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SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM INC
BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 161290951 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · stapinc.org
revenue
$7.3M
expenses
$7.2M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
120
volunteers
114
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM, INC. IS A LEGACY PROVIDER OF HIV CARE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION SERVICES. THIS EXPERTISE HAS BEEN LEVERAGED TO PROVIDE CARE MANAGEMENT FOR A RANGE OF CHRONIC ILLNESSES, DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING, HOUSING, HARM REDUCTION, TRANSPORTATION AND REENTRY SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM INC is a nonprofit organization based in Binghamton, NY, providing care management, prevention, and support services for individuals with HIV, chronic illnesses, and substance use disorders. The organization offers harm reduction programs including syringe exchange, HIV and STI testing, housing assistance, and re-entry services for formerly incarcerated individuals. It also operates the Identity LGBTQ+ Youth Center, providing social support and health education to youth ages 13–24.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.54M
    PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES - PROVIDES HIV AND HEPATITIS C PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS USING RESEARCHED AND PROVEN BEST PRACTICES TAILORED TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS, I.E. MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN, WOMEN OF COLOR, INJECTION DRUG USERS, ACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS, AND INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. THE SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HARM REDUCTION TRAINING/EDUCATION AND FACILITATE ENTRY INTO SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO CEASE OR DECREASE THEIR DRUG USE. THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER YOUTH CENTER HAS AS ITS FOCUS RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF LGBT YOUTH AND PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SPECIFIC TO LGBT YOUTH. 4,835 PARTICIPANTS.
  2. #2 $75K
    VOLUNTEER SERVICES - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AND EXTEND THE REACH OF THE AGENCY IN A VARIETY OF CRITICAL AREAS, INCLUDING; COMMUNITY HARM REDUCTION, PREVENTION EDUCATION, CLIENT SERVICES, FUNDRAISING, OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND GOVERNANCE. WE ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF THE FACT THAT MANY OF OUR SERVICES ARE PEER DELIVERED AND THAT MANY CLIENTS OF THE AGENCY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME WITH STAP. APPROXIMATELY 114 VOLUNTEERS.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Alternatives to Incarceration Program
Works with individuals in Broome County Jail to support community transition and deliver cognitive behavioral interventions.
Broome County Re-entry Program
Supports formerly incarcerated individuals with housing, healthcare linkage, benefits access, and community reintegration services.
Criminal Justice Initiative
Provides HIV/STD education, peer training, and linkage services within correctional facilities to support continuity of care upon release.
Health Homes
Statewide care management program for Medicaid recipients with chronic conditions including HIV, mental health, and substance use disorders; provides coordinated care through assigned care managers.
Health Homes Plus
Intensive care management for high-need Medicaid recipients with HIV or serious mental illness and additional risk factors such as homelessness, hospitalization, or incarceration.
Identity LGBTQ+ Youth Center
Supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–24 offering peer support, leadership development, educational programming, and social events.
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Program
Provides education, access, and support for individuals seeking to reduce their risk of HIV infection through daily medication.
STI and Hepatitis Testing
Offers free, confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at multiple locations across the Southern Tier.
Syringe Exchange Program (SEP)
Judgment-free harm reduction service providing clean syringes, safe disposal, naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strips, and overdose prevention education.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 4 activities
    • HIV/STD Testing and Prevention Services
      Provides free, confidential HIV, STD, and hepatitis C testing using rapid finger-prick, urine, and swab tests at organizational offices and rotating community sites across the Southern Tier of New York. Offers personalized risk assessments, referrals, and navigation services to connect clients with care and prevention resources.
    • PrEP Education and Access Support
      Provides education, counseling, and support to facilitate access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk of HIV infection, including linkage to care and adherence support.
    • Support Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS
      Provides comprehensive support including case management, psychosocial support groups, health education on medication adherence and self-advocacy, emergency financial assistance, food assistance via pantry and grocery cards, transportation to medical appointments, and housing support funded through the Ryan White program.
