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Aids Assistance Program

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
56/100 · 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
small

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 28.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 25.1% of total expenses ($183,400 of $730,957).

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $645K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Aids Assistance Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 92/100.

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 $645K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. 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 small organization. It has $645K 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.

Aids Assistance Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Aids Assistance Program's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $645K is below the peer average of $38M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Mark Anton
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Anthony M•••••••
President
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Art W•••••••
Director
BE
Betty C••••••
Vice President
DE
Dean L•••••
Director
DO
Douglas D••••••••
Director
KA
Karen B••••••
Director
MA
Mark A••••
Executive Dir.
MA
Mark M••••••••
Treasurer
VI
Victoria S•••••••
Secretary
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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Aids Assistance Program This page 56 $644,937 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is Aids Assistance Program's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aids Assistance Program trustworthy?
Aids Assistance Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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