irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.52MHOUSING PROGRAMS Iris House governs three specialized scatter site housing programs that serve adults living with HIV Scatter Site Housing funded by HASA and or diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS HOPWA and NYCDOHMH IRIS NY 15/15. These programs provide not only housing but also a range of comprehensive case management services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Services provided to clients include client collaboration on goal/service plans, comprehensive assessments, internal referrals e.g., Iris House food pantry and external referrals mental health, employment assistance, educational resources along with legal and immigration support. In response to requests from clients aging with HIV for more health and movement-based activities, Iris House launched a monthly dance class in 2024. This initiative is open to SSHP clients, community members, and other housing program participants to promote physical activity and wellness.
- #2 $1.84MPREVENTION SERVICES In 2024, prevention and health education services were provided in New York City and New Jersey to populations with the highest rates of new infections and communities facing health disparities particularly men and women of color, youth, LGBTQ community, migrants/immigrants and individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and mental health disorders. The prevention department offered various CDC evidence-based interventions such as Seeking Safety, Healthy Relationships, WILLOW, D-Up, and Community Promise as well as Loving Ourselves, a homegrown intervention, and Love Your Life a virtual support group for women living with HIV. In addition to group level interventions, prevention services included rapid HIV, HCV and STI testing, emotional wellness groups, HIV navigation, health education workshops, condom distribution, vocational skills-building trainings, substance use treatment, non-medical case management, COVID-19 services, PrEP awareness and pharmacy services, and advocacy.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Food and Nutrition Services
Operates a food pantry providing food assistance to clients, with oversight of budget, reporting, and student preceptorships from local academic institutions.
Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA)
Federally funded program offering housing and support services to low-income individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS in New York City.
Love Your Life / Ama tu Vida / Simply Glow’d
Targeted social marketing and outreach campaigns promoting HIV prevention and wellness among women of color, Spanish-speaking communities, and youth aged 13–24.
Prevention Services
Offers CDC evidence-based interventions, rapid HIV/HCV/STI testing, PrEP awareness, condom distribution, substance use treatment, and health education workshops in NYC and New Jersey.
Scatter Site Housing Program (SSHP)
Provides housing and comprehensive case management services for adults living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Women as the Face of AIDS Summit
Annual summit raising awareness among policymakers, funders, and providers about the needs of women living with HIV/AIDS, held for the past sixteen years.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 3 activities
- Evidence-based behavioral health interventionsImplements CDC-endorsed and culturally adapted behavioral interventions including Seeking Safety for trauma and substance use among youth, WILLOW for women living with HIV, and d-up! Defend Yourself! for Black MSM. These small-group programs focus on skill-building, risk reduction, gender pride, and shifting social norms around condom use, with incentives provided upon completion.
- HIV/STI testing and prevention outreachProvides free rapid HIV, HCV, and STI testing with pre- and post-test counseling, follow-up care coordination, and referrals at fixed sites and via mobile outreach in New York City and New Jersey. Conducted over 1,295 HIV tests and hundreds of additional STI screenings in 2021, and conducts thousands annually through street outreach, events, and off-site locations.
- Youth-focused HIV prevention and outreachEngages youth aged 13–24 through peer-driven initiatives including the Social Network Strategy, Simply Glow’d program, Parties with a Purpose, and teen interventions that deliver sexual health education, PrEP information, and HIV/STI testing in accessible community settings. Targets high-risk LGBTQ+ youth and uses social media for outreach and engagement.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy and policy engagementEngages in advocacy efforts targeting policymakers, elected officials, and health service providers to improve systems responsiveness to the needs of women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
- Annual Summit and Community Health FairHosts an annual two-day Women as the Face of AIDS Summit and Community Health Fair each spring, convening clients, providers, policymakers, and experts to discuss current health issues affecting women and families living with HIV. The event has run continuously for sixteen years.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Case management and client support servicesProvides non-medical case management including individualized service planning, biopsychosocial assessments, entitlement assistance, housing stabilization, transportation support, and linkage to medical care. Develops personalized case profiles to coordinate access to essential services and improve retention in care.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Health education and public awareness publishingPublishes the Summit Journal annually (since at least 2022) and the Bloom newsletter regularly (Winter 2023 through Summer/Fall 2025) to disseminate organizational updates, health information, and reflections on HIV-related issues affecting women and communities of color.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- LGBTQ+ wellness and capacity building programsRuns the B.U. (Build Up) Program and iZone initiative offering educational wellness workshops, healthy eating sessions, housing navigation, peer support, TED Talks on mental health and harm reduction, and social media campaigns tailored to LGBT individuals of color at high risk for HIV/HCV/STDs.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Nutrition and food security servicesProvides daily nutritious lunches, grocery vouchers ($75 per month), pantry bags with fresh produce and healthy ingredients, and mobile pantry access through partnerships like the Food Bank of New York City. Offers client-choice pantries based on family size and nutrition education materials to support clients managing diabetes, obesity, and other co-morbidities.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Nutrition education and cooking programsOffers weekly cooking classes and periodic eight-week seminars focused on preparing healthy meals on a budget using seasonal ingredients, managing diabetes and obesity, and understanding nutrition. Programs are medically informed and conducted in partnership with St. Luke’s Medical Group.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer-led emotional wellness and support groupsFacilitates weekly and monthly peer support groups for women, men, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth living with or affected by HIV, including Spanish-language groups, virtual national groups, and specialized groups such as 'Breaking the Silence' for gay/MSM/transgender women and 'Sister to Sister' for HIV-positive women. Groups focus on coping skills, mental health, stigma reduction, and social-emotional needs.
