Down East Aids Network Inc
- Assets
- $496.8k
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Bangor, ME
- Founding
- 09/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0441229
Organization Overview
Down East Aids Network Inc, operating under the name 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Health Equity Alliance generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DOWN EAST AIDS NETWORK AND THE 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Thompson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $88,446 |
Kenneth Miller Executive Director | 44 | $0 | |
Zach Campbell Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Isabella O'hammon President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Miloh Roman Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Kimberly Hammill Vice President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $511,187 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $309,779 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $820,966 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,157,712 |
| Investment income | $359 |
| 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 | $2,133,827 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,446 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,534 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $959,639 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $868 |
| Other employee benefits | $200,125 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,762 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,096 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $375 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,836 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $34,983 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,483 |
| Travel | $9,720 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $365 |
| Interest | $178 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,064 |
| All other expenses | $27,191 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,540,714 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,150 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $225,392 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $154,918 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,338 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $496,798 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,862 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $94,634 |
| Total liabilities | $163,496 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $141,319 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $191,983 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $496,798 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Down East Aids Network Inc has awarded $54,455 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF PORTLAND HHSD PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM | $34,366 |
Waterville, ME PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM | $11,405 |
Augusta, ME PURPOSE: SYRINGE PROGRAM | $8,684 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Down East Aids Network Inc has recieved totaling $191,267.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Regional Medical Center At Lubec Me Inc Lubec, ME PURPOSE: Purpose of Grant to provide integrated health care services and enhanced adh | $87,681 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,286 |
Heart Of Maine United Way Bangor, ME PURPOSE: EDU, INC, HEALTH | $33,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Public Health | $19,300 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Down East Aids Network Inc Bangor, ME | $496,798 | $2,133,827 |
Frannie Peabody Center Inc Portland, ME | $722,972 | $2,296,239 |
Merrimack Valley Assistance Program Inc Manchester, NH | $318,792 | $1,167,286 |
Rippleffect Inc Portland, ME | $1,965,195 | $864,983 |
Southern New Hampshire Hiv-Aids Task Force Nashua, NH | $287,939 | $726,017 |
Aids Response-Seacoast Portsmouth, NH | $161,310 | $380,319 |
Hiv Hcv Resource Center Inc Lebanon, NH | $0 | $0 |