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AIDS COUNCIL OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
ALBANY, NY · EIN 222684595 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G81Z · Voluntary Health Associations · Medium ($1M-$10M) · allianceforpositivehealth.org
revenue
$9.5M
expenses
$10.3M
net assets
$665K
employees
151
volunteers
36
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

REDUCE THE IMPACT AND INCIDENCE OF HIV/AIDS AND OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN NORTHEASTERN NY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Alliance for Positive Health is a nonprofit organization providing harm reduction, HIV prevention, and reentry support services across northeastern New York. It operates syringe exchange programs, offers PrEP and PEP navigation, and delivers care coordination for people living with HIV, substance use disorders, and other chronic conditions. The organization also provides transitional planning and linkage to care for incarcerated individuals returning to the community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.98M
    HEALTH HOME SERVICES: THROUGH THE AGENCY'S HEALTH HOME PROGRAM 980 CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED 11,340 CARE COORDINATION SERVICES. UNDER THESE PROGRAMS, AGENCY STAFF WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDERS CONNECT CLIENTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE USE PROVIDERS. THEY ALSO SUPPORT CLIENT'S IN ACCESSING MEDICATION RESOURCES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY, NEED FOR BENEFITS, AND TRANSPORTATION, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES THAT HELP ENSURE CLIENTS' WELLBEING. CERTAIN CHRONIC/CO-MORBID PRE-CONDITIONS EXIST FOR ACCESSING SERVICES UNDER THE HEALTH HOME PROGRAM, INCLUDING PERSISTENT AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS, HIV/AIDS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OBESITY, ASTHMA, DIABETES, AND HEART DISEASE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Corrections Health Initiative (CHI)
Provides education, peer training, and linkage to care for incarcerated individuals and re-entrants living with HIV or hepatitis C across 15 counties in northeastern New York.
Peer Education Training
30-session voluntary program for incarcerated individuals focusing on HIV/HCV prevention, stigma reduction, and leadership skills development.
PrEP & PEP Navigation
Helps high-risk HIV-negative individuals access pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) through education, provider referrals, and system navigation.
Syringe Exchange Program
Operates multiple sites offering sterile syringes, safe disposal, overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, and referrals to care for people who use drugs.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 5 activities
    • Free and confidential STI/HIV testing services
      Offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C, including weekly walk-in services at Albany and Schenectady offices, same-day rapid results for HIV/syphilis/hepatitis C, STI results within one week, and immediate preliminary result discussions with treatment planning for positive cases pending confirmation.
    • HIV prevention education and PrEP/PEP support
      Provides information, education, and navigation support to help individuals access Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), including support for conversations with healthcare providers. Services are offered both generally and specifically to LGBTQIA++ communities, including BIPOC individuals.
    • Health support services for incarcerated and re-entering populations
      Provides linkage and navigation services to incarcerated individuals and re-entrants living with HIV or hepatitis C, including medical care access, viral suppression support, health literacy, and distribution of Health Research Packets upon release. Also offers a 30-session voluntary peer education training program and distributes educational materials to incarcerated peer educators in New York State correctional facilities.
    • Post-test counseling and care linkage
      Provides free pre- and post-test counseling and navigational support for individuals who test positive for HIV or other STIs, linking them to local treatment services and initiating care coordination immediately after preliminary positive results.
    • Specialized care management for older adults with HIV
      Provides care coordination, technology coaching, health education, peer support, social support groups, and referrals for adults aged 50 and older living with HIV.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
    • Opioid overdose prevention and naloxone distribution
      Provides free training and access to naloxone for opioid overdose prevention, including community collaborations with hospitals, police departments, and treatment providers for education and referrals.
    • Syringe exchange and harm reduction services
      Distributes sterile syringes and collects used syringes for safe disposal as part of a comprehensive harm reduction program that includes education on safe substance use and overdose prevention.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Health insurance enrollment and benefits navigation
      Operates the Health Insurance Assistance Program (HIAP) to help people living with HIV enroll in and use health coverage, including assistance with applications for health insurance, ADAP, APIC, and Medicaid recertification, along with post-enrollment follow-up and referrals to supportive services.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Housing assistance for people living with HIV
      Provides housing assistance to prevent eviction and utility shut-off, supports individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to HIV, conducts regular budget check-ins, collects documentation, coordinates provider communication, and issues approval/denial decisions within two weeks of application.
  • Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 1 activity
    • LGBTQIA++ health support and navigation
      Provides free and confidential support to LGBTQIA++ communities, including BIPOC individuals, through one-on-one sessions with LGBTQIA++ Health Specialists to set physical and mental health goals, access PrEP/PEP, and navigate Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Offers group and individual skill-building sessions to address health and wellness barriers.
  • Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
    • Leadership and coordination in HIV/AIDS response
      Provides leadership in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic across 15 counties in northeastern New York, serving as a central coordinating body for regional efforts.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Medical care coordination for vulnerable populations
      Provides medical care coordination services for individuals with chronic health conditions, mental health, or substance use challenges who are Medicaid-eligible, including assistance with accessing medical care, transportation, appointment coordination, medication access, financial aid, and social services. Delivered through five physical locations in Northeastern New York and reported under Health Home and Ryan White programs.
