Aidsfonds

What Aidsfonds does

Aidsfonds - Soa Aids Nederland is a Dutch charitable foundation (stichting) founded in 1985 in Amsterdam by a group of gay men who initially collected funds for Christmas packages for AIDS patients. The organization focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment access, advocacy, and cure-focused research. It operates programs across four primary verticals: children and mothers with HIV (notably in 9 African countries plus West Papua), LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination and exclusion from healthcare, HIV prevention and treatment in low- and middle-income countries, and HIV cure research conducted with academic partners including UMC Utrecht, Amsterdam UMC, University of Witwatersrand, Institut Pasteur, and Africa Health Research Institute. In 2025, Aidsfonds reports reaching 741,962 people with HIV prevention and care, testing and treating 123,000+ children and mothers, achieving 30 law and policy changes, and funding 6 new HIV cure research projects.

Aidsfonds derives all revenue from donations and grants, with no commercial product sales. Revenue streams include individual monthly and one-time donations (suggested tiers EUR 5-75 via iDEAL/SEPA on steun.aidsfonds.nl, processed by Buckaroo B.V.), major fundraising events (Amsterdam Diner 32nd edition, Musical Benefiet Gala, Rainbow Ride, Canal Parade collect boats), legacy/testamentary gifts, and institutional funding from Dutch lottery operators (Postcode Loterij, VriendenLoterij, Nederlandse Loterij) and international bodies including The Global Fund and Sidaction. The organization holds ANBI status (RSIN 008649273), CBF quality mark, and Privacy Waarborg certification since 2012, and is registered at the Kamer van Koophandel under number 41207989. Its digital surface consists of aidsfonds.nl (information) and steun.aidsfonds.nl (donations), built on the Kikz CMS, with no public API or proprietary technology platform.

On July 1, 2026, Aidsfonds completed an administrative merger with Rutgers, another Dutch sexual-health nonprofit, operating under collegial governance with a shared mandate for sexual health in the Netherlands. The organization maintains offices at Condensatorweg 54, 1014 AX Amsterdam, and distributes its work across Europe (Netherlands, France), Sub-Saharan Africa (Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria), Southeast Asia (Indonesia), the Caribbean (Curaçao), and Eastern Europe (Ukraine). It does not sell technology products and reports no proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Aidsfonds

Legal name

Aidsfonds - Soa Aids Nederland

Website

https://aidsfonds.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aidsfonds is a Dutch nonprofit foundation founded in 1985 that funds HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment access, advocacy, and cure research, serving marginalized LGBTQ+ populations, children and mothers with HIV in African countries, and LMICs through donations, events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS nonprofit
• HIV cure research funding
• AIDS prevention programs
• Charitable donation platform
• Community health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Klein Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring monthly donations from individual supporters and one-time gifts. Donations are tax-deductible in the Netherlands through ANBI status. Standard donation amounts include €5, €10, €15, €30, €75 with options for custom amounts.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through special events including Amsterdam Diner, Musical Benefiet Gala, Rainbow Ride, and Canal Parade participation. These events combine awareness-raising with substantial fundraising.
3. Legacy Gifts (Nalatenschap): Testamentary bequests and legacy gifts from supporters who include Aidsfonds in their wills. Multiple supporter stories reference this giving method.
4. Institutional Funding: Support from lottery organizations (Postcode Loterij, Vriendenloterij, Nederlandse Loterij), government partnerships, and international organizations like The Global Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aidsfonds is a Dutch charitable foundation that funds HIV prevention, treatment access, and cure-focused scientific research through individual donations, event-based fundraising, legacy gifts, and institutional grants from lottery organizations and global health partners. It advocates for policy changes and operates programs targeting marginalized populations (LGBTQ+ individuals, children and mothers, and people in low- and middle-income countries), while running major annual fundraising events such as the Amsterdam Diner, Rainbow Ride, Musical Benefiet Gala, and Canal Parade participation.

