Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2011 and ending 09-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Doing Business As
AMFAR
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
120 wall street 13TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY100053908
D Employer identification number

13-3163817
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 44,785,693
F Name and address of principal officer:
KEVIN FROST
120 WALL STREET 13TH FLOOR
new york,NY10005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AMFAR.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: amfar is dedicated to ending the global aids epidemic through innovative research.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 90
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 138
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 31,689,016 33,247,849
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 885,610 1,178,972
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -5,259,666 -7,234,513
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 27,314,960 27,192,308
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,694,401 8,086,344
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 8,447,012 8,864,151
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 403,813 491,117
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,654,226    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 10,565,187 11,261,191
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 26,110,413 28,702,803
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,204,547 -1,510,495
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 38,004,314 40,388,195
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,564,229 9,636,091
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 31,440,085 30,752,104
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH IS AN INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN NEW YORK IN 1989. AMFAR WAS FORMED THROUGH THE UNIFICATION IN 1985 OF TWO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE AIDS MEDICAL FOUNDATION ("AMF"), INCORPORATED IN NEW YORK IN APRIL 1983, AND THE NATIONAL AIDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED IN CALIFORNIA IN AUGUST 1985. FIRST BASED IN CALIFORNIA, AMFAR TRANSFERRED ITS LEGAL DOMICILE TO NEW YORK IN 1989, USING THE INITIAL INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS OF AMF, MAKING IT AMF'S LEGAL SUCCESSOR. AMFAR HAS OFFICES IN NEW YORK, NY, WASHINGTON, D.C., AND BANGKOK, THAILAND. ON MARCH 7, 2005, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH APPROVED A CHANGE IN LEGAL NAME TO "THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH." ON OCTOBER 18, 2005, THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE APPROVED THIS CHANGE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS SECURED APPROVAL FOR DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA) THE FOLLOWING: - AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH - AMFAR - AIDS RESEARC
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,657,868 including grants of $ 3,980,016 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
RESEARCH: amfAR supports research projects that explore novel approaches to scientifically sound but untested hypotheses in all areas of research on HIV/AIDS, funding goal-oriented studies that often lack the preliminary data required for support from traditional grant-makers. The Foundation plays a vital role in HIV/AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in knowledge and providing essential seed money that enables grantees and fellows to test the merits of new concepts or technologies that subsequently can be validated through large-scale studies, such as those funded by the National Institutes of Health. For further details, see Schedule o.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,740,184 including grants of $ 2,721,868 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
TREAT ASIA: amfAR's TREAT Asia program (Therapeutics Research, Education, and AIDS Training in Asia) involves a network of hospitals, clinics, and research institutions working with civil society to ensure the safe and effective delivery of HIV/AIDS treatments across Asia and the Pacific. The TREAT Asia Network encompasses 22 adult and 21 pediatric sites throughout the region, which collaborate on a variety of projects. For further details, see Schedule o.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,138,663 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION: amfAR seeks to translate and disseminate information on important AIDS-related research, treatment, prevention, and policy issues for diverse audiences and to stimulate broad awareness of the need for better treatment and prevention methods. amfAR also publishes a wide range of educational materials, maintains an informative website, and engages respected public figures, HIV/AIDS scientists, and policy makers in communicating the need for continued research to develop new methods of prevention, treatment, and, ultimately, a cure for AIDS. For further details, see Schedule O.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,974,629 including grants of $ 835,851 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
MSM Initiative
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,316,596 including grants of $ 548,609 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
public policy
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 4,291,225 including grants of $ 1,384,460 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 21,827,940
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
98
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
90
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletTH
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
20
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
20
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
BRADLEY JENSEN
120 WALL STREET 13TH FLOOR
new york,NY100053908
(212) 806-1703
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Mathilde Krim PhD
Founding Chairman
 1.0 X   X            
(2) Kenneth Cole
Chairman of the Board
 1.0 X   X            
(3) Patricia J Matson
Vice Chairman
 1.0 X   X            
(4) John C Simons
Vice Chairman
 1.0 X   X            
(5) Wallace Sheft CPA
Treasurer
 1.0 X   X            
(6) Mervyn F Silverman MDMPH
Secretary
 1.0 X   X            
(7) Arlen H Andelson
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(8) Harry Belafonte
Trustee (NON-voting)
 1.0 X                
(9) David Bohnett
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(10) Zev Braun
Trustee (non-voting)
 1.0 X                
(11) Jonathan S Canno
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(12) Donald Capoccia
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(13) R Martin Chavez PhD
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(14) Jane B Eisner
Trustee (NON-voting)
 1.0 X                
(15) T Ryan Greenawalt
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(16) Regan Hofmann
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(17) Michael J Klingensmith
Trustee
 1.0 X                
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Michele V McNeill PharmD
Trustee (NON-Voting)
 1.0 X                
(19) Raymond F Schinazi PhD
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(20) Edward Milstein
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(21) Cindy Rachofsky
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(22) Vincent A Roberti
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(23) Bill Roedy
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(24) Alan D Schwartz
Trustee (NON-VOTING)
 1.0 X                
(25) Diana L Taylor
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(26) Kevin Wendle
Trustee (NON-VOTING)
 1.0 X                
(27) Kevin Frost
Chief Executive Officer
 40.0     X       361,481   54,157
(28) Bradley Jensen
ASST Treasurer, CFO
 40.0     X       219,053   44,734
(29) John F Logan JD PhD
ASST Secretary, VP & GC
 40.0     X       200,521   23,268
(30) Rowena Johnston
ASST Secretary, VP OF RESEARCH
 40.0     X       155,658   20,326
(31) Edward Donnelly
ASST Treasurer, ControlleR
 40.0     X       137,426   18,055
(32) Gregory L Boroff
Vice President of Development
 40.0       X     223,561   25,028
(33) Christopher Collins
Vice President, Public Policy
 40.0       X     184,540   30,412
(34) Annette Sohn
Vice President, TREAT Asia
 40.0       X     193,480   17,365
(35) AnnMarie Shannahan
Vice President, Public Info
 40.0       X     187,799   22,555
(36) Eric Muscatell
Director, Philanthropy
 40.0         X   151,952   20,204
(37) Andrew McInnes
Director, Publications
 40.0         X   137,632   38,341
(38) Anthony Ancona
Vice President, Human Resource
 40.0         X   148,185   11,049
(39) Michael Cowing
Senior Advisor for Programs
 40.0         X   107,043 0 16,902
(40) susan doster
chief technology officer
 40.0         X   119,668 0 18,191
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,527,999 0 360,587
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet16
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
aab production
64 allen street 5th floor
NEW YORK,NY10002 		events production 237,400
JOSH WOODS PRODUCTION
39 WEST 14THS STREET SUITE 504
NEW YORK,NY10011 		EVENTS PRODUCTION 180,000
GRANT THORNTON LLP
1901 W MEYERS ROAD SUITE 455
OAKBROOK TERRACE,IL60181 		ACCOUNTING & AUDIT 177,101
THE MORRIS KING COMPANY LLC
101 FIFTH AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10003 		PUBLIC RELATIONS 132,000
john mini consulting inc
707 savannah road
LEWES,DE19958 		direct mail 124,550
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 323,724
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 18,955,276
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,008,478
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		8,960,371
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 216,180
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 33,247,849
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 773,961     773,961
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 124,013     124,013
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 9,014,904  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 8,609,893  
c Gain or (loss) 405,011  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 405,011     405,011
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 18,955,276
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 1,389,430
b Less: direct expenses ...b 8,981,287
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -7,591,857   -7,591,857
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 215,910
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 2,205
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 213,705     213,705
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a LIST RENTALS 900,099 17,365     17,365
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900,099 2,261     2,261
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 19,626
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 27,192,308     -6,055,541
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 3,180,410 3,180,410
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4,905,934 4,905,934
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,213,343 1,418,763 447,231 347,349
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 4,663,290 3,141,792 329,817 1,191,681
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 429,229 284,355 57,480 87,394
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,091,789 680,056 149,045 262,688
10 Payroll taxes ........... 466,500 294,356 56,227 115,917
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 129,221 117,986 4,907 6,328
c Accounting ........... 180,472   180,472  
d Lobbying ........... 69,975 69,975    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 491,117 491,117
f Investment management fees ...... 145,306   145,306  
g Other .......... 1,203,393 806,166 108,087 289,140
12 Advertising and promotion .... 365,252 353,621 947 10,684
13 Office expenses ....... 93,190 61,089 10,214 21,887
14 Information technology ...... 193,788 143,718 32,584 17,486
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,152,154 791,254 163,489 197,411
17 Travel ............ 873,089 530,817 1,877 340,395
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 959,001 824,293 13,916 120,792
20 Interest ........... 6   6  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 301,791 207,474 42,868 51,449
23 Insurance .............. 173,070 118,981 24,584 29,505
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROGRAM MATERIALS 2,053,701 2,053,701    
b POSTAGE & SHIPPING 733,949 311,076 5,946 416,927
c PROGRAM TECHNICAL SUPPORT 670,193 670,193    
d PRINTING 667,644 254,370 3,133 410,141
e
f All other expenses 1,295,996 607,560 442,501 245,935
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 28,702,803 21,827,940 2,220,637 4,654,226
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 1,034,553 353,495 0 681,058
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 6,837,885 1 6,129,973
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 216,839 2 216,445
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 4,759,033 3 3,402,758
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,949,128 4 3,725,105
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 94,865 8 75,665
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 418,292 9 705,507
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,890,575
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 3,001,968 548,947 10c 1,888,607
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 20,785,048 11 23,016,384
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,394,277 15 1,227,751
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 38,004,314 16 40,388,195
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,894,670 17 1,732,740
18 Grants payable .......... 1,394,222 18 1,713,122
19 Deferred revenue .......... 3,003,684 19 5,428,345
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 271,653 25 761,884
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 6,564,229 26 9,636,091
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 20,620,666 27 21,921,458
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 10,486,272 28 8,493,158
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 333,147 29 337,488
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 31,440,085 33 30,752,104
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 38,004,314 34 40,388,195
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
27,192,308
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
28,702,803
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-1,510,495
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
31,440,085
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
822,514
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
30,752,104
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 30,491,706 20,760,601 22,553,697 22,876,129 33,247,849 129,929,982
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 30,491,706 20,760,601 22,553,697 22,876,129 33,247,849 129,929,982
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           5,362,542
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           124,567,440
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 30,491,706 20,760,601 22,553,697 22,876,129 33,247,849 129,929,982
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 842,799 643,473 668,573 951,963 897,974 4,004,782
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 4,177,745 155,966 2,756,152 1,735,330 1,624,966 10,450,159
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           144,384,923
12
12
0
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
86.274 %
15
15
86.316 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
  		Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
  		Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
  		Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
193,901
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
193,901
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
No
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Lobbying Expenses Part II-B The Foundation for AIDS Research developed an Action Agenda to End AIDS that identified critical decisions that need to be made to advance evidence based AIDS policies. We created a variety of issue briefs on topics such as the potential impact of various budget scenarios on global health services, and policy priorities to address the HIV epidemic among gay men in the US. These issue briefs were shared with Capitol Hill staff and members of the Administration. amfAR met regularly with staff to members of Congress and with Administration staff, and we provided input to the Administration on development of the PEPFAR Blueprint for an AIDS Free Generation. amfAR sponsored several briefings on Capitol Hill on AIDS policy and research issues. amfAR uses these briefings as an educational tool.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 71,978
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
Donated Items, Inventory etc.
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 464,356 561,083 516,826 470,065
b Contributions ........ 4,341 5,978 8,258 9,378
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 52,107 -2,705 35,999 37,383
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		  100,000    
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 520,804 464,356 561,083 516,826
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet64.801 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet35.199 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   781,297 773,409 7,888
d Equipment ................   242,387 235,458 6,929
e Other .................   3,866,891 1,993,101 1,873,790
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,888,607
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
MISCELLANEOUS 761,884