  • Transportation Access Support 1 activity
    • Medical transportation assistance
      Provides free medical transportation for HIV-related care, pharmacy visits, mental health services, and other specified needs through taxi rides, bus passes, gas cards, and limited bus or train tickets, coordinated through case or care managers with a two-day notice requirement.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provider training and capacity building
      Hosts an annual provider conference for Community Based Organizations and DOCCS stakeholders to collaborate and share resources, and delivers customized LGBTQ+ inclusive trainings to organizations across multiple counties in northeastern New York.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Supportive care and social service navigation
      Connects individuals to housing, medical transportation, nutrition, support groups, mental health services, and other supportive care to promote stable, healthy lives. Includes connections to case management, housing, and treatment programs as part of holistic care coordination.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Nutrition support for people living with HIV
      Provides nutritious food support through the Ryan White Nutrition Program, including pantry bags with fresh foods or grocery vouchers tailored to dietary needs, monthly check-ins with a Nutrition Educator, bi-weekly nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and 18 months of ongoing support to promote healthier eating habits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.51M
Contributions & grants$6.89M72%
Program service revenue$2.63M28%
Investment income$3250%
Other revenue$-17K
expenses
Total expenses$10.28M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$7.01M
Grants paid out$829K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.58M
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.92M
Net assets$665K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BOWMAN KIM ATKINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $165K
DIANA AGUGLIA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $122K
JOSEPH L PETERSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $114K
QUINN T LEE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH HOMES 40 $106K
SUSAN FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE 40 $96K
board members · 11
  • BRIAN MATTHEWS — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA F VITOLO — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID M KAHN — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC SIMONDS CCIM — TREASURER
  • JOE YETTO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOHN COPPOLA — PRESIDENT
  • KANDIS BACKUS PHARMD MS — DIRECTOR
  • KIM IRISH — DIRECTOR
  • LAWRENCE T WAITE PHD — DIRECTOR
  • MAUREEN BUCKLEY — DIRECTOR
  • YVETTE KELLY — SECRETARY
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation Partner — Supports clients in applying for APIC to help cover health insurance premiums.
  • AIDS Drug Assistance Program Partner — Helps clients apply for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to access medication support.
  • AIDS Institute of New York Government — References the AIDS Institute of New York's provider directory for overdose-related resources.
  • Alliance for Positive Health Network — AIDS COUNCIL OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK operates under the name Alliance for Positive Health.
  • Alliance for Positive Health Network — Formerly known as the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, now operating as Alliance for Positive Health.
  • Alliance for Positive Health Partner — Provides HIV and STI testing services in collaboration with the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York.
  • CHI Community Based Organizations Network — Part of a network of Community Based Organizations across New York State that provide similar services to incarcerated individuals and re-entrants, ensuring continuity of care.
  • DOCCS Government — Collaborates with DOCCS stakeholders through an annual provider conference to share resources and support continuity of care for incarcerated individuals.
  • Hospitals Partner — Collaborates with hospitals to provide overdose prevention education and referrals to treatment.
  • Medicaid Government — Provides Medical Care Coordination services to individuals enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid.
  • NYS Marketplace Partner — Assists clients with applications for health insurance plans through the NYS Marketplace.
  • New York State Government — Source of housing discrimination protections for program participants
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates with the New York State Department of Health on PrEP provider directories and clinical guidance.
  • Nonprofits Partner — Provides LGBTQ+ inclusive training to nonprofit organizations.
  • Police departments Partner — Collaborates with police departments to provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training.
  • Ryan White Government — Operates nutrition services under the Ryan White Nutrition Program.
  • Ryan White program Government — Source of funding and program framework for free medical transportation services.
  • Schools Partner — Provides LGBTQ+ inclusive training to schools and classrooms.
  • Substance use treatment providers Partner — Collaborates with substance use treatment providers to offer referrals and joint overdose prevention efforts.
  • healthcare Partner — Provides LGBTQ+ inclusive training to healthcare organizations.
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.

  • Biomedical HIV Prevention and Treatment as Prevention
    methodology: biomedical_prevention
    By deploying PrEP, PEP, and promoting U=U, we reduce HIV transmission because biomedical interventions—when paired with education and access—directly interrupt transmission pathways and reduce stigma through scientific understanding.
  • Client-Centered, Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_coordination
    By providing personalized, step-by-step navigation and integrated care coordination, we improve health outcomes because addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs through a unified, client-driven plan increases treatment adherence and reduces fragmentation of care.
  • Harm Reduction Approach
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By meeting people who use drugs where they are—without judgment—we build trust and support incremental improvements in health and safety, because non-judgmental, low-barrier engagement increases the likelihood of sustained contact and movement toward treatment and stability.
  • Peer-Led and Reentry Health Education
    methodology: peer-led-health-education
    By using peer educators in correctional settings, we increase health literacy and empower individuals to share knowledge because lived experience enhances credibility and fosters trust, leading to greater engagement and sustained behavior change.
  • Structural and Social Determinants of Health Integration
    methodology: integrated_structural_response
    By addressing structural drivers such as poverty, stigma, and injustice alongside clinical care, we improve health outcomes because these social determinants are root causes of HIV vulnerability and barriers to treatment engagement.