Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

HIV Resource Consortium Inc

EIN 73-1388569 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Tulsa CARES is committed to delivering tailored and integrated programs and services that support clients in accessing medical care, achieving treatment adherence, experiencing improved health outcomes, and living an enhanced quality of life. We advocate for the end of stigma by addressing client empowerment and self-worth as well as engaging with the community through awareness, education, and partnerships.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
45
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$158,053, physician

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (6)
  1. $1.3 million spent. The care coordination program uses a client-centered, collaborative approach to address client care, which helps establish the foundation for a healthy and productive partnership. Care Coordinators support the achievement of client goals by providing tailored care and expertise throughout all phases of living with HIV/AIDS. Services include healthcare navigation and enrollment, medication and medical lab co-pay assistance, and transportation assistance.
  2. $1.0 million spent. The Tulsa Cares housing program addresses unstable housing and serves as a gateway into care, thus improving the effectiveness of other programs and empowering clients to better focus on their health. Tulsa Cares offers financial assistance to qualified clients and their families, including long-term planning, mortgage, rent, utility, and deposit assistance. Client participation requires case management and the development of a housing plan of action to address barriers to stable housing.
  3. $454,125 spent. Tulsa Cares offers a wide variety of food and nutrition services for our clients. Our dietitian and nutrition staff work closely with clients on nutrition education and develop individualized food plans that best fit their unique dietary needs. Services include farmers market, monthly groceries, emergency grocery assistance, and on-site meals.
  4. $351,294 spent. The medical program at Tulsa Cares offers an HIV specialist physician offering in person office visits and telehealth options after an initial appointment. The medical program at Tulsa Cares also has a full-time medical assistant who helps coordinate office visits, nursing care, and obtaining client medical records and labs.
  5. $228,189 spent. Tulsa Cares offers client-centered care coordination and linkage to high-quality medical care for persons living with Hepatitis C (HCV). The program uses hands on care coordination, customized action plans and referrals, and direct support to assist individuals on their treatment journey.
  6. $174,263 spent. Mental health services at Tulsa CARES are provided by licensed professionals who specialize in issues common to people living with HIV/AIDS. The program offers individual, couples, or family counseling, and our mental health therapists specialize in everything from trauma to anxiety to addiction.

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 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 June 1993.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.