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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE AIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS SUPPLYING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT TO LOW INCOME MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES.

Health Palm Springs, CA EIN: 330566442 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About AIDS Assistance Program

AAP – Food Samaritans provides nutritional support to improve the quality of the lives of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses throughout the Coachella Valley.

Founded
Headquarters
Palm Springs, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G81
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The specific purpose of the aids assistance program is supplying nutritional support to low income men, women, and children living with hiv/aids and other life threatening illnesses.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G81
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 30.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.6% of total expenses ($183,400 of $641,897).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, AIDS Assistance Program has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for AIDS Assistance Program draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

AIDS Assistance Program is a registered health nonprofit based in Palm Springs, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 330566442. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $598K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

AIDS Assistance Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330566442. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

AIDS Assistance Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

AIDS Assistance Program is located in Palm Springs, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years. Its registered address is 1276 N Palm Canyon Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, AIDS Assistance Program has $598K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

AIDS Assistance Program is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $598K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for AIDS Assistance Program. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, AIDS Assistance Program holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

AAP – Food Samaritans provides nutritional support to improve the quality of the lives of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses throughout the Coachella Valley. AIDS Assistance Program is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $598K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to AIDS Assistance Program are generally tax-deductible in the United States. AIDS Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330566442, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Mark A••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Florida HIV patients may see assistance slashed. What we know - Tallahassee Democrat
Feb 2026
www.tallahassee.com
Florida healthcare advocates protest cuts to state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Jan 2026
www.fox13news.com
U.S. senator urges bipartisan re-authorization of AIDS relief program - Eye Radio
Mar 2025
www.eyeradio.org
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
AIDS Assistance Program's Red Hot and Rich - The Desert Sun
Apr 2017
www.desertsun.com
Hollywood Dine and Dish III: Benefitting AIDS Assistance Program - The Desert Sun
Nov 2016
www.desertsun.com
Agent Of Change: Cathy MacNaughton On AIDS Assistance Program And The Importance Of Giving Back - HuffPost
Apr 2016
www.huffpost.com
Valley Voice: AIDS Assistance Program filling a void - The Desert Sun
Mar 2016
www.desertsun.com
AIDS assistance program - Independence Day Event - The Desert Sun
Oct 2015
www.desertsun.com
AIDS Assistance Program to honor four at gala - The Desert Sun
Feb 2015
www.desertsun.com
Palm Springs gathering marks World AIDS Day - The Desert Sun
Dec 2013
www.desertsun.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about AIDS Assistance Program

What is AIDS Assistance Program?
AIDS Assistance Program is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palm Springs, United States. AAP – Food Samaritans provides nutritional support to improve the quality of the lives of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses throughout the Coachella Valley.
When was AIDS Assistance Program founded?
AIDS Assistance Program was founded in 1991.
Who leads AIDS Assistance Program?
Mark Anton serves as Executive Director.
Where is AIDS Assistance Program located?
Headquartered in Palm Springs, CA, United States.
What is AIDS Assistance Program's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is AIDS Assistance Program trustworthy?
AIDS Assistance Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is AIDS Assistance Program's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330566442.
What is AIDS Assistance Program's website?
https://aidsassistance.org