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Aunt Ritas Foundation

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 412176501 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE G81 · Voluntary Health Associations · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.auntritas.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$81K
employees
6
volunteers
500
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

In everything we do, we are dedicated to the elimination of, and suffering from, HIV and AIDS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Aunt Rita's Foundation connects Arizonans to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, primarily through online resource directories and free testing options. The organization also fights stigma through public awareness campaigns and provides specialized programs for long-term survivors, older adults, and HIV-positive youth. They raise funds through events like AIDS Walk Arizona to support partner agencies across the state.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $483K
    Aunt Ritas Foundation is dedicated to the elimination of, and suffering from, HIV and AIDS. With our basic principle of By the Community and For the Community we collaborate with all Arizona HIV Service Organizations philanthropically supporting their critical services while forging unique partnerships at state and local governments, as well as private corporations. Aunt Ritas Foundation has provided more than $2,100,000 in grant funding in support of critical HIV prevention and treatment programs throughout Arizona.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Education and Advocacy
Promotes HIV awareness and helps eliminate stigma through media campaigns and advocacy for policies and legislation to end HIV by 2030.
Experienced Escapades
A monthly social and supportive program for aging adults (50+) living with HIV, offering outings, resource navigation, mindfulness, and yoga sessions to foster connection and well-being.
HIV Testing
Offers free HIV testing to Arizona residents over 17 through at-home test kits or vouchers for Albertsons/Safeway Pharmacies or Sonora Quest Labs.
HIV and Aging
Develops programs to enhance aging-related services for the rapidly aging HIV positive community, ensuring dignity and respect.
HIVAZ Connect
Engages Arizona's communities in HIV education, testing, and treatment options through HIVAZ.org and GetTestedAZ.org, offering information, local resources, and free at-home HIV test kits or testing vouchers.
Positive Youth Empowerment
A retreat for HIV-positive youth (ages 14-24) providing a safe space to connect, build bonds, gain life skills through workshops and outings, and receive follow-up resource navigation.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • HIV/STI Testing & Prevention Services 4 activities
    • HIV Testing Services
      Provides free HIV testing for Arizona residents over 17 through at-home test kits or vouchers for Albertsons/Safeway Pharmacies or Sonora Quest Labs, and offers free HIV/STI testing at home or at nearly 100 locations statewide.
    • HIV Testing Services
      Provides free HIV testing for Arizona residents over 17 through at-home test kits or vouchers for Albertsons/Safeway Pharmacies or Sonora Quest Labs, and offers free HIV/STI testing at home or at nearly 100 locations statewide.
    • HIVAZ Connect Information and Referral Program
      Operates HIVAZ Connect, an information and referral program that connects Arizonans to HIV prevention and treatment resources, including medical providers and support services, through HIVAZ.org and GetTestedAZ.org, offering information, local resources, and free at-home HIV test kits or HIV/STI testing vouchers.
    • HIVAZ Connect Information and Referral Program
      Operates HIVAZ Connect, an information and referral program that connects Arizonans to HIV prevention and treatment resources, including medical providers and support services, through HIVAZ.org and GetTestedAZ.org, offering information, local resources, and free at-home HIV test kits or HIV/STI testing vouchers.
  • HIV Prevention Education & Awareness 2 activities
    • HIV Awareness and Advocacy
      Promotes HIV awareness and works to eliminate stigma through media campaigns and advocacy for policies and legislation aimed at ending HIV by 2030.
    • HIV Awareness and Advocacy
      Promotes HIV awareness and works to eliminate stigma through media campaigns and advocacy for policies and legislation aimed at ending HIV by 2030.
  • Youth Safe Space & Mental Health Support 2 activities
    • Positive Empowerment Youth Retreat
      Organizes "Positive Empowerment," a fall retreat for HIV+ youth aged 14-24, offering workshops, outings, conversations, and skill-building in a safe space to foster connection and mentorship.
    • Positive Empowerment Youth Retreat
      Organizes "Positive Empowerment," a fall retreat for HIV+ youth aged 14-24, offering workshops, outings, conversations, and skill-building in a safe space to foster connection and mentorship.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Experienced Escapades Program
      Hosts "Experienced Escapades," a free monthly social outing for individuals living with HIV who are 50 years or older, offering social and supportive activities, resource navigation, and mindfulness/yoga sessions to address isolation and create community.
    • Experienced Escapades Program
      Hosts "Experienced Escapades," a free monthly social outing for individuals living with HIV who are 50 years or older, offering social and supportive activities, resource navigation, and mindfulness/yoga sessions to address isolation and create community.
    • Grantmaking to Partner Agencies
      Grants nearly $3 million to partner agencies throughout Arizona to support HIV programs and services.
    • Grantmaking to Partner Agencies
      Grants nearly $3 million to partner agencies throughout Arizona to support HIV programs and services.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$617K35%
Program service revenue$534K30%
Investment income$2630%
Other revenue$620K
expenses
Total expenses$1.86M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$360K
Grants paid out$483K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$432K
Cash$-9K
Investments$24K
Liabilities$351K
Net assets$81K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +42.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James Thomason Executive Director 40 $100K
Victor Avila Development Director 40 $68K
Juan Lopez Program Director 40 $68K
board members · 11
  • Barbara Garden — Director
  • Daniel Scortino — Director
  • Duvia Lozano — Director
  • Guillermo Velez — Secretary
  • Haley Coles — Chairman
  • Janae Ben-Shabat — Treasurer
  • John Phebus — Director
  • Linda Watt — Vice Chair
  • Nicole Kerr — Director
  • Rebecca Lutz — Director
  • Stacey Simmons — Director
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Albertsons/Safeway Pharmacies Partner — Provides locations for free HIV testing through vouchers.
  • Sonora Quest Labs Partner — Provides locations for free HIV testing through vouchers.