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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2027

Allies in Hope

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 623-6796
6260 Westpark Dr Ste 100
Houston, TX, 77057-7353
http://host.trustab.org/aidsfoundationhouston
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Governance

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  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

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  2. Annual Report
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  6. Complaints

Allies in Hope meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of Allies in Hope (formerly AIDS Foundation Houston) is to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area. Our vision is a community where HIV is stigma-free and rare, and people have equitable access to care. 

Year, State Incorporated:
1982, TX

Also Known As:
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc.

Allies in Hope's 56 employees, 18 Board members, and hundreds of volunteers strive to accomplish the mission through a broad array of programs and services including prevention campaigns, clinical services, and additional programs that address social determinants that drive healthcare outcomes. Their prevention and clinical services begin with robust community outreach including peer education inside Texas prisons and state jails; regular presence on college campuses, at nightclubs and community events; and online engagement through various social media channels. They test about 1,400 people each year so that people know their HIV status – and if they have other sexually transmitted infections (STI) – and can take action for their best health. They conduct testing through community events, at their clinic, and online through the Hey Mistr telemedicine portal. They also mail at-home BEST Box (Be Empowered to Self-Test Box) kits and assist clients through the specimen collection and submission process. All testing and condom distribution programs are free and confidential.  

For people who test negative for HIV, they offer HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and STI prophylaxis (Doxy PEP) at their clinic or online through the Hey Mistr platform. For people who test positive for HIV and/or other STI’s, they offer rapid-start HIV treatment (a 30-day supply) with navigation to long-term healthcare providers and on-site STI treatment with additional referrals. We offer peer navigation services to ensure they can access appropriate health care services. For people exiting incarceration, we offer discharge planning through the Somebody Cares program to ensure timely linkage to healthcare and supportive services.  

HIV lies at the intersection of public health and myriad other factors that drive healthcare outcomes (e.g., housing stability, gainful employment, health insurance coverage, food security, transportation, and behavioral health). Stigma, fear, systemic racism, and marginalization have a real and lasting impact, especially upon our priority populations. Housing stability is the single greatest predictor of retention in care and viral suppression among people living with HIV. Moreover, supportive housing is consistently ranked in local needs assessments as the greatest unmet need among persons living with HIV. To help address the disparities in access to care that housing instability creates, Allies in Hope has developed 10 supportive housing solutions serving over 400 people each year including specific programs for women and families, AYA, and recently released offenders. All housing includes on-site staff, service linkage, behavioral health care access, food and transportation assistance, and other support services that help to overcome disparities to HIV care access, retention, and viral suppression.  

In 2024, they provided the following services:  


2,406 HIV tests.  
2,345 STI screenings.  
54 new rapid-start treatment starts.  
6,373 prescriptions for PrEP, nPEP, STI treatment, or rapid-start treatment.  
311 people received affordable housing assistance.  
1,857 food assistance services.  
839 behavioral health assessments.  
67 support group sessions.  
276 transportation assists. 
75 youth ages 7-16 served at Camp Hope.  

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Allies in Hope's program expenses were:

Prevention services $7,514,379
Housing services $7,217,273
Volunteer and support services $461,480
Total Program Expenses $15,193,132

Chief Executive
William Campbell, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. LaRence Snowden

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
University of Texas at Arlington

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
56

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.59%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Allies in Hope's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Government grants $8,013,236
Client program fees and other $6,717,667
Contributions $1,514,396
Investment return $266,336
Contributions of non-financial assets $257,961
Total Income $16,769,596

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $16,769,596
Total expenses: $17,275,625
  Program expenses $15,193,132
  Fundraising expenses $840,450
  Administrative expenses $1,242,043
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-506,029
Beginning Net Assets $5,757,845
Other Changes In Net Assets $325,000
Ending Net Assets $5,576,816
Total Liabilities $5,059,103
Total Assets $10,635,919

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