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AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland Inc

EIN 34-1433612 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A COMPASSIONATE AND COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE INFECTED, AFFECTED AND AT RISK OF HIV/AIDS, THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN PREVENTION, EDUCATION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
34
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$172,565, 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $1.3 million spent. EDUCATION AND PREVENTIONTHE TASKFORCE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, THROUGH SKILLS-BUILDING, RISK-EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND BY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NORMS. A TEAM OF TRAINED CULTURALLY-COMPETENT EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT CLIENT-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF UNKNOWN, AT-RISK OR POSITIVE STATUS AT IN-HOUSE AND COMMUNITY VENUES. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOSTERS AN AFFIRMING, SUPPORTIVE AND NON-JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO SERVICE DELIVERY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 699 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING 93 FAMILY MEMBERS.
  2. $642,490 spent. HOUSING SERVICESTHE TASKFORCE COORDINATED ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDING ASSESSING AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO HOUSING ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE, DISPERSAL OF MRAP/ARAP SUBSIDIES AND ASSISTANCE WITH IDENTIFYING AND APPLYING FOR SUBSIDIZED, LOW-INCOME, PERMANENT AND EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES. CRISIS-BASED SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH THE AIDS RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (ARCH) THROUGH WHICH CONSUMERS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL RIGHTS EDUCATION & TRAINING, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES NAVIGATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS WITH HOUSING SYSTEMS TO CREATE NEW HOUSING RESOURCES IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.
  3. $601,949 spent. DIRECT CLIENT SERVICESTHE AIDS TASKFORCE OF GREATER CLEVELAND PROVIDES MEDICAL AND HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INFECTED/AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS. THERE ARE NO FEES FOR SERVICES AND NO INCOME GUIDELINES OR LIMITATIONS TO RECEIVE SERVICES; HOWEVER SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS DO HAVE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDES A COMPHREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY'S PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING, STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS; CREATING A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED NEEDS; LINKAGE TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND RESOURCES; MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY'S ON-GOING NEEDS. ACCESS TO CONSISTENT MEDICAL CARE, RESOURCES TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH MEDICAL PLAN AND ACCESS TO SAFE, STABLE HOUSING ARE PRIORITY SERVICES.
  4. $45,840 spent. PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVESTHE AIDS TASKFORCE OF GREATER CLEVELAND PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS STRIVE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THOSE ALREADY INFECTED, AND TO LOWER INCIDENCE BY SEEKING BETTER ACCESS TO PREVENTION RESOURCES WHILE PROTECTING SAFETY NET SERVICES FOR CARE. WE IDENTIFY, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STATEWIDE STRATEGY PLANS TO ENGAGE CONSUMERS/CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMUNITY ADVOCACY TRAININGS, DECISION-MAKER AND LEGISLATOR EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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