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North Jersey AIDS Alliance Inc

EIN 52-1592616 · Newark, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONDUCT RESEARCH AND MAKE AVAILABLE EXPERIMENTAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS TO PEOPLE WITH HIV. PROMOTE EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND THOSE AT RISK.

Income
$32.3 million
Spending
$30.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
151
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$237,689, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $27.3 million spent. NJCRI PROVIDES A ONE-STOP SERVICE APPROACH. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH, TRANSGENDER MEDICAL CARE, PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, STREET OUTREACH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, SYRINGE EXCHANGE, AN ADULT DROP- IN CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS , AND MANY LGBTQ SERVICES INCLUDING A DROP-IN CENTER FOR LGBTQ. WE ARE ALSO STRONG COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA. APPROXIMATELY OVER 10,000 PEOPLE AVAIL THEMSELVES OF OUR FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES EACH YEAR.
  2. NJCRI PROVIDES A ONE-STOP SERVICE APPROACH. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH, TRANSGENDER MEDICAL CARE, PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, STREET OUTREACH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, SYRINGE EXCHANGE, AN ADULT DROP- IN CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS , AND MANY LGBTQ SERVICES INCLUDING A DROP-IN CENTER FOR LGBTQ. WE ARE LICENSED UNDER 340B FEDERAL PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNINSURED, ISOLATED, OR MEDICALLY VULNERABLE. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, WE SELL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO QUALIFYING RECIPIENTS. WE ARE ALSO STRONG COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA. APPROXIMATELY OVER 10,000 PEOPLE AVAIL THEMSELVES OF OUR FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES EACH YEAR.
  3. NJCRI PROVIDES A ONE-STOP SERVICE APPROACH. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH, TRANSGENDER MEDICAL CARE, PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, STREET OUTREACH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, SYRINGE EXCHANGE, AN ADULT DROP- IN CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS , AND MANY LGBTQ SERVICES INCLUDING A DROP-IN CENTER FOR LGBTQ. WE ARE LICENSED UNDER 340B FEDERAL PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNINSURED, ISOLATED, OR MEDICALLY VULNERABLE. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, WE SELL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO QUALIFYING RECIPIENTS. WE ARE ALSO STRONG COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA. APPROXIMATELY OVER 10,000 PEOPLE AVAIL THEMSELVES OF OUR FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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