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 761,884
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 27,192,308
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 28,702,803
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -1,510,495
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 836,699
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -14,185
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 822,514
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -687,981
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 28,278,897
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 836,699
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 264,075
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -14,185
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,086,589
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 27,192,308
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 27,192,308
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 28,966,878
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 264,075
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 264,075
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 28,702,803
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 28,702,803
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Endowments Part V, Line 4 AMFAR's endowment fund is intended to fund the various general research programs the organization sponsors.
FIN 48 Income taxes Amfar follows guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. As of September 30, 2012, amfar does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions within its financial statements. Amfar has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The tax years ended 2009, 2010, and 2012 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes.
Collections of Art, Histocial Treasures, or other similar assets Part III, Line 4 AMFAR holds various items of jewelry, photographs and other items of artistic value that have been donated to the organization for sale at special events. The organization has maintained these items in inventory for a few years and is in the process of selling them.
Reconciliation of Revenue Part XII, Line 2d Gain on Third Party Trust ($14,185)
Reconciliation of Expenses Part XIII, LIne 2d Rounding $4
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking N/A 232,550
East Asia and the Pacific 1 18 Program Services therapeutics research 1,555,494
East Asia and the Pacific 1 18 Grantmaking N/A 3,042,995
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking n/a 838,454
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Fundraising n/a 3,706,481
North America     Grantmaking n/a 220,615
North America     Fundraising n/a 137,936
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking n/a 126,608
South America     Grantmaking n/a 163,935
South America     Fundraising n/a 617,550
South Asia     Grantmaking n/a 88,306
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking n/a 192,471
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 2 36 10,923,395
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 2 36 10,923,395
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 62,499 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 50,000 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 62,496 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 62,501 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 21,550 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 14,210 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 10,650 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 14,377 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 14,630 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 18,640 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,250 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,874 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,374 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,874 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 8,126 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 7,125 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 7,275 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 180,000 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 53,276 wire transfe      
North America (excl USA) BASIC RESEARCH 80,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,100 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,775 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,525 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,525 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,600 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,600 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 7,275 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 7,500 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 19,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 19,830 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,000 wire transfe      
South Asia TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
South Asia TREAT ASIA 18,900 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 17,533 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 18,850 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,550 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 17,700 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 12,500 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 14,325 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,000 wire transfe      
South Asia TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 11,250 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 11,250 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 11,250 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 11,250 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 15,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,625 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 27,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 34,985 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 35,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 100,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 270,471 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 7,731 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 178,698 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 174,457 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 43,108 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 57,547 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 40,809 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 244,844 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 21,401 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 39,706 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific GMT INITIATIVES 19,970 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific GMT INITIATIVES 12,000 wire transfe      
South Asia GMT INITIATIVES 15,567 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific GMT INITIATIVES 19,958 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 46,872 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 58,630 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 110,000 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 110,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 31,248 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 164,743 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 8,470 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 19,530 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 19,920 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 19,450 wire transfe      
North America (excl USA) GMT INITIATIVES 15,615 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 10,985 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 14,500 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 39,149 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 83,200 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 12,080 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 12,500 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 20,100 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 10,173 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 15,000 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 17,456 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA GMT INITIATIVES 6,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA GMT INITIATIVES 17,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 10,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 19,697 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 19,908 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 12,495 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 10,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 10,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 15,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 57,288 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,040 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 16,200 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA GMT INITIATIVES 6,000 wire transfe      
South Asia TREAT ASIA GMT INITIATIVES 14,250 wire transfe      
South Asia GMT INITIATIVES 11,960 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa GMT INITIATIVES 12,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 12,000 wire transfe      
Caribbean/Central Americ GMT INITIATIVES 24,000 wire transfe      
South America GMT INITIATIVES 24,000 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 12,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,538 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 12,917 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 17,089 wire transfe      
Europe BASIC RESEARCH 79,867 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 8,013 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,393 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,251 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,859 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 6,085 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 5,876 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 19,970 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 19,663 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 19,975 wire transfe      
Europe GMT INITIATIVES 8,000 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 15,000 wire transfe      
Russia/Newly Independent GMT INITIATIVES 20,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific GMT INITIATIVES 25,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 100,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific BASIC RESEARCH 26,006 wire transfe      
Sub-Saharan Africa PUBLIC POLICY 60,555 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 10,922 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 10,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 175,000 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 175,004 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 8,333 wire transfe      
East Asia/Pacific TREAT ASIA 50,000 wire transfe      
North America (excl USA) BASIC RESEARCH 125,000 wire transfe      
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
158
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Foreign Activities Part I, Line 2 International organizations are recommended for funding based upon the results of community-based peer review and/or program staff assessment of proposal merit and organization capacity to undertake proposed projects that are CHARITABLE in purpose. Pre-award due-diligence for new international grantees includes review of organization documents and registrations to verify that the organization operates for a CHARITABLE purpose and that basic capacity for project oversight and governance has been established. All international grantees are required to report semi-annually on project progress and expenditures; continued reporting is required until such time as grant funds are expended in full. Reports are reviewed by administrative and program staff. Additional oversight is provided as necessary by means of ongoing, informal contact with sites regarding progress and technical issues and site visits where feasible. International research grant recipients submit an interim and a final progress reporting addition to expenditures reports due following the ends of the 2nd, 3rd and final quarters of the performance period.
foreign activities Part I, Line 3, Column D The Foundation for AIDS Research conducts many of its grant-making program services (see Part III of Form 990) in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. In column D, the organization has reported the basic program these grants support; please refer to Part III for more information about these programs/initiatives.
Foreign Activities - Status of Grantees   The Foundation for Aids Research supports many non-U.S. organizations in the fight against AIDS and HIV-related diseases. For purposes of Schedule F, Part II, Line 2 - all 158 charities supported are presumed to be the equivalent of U.S. charities.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
aab productions Fundraising Event/Prod   No 11,113,567 253,625 10,859,942
john mini consulting inc direct mail   No 2,012,934 120,750 1,892,184
public interest communications tele marketing   No 52,634 75,489 -22,855
sgr consulting event production   No 448,891 36,000 412,891
telefund tele marketing   No 69,901 55,960 13,941
sanky communications Inc Fundraising Counsel   No 389,524 102,792 286,732
Total .................right arrow 14,087,451 644,616 13,442,835
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Cannes
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Dallas
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

