Health Equity Alliance

Organization Overview

Health Equity Alliance is located in Bangor, ME. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (G81) the organization is classified as: AIDS, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Health Equity Alliance employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Health Equity Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Health Equity Alliance generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HEALTH EQUITY ALLIANCE EMPOWERS MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND AFFECT SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CHANGE BY FACILITATING COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HARM REDUCTION & OVERDOSE PREVENTIONOUR HARM REDUCTION SERVICES OFFER STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF DYING FROM AN OVERDOSE. WE AIM TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS, WITH EDUCATION TO MITIGAGE THE RISK OF AN OVERDOSE WHILE IT'S HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, OUR SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM (SSP) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO STERILE SYRINGES AND SAFER USE SUPPLIES AND FACILITATES THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF USED SYRINGES. IN OUR PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION AND EDUCATION.


HARM REDUCTION & OVERDOSE PREVENTIONOUR HARM REDUCTION SERVICES OFFER STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF DYING FROM AN OVERDOSE. WE AIM TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS, WITH EDUCATION TO MITIGAGE THE RISK OF AN OVERDOSE WHILE IT'S HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, OUR SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM (SSP) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO STERILE SYRINGES AND SAFER USE SUPPLIES AND FACILITATES THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF USED SYRINGES. IN OUR PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION AND EDUCATION.


HIV CARE AND PREVENTIONOUR HIV CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH MEDICAL CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OFFERED TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. OUR CARE TEAM PROVIDES ONGOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO INFORM COORDINATION OF CARE SUCH AS REFERRALS AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, DENTAL CARE, MEDICAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM CARE.PREVENTION AND HIV TESTING ARE PROVIDED USING THE MOST RECENT TESTING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE CDC AND WE CONDUCT TESTING AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE LGBTQ+ EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.


HIV CARE AND PREVENTIONOUR HIV CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH MEDICAL CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OFFERED TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. OUR CARE TEAM PROVIDES ONGOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO INFORM COORDINATION OF CARE SUCH AS REFERRALS AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, DENTAL CARE, MEDICAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM CARE.PREVENTION AND HIV TESTING ARE PROVIDED USING THE MOST RECENT TESTING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE CDC AND WE CONDUCT TESTING AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE LGBTQ+ EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.


HIV CARE AND PREVENTIONOUR HIV CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH MEDICAL CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OFFERED TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. OUR CARE TEAM PROVIDES ONGOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO INFORM COORDINATION OF CARE SUCH AS REFERRALS AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, DENTAL CARE, MEDICAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM CARE.PREVENTION AND HIV TESTING ARE PROVIDED USING THE MOST RECENT TESTING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE CDC AND WE CONDUCT TESTING AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE LGBTQ+ EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.


HARM REDUCTION & OVERDOSE PREVENTIONOUR HARM REDUCTION SERVICES OFFER STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF DYING FROM AN OVERDOSE. WE AIM TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS, WITH EDUCATION TO MITIGAGE THE RISK OF AN OVERDOSE WHILE IT'S HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, OUR SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM (SSP) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO STERILE SYRINGES AND SAFER USE SUPPLIES AND FACILITATES THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF USED SYRINGES. IN OUR PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION AND EDUCATION.


ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTHEALTH EQUITY ALLIANCE HAS FOUGHT FOR EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AS WELL AS HARM REDUCTION THAT ADDRESSES THE OPIOID CRISIS HERE IN MAINE. MOST ORGANIZATIONS TEND TO SHY AWAY FROM LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY, BUT WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN INCREASE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK BY HAVING REPRESENTATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN MAINE. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAVE SHIFTED FROM JUST RESPONDING TO PROBLEMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TRYING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THOSE PROBLEMS. GENERALLY, THIS MEANS CHANGING PUBLIC ATTITUDES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES, AND MARKET SYSTEMS THAT UNDERLIE OUR WORK.


ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTHEALTH EQUITY ALLIANCE HAS FOUGHT FOR EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AS WELL AS HARM REDUCTION THAT ADDRESSES THE OPIOID CRISIS HERE IN MAINE. MOST ORGANIZATIONS TEND TO SHY AWAY FROM LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY, BUT WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN INCREASE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK BY HAVING REPRESENTATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN MAINE. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAVE SHIFTED FROM JUST RESPONDING TO PROBLEMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TRYING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THOSE PROBLEMS. GENERALLY, THIS MEANS CHANGING PUBLIC ATTITUDES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES, AND MARKET SYSTEMS THAT UNDERLIE OUR WORK.


ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTHEALTH EQUITY ALLIANCE HAS FOUGHT FOR EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AS WELL AS HARM REDUCTION THAT ADDRESSES THE OPIOID CRISIS HERE IN MAINE. MOST ORGANIZATIONS TEND TO SHY AWAY FROM LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY, BUT WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN INCREASE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK BY HAVING REPRESENTATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN MAINE. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAVE SHIFTED FROM JUST RESPONDING TO PROBLEMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO TRYING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THOSE PROBLEMS. GENERALLY, THIS MEANS CHANGING PUBLIC ATTITUDES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES, AND MARKET SYSTEMS THAT UNDERLIE OUR WORK.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $406,066
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$172,614
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$578,680
Total Program Service Revenue$1,137,781
Investment income $356
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,722,037

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Health Equity Alliance has awarded $54,455 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF PORTLAND HHSD

PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM

$34,366

HEALTHREACH NETWORK

PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM

$11,405

FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF ME

PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM

$8,684
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