irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $35KExhibition - Songs for a Memorial June 2022. The New York City AIDS Memorial launched a newly commissioned, site-specific, sculptural installation by Houston, Texas-based artist Steven Evans. Songs for a Memorial (2020-22) consisted of 12 text-based, polychromatic, LED sculptures designed to evoke neon signage and the dynamic energy of nightlife, creating vibrant layers of color throughout the Memorial. This newly commissioned work exists at the intersection of language and memory through Evans appropriation of titles from songs tied inextricably to the period surrounding the onset and height of the AIDS epidemic.
- #2 $23KPublic Program - World AIDS Day - December 2021.The New York City AIDS Memorial marked the annual observance of World AIDS Day and the 5th anniversary of our public dedication with a poetry reading curated by author Tim Murphy and featuring ten long-term HIV/AIDS survivors reading work by poets lost to AIDS followed by a candlelight vigil. An installation by world-renowned French sculptor Jean-Michel Othoniel complemented the events of World AIDS Day.Public Program - Meet Me On The Dance Floor June 2022.Collaborating with The Generations Project, the Memorial hosted a storytelling event to close out NYC Pride Month. Our storytellers shared stories about nightlife, partying, clubs, connecting under the disco ball, creating a community, and finding their places in the world through the power of music and dance. Public Program - Community Quilt Making Workshop October 2022.On October 14 & 15, 2022, the New York City AIDS Memorial was thrilled to partner with textile design studio Maharam and the National AIDS Memorial on a series of free, public, artist-led Community Quilt-Making Workshops at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, to mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Over 150 artists, designers, activists, volunteers, and community members joined us and AIDS Memorial Quilt co-founder and conservator Gert McMullin as we engaged in cross-generational conversation, continuing the intention of the activists who first imagined the Quiltto inform, to share, and to build community.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Quilt Making Workshop
Public, artist-led workshops in collaboration with the National AIDS Memorial and Maharam to create quilt panels honoring lives lost to AIDS, continuing the legacy of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Hear Me: Voices of the Epidemic
Touch-free sound-and-light public installation featuring historical speeches, poetry, music, and protest recordings from the AIDS crisis, accompanied by lighting effects and daily readings of names of New Yorkers lost to AIDS.
No Day Unless I'm Part Of It
Virtual poetry event honoring Black and LGBTQ+ artists and poets lost to AIDS, featuring readings by contemporary performers and highlighting works by figures such as Assotto Saint and David Wojnarowicz.
Revival: Survivors Stories
Storytelling series featuring long-term HIV survivors and community members sharing personal experiences through live events and online video, developed in partnership with The Generations Project.
Songs for a Memorial
Site-specific sculptural installation by artist Steven Evans featuring 12 text-based LED works that evoke neon signage and nightlife, using song titles from the AIDS epidemic era to explore memory and language.
World AIDS Day Commemoration
Annual public event marking World AIDS Day with poetry readings by long-term survivors, candlelight vigils, and special art installations such as those by Jean-Michel Othoniel.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness and healthcare equity through public actionsHosts rallies, vigils, and marches during Seven Days in June and other key dates to protest healthcare cuts, advocate for continued funding, and support healthcare access and LGBTQ+ equality. The memorial serves as a physical site for direct action by organizations such as ACT UP, Housing Works, and Callen Lorde.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Commissions and installs public art at the memorial siteCommissions and presents site-specific public art installations, including LED sculptures, sound installations, augmented reality monuments, and physical artworks such as the "Eternal Flame for Scott Burton" and "Portals of Remembrance," to honor individuals and communities impacted by the AIDS crisis.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Facilitates community engagement through workshops and intergenerational dialogueHosts quilt-making workshops, collaging and zine-making sessions, and storytelling events that foster cross-generational dialogue about the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ history, and community resilience. These events are often held in partnership with cultural institutions and community organizations.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Hosts public cultural and educational programs at the NYC AIDS MemorialOrganizes free, public, community-centered events including performances, storytelling, poetry readings, film screenings, and art installations to honor those lost to AIDS, highlight grassroots care networks, and promote awareness of the epidemic's ongoing impact. Programs include collaborations with arts organizations and institutions such as Poster House, Electronic Arts Intermix, and The Generations Project.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual commemorations for World AIDS Day and Long-Term Survivors Awareness DayHosts annual candlelight vigils, marches, and Readings of the Names ceremonies on World AIDS Day (December 1) and June 5 to honor individuals lost to AIDS and recognize long-term survivors. Events often include poetry readings, musical performances, and community participation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains and provides public access to the NYC AIDS MemorialKeeps the New York City AIDS Memorial open 24/7 and ensures free public access to the site and its digital resources, including a multilingual guide via the Bloomberg Connects app. The memorial is located on land transferred to the City of New York in 2017, formerly part of St. Vincent’s Hospital.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$895K
Contributions & grants$502K56%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$394K44%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$539K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$161K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.68M
Cash$680K
Investments$8.00M
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$8.62M
Liquid reserves193.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +34.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE HARPER | Executive Dir. | 40 | $165K |
board members · 17
- Alvin Hall — Director
- CHRISTOPHER TEPPER — Vice President
- COREY JOHNSON — Director
- DEBRA FRASER-HOWZE — Director
- ERIC SAWYER — Director
- ETHAN GETO — Director
- FRASER D MOONEY — Director
- GUILLERMO CHACON — Director
- JOHN CARLIN — Director
- JOHN TANTILLO — Treasurer
- KEITH FOX — Chairman
- Max Walden — Secretary
- Michael Moore — Director
- RICHARD BURNS — Director
- Renier van Aswegen — Director
- TUCKER WOODS — Director
- WESLEY POWELL — Director
relationships · 88
Who they work with
- ACT UP Partner — Co-organized the June 5 candlelight vigil, rally, and march as part of Seven Days in June.
