AIDS United

Name

AIDS United

Legal name

AIDS United

Website

https://aidsunited.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Public Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Social Assistance (624), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE), LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• HIV advocacy services
• Grantmaking programs
• Capacity building assistance
• Public health policy
• Community organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AIDS United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations support the organization's mission to end the HIV epidemic through strategic grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy. EIN: 52-1706646
2. Federal and State Grants: The organization works with federal and state government programs including Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, CDC HIV prevention funding, and other public health initiatives to fund community organizations and advocacy efforts.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AIDS United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that ends the U.S. HIV epidemic by operating strategic grantmaking funds (Conexiones Positivas, Southern HIV Impact Fund, Melanated Movement, Harm Reduction), the AIDSWatch annual federal advocacy event and AIDSWatch@Home state program, capacity-building technical assistance (Cultivate), policy and advocacy through its Public Policy Council and Policy Action Center, the Racial Justice Index assessment tool, AIDS United University online learning resources, the Transgender Leadership Initiative, the We Are United Initiative, and the Sector Transformation Initiative. Its deliverables are funded grants, training, advocacy convenings, and educational resources - not commercial products.

Product overview

AIDS United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a single unified product. Its core offerings include strategic grantmaking (through funds like Conexiones Positivas, Southern HIV Impact Fund, Melanated Movement, and Harm Reduction), the annual AIDSWatch advocacy event and its state-based @Home variant, capacity building and technical assistance through Cultivate, policy and advocacy via the Public Policy Council and Policy Action Center, the Racial Justice Index assessment tool, AIDS United University educational resources, the Transgender Leadership Initiative, the We Are United Initiative for LGBTQ+ community support, and the Sector Transformation Initiative. These programs work together to provide funding, education, advocacy training, and policy support to end the HIV epidemic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIDSWatch: The largest constituent-driven HIV federal advocacy event in the country, presented by AIDS United in partnership with the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus and the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation.
• Racial Justice Index
• We Are United Initiative
• Conexiones Positivas Fund
• Transgender Leadership Initiative
• Southern HIV Impact Fund

Products and services

• Strategic Grantmaking Programs Grantmaking funds that channel money to community-based HIV organizations for HIV prevention, care, syringe access, capacity-building, and advocacy. Includes specialized funds: Conexiones Positivas Fund, Southern HIV Impact Fund, Melanated Movement, and Harm Reduction initiatives.
• AIDSWatch Annual federal advocacy event bringing HIV advocates to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congress and advocate for HIV-related policies, programs, and funding. The largest constituent-driven HIV federal advocacy event in the United States, presented in partnership with the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus and the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation.
• AIDSWatch@Home State-based policy trainings and community advocacy institutes focused on state and local HIV advocacy, delivered through grants to partner organizations in at least eight states for year-round engagement.
• Capacity Building & Technical Assistance (Cultivate) Technical assistance and capacity-building services (delivered through the Cultivate program) that help HIV organizations strengthen operations, governance, and program effectiveness.
• Racial Justice Index A comprehensive racial justice assessment tool that helps HIV organizations evaluate internal practices, understand their impact on historically excluded communities, and create actionable roadmaps toward becoming more equitable, reflective, and antiracist organizations.
• Policy and Advocacy (Public Policy Council & Policy Action Center) Policy and advocacy initiatives including the Public Policy Council (a coalition of 60+ HIV organizations spanning 30+ states that guides policy priorities) and the Policy Action Center, which connects advocates with Congress and elected representatives on HIV-related policy issues.
• AIDS United University An online learning platform offering toolkits, webinars, and HIV 101 resources for education and professional development in HIV advocacy and services.
• Transgender Leadership Initiative Program supporting transgender leaders in HIV advocacy, including projects like Trans Futures that centers trans youth voices in HIV policy through national storybanking and advocacy toolkits.
• We Are United Initiative A project of the Conexiones Positivas Fund providing flexible funding to LGBTQ+ organizations and community networks, particularly supporting grassroots organizers when corporate partners step back.
• Sector Transformation Initiative Initiative that supports HIV-serving organizations in adapting, thriving, and continuing to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Quantifiable outcome

