AIDS Foundation of Chicago
THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES TO CREATE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH AND VULNERABLE TO HIV AND RELATED CHRONIC DISEASE.
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Visit www.aidschicago.orgAbout AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Aids Foundation of Chicago is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $34.9 million. EIN: 363412054.
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Mission
The aids foundation of chicago mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to hiv and related chronic disease.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, AIDS Foundation of Chicago 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAIDS Foundation of Chicago is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 363412054. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363412054. 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 Foundation of Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years. Its registered address is 200 W Monroe St Ste 1150, United States.
Based on official tax filings, AIDS Foundation of Chicago has $40M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago 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 large organization. It has $40M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for AIDS Foundation of Chicago. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, AIDS Foundation of Chicago 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Aids Foundation of Chicago is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $34.9 million. EIN: 363412054. AIDS Foundation of Chicago is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $40M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to AIDS Foundation of Chicago are generally tax-deductible in the United States. AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363412054, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Letters: When AIDS was ravaging Chicagoans, community created dignity - Chicago Tribune
Nonprofit founder spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of children in Chicago - WGN-TV
R.I.P. ACT UP Chicago Cofounder and HIV, LGBTQ Activist Lori Cannon - poz.com
Lori Cannon, Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and advocate for people with HIV/AIDS, dies at 74 - CBS News
West Englewood apartment building rehabbed to house people with HIV/AIDS - Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County Sheriff's Office aids Chicago police in combatting Mag Mile crime - NBC 5 Chicago
AIDS Chicago Garden opens on the lakefront - WGN-TV
World AIDS Day Summit Addresses Public Health Racial Inequities - Chicago Defender
DIFFA/Chicago Marks its 30th Gala with Pomp, Passion and Purpose - officeinsight
Rebecca Makkai Tells Story Of Chicago AIDS Crisis In 'The Great Believers' - WBUR
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 134 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about AIDS Foundation of Chicago
- What is AIDS Foundation of Chicago?
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Aids Foundation of Chicago is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $34.9 million. EIN: 363412054.
- When was AIDS Foundation of Chicago founded?
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago was founded in 1985.
- Who leads AIDS Foundation of Chicago?
- Laurie Wettstead serves as CFO.
- Where is AIDS Foundation of Chicago located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is AIDS Foundation of Chicago's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is AIDS Foundation of Chicago trustworthy?
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Foundation of Chicago's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363412054.
- What is AIDS Foundation of Chicago's website?
- https://www.aidschicago.org