- ACT UP Partner — Collaborated on a June 5 vigil and march marking the 45th anniversary of the CDC’s first AIDS report
- ACT UP Partner — Community Partner of the New York City AIDS Memorial
- ACT UP Partner — Participated in the Seven Days in June vigil, rally, and march hosted at the New York City AIDS Memorial.
- ACT UP Partner — Uses the Memorial as a site for protests and direct action related to healthcare access and LGBTQ+ rights.
- AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC) Partner — Partner organization listed in the resource directory offering HIV testing and case management services.
- AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) Partner — Collaborates with or references ACT UP's formation and activism in shared historical context.
- Apicha Community Health Center Partner — Partner organization listed in the resource directory providing HIV specialty care and PrEP/PEP services.
- Arcus Foundation Partner — Steward-level supporter in the campaign to build the New York City AIDS Memorial
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates to provide a digital guide for the New York City AIDS Memorial through the Bloomberg Connects app.
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Funder — Founding funder of the New York City AIDS Memorial.
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Champion-level donor and Community Partner of the New York City AIDS Memorial
- BronxCare Health System Partner — Partner organization listed in the resource directory operating an HIV/AIDS specialty clinic.
- Callen Lorde Partner — Uses the Memorial as a site for direct action and advocacy.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Participated in the Seven Days in June vigil, rally, and march hosted at the New York City AIDS Memorial.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Partner in organizing Seven Days in June events, including a candlelight vigil and rally
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Partnered on organizing the June 5 advocacy events related to HIV/AIDS funding cuts.
- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Partner — Community Partner of the New York City AIDS Memorial
- Christie’s Partner — Hosted the New York City AIDS Memorial art sale.
- Citizen Action of New York Partner — Partnered on organizing the June 5 advocacy events related to HIV/AIDS funding cuts.
- Corona Sexual Health Clinic Partner — Partner organization listed in the resource directory providing sexual health and HIV services in Queens.
- Danspace Project Partner — Presented an open rehearsal of John Bernd Variations in May 2023 in partnership with the Memorial.
- David Wojnarowicz Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Memorial, Visual AIDS, and P·P·O·W to stage a live production of Wojnarowicz’s monologues in 2024.
- Defend Public Health-NY Partner — Partnered on organizing the June 5 advocacy events related to HIV/AIDS funding cuts.
- Electronic Arts Intermix Partner — Co-presented a screening of video works by Ron Hays.
- Elton John AIDS Foundation Partner — Champion-level supporter in the campaign to build the New York City AIDS Memorial
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the organization's programs
- Ford Foundation Partner — Guardian-level supporter in the campaign to build the New York City AIDS Memorial
- Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) Partner — References GMHC as a foundational AIDS service organization in New York City.
- Gay Men’s Health Crisis Partner — Friend-level donor and Community Partner of the New York City AIDS Memorial
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Remembrance and Advocacymethodology: platform_for_advocacy_and_dialogueBy creating platforms for public dialogue, commemorative participation (e.g., bench dedications), and collaboration with community organizations, the organization transforms private grief into collective action, because inclusive, participatory memorial practices sustain engagement with the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis.
- Digital and Experiential Memory Activationmethodology: digital_memory_activationBy using digital tools like augmented reality and archival imagination workshops, the organization makes historical memory accessible and participatory, because immersive, technology-mediated experiences bridge generational gaps and transform passive visitors into active participants in remembrance and advocacy.
- Memorial-Centered Cultural Memory and Activismmethodology: cultural_memory_and_activismBy combining a permanent physical memorial with educational and cultural programming, the organization honors those lost to AIDS and empowers ongoing activism, because collective remembrance grounded in historical context strengthens public commitment to ending the epidemic.
- Public Art as Living Memorialmethodology: art-based_memorial_activationBy commissioning contemporary public art that centers marginalized voices and histories, the organization transforms static remembrance into dynamic public engagement, because active artistic reinterpretation sustains cultural memory and connects past struggles to present LGBTQ+ activism.