• Directly funded more than $118 million to local communities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• U.S. People Living with HIV CaucuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting AIDSWatch, the largest constituent-driven HIV federal advocacy event. The Caucus represents people living with HIV and works to ensure meaningful involvement of PLWH in policy decisions.
• Center for Health Law and Policy InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting AIDSWatch and advancing HIV policy. Provides legal and policy expertise for HIV-related advocacy efforts.
• Public Policy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 60+ leading HIV organizations that guide AIDS United's policy priorities and advocacy. Members represent over 30 states and provide care and services to hundreds of thousands of Americans.
• Black AIDS InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Black-focused HIV organization co-chairing the Racial Justice Index Committee. Provides leadership and expertise on addressing HIV in Black communities.
• Community Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on HIV, HCV, and substance use in Black and rural communities. Co-chair of Racial Justice Index Committee.
• CDC Let's Stop HIV Together InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CDC's national HIV awareness and prevention campaign. Supports We Are United initiative and provides resources for HIV education and testing.
• Together Take Me Home CampaignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC campaign for free at-home HIV self-testing kits. AIDS United supports distribution through community partnerships.
• Gilead Sciences (AIDSWatch Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company providing advocacy champion sponsorship for AIDSWatch 2024.
• Merck (AIDSWatch Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company providing advocacy champion sponsorship for AIDSWatch.
• The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing major support for AIDSWatch and HIV advocacy. Family members actively participate in AIDSWatch events.
• ViiV HealthcaremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company focused on HIV providing Change Maker sponsorship for AIDSWatch.
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)coreOthersFederal agency administering Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Administrator Carole Johnson provided opening remarks at AIDSWatch 2024.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC): National HIV advocacy and policy organization focused on HIV in communities of color. Directly comparable to AIDS United in its combination of federal advocacy, capacity building, and convening of community-based HIV organizations.
• amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research): Leading nonprofit dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through research, advocacy, and education. Comparable to AIDS United in scale, HIV-specific mission, advocacy focus, and major funder of HIV-related grants.
• Black AIDS Institute: HIV-focused organization centered on Black communities in the U.S. AIDS United lists it as a co-chair of the Racial Justice Index Committee, and the two organizations share the same HIV, racial-justice, and capacity-building mission space.
• NASTAD (National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors): Association of HIV and viral hepatitis health department officials that conducts policy advocacy and capacity building for state HIV programs. Comparable to AIDS United as a national HIV policy and systems-change organization, though it represents government rather than community partners.
• Treatment Action Group (TAG): Independent, activist and community-based HIV research and policy organization. Comparable to AIDS United in its advocacy, grantmaking-adjacent support, and focus on U.S. HIV policy and treatment access.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation: Major HIV-focused nonprofit working to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and programs. Comparable in mission, advocacy model, and U.S./global HIV grantmaking footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization. Comparable to AIDS United's We Are United and Transgender Leadership Initiative work in LGBTQ+ advocacy, federal policy, and donor base, but operates across the full LGBTQ+ agenda rather than HIV specifically.
• GLAAD: Leading LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. Comparable to AIDS United in federal/state advocacy, communications capacity, and cultural-change work affecting the communities AIDS United serves (notably trans and Black/Latinx LGBTQ+ populations).

Regional players

• National AIDS Memorial: HIV/AIDS memorial and storytelling organization. A smaller, mission-aligned peer in the U.S. HIV nonprofit ecosystem with similar advocacy and awareness orientation, but with a more focused historical/cultural remit.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Major regional HIV services and advocacy organization. Comparable to AIDS United in grantmaking-adjacent services, policy advocacy, and population focus (LGBTQ+, Black, and Latinx communities), but primarily serves the San Francisco Bay Area rather than operating nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AIDS_United
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AIDSUnited
• Facebookfacebook.com/AIDSUnited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/AIDSUnited
• Instagraminstagram.com/AIDSUnited
• TikToktiktok.com/@AIDS.United

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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