Cascade AIDS Project

What Cascade AIDS Project does

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered at 520 Northwest Davis Street in Portland, Oregon, that provides integrated health and wellness services to LGBTQ+ individuals, people affected by HIV, and community members seeking compassionate, affirming care. CAP operates across a regional footprint spanning Oregon and Washington through six physical service locations: CAP Portland, CAP Vancouver (WA), CAP Longview (WA), Prism Health Belmont, Our House, and Esther's Pantry & Tod's Corner.

The organization's service portfolio spans the full continuum of HIV and LGBTQ+ healthcare, including HIV/STI testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP access, medical case management, primary care, behavioral health, health insurance navigation, and housing services, supplemented by social support programming such as Camp KC for youth, support groups, and Esther's Pantry food assistance. Underlying technology is limited to standard nonprofit health services infrastructure: a website (capnw.org), online appointment scheduling, and telehealth capabilities. The affiliated Prism Health entity provides pharmacy and additional primary care services, and the recently launched CAP HRSN Assistance Program (CHAP) extends Medicaid-funded health-related social needs navigation statewide across Oregon starting in late 2025.

CAP's business model combines healthcare service billing (insurance, Medicaid, Ryan White) with philanthropic revenue from foundation grants (including a $300,000 KeyBank Foundation grant in August 2024), individual and corporate donations, and fundraising events such as AIDS Walk Northwest and the CAP Art Auction. Services are offered on a sliding scale or free of charge regardless of ability to pay. Leadership transitioned in 2025-2026: CEO Paul Lumley departed in July 2025, and Kevin Bumatay was named Chief Executive Officer effective January 7, 2026. The organization is governed by an independent board with no parent company or institutional investor backing.

Name

Cascade AIDS Project

Legal name

Cascade AIDS Project

Website

https://cascadeaids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cascade AIDS Project is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that provides integrated LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare, HIV/STI testing and prevention, behavioral health, housing support, and social services across Oregon and Washington through six service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO), Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS services
• LGBTQ+ healthcare
• HIV prevention medication
• Community health support
• Primary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Charitable Contributions: CAP operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through grants from foundations (e.g., KeyBank $300,000 health equity advocate program grant), individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events such as AIDS Walk Northwest and CAP Art Auction.
2. Healthcare Services Billing: Revenue generated through billing insurance, Medicaid, and other healthcare payers for medical services including HIV/STI testing, PrEP/PEP prescriptions, medical case management, primary care, and behavioral health services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cascade AIDS Project provides an integrated continuum of LGBTQ+-affirming health and wellness services centered on HIV prevention, treatment, and wraparound support. Core offerings include HIV and STI testing, PrEP and PEP access, medical case management, primary care, behavioral health, STI treatment and referrals, health insurance navigation, housing services, social support groups, food assistance through Esther's Pantry, and youth programming through Camp KC. The CAP HRSN Assistance Program (CHAP), launching across Oregon in late 2025, extends the model into Medicaid-funded support for health-related social needs such as housing instability.

Product overview

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) operates as a nonprofit healthcare and social services organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services for LGBTQ+ individuals, people affected by HIV, and those seeking compassionate care. The organization offers a unified service model combining healthcare services (Primary Care, Behavioral Health, HIV/STI Testing, PrEP, PEP, Medical Case Management) with social support programs (Housing Services, Social Support Groups, Esther's Pantry, Camp KC). CAP also operates affiliated organizations including Prism Health (providing pharmacy and primary care services) and Our House. The CAP HRSN Assistance Program (CHAP) represents a newer Medicaid-funded initiative addressing health-related social needs. The portfolio also includes community engagement through the Vibrant Podcast and events like AIDS Walk Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prism Health: Related health organization providing LGBTQ+ health care services. Listed as a related entity/collaborator rather than a formal sub-brand.

Products and services

• Housing Services Housing support and assistance for LGBTQ+ individuals and people affected by HIV.
• HIV + STI Testing Testing services for HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Pre-exposure prophylaxis services for HIV prevention.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Post-exposure prophylaxis services for HIV prevention after potential exposure.
• STI Treatment + Referrals Treatment services and referrals for sexually transmitted infections.
• Health Insurance Navigation Assistance with health insurance enrollment and navigation.
• Medical Case Management Case management services for individuals with HIV to coordinate care and support.
• Primary Care Primary healthcare services for the LGBTQ+ community and people affected by HIV.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health services including counseling and support.
• Support Services General support services for individuals affected by HIV.
• Social Support Social support groups and community services.
• Esther's Pantry Food pantry services for individuals in need.
• Camp KC Camp program for children and families.
• CAP HRSN Assistance Program (CHAP) A Medicaid-funded initiative launched across Oregon to provide support for individuals experiencing housing instability, addressing health-related social needs by helping clients navigate housing, health, safety, employment, and beyond-tomorrow planning.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prism HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated healthcare organization providing pharmacy services and primary care. Listed as a related organization offering complementary health services including pharmacy, with cross-referrals between organizations.
• Our HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organization serving people living with HIV, with co-location of services at CAP locations.
• AIDS UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational HIV advocacy organization that hosts AIDSWatch, the largest annual HIV conference in the country. CAP staff regularly attend and participate in AIDSWatch advocacy efforts.
• LGBTQIA2S+ Housing CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on LGBTQIA2S+ housing policy and advocacy. CAP is a member and active participant in collaborative advocacy efforts for housing protections.
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. HRC developed resources to assist families regarding subpoenas for trans youth medical records, which CAP shares with its community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): One of the oldest HIV/AIDS service organizations in the U.S., providing case management, behavioral health, and advocacy in New York; directly comparable in mission, service breadth, and policy advocacy posture.
• Fenway Health: Boston-based FQHC specializing in LGBTQ+ and HIV care with research arm; highly comparable integrated model serving the same populations with primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based FQHC with multiple sites providing LGBTQ+ affirming primary care, HIV care, and behavioral health; closely comparable multi-site integrated service model and target population.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City FQHC focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV communities, providing primary care, mental health, and supportive services; directly comparable as a community health center serving the same populations.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington, D.C.-based FQHC providing primary care, HIV care, PrEP, behavioral health, and legal services to LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities; closely comparable as an integrated LGBTQ+ and HIV health system with FQHC status.
• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Regional AIDS service and advocacy organization providing housing, case management, and prevention services; comparable in mission, service mix, and policy advocacy, though more funding-intermediary oriented.
• Prism Health: Affiliated primary care and pharmacy provider for the LGBTQ+ community in Portland, sharing CAP's mission, patient population, and Pacific Northwest footprint; directly comparable as an LGBTQ+ focused health services organization.
• Our House of Portland: Affiliated Portland nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to people living with HIV; comparable in mission, geography, and the intersection of HIV services with social support.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Long-standing AIDS service organization offering HIV/STD testing, PrEP, substance use services, and community programs in San Francisco; highly comparable in service mix and target population, but operating in a different metro.

Others

• AIDS United: National HIV/AIDS advocacy and grantmaking organization that convenes AIDS service organizations including CAP at AIDSWatch; comparable as a national policy and convening peer rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CascadeAIDS

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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