14
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 8,115,663 5,117,246 7,111,797 20,344,706
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		7,672,663 5,016,846 6,265,767 18,955,276
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		443,000 100,400 846,030 1,389,430
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Non-cash prizes . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 969,399 70,611 298,109 1,338,119
7 Food and beverages . . 2,090,342 2,727,966 2,824,860 7,643,168
8 Entertainment . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Other direct expenses . 0 0 0 0
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 8,981,287
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -7,591,857
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I   The Foundation for AIDS Research actually paid out $491,117 in fundraising expenses for the year ending September 30, 2012. This amount is reported on Part IX, Line 11(e). For purposes of Schedule G, the Foundation is reporting all amounts paid to the consultants listed on Part I, regardless of whether such amounts were pure fundraising expenses or event production costs. On Schedule G, the total amount paid to the organizations listed is $644,617. Of that $644,617, only $491,117 was paid for fundraising services, the remaining $153,500 was paid for event production services. In the interests of clarity, the Foundation would also like to make clear that the compensation reported as having been paid to the professional fundraisers reported on Schedule G is reported on a fiscal year basis. Some of those same fundraisers are reported on the Foundation's Top 5 Highest Paid Independent Contractors list (in Schedule O). In compliance with the instructions to the Form 990, compensation reported for Part VII (and listed in Schedule O) is reported on a calendar year basis. Accordingly, amounts on Part VII and Schedule G will not reconcile.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number
13-3163817
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Weill Medical College of Cornell575 Lexington Ave 9th floor
New York,NY10022 		13-1623978 501(c)(3) 15,626       BASIC RESEARCH
(2) University of Texas Southwestern Grants ManagementPO Box 841753
Dallas,TX752841753 		17-5600286 501(c)(3) 15,626       BASIC RESEARCH
(3) University of California-DavisPO Box 989062
West Sacramento,CA95798 		94-6036494 501(c)(3) 26,043       BASIC RESEARCH
(4) California Institute of Technology1200 E California Bd M/C 201-15
Pasadena,CA91125 		95-1643307 501(c)(3) 26,043       BASIC RESEARCH
(5) University of Minnesota200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis,MN55455 		41-6007513 501(c)(3) 26,043       BASIC RESEARCH
(6) Dana Farber Cancer Institute44 Binney Street BP412
Boston,MA02115 		04-2263040 501(c)(3) 5,208       BASIC RESEARCH
(7) The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsi21 North Park Street Suite 6401
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 501(c)(3) 18,507       BASIC RESEARCH
(8) Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center455 First Avenue 7th Floor
New York,NY10016 		13-3540234 501(c)(3) 62,499       BASIC RESEARCH
(9) VGTI-Florida11350 SW Village Parkway3rd floor
Port St Lucie,FL34987 		36-4618350 501(c)(3) 50,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(10) The Regents of the University of California Los A405 Hilgard Ave Box 951432 1125 Mu
Los Angeles,CA900959000 		95-6006143 501(c)(3) 42,857       BASIC RESEARCH
(11) University of Utah Research AccountingPresidents Circle Rm 406
Salt Lake City,UT84112 		87-6000525 501(c)(3) 49,978       BASIC RESEARCH
(12) The University of Alabama Birmingham1530 Third Ave South AB990
Birmingham,AL35294 		16-3605396 501(c)(3) 70,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(13) George Mason University4400 University Dr MS4C6
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 501(c)(3) 61,540       BASIC RESEARCH
(14) Johns Hopkins University1830 E Monument Street Ste 8074
Baltimore,MD21287 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 56,001       BASIC RESEARCH
(15) The Regents University of California1855 Folsom St MCB 425 Box 0897
San Francisco,CA941430897 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 108,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(16) University of Pennsylvania4351 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,PA191046028 		23-1352685 501(c)(3) 80,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(17) Johns Hopkins University Central LockboxDepositor12529 Collections Center Drive
Chicago,IL60693 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 180,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(18) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine10900 Euclid Ave LC 4960 Wood B
Cleveland,OH44108 		34-1018992 501(c)(3) 46,863       BASIC RESEARCH
(19) Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center455 First Ave 7th Floor
New York,NY100169102 		13-3540234 501(c)(3) 46,872       BASIC RESEARCH
(20) New England Primate Research Center Havard Medica1 Pine Hill Dr RSB6 room 607
Southborough,MA01772 		10-4210358 501(c)(3) 46,872       BASIC RESEARCH
(21) The Regents of the University of California1855 Folsom Street MCB 425 Box 08
San Francisco,CA941430897 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(22) The Regents of the University of California1855 Folsom Street MCB 425 Box 08
San Francisco,CA94118 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(23) The Regents of the University of California1855 Folsom Street MCB 425 Box 08
San Francisco,CA94143 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(24) Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine200 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore,MD21205 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(25) Case Western Reserve University10900 Euclid Ave BRB 919
Cleveland,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(26) The Salk Institute for Biological Studies10010 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla,CA92037 		95-2160097 501(c)(3) 110,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(27) Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida11350 SW Village Parkway
Port St Lucie,FL34987 		36-4631835 501(c)(3) 57,289       BASIC RESEARCH
(28) University of WashingtonRosen Building Box 35870
Seattle,WA98109 		91-6001537 501(c)(3) 57,289       BASIC RESEARCH
(29) Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida11350 SW Village Parkway 3rd Floor
Port St Lucie,FL34987 		36-4631835 501(c)(3) 57,289       BASIC RESEARCH
(30) Case School of Medicine10900 Euclid Ave LC4960
Cleveland,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(c)(3) 57,289       BASIC RESEARCH
(31) The Regents of the University of California1855 Folsom St MCBH 425 Box 0897
San Francisco,CA941430897 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 47,410       BASIC RESEARCH
(32) The Regents of the University of California (UCSF)1001 Portrero Avenue
San Francisco,CA94110 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 79,952       BASIC RESEARCH
(33) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3451 Walnut Street Suite P221
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352685 501(c)(3) 96,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(34) Johns Hopkins University Central LockboxDepositor733 North Broadway BRB-871
Baltimore,MD21205 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 120,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(35) Beth Israel Medical Center160 Water Street 24th Floor
New York,NY10038 		13-5564934 501(c)(3) 52,354       PUBLIC POLICY
(36) The Fenway Institute1340 Boylston Street 8th Floor
Boston,MA02215 		04-2510564 501(c)(3) 25,000       GMT INITIATIVES
(37) California Institute of Technology1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena,CA91125 		95-1643307 501(c)(3) 83,200       BASIC RESEARCH
(38) Case Western Reserve University10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(c)(3) 83,336       BASIC RESEARCH
(39) Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-2697983 501(c)(3) 83,336       BASIC RESEARCH
(40) William J Clinton Foundation1200 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock,AR72201 		31-1580204 501(c)(3) 50,000       PREVENTION SCIENCE
(41) Beth Israel Medical Center - Edmond de Rothschild160 Water Street 24th Floor
New York,NY10038 		13-5564934 501(c)(3) 67,500       PUBLIC POLICY
(42) Tulane University18703 Three Rivers Road
Covington,LA70433 		72-0423889 501(c)(3) 46,667       BASIC RESEARCH
(43) John Hopkins University733 N Broadway
Baltimore,MD212051832 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 40,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(44) John Hopkins UniversityDepartment of Medicine 733 North Br
Baltimore,MD212051832 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 40,000       BASIC RESEARCH
(45) NATIONAL MINORITY AIDS COUNCIL1931 13th Street NW
Washington,DC200094423 		52-1578289 501(c)(3) 25,000       PUBLIC POLICY
(46) THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INC75 Francis Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(c)(3) 8,763       BASIC RESEARCH
(47) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY733 North Broadway Suite 117
Baltimore,MD21205 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 31,930       BASIC RESEARCH
(48) END OF AIDS INC1000 N West Street
Wilmington,DE19801 		45-4389547 501(c)(3) 125,000       PUBLIC POLICY
(49) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH123 University Place
Pittsburgh,PA152132303 		25-0965591 501(c)(3) 125,000       GMT INITIATIVES
(50) THE BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE1833 West Eighth Street 200
Los Angeles,CA900574920 		95-4742741 501(c)(3) 75,000       PUBLIC POLICY
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
50
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grants and Assistance Part I, Line 2 All U.S. 501(c)(3) grant and award recipients are required to report at least once on activities supported with amfAR funds; all U.S. research grant recipients (which include 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofit entities such as state universities) are required to submit an interim and a final progress report in addition to expenditure reports due following the ends of the 2nd, 3rd and final quarters of the performance periods. Reports are reviewed by grant administration and program staff prior to payment and/or closeout.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Kevin Frost (i)
(ii)		 361,481
  		0
  		0
  		27,150
  		27,007
  		415,638
  		 
