What Iris House does

Iris House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1992 and headquartered legally in New York with operational sites spanning Harlem, the South Bronx, and Plainfield, New Jersey. It was established as the nation's first HIV/AIDS agency to provide family-focused services to women of color and is named for early HIV activist Iris De La Cruz. Core programs include free, confidential HIV/Hepatitis C/STI rapid testing at three fixed sites and through two mobile units (Diva in NJ and Queenie in NYC); behavioral health services using evidence-based models such as CLEAR (Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results!) and Seeking Safety; supportive housing through the Scatter Site Housing Program managing 86 apartments via HASA, HOPWA, and the I.R.I.S. rental assistance initiative; food and nutrition programs (pantry bags, food vouchers, cooking classes) in partnership with the Food Bank of NYC and West Side Campaign Against Hunger; pharmacy services co-located at the Bronx AHF Healthcare Center; and prevention education programs such as YOU!, Project 1329, and the SHE Program targeting women, families, LGBTQ+ individuals and youth.

The organization operates an integrated wraparound service model rather than a modular platform: case management coordinates testing, clinical care, housing, food assistance, and emotional wellness groups (Sister to Sister, Men's Circle, Latino Mix Group, Breaking the Silence, iZone, Love Your Life / Ama Tu Vida) across all departments. Signature platform assets include the 21-year-running Women as the Face of AIDS Summit, the Love Your Life/Ama Tu Vida national virtual support group, and the Simply Glow'd youth campaign launched in 2021.

Revenue comes primarily from government funding (82% of total) across the New York State Department of Health (including NYS AIDS Institute), the New York City Department of Health and Division of AIDS Services, the New Jersey Department of Health, the CDC, SAMHSA, HUD, and Ryan White programs. The remaining revenue is sourced from private foundation grants (AIDS United, Amida Care, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, the Keith Haring Foundation, Janssen Therapeutics, the MAC AIDS Fund, ViiV Healthcare, and others), individual donations via the Classy platform, and special-event fundraisers such as Brunch & Bloom. All services are delivered at no cost to clients in English and Spanish. With 56 staff (44 full-time, 12 part-time) and more than 20 volunteers, the organization served 7,000+ individuals in the most recently reported year.

Name

Iris House

Legal name

Iris House, Inc.

Website

https://irishouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Iris House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 providing free HIV/AIDS testing, behavioral health, housing, food and nutrition, pharmacy, and prevention services to women, families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and underserved populations across Harlem, the South Bronx, and Central New Jersey, serving 7,000+ clients annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: 82% of Iris House's funding comes from government sources including New York State Department of Health, New York City Department of Health, NYC Division of AIDS Services, CDC, NYS AIDS Institute, New Jersey Department of Health, SAMHSA, HUD, and Ryan White programs
2. Private Foundation Grants: Grants from private funders including AIDS United, Amida Care, BJ's Foundation, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Costco Foundation, Folsom Street East, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Keith Haring Foundation, Janssen Therapeutics, The MAC AIDS Fund, Magic Johnson Foundation, National Minority AIDS Council, ViiV Healthcare, and others
3. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through various campaigns including Pride Month fundraising, general donations via Classy platform, and PayPal
4. Special Events: Annual fundraisers including Brunch & Bloom, Tapas & Tequila Happy Hour Mixer, and other events with sponsorship opportunities

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Iris House is a nonprofit community health organization that delivers free, confidential HIV/AIDS and related health services, including rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI testing at fixed sites and mobile units, behavioral health and emotional wellness counseling, supportive housing programs, food and nutrition assistance, prevention education, LGBTQ+ programs, pharmacy services, and case management for women, families, and underserved populations in Harlem, the South Bronx, and Central New Jersey.

Product overview

Iris House operates as a nonprofit community health organization offering a comprehensive suite of integrated support services for women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities. The organization functions as a single integrated service delivery model (not a platform-plus-modules architecture) providing: HIV/STI/HCV testing services through fixed sites and mobile units (Diva and Queenie); behavioral health and emotional wellness support including counseling, crisis intervention, and peer support groups; prevention education programs targeting youth, LGBTQ individuals, and communities of color; housing assistance through HOPWA, Scatter Site Housing, and I.R.I.S. programs; food and nutrition services including pantry bags, grocery vouchers, and cooking classes; pharmacy services; condom and outreach programs; and the annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit. These programs are designed to work holistically to address the complex needs of clients, with case management coordinating services across all departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Love Your Life / Ama Tu Vida: HIV awareness campaign and national virtual support group for women living with HIV across the United States.
• Simply Glow'd
• i-Matte
• I.R.I.S. Program

