charity located in New York, New York, formed in 1992. It funds HIV and AIDS programs and advocacy, with work described by the Foundation as global and focused on people and places most vulnerable to HIV and AIDS.
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc gave $5.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $297K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,944,709
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $297,235
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,873
- Total assets
- $37,404,917
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s funding page currently lists no open opportunities. It says announcements about future funding rounds, including dates and application details, will be posted on its website and social media. Its contact page says it is developing new guidelines following the integration of its U.S. and U.K. foundations and a new global grantmaking strategy.
- Contact
Mailing address: 584 Broadway Suite 1006, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 219-0670
Website: https://eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zipline International Inc ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 88 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as global, with priorities including eastern Europe and central Asia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In its 2024 U.S. filing, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (69%), Texas (11%), New York (9%), Georgia (6%), and Delaware (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $265K; repeat grants $329K. How we count
Medians: $146K first-time, $10K repeat.
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 $1.3M (2022) to $9.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zipline International Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $2,871,282 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $647,968 |
| Mpact (The Global Forum on MSM) Oakland, CA | General Support | $606,674 |
| Prevention Access Campaign Calabasas, CA | General Support | $546,487 |
| Center for HIV Law and Policy New York, NY | General Support | $503,592 |
| The Vision Community Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $311,095 |
| Global Philanthropy Project Wilmington, DE | General Support | $239,798 |
| Building Healthy Online Communities Richmond, CA | General Support | $52,733 |
| Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS TB and Malaria Washington, DC | General Support | $45,000 |
| Global Black Gay Men Connect New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation says its income comes from fundraising events, corporate support, institutional grants, individual donations, and branded merchandise. It states that 89% of funds raised go to grantmaking, 7% to fundraising and related monitoring and management, and 4% to administration, governance, and operations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,404,917 | $20,298,674 | $19,995,613 | $5,944,709 | 20 | $1,200,917 |
| 2023 | $36,322,605 | $21,618,939 | $22,166,622 | $9,365,632 | 21 | $589,863 |
| 2022 | $28,668,788 | $29,188,898 | $22,405,990 | $1,349,297 | 7 | $121,046 |
| 2021 | $18,332,459 | $8,532,376 | $13,140,184 | $2,840,700 | 19 | $110,088 |
| 2020 | $16,006,755 | $7,466,203 | $6,621,081 | $3,062,898 | 21 | $189,117 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to fund local experts to provide care and support governments to end AIDS. Its work includes increasing access to HIV care, addressing LGBTQ+ stigma, and protecting the rights of people most affected by HIV and AIDS. It describes its approach as creating urgency around needs, changing systems, and promoting dignity and compassion.
The Foundation says its priorities include empowering young people, supporting LGBTQ+ communities, reducing stigma for people who use drugs, working where need is greatest in eastern Europe and central Asia, and breaking down barriers to care in the United States. Its website also describes youth programs integrating mental health services with sexual and reproductive health care, and work to expand harm reduction and address the criminalization of people who use drugs.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Global Philanthropy Project says it works to expand philanthropic support for LGBTI human rights in the Global South and East. Funders Concerned About AIDS says it mobilizes philanthropy to end the global HIV pandemic and advance health, human rights, and justice. Clinton Health Access Initiative says it works with governments and the private sector to strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the U.S. filing lists 20 grants totaling $5,944,709. Grant amounts ranged from $5,695 to $2,871,282, with a median of $18,872. The largest listed awards were $2,871,282 to Zipline International Inc. for general support; $647,968 to the University of Houston for general support; $606,674 to MPACT (The Global Forum on MSM) for general support; $546,487 to Prevention Access Campaign for general support; and $503,592 to the Center for HIV Law and Policy for general support.
Other listed awards included $311,095 to The Vision Community Foundation, $239,798 to Global Philanthropy Project, and $52,733 to Building Healthy Online Communities, all for general support. The filing also lists grants to Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB and Malaria ($45,000), Global Black Gay Men Connect ($25,000), Clinton Health Access Initiative ($12,745), and Funders Concerned About AIDS ($11,000), each for general support.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing narrative reports that its U.S. entity awarded $13,486,898 in grants and spent $17,528,743 on program services, or 88% of its total expenses. Separately, the Foundation reports that its U.S. and U.K. entities together funded $21,448,088 in new grants in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Aslett as chief executive officer and David Furnish as chair. It also lists Jared Cranney as secretary; Tracy Blackwell as treasurer through November 2024; Paul Buccieri, Jamie Cooper, and Thomas Moore as directors; Lucretia Gilbert as chief philanthropy officer; Fiona Russell as chief financial and operations officer through May 2024; and Rachel Parr as chief operating officer from August 2024.
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc is led by Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Aslett
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Board Member → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Cooper
Director
Executive Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Buccieri
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucretia Gilbert
Chief Philanthropy Officer
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$80K (2021) → $331K (2024)
Anne Scott
Chief Development & Impact Officer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$220K (2022) → $245K (2024)
Emily Poznanski
Associate Director of Development
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Noelle Esquire
Breakthrough Program Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Lindsay Hayden
Grants Portfolio Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Caitlin Williams
Philanthropy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Mary Pavlu
Associate Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Jared Cranney
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Russell To
Chief Financial & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Parr
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Blackwell To
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: David Furnish (2020–2024) — Chair · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Thomas E. Moore III (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Tracy Blackwell (2020–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Fiona Russell (2021–2023) — Chief Financial & Operations
- Former: Sara Best (2021–2023) — Mgr-Fundraising Ops & Donor
- Former: Tariq Omarshah (2023) — Senior Manager M & E
- Former: Monica Risam To (2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Reger To (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kali D. Lindsey (2020–2021) — Portfolio Lead, Lgbt & Us Grants
- Former: Richard Reger (2020–2021) — Secretary · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Fredrick Anyanwu To (2021) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Glenn Horder (2021) — Head of Events & Partnerships
- Former: Louise O'Shea (2021) — Chief Communication Officer
- Former: Monica Risam (2021) — Director
- Former: Sid Deka (2021) — Measurement & Evaluation Manager
- Former: Eric Goosby (2020) — Executive Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Fredrick C. Anyanwu (2020) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Ilana Kloss (2020) — Executive Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Lynda Funke (2020) — Deputy Chair · Filing note: Resigned 42820
- Former: Mark Dybul (2020) — Executive Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 12920
- Former: Moncia Risam (2020) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Samuel Baron Segar (2020) — Executive Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 12920
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 $331K, to Lucretia Gilbert (Chief Philanthropy Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc
How much does Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc give each year?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc gave $5.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.4M across 21 grants.
What is Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,873, and its average grant was $297,235, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc that year got $265K on average.
Where does Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc give grants?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Zipline International Inc ($2,871,282), University of Houston ($647,968) and Mpact (The Global Forum on MSM) ($606,674), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc reported $37.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.3M.
What does Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to fund local experts to provide care and support governments to end AIDS. Its work includes increasing access to HIV care, addressing LGBTQ+ stigma, and protecting the rights of people most affected by HIV and AIDS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc?
The Foundation’s funding page currently lists no open opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2033460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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