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Permanent Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS 1 activity
- Scattered-site supportive housing for individuals with HIVOperates multiple scattered-site housing programs providing permanent, affordable housing combined with comprehensive case management, crisis intervention, and supportive services for low-income adults and families living with HIV/AIDS, often co-occurring with mental illness or substance use disorders. Managed 176 units across Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx in 2020 and served 157 clients through supportive housing programs in 2023.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Condom and safe sex kit distributionDistributes male and female condoms, lubricant, and safe sex kits through street outreach, partner businesses (including barbershops and salons), agency offices, and testing events in NYC and New Jersey. Distributed over 237,916 condoms and 106,892 packets of lubricant in 2024 alone, and more than five million since 2009.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.36M
Contributions & grants$9.66M93%
Program service revenue$680K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$10.44M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$4.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.96M
Cash$630K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.46M
Net assets$5.50M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID FLOYD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $273K |
| OFELIA BARRIOS | SR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE | 35 | $142K |
| MICHAEL SMIRLOCK | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $135K |
| GARY LOUIS | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 35 | $134K |
| ERIC SUTTON | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE | 35 | $121K |
board members · 6
- ANGELINA WAPAKHABULO — VICE CHAIR
- CONDESSA CURLEY MD — SECRETARY
- CYNTHIA DAVIS — VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL WEINSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- STEVE L CARLTON ESQ — TREASURER
- WILLIAM ARROYO MD — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Partner — Staff member Ken DeJesus is a current member of AHF’s LOUD initiative, which uses culturally competent marketing to promote behavioral change in Latino communities.
- AIDS United Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Amida Care Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- BJ’s Foundation Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- CDC Partner — Collaborates with CDC resources to direct individuals to HIV testing and information.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Government funder providing financial support to Iris House
- Costco Foundation Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- DOHM Government — Government agency providing updated scope of service for the condom distribution program.
- Folsom Street East Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Food Bank of New York City Partner — Collaborates to provide pantry bags with healthy meal ingredients and fresh produce to enrolled clients.
- Gilead Sciences Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- GlaxoSmithKline Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- HASA Government — Funds Scatter Site Housing Program
- HIV/AIDS Services Administration Government — Partner agency through which Iris House manages scattered-site housing for people living with HIV in New York City.
- HRA/HASA Government — Eligibility for housing programs is determined through HRA/HASA, and referrals are required from HASA for the Scatter Site Housing Program.
- Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Funder — Provided a grant supporting the mobile outreach and testing van in Essex County.
- Iris De La Cruz Partner — Organization is named in honor of early HIV activist Iris De La Cruz, whose advocacy was instrumental in establishing Iris House programs.
- Janssen Therapeutics Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Keith Haring Foundation Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Lehman College Partner — Hosts graduate students through internship and supervision programs.
- Magic Johnson Foundation Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- Metropolitan College of NY Partner — Hosts graduate students through internship and supervision programs.
- NYCDOHMH Government — Funds IRIS NY 15/15 housing program
- National Minority AIDS Council Funder — Private funder providing grant support to Iris House
- New Jersey Department of Health Government — Government funder providing financial support to Iris House
- New Jersey Department of Health Government — Provides links to New Jersey HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB services via the state health department.
- New York City Government — Receives government support for programs and operates prevention and care initiatives aligned with public health priorities in New York City.
- New York City Council Government — Government funder providing legislative grants to Iris House
- New York City Department of Health Government — Government funder providing financial support to Iris House
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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.
- Client-Driven Empowerment Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy centering client autonomy, family integration, and women-centered programming—including peer support, gender-affirming groups, and client-choice pantry services—IRIS HOUSE fosters self-determination and sustained engagement because empowerment and dignity increase agency in health decision-making.
- Culturally Grounded, Community-Led Outreach and Preventionmethodology: culturally_competent_community_outreachBy leveraging social networks, culturally adapted peer influence models (e.g., Popular Opinion Leader), and community-based outreach—including geographically targeted harm reduction and virtual engagement—IRIS HOUSE increases prevention uptake and care linkage because trusted, culturally competent channels overcome stigma and structural barriers among marginalized populations.
- Housing as Prevention and Health Stabilizationmethodology: housing-firstBy providing stable, scattered-site supportive housing combined with integrated case management, IRIS HOUSE improves health outcomes for women living with HIV because housing stability reduces barriers to treatment adherence and enables focus on health, safety, and long-term well-being.
- Integrated, Holistic Care Modelmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy integrating behavioral health, case management, nutrition, and housing services within a holistic, family-centered framework, IRIS HOUSE addresses interconnected determinants of health because coordinated, wraparound care improves retention and outcomes for individuals and families affected by HIV.