 
(2) Bradley Jensen (i)
(ii)		 219,053
  		0
  		0
  		14,977
  		29,757
  		263,787
  		 
 
(3) John F Logan JD PhD (i)
(ii)		 200,521
  		0
  		0
  		13,907
  		9,361
  		223,789
  		 
 
(4) Rowena Johnston (i)
(ii)		 155,658
  		 
  		 
  		10,965
  		9,361
  		175,984
  		 
 
(5) Edward Donnelly (i)
(ii)		 137,426
  		 
  		 
  		9,419
  		8,636
  		155,481
  		 
 
(6) Gregory L Boroff (i)
(ii)		 223,561
  		 
  		 
  		15,667
  		9,361
  		248,589
  		 
 
(7) Christopher Collins (i)
(ii)		 184,540
  		 
  		 
  		12,230
  		18,182
  		214,952
  		 
 
(8) Annette Sohn (i)
(ii)		 193,480
  		 
  		 
  		13,541
  		3,824
  		210,845
  		 
 
(9) Eric Muscatell (i)
(ii)		 151,952
  		 
  		 
  		10,843
  		9,361
  		172,156
  		 
 
(10) Andrew McInnes (i)
(ii)		 137,632
  		 
  		 
  		9,584
  		28,757
  		175,973
  		 
 
(11) Anthony Ancona (i)
(ii)		 148,185
  		 
  		 
  		10,514
  		535
  		159,234
  		 
 
(12) AnnMarie Shannahan (i)
(ii)		 187,799
  		 
  		 
  		13,209
  		9,346
  		210,354
  		 
 




Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Compensation Part I, Line 4 Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Frost, participated in a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan; however, he did not receive a distribution in 2011.
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

13-3163817
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X   18,387 sales price
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Airline Tickets ) X 16 197,793 Fair Market Value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule M   Line 31: To the extent AMFAR receives non-standard contributions, the organization's policy is to liquidate those items into cash for eventual use in support of the organization's mission. Line 32a: When the organization receives contributions of securities, it uses its investment broker to liquidate those holdings to fund amfar's various research program activities.
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH
 
Employer identification number

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Program Service Accomplishments (1) Part III, Line 4a-4d (1) Line 4a: Research: amfAR supports research projects that explore novel approaches to scientifically sound but untested hypotheses in all areas of research on HIV/AIDS, funding goal-oriented studies that often lack the preliminary data required for support from traditional grant-makers. The Foundation plays a vital role in HIV/AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in knowledge and providing essential seed money that enables grantees and fellows to test the merits of new concepts or technologies that subsequently can be validated through large-scale studies, such as those funded by the National Institutes of Health. amfAR fellowships allow talented young investigators to conduct original investigations under the guidance of experienced scientists, helping to ensure the long-term vitality of AIDS research. New Grants and Fellowships Grants and fellowships are awarded through a rigorous process of peer review by a team of independent HIV/AIDS experts drawn largely from the volunteer scientists on amfAR's Scientific Advisory Committee. Guided by its scientific advisors and with the approval of its board of trustees, amfAR pursues a strategic research plan that focuses on the treatment, prevention, and cure of HIV/AIDS. In 2012, amfAR awarded more than $5 million in grants and fellowships to support 34 research projects. Five researchers received Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research, an initiative that provides funding for exceptional young researchers who are new to the field of HIV/AIDS research. The initiative has already achieved spectacular results, including numerous published studies in major scientific journals. The 2012 Krim Fellows-each of whom received between $80,000 and $125,000-are working on new ways to treat HIV/AIDS and its associated conditions, as well as an HIV vaccine. Among the 2012 fellows is Mattias Forsell, Ph.D., of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, who is aiming to make progress towards the design of a vaccine against HIV infection. Despite a concerted effort to design an AIDS vaccine, several characteristics of the virus, such as its ability to present "decoys" to guide the immune system away from making the most effective immune responses, have made the task impossible so far. Dr. Forsell plans to elucidate the mechanisms whereby the immune cells that make antibodies generate responses to different regions of the virus, and how these cells might ultimately be guided towards making antibodies against the most vulnerable regions of the virus. Cure-Focused Studies Placing the search for a cure for HIV/AIDS at the center of its research efforts, the Foundation launched the amfAR Research Consortium on HIV Eradication (ARCHE) in 2010. In 2012, more than $1.5 million in funding went to seven collaborative teams of researchers working in three areas considered central to HIV eradication: the search for a sterilizing cure to eliminate HIV from the body; the search for a functional cure to suppress the virus without treatment; and the characterization of viral reservoirs, which present an obstacle to a cure. A series of studies by Dr. Sarah Palmer of the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control and Karolinska Institute is building on an intriguing finding made during year two of ARCHE: the discovery of identical clones of latent virus. Dr. Palmer is working with Dr. Frederick Hecht of the University of California at San Francisco to understand how such clones might arise and what they mean for efforts to rid the body of the virus. Dr. Daniel Douek of the National Institutes of Health is also applying his expertise on T cells to help explain the findings. One of the principal strategies being investigated in the search for a cure involves using drugs that can activate HIV out of a latent state, allowing it to be targeted by antiretroviral therapy (ART). Working at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Robert Siliciano's previous ARCHE research has identified agents-notably, a drug called disulfiram-that might achieve such reactivation. Dr. Siliciano aims to determine whether all of the latent virus can be reactivated. If some virus remains dormant, he will attempt to understand the mechanisms whereby it remains latent despite interactions with drugs that are intended to reverse that latency. Understanding the ability of the virus to remain stubbornly latent will have important ramifications for the design of HIV cure strategies.
Program Service Accomplishments (2) Part III, Line 4a-4d (2) LINE 4a, continued: Dr. Timothy Henrich of Harvard is studying two HIV-positive individuals who had been on long-term ART when they developed lymphomas. To treat these cancers, both underwent typical stem-cell transplants from normal donors, who had been selected only for the usual tissue-type match. Dr. Henrich found that not only were these individuals cured of their cancer, but he could find no evidence of HIV. This was true despite the fact that-unlike "The Berlin Patient," who was cured of HIV following transplant with cells from a donor selected for the CCR5 delta32 mutation, and thus resistant to HIV infection-no extraordinary measures were used here. For the moment, these two individuals remain on ART. But with amfAR funding, Dr. Henrich is interrupting their ART in a search for HIV in their blood and other tissues. Current antiretroviral therapy can in many cases reduce levels of HIV to such an extent that sensitive equipment is required to detect it, but the virus can almost always be found. Demonstrating with confidence that a cure has been achieved will require highly sensitive methods of detecting HIV at substantially lower levels than is currently possible. ARCHE grantee Dr. David Margolis of the University of North Carolina is developing just such an ultra-sensitive methodology that could be used in the test tube as well as in subjects participating in clinical trials. Published Research Research studies make the greatest impact on the AIDS field and on the broader scientific community when they are published in scientific journals. In the past year, at least 40 scientific publications resulted from amfAR-funded research. Defining HIV Reservoirs Drs. Sara Palmer and Frederick Hecht (see above) collaborated with colleagues to examine eight HIV-positive individuals and published their findings in the July issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Five of the patients had started ART either during acute infection or early thereafter. Three elected to wait until at least one year following initial infection. All had received ART for at least three years at the time of study. Stem cells were extracted from bone marrow samples using a marker protein known as CD34. The DNA form of HIV was searched for in these cells by an ultra-sensitive assay Dr. Palmer developed years ago, also with amfAR funding. Results with these stem cells were compared to studies of CD4+ T cells obtained from the bone marrow and blood of the same eight subjects. Drs. Palmer and Hecht found that, "a larger pool of HIV-1-infected CD4+ T cells had been established in patients during chronic infection." This is a point critical to the argument that ART should be started as early as possible after identifying an HIV infection. Leading the Charge in Cure Research In the March issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, three current and former ARCHE grantees, Dr. Keith Jerome of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and Drs. Steven Deeks and Joseph McCune of the University of California, San Francisco-who met and first discussed the idea for their paper at a stem cell think tank organized by amfAR in September 2011-suggested that one might be able to create an HIV-resistant immune system in an infected person by genetically engineering a person's own stem cells. The authors admit that such "gene modification of stem cells will be an expensive intervention" but suggest that "it may prove to be cost-effective given that decades-long