Products and services

• HIV, Hepatitis C and STI Testing Services Free and confidential rapid testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia using INSTI HIV, OraQuick Hepatitis C, and Syphilis Health Check finger prick tests with results in 20 minutes or less, offered at Harlem, Bronx, and New Jersey locations for women, families, and underserved populations.
• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive behavioral health support including assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, emotional wellness groups, and psychological workshops for Iris House clients enrolled in housing and other programs.
• Condoms and Outreach Program Free distribution of male and female condoms, lubricant packets, and safe sex kits through street outreach and 100+ partner businesses across New York City and New Jersey to support HIV/STI prevention.
• Food and Nutrition Programs Food pantry bags, grocery vouchers ($75), cooking classes, nutrition education, healthy lifestyle seminars, and daily community lunch service addressing food insecurity for enrolled clients and community members.
• Housing Programs Scatter Site Housing Program (SSHP) managing 86 apartments, HOPWA Program, and I.R.I.S. rental assistance providing supportive housing, case management, and rental assistance for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
• LGBTQ+ Programs Programs for LGBTQ individuals including the B.U. (Build Up) Program, iZone support group for MSM, and Social Network Strategy targeting LGBTQ youth ages 13-24, with support groups, prevention education, housing workshops, and community engagement.
• New Jersey Programs HIV prevention, testing, and support services in Union and Essex Counties including Seeking Safety, WiLLOW intervention, condom distribution, the i-Matter program, and Ryan White services.
• Prevention Education Programs Educational workshops and evidence-based interventions including the YOU! Youth Program, Project 1329, CLEAR (Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results!), Seeking Safety, SHE Program, Ending the Epidemic, and Faith Based programs.
• Pharmacy Services Prescription filling services at the Bronx location through AHF Pharmacy with delivery options, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, ADAP, and most private insurance plans.
• Love Your Life / Ama Tu Vida Campaign National virtual support group and HIV awareness campaign for women living with HIV across the United States, providing HIV awareness, testing promotion, and emotional support through phone and Zoom sessions held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
• Mobile Testing Units (Diva and Queenie) Mobile HIV testing services through two vehicles: Diva serving Essex County, New Jersey, and Queenie serving New York City. Both provide free onsite rapid testing and connections to community resources at events, businesses, and partner organizations.
• Quality Improvement Program Program evaluation and compliance department ensuring quality services using the PDSA quality improvement model, monitoring potential quality issues and implementing corrective action plans across Iris House programs.
• Emotional Wellness Groups Weekly peer support groups including Sister to Sister, Men's Circle, Latino Mix Group, Breaking the Silence, iZone, Love Your Life/Ama Tu Vida, and Cooking Class sessions for Iris House clients.
• Women as the Face of AIDS Summit Annual summit held for 21 consecutive years bringing together clients, providers, policymakers, funders, and experts to discuss HIV/AIDS issues affecting women and to raise awareness and promote health equity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ people helped per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Food Bank of New York CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership providing pantry bags with ingredients for healthy meals, including fresh produce, to enrolled Iris House clients through Food Bank supplies.
• Voces LatinascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Love Your Life campaign for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2018, working with designer Duane Cramer and other partners including The Afiya Center, WORLD, and Minority AIDS Council.
• West Side Campaign Against HungersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mobile pantry van on second Thursday of each month from 9AM-1PM at Iris House location.
• St. Luke's Medical GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting eight-week diabetes and obesity management seminars at Iris House, focusing on nutrition and activity education.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for pharmacy services and healthcare center at Bronx location; AHF Healthcare Center at 655 Morris Avenue houses Iris House pharmacy and testing services.
• Duane Cramer CreativesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDesigner who created visual assets for Love Your Life/Ama Tu Vida HIV awareness campaign.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: San Francisco AIDS Foundation is one of the largest HIV/AIDS service organizations in the US, providing prevention, testing, care navigation, and advocacy in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a regional peer with a comparable integrated service model and similar funding sources (federal, state, local).
• The Afiya Center: The Afiya Center is a Dallas, TX-based reproductive justice organization serving Black women and girls, including those affected by HIV. It is a peer in mission to Iris House and a named partner on the Love Your Life campaign.
• Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases (WORLD): WORLD is an Oakland, CA-based nonprofit serving women, children, and families affected by HIV/AIDS with peer support, education, and advocacy. Iris House's Executive Director served as WORLD's Interim Executive Director in 2020, and the organizations partner on national initiatives like Love Your Life.

Others

• Amida Care: Amida Care is a NYC-based nonprofit special needs health plan serving New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. It is both a peer in the NYC HIV/AIDS ecosystem and a financial partner/funder of Iris House programs.

Direct peers

• Voces Latinas: Voces Latinas is a NYC-based community organization serving Latina women and families affected by HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and immigration issues. It is a direct peer to Iris House in mission and geography, and the two organizations partner on the Love Your Life campaign.
• Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC): GMHC is one of the oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organizations in NYC, providing testing, prevention, care coordination, and advocacy for people living with HIV. Like Iris House, GMHC is a nonprofit operating in the same NYC HIV/AIDS ecosystem and competing for overlapping federal, state, and city grant funding.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: Callen-Lorde is a NYC-based federally qualified health center providing primary care, HIV care, and supportive services to LGBTQ+ communities. Iris House and Callen-Lorde serve overlapping LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected populations in NYC and partner on referrals and outreach.
• Housing Works: Housing Works is a NYC-based nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, HIV testing, and advocacy services for people living with HIV/AIDS. It is a direct peer to Iris House in mission, geography, and service mix, including supportive housing programs that overlap with Iris House's scatter site apartments.
• Harlem United: Harlem United is a Harlem-based community health and housing organization serving low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, and homelessness. As a peer in Harlem, it competes with Iris House for similar Ryan White and city funding while serving overlapping populations.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): AHF is the largest global HIV/AIDS service organization, operating healthcare centers, pharmacies, and testing programs worldwide. Iris House partners with AHF on pharmacy and Bronx testing services, and AHF is a broader incumbent in the same HIV/AIDS service space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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