    • Youth HIV Prevention and Education
      Delivers culturally responsive HIV prevention programs for young men and women focusing on increasing HIV knowledge, condom negotiation skills, testing rates, and self-efficacy through peer-led education and skill-building sessions.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • CHOW® Food Pantry
      Hosts a weekly food pantry every Thursday at its Binghamton location to provide food assistance to clients, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS or facing food insecurity.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Care Coordination and Health Home Services
      Operates as a certified Health Home to coordinate integrated care for individuals managing chronic conditions, mental health needs, substance use disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Provides care management including medical appointment facilitation, benefits maintenance, transportation assistance, and cross-agency service coordination; served 610 clients in 2025.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Housing and Benefits Assistance
      Delivers rental assistance, case management, and supportive services to promote housing stability for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, those experiencing homelessness or at risk of eviction, and high-need Medicaid recipients. Also assists clients with enrollment in SNAP, Temporary Assistance, Social Security, and Medicaid recertification.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
    • LGBTQ+ Youth Center and Programming
      Operates a drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth offering peer-led programming, mentorship, leadership development, and educational workshops on topics such as safer sex, bullying, and job readiness. Includes a youth leadership council, peer educators, and adult volunteer mentors, with services available multiple days per week in Binghamton.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Re-Entry and Incarceration Alternatives Programs
      Provides discharge planning, care linkage, and navigation services for formerly incarcerated individuals returning to Broome County, including those transitioning from the Elmira HUB prison system. Delivers cognitive behavioral interventions and peer education on HIV, Hepatitis C, and STDs within correctional facilities through an Alternatives to Incarceration program.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Syringe Exchange and Harm Reduction Program
      Operates a syringe exchange program that distributes clean syringes, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and overdose prevention education to reduce transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. The program also facilitates entry into substance use treatment and reported 2,475 individuals served and 200 overdose reversals in 2025.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer Engagement Program
      Engages volunteers—including peers and community members—in harm reduction outreach, prevention education, client services, administrative support, and governance. Volunteer numbers have varied annually due to factors including pandemic restrictions, with recent engagement ranging from 21 to 149 individuals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.29M
Contributions & grants$6.05M83%
Program service revenue$1.26M17%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-19K
expenses
Total expenses$7.16M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$4.71M
Grants paid out$1.02M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.10M
Cash$673K
Investments$0
Liabilities$757K
Net assets$4.34M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN BARRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $132K
JULIE KERR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35 $113K
board members · 11
  • ANDREA SHAPLEY — TREASURER
  • BRANDAN CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAROLYN STOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPER WATERS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR AMANDA FINNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR REBECCA DREBERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY LOVELASS LANTRIP — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN SLAVIK — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATT SKOJEC — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL BELZ — SECRETARY
  • ROLAND SHEA JR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Broome County Jail Partner — Partners with Broome County Jail to deliver discharge planning and cognitive behavioral interventions through the Alternatives to Incarceration Program.
  • Elmira HUB Partner — Collaborates within designated facilities in the Elmira HUB of the New York State prison system to deliver education, peer training, and linkage services.
  • HOPWA Government — Provides housing support through the HOPWA program for individuals living with HIV or AIDS who are homeless or unstably housed.
  • Medicaid Government — Provides care management services for Medicaid-eligible individuals.
  • New York State Medicaid Government — Provides funding and program structure for the Health Homes and Health Homes Plus programs.
  • Nuci Pedraza Partner — PrEP Coordinator at Southern Tier AIDS Program who provides information and support regarding PrEP access.
  • Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Source of clinical guidance for Health Homes Plus eligibility, particularly for individuals with Serious Mental Illness.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Culturally Responsive Engagement
    methodology: culturally_responsive_services
    By designing services that reflect the cultural contexts of young men and women, the organization increases engagement in HIV prevention because culturally relevant approaches build trust and improve health literacy.
  • Harm Reduction through Syringe Exchange
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By providing judgment-free, confidential syringe exchange services, the organization reduces infectious disease transmission among people who use drugs because removing stigma increases service utilization and safer behaviors.
  • Housing-First with Supportive Services
    methodology: housing_first_with_supportive_services
    By combining stable housing with access to healthcare and social support, the organization improves outcomes for vulnerable populations because securing basic needs like shelter enables greater engagement in treatment and self-management.
  • Low-Barrier Access Model
    methodology: barrier_reduction_model
    By minimizing procedural, structural, and social barriers—such as requiring no appointments, referrals, or documentation—the organization increases utilization of testing and pantry services because accessible, fast, and non-stigmatizing entry points encourage help-seeking behavior.
  • Peer-Led Health Education and Service Delivery
    methodology: peer-led_health_education
    By using peer-led education in correctional settings and incorporating peer-delivered services more broadly, the organization improves health knowledge and behavior change because trusted peer relationships enhance credibility, reduce resistance, and increase engagement.