administration of antiretroviral therapy would cost several hundred thousand dollars per person." "Shock and Kill" Strategy Holds Promise in the Search for a Cure Working on the "shock and kill" approach, another ARCHE member, Dr. Siliciano (see above), described his newest findings in the March issue of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. The "shock and kill" approach involves awakening latent virus and then killing it with ARVs, enhanced immune attack, or a combination of these methods. Using a model for latently infected T cells that they developed, Dr. Siliciano and colleagues tested a large number of chemical compounds to see which, if any, might activate growth of HIV without causing harm. They discovered two types of chemicals that not only could awaken HIV but did so without broadly stimulating the cells to produce potentially harmful immune hormones (cytokines). Supporting the possibility of turning such chemicals into useful drugs was the fact that they had characteristics of known drugs that are readily absorbed by the body and taken up by cells. New Targeted RFP amfAR issued a request for proposals (RFP) in September 2012 for biomedical research projects relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. Think Tanks, Symposia, and Conferences An amfAR symposium in November 2011 brought together leading scientists, advocates, journalists, and one extraordinary "patient" to discuss the holy grail of AIDS research: a cure. The symposium, titled "Making AIDS History: Closing in on a Cure," featured a conversation between Timothy Brown, "The Berlin Patient," the first adult to be cured of HIV, George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, and Jeffrey Laurence, M.D., senior scientific consultant for programs at amfAR. In June 2012, a think tank organized by amfAR in San Francisco brought together 12 scientists involved in various aspects of HIV cure research, along with two bioethicists, to explore the potential for an HIV cure in infants and children. As a result of the think tank, in September amfAR awarded a grant to Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, enabling them to establish a research collaboratory to explore and document possible pediatric HIV cure cases. The first case of a child cured of HIV was confirmed by researchers in the collaboratory and announced by Dr. Persaud in March 2013. amfAR also played a prominent role in research-focused programming at the XIX International AIDS Conference. Vice President and Director of Research Dr. Rowena Johnston participated in a two-day pre-conference cure symposium-titled "Towards and HIV Cure"-co-chaired by Nobel prize-winning scientist Dr. Franoise Barr-Sinoussi and Dr. Steven Deeks. Dr. Johnston also co-chaired a conference session titled "Gender and Science: Shifting the Paradigm in HIV Research."
Program Service Accomplishments (3) Part III, Line 4a-4d (3) Line 4b: TREAT ASIA: amfAR's TREAT Asia program (Therapeutics Research, Education, and AIDS Training in Asia) involves a network of hospitals, clinics, and research institutions working with civil society to ensure the safe and effective delivery of HIV/AIDS treatments across Asia and the Pacific. The TREAT Asia Network encompasses 22 adult and 21 pediatric sites throughout the region, which collaborate on a variety of projects. TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD) TREAT Asia pioneered the region's first adult observational database for HIV/AIDS, which now includes anonymous data collected from more than 8,385 patients at 22 clinical sites in 12 countries. The information gathered and analyzed through the database informs the development of more effective research and treatment programs, and helps define treatment standards specific to HIV/AIDS in Asia. In early 2012, the TAHOD network began recruiting participants for a regional study of HIV-tuberculosis co-infection-related to socio-economic determinants of tuberculosis and adverse treatment outcomes, tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. The study protocol and related materials were developed under the leadership of TREAT Asia. TREAT Asia Pediatric Network Representing more than 5,000 HIV-positive children in Asia, TREAT Asia's Pediatric Network includes 21 sites in seven countries; these sites share information and best practices in an effort to improve the quality of pediatric care in the region. The TREAT Asia Pediatric HIV Observational Database (TApHOD) was modeled on the adult database, and includes data from approximately 4,400 pediatric patients at 16 clinical sites in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. International AIDS Database TREAT Asia manages the Asia-Pacific section of the International Epidemiologic Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA), a global collaboration established by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Adolescent Research In 2012, TREAT Asia completed two studies that it hopes will inform and improve adolescent HIV treatment and care in Southeast Asia. This first study examined the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection-a precursor to cervical and anal cancer-in HIV-positive adolescents. A second study assessed bone mineral density levels in children living with HIV and found preliminary correlations between the use of antiretroviral therapy and bone density loss. In addition, an ongoing study is using an audio-computer-assisted survey instrument (ACASI) to better understand how adolescents experience living with HIV by allowing them to anonymously respond to questions using a computer interface. Reaching Out to MSM Three workshops on the "test and treat" approach for preventing HIV transmission and increasing uptake of HIV testing and treatment services among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TG) were held in Thailand in 2012. The workshops were held parallel with a pilot study providing ART to MSM with newly diagnosed HIV, led by the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre. Exploring Links Between HIV and Cancer Among HIV-positive MSM, the risk of anal cancer is twice the level of those who are HIV-negative, but little research has been done on this issue in Asia. With funding from IeDEA, in 2009 TREAT Asia began supporting an innovative research study exploring the links between HIV and anal cancer and looking at cancer biomarkers in an attempt to better identify MSM with pre-cancerous anal lesions. Research on HPV and anal cancer risk among MSM is ongoing in the three original sites in Bangkok, Bali, and Jakarta. Building Research Capacity TREAT Asia has implemented a research education program to help network members strengthen their skills in conducting clinical research and to boost the overall quality of care in the region. TREAT Asia organized eight workshops and training sessions in 2012, including sessions on HIV testing and counseling skills, basic research skills (e.g., manuscript development and scientific writing), and clinical management of HIV. Building Community Treatment Literacy and Promoting Advocacy for Treatment Access Communicating treatment information about a disease as complex as HIV/AIDS can be daunting, but patients' lives depend on it. TREAT Asia works closely with regional organizations to support treatment literacy activities, including the production of "community-friendly" educational brochures on HIV treatment standards in local languages. In 2012, TREAT Asia funded the development of an HIV disclosure book for children and caregivers in collaboration with the South East Asia Research Collaboration with Hawaii (SEARCH) at the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre. The book provides basic information on HIV for children who have recently been told about their HIV diagnosis. The language and illustrations are targeted for younger children in order to help them better understand the implications of having HIV infection. TREAT Asia continued to publish lay-language articles about new research in the fields of prevention, treatment, and basic science. The goal of these articles is to explain HIV/AIDS research advances for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, communities, and caregivers across Asia. The articles appear in the TREAT Asia Report and on TREAT Asia's website, www.treatasia.org. XIX International AIDS Conference TREAT Asia was well represented at the conference in July 2012 in Washington, D.C. In addition to activities during the main conference, TREAT Asia staff and network investigators participated in pre-conference workshops on HIV pediatric and cure research. Two studies on risk behaviors and treatment outcomes of adolescents from TREAT Asia's pediatric HIV network were presented. 15th Bangkok Symposium on HIV Medicine amfAR continued its support of this annual regional symposium, which was held in January 2012. Dr. Annette Sohn, vice president and director of the TREAT Asia program, spoke about the use of pre-exposure antiretroviral prophylaxis in MSM. 15th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) TREAT Asia network investigators presented four studies on HIV-infected adolescents at this annual congress, which was held in June 2012 in Bangkok.