Product overview

Aidsfonds is a Dutch charitable foundation (stichting) whose core digital offerings consist of its primary informational website (aidsfonds.nl) and a dedicated donation platform (steun.aidsfonds.nl) built on the Kikz CMS. The primary website provides comprehensive information on HIV prevention, treatment, and cure research, and drives donations to the organization's mission. The donation platform hosts multiple themed fundraising campaigns targeting distinct donor segments: child HIV rescue, HIV cure research (Genezing Wensing), LGBT+ healthcare, and general Netherlands-focused work. Aidsfonds also runs annual awareness and fundraising events including the Amsterdam Diner (since 1994, record €1.5M+ in 2026), the Musical Benefiet Gala (inaugural 2025, €80K+), Rainbow Ride cycling event (second edition, €125K+ raised), and Pride boat participation. The CurLoveCare youth sexual health platform launched in 2025 on Curaçao represents a new digital service offering. Aidsfonds does not offer a public API or documented AI/ML-powered product features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donation Platform (steun.aidsfonds.nl) Online donation platform built on the Kikz CMS enabling donors to make one-time or recurring donations via iDEAL, SEPA direct debit, or bank transfer. Hosts themed fundraising campaigns (child rescue, cure research, LGBT+ support, Netherlands-focused) with targeted messaging and suggested donation amounts (€5, €10, €15, €30, €75).
• Amsterdam Diner Annual flagship fundraising gala of Aidsfonds, bringing together approximately 1,000 guests from art, media, business, political, scientific, and royal circles. The 32nd edition in 2026 raised a record €1,542,800 for Dutch top HIV cure research and child HIV detection in Malawi. The event features the Amsterdam Dinner Award.
• Rainbow Ride Annual cycling event with 377 participants in the 2025 second edition, raising more than €125,000 for Aidsfonds's LGBT+ projects. Riders cycle together to raise funds and awareness for HIV programs serving LGBTQ+ communities.
• Musical Benefiet Gala Inaugural charity gala held on World AIDS Day (December 1) at the AFAS Circustheater, Scheveningen, featuring Dutch musical stars performing pro bono. The first edition raised over €80,048 for HIV care, prevention, support, and stigma reduction, with Angela Groothuizen as presenter.
• Aidsfonds Prideboat Canal Parade Annual Aidsfonds participation in the Pride Amsterdam Canal Parade, serving as both an awareness-raising platform and a fundraising opportunity through collecteboats with QR codes. The 2025 edition won first prize for best statement and raised €28,200.
• CurLoveCare Youth Platform Youth-focused digital platform for sexual health launched in Curaçao, providing young people a safe space to ask questions about relationships, sex, and health. Developed for and by young people, including the first version available in Papiaments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 741,962 people reached with HIV prevention and care in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SidactioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner organization co-funding HIV cure research. Together with Sidaction, Aidsfonds enables four new cure research projects in 2026 with researchers from France, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, and South Africa.
• RutgerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn July 1, 2026, Rutgers and Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland completed a administrative merger (bestuurlijke fusie). Under collegial governance, they now work together toward one shared strategy for sexual health in the Netherlands.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN coordinating organization on HIV/AIDS. Aidsfonds attended the UN High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS in New York (June 2026) to advocate for inclusive AIDS response and sufficient funding.
• University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partner for HIV cure research project led by Dr. Mark Killick, working with UMC Utrecht (Netherlands) and Institut Pasteur (France) on CAR-T cell therapy for HIV.
• UMC UtrechtcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch research partner for HIV cure research, collaborating with University of Witwatersrand and Institut Pasteur on CAR-T cell therapy.
• Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)coreTechnology or IntegrationSouth African research institute where Dr. Judie Magura conducts HIV cure research on broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs), in collaboration with KAVI (Kenya) and Amsterdam UMC.
• Amsterdam UMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic medical center collaborating on multiple HIV cure research projects, including those with AHRI, KAVI, and European partners.
• Institut Pasteur (France)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench research institute partnering with University of Witwatersrand and UMC Utrecht on CAR-T cell HIV cure research.
• Universiteit UtrechtcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner institution for HIV cure research project led by Prof. John de Wit, working with SANTHE/AHRI and Aurum Institute (South Africa) on ethical assessment instruments.
• Gilead SciencesminorOthersPharmaceutical company manufacturer of lenacapavir (HIV prevention injection). Aidsfonds advocates for affordable access to this medication in low- and middle-income countries.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International AIDS Society (IAS): Professional society organizing the International AIDS Conference and awarding the Red Ribbon Award (received by Aidsfonds partner Coalition of Women living with HIV/AIDS in Malawi). Ecosystem peer rather than direct fundraising competitor.
• Rutgers: Dutch sexual health organization that completed an administrative merger with Aidsfonds on July 1, 2026. Now operating under collegial governance, so technically a combined entity, but relevant as a former independent peer in adjacent sexual health space.

Direct peers

• Sidaction: French HIV/AIDS research and care grantmaking foundation. Explicitly named as Aidsfonds' co-funder of four HIV cure research projects in 2026, making it the closest direct peer by mission and partnership history.
• amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research): Leading HIV/AIDS research grantmaking foundation. Direct comparator on cure research funding (similar to Aidsfonds' support for Anne Wensing's group and CAR-T projects), with comparable reliance on events and high-net-worth donors.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: UK HIV/AIDS charity providing prevention, testing, treatment support, and policy advocacy. Comparable HIV-focused mission, individual donor model, and community-led origins in the LGBTQ+ population.
• Elton John AIDS Foundation: Major international HIV/AIDS grantmaking foundation with celebrity-driven fundraising (galas, events) similar to Aidsfonds' Amsterdam Diner model. Comparable scope of funding partners and programmatic focus on marginalized populations.
• Avert: International HIV/AIDS information, education, and advocacy organization with substantial digital education reach (Aidsfonds reports 10M+ people reached with online education). Strong overlap in HIV information dissemination and prevention focus.
• Deutsche Aidshilfe: German HIV/AIDS self-help and advocacy organization with similar community-led origins, focus on LGBTQ+ populations, and mix of prevention, testing, and policy work. Comparable model in a neighboring market.

Regional players

• AIDS United: US-based HIV/AIDS grantmaking and advocacy organization. Comparable mission to address HIV among marginalized communities and policy advocacy, but operates primarily in the U.S. while Aidsfonds is Netherlands-rooted.
• National AIDS Trust: UK HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy charity. Comparable focus on law/policy change (Aidsfonds cites 30 law/policy changes achieved) and HIV-related stigma reduction. Different geographic base but mission-aligned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/aidsfonds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aidsfonds-NL
• Facebookfacebook.com/aidsfonds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aidsfonds
• Instagraminstagram.com/aidsfonds

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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