Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc
DIFFA's mission is to raise funds and distribute them to AIDS organizations involved in three responses to AIDS:1. Direct services for people living with AIDS/HIV.2. Advocacy on behalf …
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OUR MISSION MAKING A DIFFARENCE Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS raises awareness and grants funds to organizations tackling not only HIV/AIDS but also broader health and social issues that…
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Mission
DIFFA's mission is to raise funds and distribute them to AIDS organizations involved in three responses to AIDS:1. Direct services for people living with AIDS/HIV.2. Advocacy on behalf of effective public policy.3. AIDS awareness and infection prevention.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDesign Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 133224150. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133224150. 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.
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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.
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 322 West 52nd Street, P.O. Box 228, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% 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.
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc. 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, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
OUR MISSION MAKING A DIFFARENCE Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS raises awareness and grants funds to organizations tackling not only HIV/AIDS but also broader health and social issues that… Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133224150, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
DESIGN INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION FIGHTING AIDS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 74 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 · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc
- What is Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc?
- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. OUR MISSION MAKING A DIFFARENCE Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS raises awareness and grants funds to organizations tackling not only HIV/AIDS but also broader health and social issues that…
- When was Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc founded?
- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc?
- Dawn Roberson serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc trustworthy?
- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133224150.
- What is Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Inc's website?
- https://www.diffa.org