ahf

What ahf does

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 6255 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California, that operates as the largest HIV-focused healthcare provider in the United States. Its core service line spans HIV testing, sexually transmitted disease testing, multi-site HIV primary care delivered through AHF Healthcare Centers, and on-site pharmaceutical dispensing via AHF Pharmacy. The organization extends care beyond the clinical setting through an integrated ecosystem of ancillary programs: Positive Healthcare (PHP), a Medicare Advantage HMO Special Needs Plan available to Medicare beneficiaries with HIV in Los Angeles County; Food for Health, a free and affordable groceries program; Healthy Housing Foundation, an affordable housing initiative; Out of the Closet Thrift Stores, which fundraise through retail; and AHF Advocacy, a social marketing and stigma-reduction program that includes high-visibility billboard campaigns. Services are delivered regardless of ability to pay, reflecting the organization's nonprofit mission, and it operates both domestic and global HIV/AIDS programs.

The business model combines multiple revenue streams: healthcare service fees (including reimbursement from Medicare Advantage through PHP), pharmacy revenue, thrift store retail sales, donations, and grants. The organization maintains HIPAA-compliant operations and is regulated as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) entity. Its go-to-market is community-led and service-driven rather than enterprise sales, relying on a constellation of branded digital properties (freehivtest.net, freestdcheck.org, hivcare.org, ahfpharmacy.org, ahfportal.org, and others) and outdoor advertising for patient acquisition, alongside a multilingual web presence spanning nine languages. The customer base comprises individual consumers — primarily people living with HIV/AIDS, with secondary segments including the general public seeking HIV/STD testing and Medicare-eligible HIV patients in Los Angeles County — with no disclosed enterprise customer concentration.

Name

ahf

Legal name

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Website

https://ahf.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AHF is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as America's largest HIV care provider, offering testing, primary care, pharmacy, Medicare Advantage, food, housing, thrift retail, and global advocacy programs to people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Medicare Advantage HMOs (HMO/HMO-POS) (HLAEAMAH), Consent, Authorization & Data Sharing Governance (opt-in/opt-out, DS4P) (HLACABAG)

Keywords

• HIV healthcare services
• STD testing services
• Medicare Advantage plans
• Community pharmacy services
• Affordable housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: AHF generates revenue through healthcare services including HIV care, STD testing, pharmacy services, and Medicare Advantage plans (Positive Healthcare/PHP). As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, additional funding comes from donations, grants, and revenue from ancillary services including thrift stores and affordable housing programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) provides direct HIV and STD testing, antiretroviral medical care through its healthcare centers, and pharmacy services dispensing HIV medications. It also operates Positive Healthcare (PHP), a Medicare Advantage HMO SNP plan for Medicare beneficiaries with HIV in Los Angeles County, and ancillary community programs including free groceries, affordable housing, thrift stores, and social-marketing advocacy to promote testing and reduce stigma.

Product overview

AHF operates a multi-service healthcare platform providing HIV care, STD testing, pharmacy services, and related community support programs. The core offering includes HIV Testing, STD Testing, Healthcare Centers, and Pharmacy Services under the AHF brand. Additional affiliated services include Positive Healthcare (PHP), a Medicare Advantage plan for HIV patients; Free and Affordable Groceries (Food for Health); Out of the Closet Thrift Stores; Affordable Housing (Healthy Housing Foundation); and AHF Advocacy. The organization also operates a Patient Portal for existing patients. All services operate under the nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation umbrella, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Positive Healthcare: Medicare Advantage plan (HMO SNP) for individuals with Medicare and HIV, available in Los Angeles County, California
• Out of the Closet Thrift Stores
• Healthy Housing Foundation
• FreeHIVTest.net
• FreeSTDCheck.org

Products and services

• HIV Testing Free and accessible HIV testing services provided at AHF healthcare centers and testing locations nationwide, intended for individuals seeking HIV status screening.
• STD Testing Free and accessible sexually transmitted disease testing services for early detection and treatment, aimed at the general public.
• Healthcare Centers AHF-operated medical facilities providing HIV care, primary care, and specialized treatment services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
• AHF Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacies dispensing HIV medications and related pharmaceuticals to AHF patients in care.
• Positive Healthcare (PHP) Medicare Advantage HMO SNP plan designed for Medicare beneficiaries with HIV, available in Los Angeles County, California.
• Free and Affordable Groceries (Food for Health) Food assistance program providing free and affordable groceries to support overall health and nutrition among AHF clients.
• Out of the Closet Thrift Stores Retail thrift store locations that fund AHF operations and provide affordable shopping options for the community.
• Affordable Housing (Healthy Housing Foundation) Housing initiative providing affordable living options to support health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• AHF Advocacy Social marketing and advocacy programs using billboards and campaigns to reduce HIV/STD stigma and promote public health awareness.
• Patient Portal Online portal for existing AHF patients to access medical records, schedule appointments, and manage their healthcare.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based 501(c)(3) founded in 1982 providing HIV care, prevention, testing, housing, and advocacy — directly mirroring AHF's HIV-services-plus-ancillary-support model.
• Whitman-Walker Health: DC-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ+ and HIV care, including primary care, behavioral health, and HIV/STI prevention — directly overlapping with AHF's healthcare center and testing footprint.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based nonprofit LGBTQ+ and HIV health organization operating multiple clinics with primary care, HIV specialty care, and pharmacy services comparable to AHF's center-plus-pharmacy model.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: NYC-based nonprofit community health center providing LGBTQ+ primary care, HIV/STI testing, and HIV specialty services — directly comparable to AHF's HIV and sexual health offerings.
• CAN Community Health: Florida-headquartered 501(c)(3) operating a multi-site network of HIV specialty medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services — direct competitor to AHF's clinic-plus-pharmacy care delivery model.
• Equitas Health: Ohio-based nonprofit providing LGBTQ+ and HIV primary care, pharmacy, case management, and prevention services — mirrors AHF's integrated HIV care and ancillary support model.
• CrescentCare: New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) community health center specializing in HIV/AIDS care, primary care, behavioral health, and STI testing — directly comparable to AHF's HIV/STD testing and care services.
• Chase Brexton Health Services: Maryland-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, HIV specialty care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — directly comparable to AHF's multi-site care delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: National 501(c)(3) operating a much larger network of SRH clinics that deliver high-volume HIV/STD testing and PrEP/PEP — broader in scope than AHF but overlapping significantly on HIV/STD testing and sexual healthcare delivery.
• Walgreens: Major U.S. pharmacy retailer with HIV specialty pharmacy operations (e.g., BioScript/Alliance) and co-located clinic partnerships — broad incumbent comparable to AHF's HIV pharmacy footprint and its Medicare-adjacent patient population, though much larger and for-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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