AIDS Center of Queens County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES INFECTED, AFFECTED AND AT RISK FOR HIV/AIDS AND OTHER RELATED CONDITIONS.
- Income
- $22.4 million
- Spending
- $22.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 85%
- Employees
- 141
- Volunteers
- 26
- Highest pay
- $275,832, executive direc
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 55% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $7.5 million spent. Housing - This program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are currently homeless, at risk for homelessness or living in unhealthy conditions. The services provided include a) direct subsidy of permanent and transitional housing, b) housing placement assistance, c) workshops to aid in the development of independent living skills and d) referrals where applicable to other services both within and outside the Agency. The programs are supported by the federal HOPWA program, the federal Ryan White program and the NYC HASA Transitional and Scatter Site programs. During 2024,our housing programs served and/or supported more than 445 individuals.
- $4.5 million spent. Case Management - This program, now also known as Health Home, assists people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and/or with other chronic medical conditions in accessing care necessary to live a healthier life thereby improving their quality of life. This is done via linkage to services both within and outside the Agency but more importantly, by identifying and prioritizing critical needs and then establishing a work plan which is then managed by our case managers and adhered to by the patient. Critical services might include but not be limited to; medical care, counseling and behavioral health, housing, legal, specialty pharmacy and/or nutrition and food pantry. tHIS program served in excess of 5450 clients during 2024.
- $2.5 million spent. Other Programs:In 2024, ACQCs other programs continued to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families infected with, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and related conditions. Through a combination of education, advocacy, and support services, these programs addressed medical, emotional, and social needs, helping clients navigate complex health systems and improve overall well-being.
- $1.9 million spent. Education This program operates through the community at large. Staff present workshops on a variety of topics including; HIV/AIDS, sexual health, Prep/PEP, risk reduction in the area of transmission. Presentations inform & encourage participants to access other services both within and outside of the Agency, all with a goal of eliminating any stigma surrounding both infection and gender status. Populations supported include both Latino and African-American with special consideration to the LGBTQIA and IDU groups. During 2024,due to limitation caused by the pandemic, we have performed approximately 3,100 HIV tests,identifying 76 individuals testing positive for hiv and of which most if not all of whom have been linked to medical care with AHF. We have referred those tested to appropriate programs as determined by the respective results.
- $1.7 million spent. Harm Reduction - This program focuses on the intravenous drug use ("IDU") population and provides outreach and education around topics related to hiv/aids, sti and hep c. additionally, staff perform testing for these conditions and refer those tested for additional services both within and outside the agency as deemed appropriate. a significant activity of this program is the collection of used syringes and the distribution of new/unused syringes. In excess of 560 individuals per annum regularly utilize our syringe exchange program, the benefit being to a) minimize transmission by IDUs and b) ensure proper destruction of potentially infected syringes.
- $1.1 million spent. Behavioral Health This program provides a full continuum of services through its NYS Article 31 Licensed clinic. Services include but are not limited to individual and group counseling, psychiatric assessments, medication and crisis management. Additionally, treatment with Buprenorphine and Suboxone is provided where deemed appropriate for Opioid dependence and detox. Services are provided to Adults and adolescents, thirteen (13) years and above. Funding includes government contract and fee for service sources.
- $555,249 spent. Legal This program provides representation including, where necessary, preparation of filings and court proceedings, on a variety of civil matters including but not limited to; wills and advance directives, legal name and document change, public benefits, discrimination and employment, landlord-tenant, immigration, civil rights, custody and guardianship. Additionally, they educate staff and if requested, outside groups on a variety topics.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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