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National AIDS Memorial Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker San Francisco, CA EIN: 82-4329012 Website

By sharing the story of the struggle against HIV/AIDS, we remember, in perpetuity, the lives lost, we offer healing and hope to survivors and we inspire generations of activists in the fight against stigma, denial, and hate, for a just future.

National AIDS Memorial Inc at a glance

In short: National AIDS Memorial Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$10,000
-87.1% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
-50.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$10,000
-74.2% vs 2024
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$8,891,620
-7.1% vs 2024
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

How to apply to National AIDS Memorial Inc

Who National AIDS Memorial Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Powder SpringsHoustonWashington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024 1 grant2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $103K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$8,891,620$2,510,689$3,696,823$10,0001$224,131
2024$9,574,259$4,757,562$3,688,070$77,5002$211,635
2023$7,908,692$2,223,889$5,060,740$102,5001$136,863
2022$9,880,858$91,423$635,109———
2021$10,406,039$11,021,898$734,210——$86

About National AIDS Memorial Inc

Based on IRS filings

National AIDS Memorial Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $224K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National AIDS Memorial Inc is led by John Cunningham, CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • John Cunningham

    CEO

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $44K (2021) → $286K (2025)

  • Steve Sagaser

    Director of Programs

    Snr. Programs Manager → Senior Program Manager, 2024

    Senior Program Manager → Director of Programs, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2023) → $114K (2025)

  • Oscar Fabian

    Development Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2024) → $177K (2025)

  • Matt Kennedy

    Senior Director People

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $131K (2025)

  • Sherman Williams

    Director Quilt Oper.

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $104K (2025)

  • Beth Ross

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leslie Ewing

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Scott

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sara Schwartz

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Seth Hammac

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Raffin Co-Chair

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jose Zuniga

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karteek Patel

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shanthi Noriega-Minichiello

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Butch Trusty

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lance Henderson

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shanea Thomas

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Jensen

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Richey Chair

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Hanzawa Sr Accountant

    Controller

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2024) → $111K (2025)

  • Barbara Maury Dir

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Blake Spears Dir

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (12)
  • Former: Annie Wilson (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Lonnie Payne-Clark (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Mike Richey Co-Chair (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Dan Dodd (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Joshua Gamson (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tom Jensen Vice-Chair (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kevin Herglotz (2023) — COO
  • Former: Matthew Kennedy (2023) — Snr. Finance & Administrator
  • Former: Antwan Matthews (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Carlin Holden (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Daniel Tovbin (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Eric Ciasullo (2021–2022) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

John Cunningham — CEO: $286KJohn CunninghamCEO$286KOscar Fabian — Development Director: $177KOscar FabianDevelopment Director$177KMatt Kennedy — Sr Dir People & Ad: $131KMatt KennedySr Dir People & Ad$131KSteve Sagaser — Dir of Programs: $114KSteve SagaserDir of Programs$114KKaren Hanzawa Sr Accountant — Controller: $111KKaren Hanzawa Sr…Controller$111KSherman Williams — Dir. Quilt Oper.: $104KSherman WilliamsDir. Quilt Oper.$104K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $286K, to John Cunningham (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National AIDS Memorial Inc

How much does National AIDS Memorial Inc give each year?

National AIDS Memorial Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $78K across 2 grants.

How large is National AIDS Memorial Inc?

National AIDS Memorial Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.

What is National AIDS Memorial Inc?

National AIDS Memorial Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does National AIDS Memorial Inc operate?

National AIDS Memorial Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Texas.

What is National AIDS Memorial Inc's EIN?

National AIDS Memorial Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4329012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)

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