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Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc

To reduce the stigma and impact of hiv, viral hepatitis stis and other communicable diseases through access and other communicable diseases through access to equitable prevention, education and …

Aids Leadership Foothills Area

Health Hickory, NC EIN 581842529 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc

​​ALFA is the lead partner in providing comprehensive care for clients is the regional HIV medical clinic, Fairgrove Primary Health, a department of Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Founded
Headquarters
Hickory, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G81Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To reduce the stigma and impact of hiv, viral hepatitis stis and other communicable diseases through access and other communicable diseases through access to equitable prevention, education and care services

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G81Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Hickory, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 581842529. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc is located in Hickory, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc has $2M 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 Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc. 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.

Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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.

​​ALFA is the lead partner in providing comprehensive care for clients is the regional HIV medical clinic, Fairgrove Primary Health, a department of Catawba Valley Medical Center. Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among health charities registered in United States: Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581842529, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, 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

CH
Christina Kliesch
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chrissy C•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christina K••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DE
Derek Z•••• W•••••
TREASURER
DO
Donna S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth R••••••
CEO
JO
John B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Jonell F•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Ken W••••••••
TREASURER
KI
Kim B•••
SECRETARY
LA
Laura L•••••••
PRESIDENT
LE
Leslie C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael S••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
ST
Stacey B•••••••
SECRETARY
TA
Tamera M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TH
Thom H•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 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

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Quick facts about Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc

What is Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc?
Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hickory, United States. ​​ALFA is the lead partner in providing comprehensive care for clients is the regional HIV medical clinic, Fairgrove Primary Health, a department of Catawba Valley Medical Center.
When was Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc founded?
Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc was founded in 1989.
Who leads Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc?
Christina Kliesch serves as Executive Director.
Where is Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc located?
Headquartered in Hickory, United States.
What is Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc trustworthy?
Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581842529.
What is Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance Inc's website?
http://www.alfainfo.org