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AIDS Services Coalition

EIN 14-1855167 · Hattiesburg, MS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE AIDS SERVICES COALITION IS TO PROMOTE AND ASSURE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES FOR COMFORT AND TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING WITH AND AFFECTED BY THE HIV/AIDS VIRUS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
27
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$93,379, executive director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. HOPWA PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH AIDS. THIS PROGRAM COVERS 73 OUT OF 82 MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES. IT IS A HUD PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STRMU, TBRA, PHP, OR ML. 420 PERSONS WERE PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE ASC HOUSING CONSORTIUM.
  2. $415,041 spent. GRANTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS GRANT TO PROVIDE CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH HIV, TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND TO REDUCE HIV TRANSMISSION AMONG HARD-TO-REACH POPULATIONS.
  3. $362,571 spent. MSDH PROVIDED TESTING FOR 531 PEOPLE, DISTRIBUTED OVER 130,000 CONDOMS, AND EDUCATED OVER 557 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR. 186 RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OVER 326 RECEIVED REFERRAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. OVER 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVED PREVENTION EDUCATION INCLUDING COLLEGE STUDENTS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATION STAFF.
  4. $911,862 spent. THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF GREEN MEADOWS, SHELEY PLACE, 121 HAVEN HOUSE, ESG, UMMC, AND COMMUNITY FUND.

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

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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