MINORITY AIDS SUPPORT SERVICES INC

What MINORITY AIDS SUPPORT SERVICES INC does

Minority AIDS Support Services, Inc. (MASS) is a minority-owned and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, with a 22-person staff. The organization provides free, confidential HIV/STI testing and a comprehensive suite of wraparound support services for minority, LGBTQIA+, and HIV-positive populations in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Core services include HIV/STI testing, PrEP access and navigation, HIV treatment management, transitional housing, food assistance, transportation, insurance enrollment, harm reduction, support groups, and a free mail-order condom program that has distributed over 15,000 units across Virginia.

MASS operates two primary clinic locations (Norfolk and Newport News) plus two additional offices, and delivers mobile outreach at community partner sites including Walgreens and Amazon facilities. The business model is donation- and grant-funded: revenue streams include individual donations (one-time, recurring, honorary, memorial), federal funding through the Ryan White Part A Program, and institutional grants from ViiV Healthcare, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the United Way of South Hampton Roads. All client-facing services are provided at no cost to community members. The organization maintains relationships with the Coordinated Care Network (340B pharmacy partner) and co-hosts programming with the LGBT Life Center.

From a technology perspective, MASS is not a technology company: there is no proprietary software platform, no consumer-facing mobile application, no AI/ML components, and no developer-facing APIs. Operational infrastructure consists of a content website, email newsletter, and social media presence (Instagram, Facebook). The competitive position rests on 27 years of community trust, culturally aligned service delivery, and integrated multi-service capabilities rather than technology differentiation.

Name

MINORITY AIDS SUPPORT SERVICES INC

Legal name

Minority AIDS Support Services, Inc.

Website

https://minorityaidssupport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minority AIDS Support Services, Inc. (MASS) is a 1998-founded, minority-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free HIV/STI testing, PrEP, harm reduction, housing, food, and transportation services to minority, LGBTQIA+, and HIV-positive populations in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• STD prevention programs
• Community health support
• Harm reduction services
• PrEP access programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport News

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, honorary donations, memorial donations, PayPal donations, and specific giving where donors can direct funds to specific areas. All donations are tax-deductible.
2. Government Grants and Program Funding: Funding received through the Ryan White Part A Program (federally funded program for people living with HIV), and partnerships with ViiV Healthcare and Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Minority AIDS Support Services Inc. provides free and confidential HIV/STI testing, PrEP access, HIV treatment management, harm reduction services, and a free mail-order condom program for community members in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The organization supplements its clinical services with wraparound social support including transitional housing, food assistance, transportation, insurance enrollment, and HIV support groups, through two clinic locations in Newport News and Norfolk and additional mobile outreach.

Product overview

Minority AIDS Support Services (MASS) is a minority-owned and operated non-profit organization providing a comprehensive suite of community health services focused on HIV/AIDS and STD prevention and support in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The organization operates a multi-service model centered around free and confidential HIV/STI testing services, combining prevention (PrEP, free condoms), treatment management, and critical support services including transitional housing, food assistance, transportation, and harm reduction programs. Founded in 1998, MASS has helped thousands of individuals through its medical insurance program, housing assistance, and food distribution while offering free testing and community outreach across multiple locations in Newport News and Norfolk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free STD/HIV Testing Services Free and confidential HIV/STI testing services offered at clinic locations in Norfolk and Newport News, including screening, counseling, and referral services for community members.
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) HIV prevention medication program helping individuals reduce their risk of acquiring HIV, with support navigating PrEP access.
• HIV Treatment Management Ongoing medical and supportive services for individuals living with HIV, including treatment adherence support and case management.
• Transitional Housing Program Housing assistance program for individuals in need, part of the organization's comprehensive support services since 1998.
• Food Assistance Program Food distribution program providing nutrition support to community members in Hampton Roads.
• Transportation Services Transportation support to help individuals access medical appointments and services.
• Harm Reduction Program Community harm reduction services including free supplies, education, and support for at-risk populations.
• Free Mail Order Condoms Free condom distribution program serving Virginia residents to reduce barriers to prevention resources.
• Community Outreach Mobile and community-based outreach services bringing testing and education to various locations throughout Hampton Roads.
• HIV Support Groups Confidential, supportive group meetings for individuals living with HIV to connect, share experiences, and access resources.
• Insurance Enrollment Assistance Help with signing up for insurance programs, including medical insurance program support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ condoms distributed to reduce STD transmission

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United Way of South Hampton RoadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities across Hampton Roads, focusing on health, education, and financial stability.
• Amazon ORF2 ChesapeakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership bringing HIV testing, education, and prevention resources directly to Amazon employees during Pride Month.
• LGBT Life CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting The Reunion Project Hampton Roads Chapter for long-term HIV survivors with transportation support available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Whitman-Walker Health: DC-based community health nonprofit specializing in HIV/AIDS care, LGBTQ+ health, and wraparound support services. Directly comparable to MASS in mission, free testing model, and trusted-community-provider positioning.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based HIV/AIDS service organization providing testing, prevention, case management, and support services. Closely comparable to MASS in integrated wraparound service model and community-trust positioning.
• LGBT Life Center: Virginia-based LGBTQ+ and HIV services organization. Already a MASS partner (Reunion Project) and serves a similar Hampton Roads/Virginia constituency with overlapping HIV testing and support services.
• CAN Community Health: National nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS, STI, and LGBTQ+ healthcare including free testing, PrEP, and case management. Directly comparable to MASS in service mix and mission focus.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): Largest global HIV/AIDS nonprofit operating free testing clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare centers. Comparable to MASS in free HIV testing and treatment navigation, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council): National nonprofit advocating for HIV prevention and treatment in minority communities. Comparable to MASS in mission focus on minority and underserved populations, but operates at national advocacy/policy level rather than direct service.

Emerging players

• Latino Commission on AIDS: National nonprofit addressing HIV/AIDS in Latino communities. Comparable to MASS in minority-focused community health mission and free service delivery model.
• Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: Regional affiliate providing STI testing, PrEP, and reproductive health services across Virginia. Overlaps with MASS in HIV/STI testing and prevention but is broader in reproductive health scope.

Regional players

• Virginia Department of Health (HIV Prevention): State public health agency administering HIV testing, surveillance, and prevention programs. MASS links directly to VDH's home testing portal. Comparable as a public-sector provider of HIV services in the same geography.
• Equality Virginia: Virginia LGBTQ+ advocacy organization focused on policy and rights rather than direct healthcare delivery. Comparable to MASS in serving the Virginia LGBTQ+ community and overlapping funder networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minority-aids-support-services-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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