Program Service Accomplishments (4) Part III, Line 4a-4d (4) Line 4c: EDUCATION AND INFORMATION: amfAR seeks to translate and disseminate information on important AIDS-related research, treatment, prevention, and policy issues for diverse audiences and to stimulate broad awareness of the need for better treatment and prevention methods. amfAR also publishes a wide range of educational materials, maintains an informative website, and engages respected public figures, HIV/AIDS scientists, and policy makers in communicating the need for continued research to develop new methods of prevention, treatment, and, ultimately, a cure for AIDS. Educational Materials amfAR produces a range of periodicals in both print and electronic formats, including its newsletter Innovations, published twice a year and distributed to more than 40,000 people; the TREAT Asia Report, published and distributed three times a year to more than 4,000 readers in the international health community; and a monthly e-mail newsletter distributed to more than 40,000 people. The Foundation's newly redesigned website features news, interviews, and original articles covering science, policy, the global epidemic, and amfAR programs and activities. amfAR also creates and distributes program reports, press releases, and updates on major HIV/AIDS issues, and conducts public service advertising campaigns that have been instrumental in educating policy makers, healthcare professionals, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the general public. Together to End AIDS amfAR and GBCHealth honored Bill Gates at a benefit event in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the International AIDS Conference, paying tribute to the spirit of global collaboration that has underpinned the world's progress in the fight against AIDS. The event, titled "Together to End AIDS," was attended by Sharon Stone, Anderson Cooper, Jessye Norman, John Corbett, Eve, M?A?C AIDS Fund Chairman John Demsey, The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidib, The Honorable Barbara Lee, The Honorable Ed Markey, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, among many others. Gates received amfAR's Award of Courage for his visionary leadership on global health and HIV/AIDS. The evening kicked off the first International AIDS Conference to be held in the U.S. in more than two decades. Social Media amfAR vigorously expanded its presence in the social media arena, reaching large numbers of a people and a generally younger demographic that is often less educated about HIV and the AIDS epidemic. The Foundation regularly added content to its Facebook page, mounted a campaign to increase Facebook followers, and live tweeted from fundraising and program events. amfAR passed 40,000 likes on Facebook in 2012 and now has more than 15,000 Twitter followers. Media Outreach amfAR continued to work closely with the media to raise the profile of HIV/AIDS, both domestically and internationally, and to help ensure the accuracy of AIDS press coverage. Articles and reports involving amfAR-many of which included interviews with amfAR spokespeople-were carried in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg News, and The Huffington Post. amfAR's leadership role in AIDS research was highlighted in late July, during and around the International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C., when major outlets-including The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, Bloomberg, and Reuters-sought commentary from amfAR's leadership. amfAR's public awareness efforts are greatly enhanced by the committed support of public figures who lend their voices and donate their time, talents, and resources to help sustain the Foundation's mission. Support of amfAR by prominent public figures began with the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor, and others have followed in her footsteps. amfAR is profoundly grateful for the continuing steadfast support of Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone. In 2012, celebrity supporters included amfAR ambassadors Cheyenne Jackson, Janet Jackson, Milla Jovovich, Liza Minnelli, and Michelle Yeoh, as well as Sarah Jessica Parker, Heidi Klum, Alan Cumming, John Benjamin Hickey, Janelle Mone, Jennifer Hudson, Elizabeth Hurley, Debbie Harry, Diane Kruger, Kylie Minogue, fun., Jessie J, Theophilus London, Chris Tucker, Adrien Brody, Dita Von Teese, Stanley Tucci, Chelsea Handler, and Katy Perry, among many others.
Program Service Accomplishments (5) Part III, Line 4a-4d (5) THE GMT INITIATIVE (formerly MSM Initiative): Since 2007, amfAR has been serving the HIV-related needs of gay men, other men who have sex with men (MSM), and transgender individuals (collectively, GMT) throughout the developing world through its MSM Initiative. The program was recently renamed The GMT Initiative to better reflect the diversity of the people it serves. Through small, targeted grants to grassroots groups, amfAR helps expand access to HIV education and prevention services; supports advocacy aimed at increasing funding for prevention and treatment services; and works to end the stigma, discrimination, and violence that threaten the lives of GMT and fuel the spread of HIV/AIDS. Community Awards In 2012, amfAR awarded more than $650,000 to 39 groups in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America for a wide range of projects addressing HIV prevention, outreach, education, advocacy, testing, research, and capacity building. Sample funded projects include: Africa Espoir Vie Togo (EVT) (Lom, Togo) EVT is helping to create the first ever safe space for LGBT people and other MSM in Togo. Ahoefa-The House of Peace-provides access to psychosocial support, HIV testing and counseling, prevention discussion groups, condoms, and lubricant. The group is also providing financial support for scholarships for deserving students, micro-credit programs, and vocational skills training. EVT is engaging policy makers, media representatives, religious leaders, and health care workers in discussions about stigma and homophobia and their effects on HIV vulnerability among MSM. Asia-Pacific The Human Rights Education Institute of Burma (HREIB) (Chiang Mai/Ranong, Thailand) This direct service project is supporting peer educators who teach sexual health-related knowledge and risk-reduction skills, increasing access to healthcare and vocational training, and promoting basic human rights among Burmese migrant MSM and transgender persons living in Ranong, Thailand. Caribbean Grupo Este Amor (La Romana, Dominican Republic) This transgender-specific project is helping transgender women achieve economic independence by providing HIV prevention education and small business skills. Grupo Este Amor is training transgender stylists who double as health agents to their clients, providing HIV prevention information and condoms, and encouraging HIV testing and referrals. Eastern Europe and Central Asia Penitentiary Initiative (Nikolaev, Ukraine) Based on multiple previous amfAR awards, the group advocates on behalf of, and provides services for, "outcast" GMT in prison settings, including psychological support groups and individual counseling. The organization, which received its fourth grant from amfAR, is also piloting new strategies (such as rapid HIV testing) in three prisons, as well as continuing to hold training seminars with Ministry of Justice officials on both medical and non-medical aspects of living with HIV. Latin America Fundacin Llanto, Valor y Esfuerzo (LLAVES) (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) LLAVES is training key transgender leaders to become educated in policy, law, and human rights in order to amend the Honduran Special Law on HIV to include protection for all citizens regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, LLAVES is working with local media to increase awareness of issues such as HIV, human rights, and sexual diversity. "In Action" Awards The GMT Initiative also made five awards as part of its Advocacy in Action program, which supports GMT-led community-based organizations that wish to influence the policies of governments and external donors. Six additional awards were made under its Evidence in Action program, which documents and evaluates the impact of community-based programs with the ultimate goal of implementing the most workable strategies for stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS. Evidence in Action was developed with support from ViiV Healthcare's Positive Action Program and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Awards for these two programs in 2012 totaled more than $180,000. Publications As part of its efforts to raise awareness among governments, donors, and international nongovernmental organizations of the spread of HIV among GMT and to advocate effective strategies for addressing it, amfAR publishes reports on HIV and GMT. In November 2011, amfAR published a Fundraising Toolkit for GMT-led advocacy in low- and middle-income countries, offering general tips on fundraising and information about who is funding GMT groups. The toolkit is available in English, Russian, and Spanish. And with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, amfAR published Achieving an AIDS-Free Generation for Gay Men and Other MSM, a new report providing the most comprehensive analysis to date of HIV-related funding and programming for this population. XIX International AIDS Conference Led by Director Kent Klindera, the GMT Initiative was well represented at the XIX International AIDS Conference, with several community partners presenting data from amfAR-supported projects. Highlights included a presentation on sustainable funding during a Global Forum on MSM and HIV pre-conference meeting, and a skills-building session on community engagement in GMT-related research.
