Open Aid Alliance

Organization Overview

Open Aid Alliance is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (W60) the organization is classified as: Financial Institutions, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Open Aid Alliance employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Aid 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, Open Aid Alliance generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OPEN AID ALLIANCE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON HELPING PEOPLE OVERCOME STIGMA AS THEY SEEK GREATER HEALTH. MULTIPLE PROGRAMS WORK SYNERGISTICALLY TO CARRY OUT OUR MISSION AND ACHIEVE RISK REDUCTION GOALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING PROGRAM:WE OPERATED A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV IN WESTERN MONTANA. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO STABILIZE AND SUPPORT MEDICAL AND HEALTH GOALS AND PREVENT NEW HIV INFECTIONS. 58 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IN 2021.


SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM, PEER REVIEW AND UNCOVERY TREATMENT CENTER:THE SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO PREVENT DISEASE TRANSMISSION, PREVENT OVERDOSE, AND IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES STERILE INJECTION EQUPIMENT, TRAINS PEOPLE TO RESPOND TO OVERDOSE AND ENCOURAGES THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF USED SYRINGES. THE SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM IS A CRITICAL LINKAGE TO BEHAVORIAL HEALTH, HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO USE INJECTION DRUGS. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES FIXED LOCATIONS IN MISSOULA AND POLSON AND SUPPORTS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS ACROSS MONTANA. PEER SUPPORT IS A MUTUAL AID SUPPORT PROGRAM WHERE PEOPLE CONNECT BASED ON SHARED LIVED EXPERIENCE. OUR PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HOUSING INSECURITY. UNCOVERY IS A STATE APPROVED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDING OUTPATIENT SERVICES IN A HARM REDUCTION FRAMEWORK TO MEET THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS.


TESTING AND PREVENTION PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM WAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC IN 2021. OPEN AID ALLIANCE PERFORMED 84 HIV TESTS, 15 HEPATITIS C TESTS, AND 91 CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA TESTS IN 2021. IN ADDITION TO TESTING, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES HIV AND STI EDUCATION IN LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. FACT BASED EDUCATION IS PRESENTED IN AN INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING FORMAT. OUR SPEAKERS BUREAU CREATES OPPORTUNITES FOR YOUTH TO HEAR PERSONAL STORIES FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND IS INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS.


CONSULTING AND CAPACITY:OTHER ACTIVITIES TO MEET OUR MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christa Weathers
Executive Director
$57,701
Beth Cogswell
Treasurer
$0
Hayley Blackburn
Secretary
$0
Lisa Smith
President
$0
Bryan Cochran
Director
$0
Kathi Olson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $933,645
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$70,201
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,003,846
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,022
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 $1,006,868

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Open Aid Alliance has recieved totaling $73,650.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Direct Relief

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO US CLINICS & HEALTH CENTERS FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS

$32,027
Montana Healthcare Foundation

Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: UNCOVERY TREATMENT CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT

$20,000
Pride Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY

$14,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,581
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc

Missoula, MT

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$2,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$42
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