NAESM

What NAESM does

NAESM, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community-based organization headquartered at 315 14th Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1990 by Rudolph H. Carn, Edna Brown, and Mae Reed to address the lack of services available to Black gay men during the early HIV/AIDS crisis. The organization provides a direct-service portfolio targeting Black/African American gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), including confidential HIV testing, free-to-low-cost STI/STD testing, behavioral health counseling, substance use counseling, linkage to care, and short-term housing assistance through PHP and STRMU programs. NAESM also operates youth-focused programming via the C.R.I.B.B. (Creating Responsible Intelligent Black Brothers) Fellowship, a yearlong leadership development course for young Black gay men ages 19-30, and the Da CRIBB Drop-In Center.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal: NAESM is a service-delivery entity with no proprietary software platform, AI systems, or app products, relying instead on licensed behavioral health professionals and community health navigators. Its primary intellectual and convening asset is the annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice, billed as the nation's largest annual convening dedicated to HIV prevention, care, treatment, policy, and research for Black MSM, with a 20+ year operating history and sponsorship from Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

NAESM's revenue model is a non-profit mix of federal grants (notably a $1,000,000 HRSA award from HHS), individual donations and recurring gifts, corporate/pharmaceutical conference sponsorships, and conference registration fees tiered at $299-$300 early bird and $399 standard. Distribution is community-led: outreach at Atlanta-area bars, nightclubs, barbershops, and college campuses, combined with walk-in and appointment-based services from the single headquarters and the Da CRIBB Drop-In Center. As of the input period, the organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Marlon Bailey, with John D. Patton serving as Interim CEO/Executive Director and Dr. Alvan Quamina as Executive Director.

Name

NAESM

Legal name

NAESM, Inc.

Website

https://naesminc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAESM is a 501(c)(3) Atlanta-based nonprofit, founded in 1990, that delivers HIV/STI testing, behavioral health, housing assistance, and linkage-to-care services to Black gay and bisexual men, and hosts the nation's largest annual conference on HIV disparities among Black MSM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Assistance (624), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• HIV prevention services
• Community health programs
• Behavioral health counseling
• Housing assistance services
• Health disparities advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Individual Contributions: NAESM relies on individual donations and monthly recurring gifts to support operations and programs.
2. Government Grants and HRSA Funding: The organization receives federal funding, including HRSA grants. COVID-19 content is 100% supported by HRSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from conference registrations, with early bird rates of $299-$300 and standard rates of $399.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Conference sponsorships from pharmaceutical and healthcare companies including Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NAESM is a community-based non-profit organization that delivers free to low-cost HIV/STI/STD testing, behavioral health and substance use counseling, linkage to medical care, and housing assistance (HOPWA PHP and STRMU programs) for HIV-positive individuals and Black gay and bisexual men in the Atlanta Metropolitan area and throughout Georgia. The organization also runs the yearlong C.R.I.B.B. Fellowship leadership program for young Black gay men and hosts the National African American Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice, the nation's largest annual convening dedicated to HIV prevention and care for Black men who have sex with men.

Product overview

NAESM offers a comprehensive suite of health and wellness services and programs for Black gay and bisexual men. Core services include HIV testing, STI/STD testing, substance use counseling, behavioral health support, and linkage to care. Housing assistance programs (PHP and STRMU) provide financial support for HIV-positive individuals. The organization operates two youth-focused programs: the C.R.I.B.B. Fellowship (a yearlong leadership development course for young Black gay men aged 19-30) and the Da CRIBB Drop-In Center. NAESM also hosts the annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice, the nation's largest convening dedicated to HIV prevention and care for Black men who have sex with men.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.R.I.B.B. (Creating Responsible Intelligent Black Brothers) Fellowship: A yearlong leadership development fellowship program for young Black gay and bisexual men between ages 19-30 focused on HIV/AIDS, health disparities, and social justice.