Program Service Accomplishments (6) Part III, Line 4a-4d (6) public policy: Informed by thorough research and analysis, amfAR is a highly respected advocate of rational and compassionate AIDS-related public policy. The Foundation is engaged in efforts to secure necessary increases in funding for HIV/AIDS research; implement the new National HIV/AIDS Strategy; expand access to care and treatment; and protect the civil rights of all people affected by HIV/AIDS. Capitol Hill Briefings PEPFAR and Combination Prevention for an AIDS-Free Generation February 1, 2012 amfAR co-hosted a briefing-with the IDSA Center for Global Health Policy and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-to discuss combination prevention approaches to HIV. Speakers were U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Dr. Eric Goosby, Dr. Diane Havlir of the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Chris Beyrer of the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health and Human Rights, Dr. RJ Simonds of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Dr. Renee Ridzon of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Beginning to End the AIDS Epidemic: What's the Research Agenda? May 23, 2012 Panelists reviewed and discussed current and upcoming areas of HIV-related research, including microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment as prevention, vaccines, and the search for a cure. Speakers included Dr. Carl Dieffenbach of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dzon Dixon Diallo of SisterLove, Inc. and Morehouse School of Medicine; and Dr. Jared Baeten of the University of Washington. A Cure for HIV/AIDS: Recent Breakthroughs and New Research Frontiers June 20, 2012 In addition to two panels of top HIV/AIDS researchers and advocates, the briefing included an interview by Judy Woodruff, co-anchor and senior correspondent of PBS News Hour, with Timothy Brown, "The Berlin Patient," the first person known to be cured of HIV. During the first panel, amfAR grantee Dr. Robert Siliciano of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, described his work studying ways to force latent HIV that is lying dormant in cells to become active so that it can be targeted by antiretroviral therapy. The second panel featured amfAR Trustee Regan Hofmann, former editor of POZ magazine, who urged policymakers to seize on recent scientific advances now. Harm Reduction As one of the earliest supporters of comprehensive harm reduction programs for injection drug users (IDUs), including syringe exchange, amfAR has played a leading role in advocating the implementation of these lifesaving HIV prevention programs. Immediately prior to the opening of the 2012 International AIDS Conference, amfAR and the International AIDS Society - with financial and planning support from the Open Society Foundations - convened a day-long meeting to review available evidence on effective strategies to combat HIV among people who use drugs. The meeting attracted approximately 200 participants from 30 countries, including researchers, clinicians, government officials, community-based organizations, AIDS advocates, people who use drugs, and people living with HIV. amfAR funds the only annual national survey of U.S. SEPs, which is traditionally published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Under contract with the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute, amfAR continued to administer the distribution of harm reduction supplies to the 21 authorized SEPs statewide, which have served more than 160,000 registered participants. Shaping the Domestic Response to HIV/AIDS amfAR has long advocated the implementation of a comprehensive national HIV/AIDS strategy to address the epidemic in the U.S., where more than one million people are living with the virus. In March, amfAR spearheaded a successful consultation on the research agenda for use of modeling in addressing the domestic epidemic. More than 30 planners, AIDS directors, advocates, and modelers attended. Public policy staff members met with the new Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) Director Grant Colfax to discuss priorities, and set up and attended meetings on domestic appropriations with key Congressional staff. Global Health At the International AIDS Conference, amfAR released an "Action Agenda to End AIDS," developed with AVAC to identify five major short-term priorities for global AIDS programs together with realistic, annual targets through 2015. The report was the focus of a satellite session at the conference titled "Getting Real About Getting to the End of AIDS." A panel discussion moderated by renowned journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault included Anthony Fauci, M.D., of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Mike Cohen, M.D., of the University of North Carolina; Helen Rees, M.D., of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute in South Africa; Chris Collins, amfAR vice president and director of public policy; Mitchell Warren, executive director of AVAC; and other leading AIDS experts. GMT GMT-gay men, other men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals-remain one of the hardest hit and most underserved populations in the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. amfAR's policy office works closely with the Foundation's GMT Initiative (formerly MSM Initiative) to advocate expanded access to HIV prevention and treatment services for GMT worldwide, and to fight the stigma and discrimination that make GMT more vulnerable to HIV infection and inhibit equal access to care. In January, amfAR released a new report-titled "Achieving an AIDS-Free Generation for Gay Men and Other MSM"-on global funding and policy related to tackling the HIV epidemic among gay men and other MSM. The report provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of HIV-related funding and programming for this population. Focusing on eight countries, it finds that national governments have failed to adequately address the epidemic among MSM, particularly in countries that criminalize same-sex sexual behavior. At the International AIDS Conference, amfAR played a key role in a symposium session titled "Men Who Have Sex with Men and HIV"-hosted by The Lancet, whose July 28, 2012, issue featured a series on the same theme, including two articles co-authored by amfAR Vice President and Director of Public Policy Chris Collins. Collins presented one of the articles, "A call to action for comprehensive HIV services for men who have sex with men." An issue brief released by amfAR and Trust for America's Health (TFAH) in September-Ending the HIV Epidemic Among Gay Men in the United States-argues that more frequent HIV testing and linkage to appropriate care, in combination with traditional prevention measures such as consistent use of condoms and safer sex practices, are needed to bring down HIV incidence among gay men. It called for systematic changes to reduce barriers to HIV testing and treatment for gay men, including expanded provider education and training, insurance coverage, and utilization of new testing technologies. The report also urged LGBT community organizations to rededicate themselves to fighting AIDS in America. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) As part of a coalition of AIDS advocacy organizations, amfAR called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) early in 2012 to approve the antiretroviral drug Truvada as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and, in testimony before the advisory panel, emphasized the need for demonstration projects to determine how PrEP can be used for optimal public health impact. In July, amfAR applauded the FDA's decision to approve use of Truvada as an option for HIV prevention. The decision followed a May 10 recommendation by an advisory panel to the agency, which said that Truvada, currently approved for HIV treatment, is also a safe and effective means to prevent infection in sexually active adults. The drug, manufactured by Gilead Sciences Inc., was studied in several major trials that demonstrated the once-daily pill, when taken consistently, significantly reduces the chances of acquiring HIV. amfAR continues to advise the U.S. Government on how to incorporate Truvada into global prevention strategies and goals.
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