Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

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Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.

72%

Program Percentage

Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.

$28

Cost to Raise $100

Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

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Contact Information

Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
120 Wall Street
13th Floor
New York, NY 10005

Other Names

AIDS Research Foundation
American Foundation for AIDS Research
amfAR

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.amfar.org

Stated Mission

Dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 09/30/2025

Program Percentage: 72%

The percentage of Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$33,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

Cost to Raise $100: $28

How many dollars Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$23,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

25% to 49%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

Financial Documents

Entity	Document Type	Tax ID
The Foundation for AIDS Research	Audited Financial Statements	13-3163817
The Foundation for AIDS Research	IRS Form 990	13-3163817

Entity: The Foundation for AIDS Research Document Type: Audited Financial Statements Tax ID: 13-3163817
Entity: The Foundation for AIDS Research Document Type: IRS Form 990 Tax ID: 13-3163817

Governance & Transparency

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Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
meets governance benchmarks.

Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
meets transparency benchmarks.

Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility

Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy

Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant

Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings

Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy	Opt-In Policy

Top Salaries

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	Name	Title	Compensation
1	Kevin Frost	Chief Executive Officer	$677,567
2	Bradley Jensen	Past CFO	$467,806
3	Gregorio Millet	Vice President, Public Policy	$416,078

1
Name: Kevin Frost
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Compensation: $677,567

2
Name: Bradley Jensen
Title: Past CFO
Compensation: $467,806

3
Name: Gregorio Millet
Title: Vice President, Public Policy
Compensation: $416,078

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Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

Contact Information

Other Names

Tax Status

Website

Stated Mission

Ratings & Metrics

Program Percentage: 72%

$33,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

Cost to Raise $100: $28

$23,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

Government Funding

25% to 49%

Financial Documents

Governance & Transparency

Top Salaries

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