Products and services

• HIV Testing Confidential walk-in or appointment-based HIV testing services provided at the organization's Midtown Atlanta location, available to community members seeking to know their status.
• STI/STD Testing Free to low-cost testing for sexually transmitted diseases, including fast, convenient, and confidential screening services.
• Substance Use Counseling Licensed behavioral health professionals provide counseling services for HIV positive individuals and Black gay and bisexual men to help manage substance use, irrespective of HIV status.
• Behavioral Health Support Counseling and support services for sexual health, behavioral health, or substance use issues, provided by licensed counselors to HIV positive individuals and Black gay and bisexual men.
• Linkage to Care Services to assist HIV positive clients with medical benefits, food, transportation, housing assistance, and connecting to ongoing care through Community Health Navigators.
• Housing Assistance Programs (PHP and STRMU) Short-term rental, mortgage, and utility assistance for HIV positive individuals, including Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) and Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, Utility (STRMU) programs.
• C.R.I.B.B. Fellowship Yearlong leadership development course for up to 10 young Black gay and bisexual men aged 19-30 focused on HIV/AIDS services, health disparities, and social justice.
• Da CRIBB Drop-In Center Drop-in center providing education, encouragement, empowerment, and enlightenment for gay, bisexual, and same-gender-loving men of color and their allies.
• National African American MSM Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 individuals served and lives touched throughout Atlanta and Georgia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Williams & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Conference partnership for the 20th Anniversary National African American Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice in St. Louis, MO.
• Community Wellness ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Conference partnership for the 20th Anniversary Conference in St. Louis, MO.
• City of St. Louis Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Government health department partnership for the 20th Anniversary Conference in St. Louis, MO.
• LGBTQ Institute of the National Center for Civil and Human RightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference partner for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference. The LGBTQ Institute sponsored four panel workshops and partnered on the opening reception at the museum.
• HISTORI Scientific Congress (Yale University/CIRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the HIV Implementation Science to Optimize Research Impact Scientific Congress. Housed at Yale University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, aiming to end the HIV epidemic in Black communities through inclusive platform for Black investigators.
• Gilead SciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• AIDS Healthcare FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor and co-sponsor of Pride Fest by NAESM lip sync contest.
• ViiV HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• Human Rights CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• Johnson & JohnsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• HIV Vaccine Trials NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• HIV Prevention Trials NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• AIDS UnitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.
• Pride NetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for the 2023 National African American Leadership Conference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council): Washington, D.C.-based national organization working on HIV/AIDS among racial/ethnic minorities through advocacy, training, and conferences. Direct peer in minority-focused HIV advocacy and conference-based programmatic delivery.
• AID Atlanta: Long-standing Atlanta-based HIV/AIDS service organization providing testing, prevention, and care services. Direct peer operating in the same metropolitan market with overlapping HRSA funding and a comparable community-based service model targeting similar populations.
• SisterLove, Inc. Atlanta-based HIV/AIDS and reproductive justice community-based organization, founded in 1989, focused on Black women and other marginalized communities. Direct peer given shared Atlanta geography, HIV-prevention mission, community-led service model, and overlapping federal funding sources.
• Positive Impact Health Centers: Atlanta-based HIV/STI clinic and community health provider. Direct peer sharing the same city and HIV-services focus; already a documented partner/co-sponsor of NAESM's annual leadership conference.
• Black AIDS Institute: National HIV/AIDS policy and mobilization organization focused exclusively on Black communities. Direct peer in mission (Black community HIV advocacy), though national rather than single-metro in operating scope.
• My Brother's Keeper, Inc. Mississippi-based community-based organization focused on Black men who have sex with men and HIV/AIDS services. Direct peer in narrow demographic specialization and CBO service model, though operating in a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City-based LGBTQ+ community health center providing primary care, sexual health, and behavioral health services. Comparable as an LGBTQ-focused health CBO, though with a broader population mandate and integrated clinical infrastructure beyond HIV-specific services.

Broad incumbents

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Major HIV/AIDS services and advocacy organization with a broad portfolio of prevention, care, and policy work. Broad incumbent comparable to NAESM in HIV service delivery and community leadership, though serving a different metropolitan market and broader demographic.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation: Largest global HIV/AIDS organization providing medical care, testing, and advocacy at scale. Broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in HIV services but with a national/international footprint and a wider portfolio beyond Black MSM-specific programming; already a documented NAESM conference sponsor.

Regional players

• Williams & Associates: St. Louis-based community organization focused on Black MSM HIV/AIDS services. Already a documented strategic partner of NAESM's annual leadership conference; comparable in mission and target demographic but operating primarily in the St. Louis region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naesmorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/NaesmIncatl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naesminc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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