Harlem United

Harlem United (also known as Harlem United Community AIDS Center) is an advocacy group that promotes economic policies inspired by the left-of-center concept of “equity” as well as left-of-center healthcare policies and LGBT interests. 1 In 2021, it was on of several organizations to sign a petition criticizing the then-CEO of fast food chain Chick-fil-A Dan T. Cathy for donating to Christian organizations that it claimed were “anti-LGBTQ,” such as the National Christian Charitable Foundation and the Salvation Army.  2

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(3)
Issue Areas: Healthcare Policy, LGBT Policy
Website: www.harlemunited.org
Formation:

1994 (received tax-exempt status)

CEO:

Jacquelyn Kilmer

Location: Harlem, NY View on map
Tax ID: 13-3461695
Most Recent Filing: 2023
Budget (2023): Assets: $49,225,736 Revenue: $31,987,062 Expenses: $32,569,887

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    Activities

    In 2021, Harlem United was one of several organizations to sign a petition addressed to the New York State Thruway Authority to protest its decision to award the Applegreen conglomerate with state real estate due to its business relationship with fast-food chain Chick-fil-A. The petition accused the restaurant’s then-CEO Dan T. Cathy of donating to Christian organizations it claims were “anti-LGBTQ organizations such as the National Christian Charitable Foundation and the Salvation Army.  2 3

    Financials

    According to its 2022 tax returns, Harlem United reported a revenue of $31,987,062, total expenses of $32,569,887, and total assets of $49,225,736. 4

    That same year, the organization reportedly spent $20,784,522 on housing programs for the homeless and the families of children diagnosed with medical conditions such as AIDS, mental health disorders, and substance abuse. It spent $1,807,165 on health care coordination for Medicaid recipients. It spent an additional $3,955,671 on HIV prevention and related services. 5

    Funding

    According to its 2022 tax returns, Harlem United received $24,181,339 in government grants that year. 6 It received $2,854,968 in rental income, $2,627,713 in Medicaid funds, and $1,822,696 in “management fees.” 7

    Leadership

    As of 2025, Jacquelyn Kilmer is the CEO of Harlem United. 8

    The board of directors consists of Marvin Griffith, Emmet A. Dennis Jr., Latraviette Smith-Wilson, J. Robin Moon, and Jacquelyn Kilmer. 8

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2023 $49,225,736 $31,987,062 $32,569,887 View
    2022 $51,629,815 $29,846,599 $31,799,372 View
    2021 $53,342,771 $31,540,574 $31,266,472 View
    2020 $19,439,732 $32,811,480 $35,691,906 View
    2019 $22,993,951 $35,587,127 $36,420,080 View

    Prior year filings: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    • Number of Employees: 241

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    Jacquelyn KilmerCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$318,384
    Sean CarringtonSENIOR VP OF ADMINISTRATION$223,080
    Laura GrundSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS$188,459
    Kevin RenteSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$167,334
    Mohammad KarimCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$138,967
    Earl CoxVICE PRESIDENT OF HOUSING$135,205

    Grant Activity

    All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $8,234,704
    • Number of Grants: 152
    • Number of Funders: 62

    Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $2,099,2952020 United States Health Resources & Services AdministrationHealth center cluster
    $618,4552020 United States Health Resources & Services AdministrationHealth center coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security (cares) act funding
    $255,6762020 United States Health Resources & Services AdministrationHealth center cluster
    $250,0002020 The New York Community TrustTo expand telehealth services and purchase cleaning and protective equipment to respond to the increased demands for services caused by COVID-19
    $169,7292020 United States Health Resources & Services AdministrationFy 2020 expanding capacity for coronavirus testing (ect)
    $114,0922020 Trustees of Columbia University, Croup Rerurn (cis I & Ii)Research
    $101,0002021 National Philanthropic TrustHEALTH
    $100,0002023 Delta Dental Community Care FoundationCOMMUNITY GIVING- DENTAL
    $75,0002022 Ira W. DeCamp FoundationGENERAL
    $75,0002021 Ira W. DeCamp FoundationGENERAL
    $60,0002024 Delta Dental Community Care FoundationCOMMUNITY GIVING- DENTAL
    $56,8502020 United States Health Resources & Services AdministrationFy 2020 coronavirus supplemental funding for health centers
    $50,0002023 RTW Charitable FoundationGeneral Support
    $50,0002022 RTW Charitable FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT
    $45,0002020 Robin Hood FoundationGENERAL
    $30,0002021 The Liptak Family FoundationSOCIAL PROGRAMS
    $25,0002024 West Harlem Development CorporationIMPLEMENTATION OF DISTINCT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IDENTIFIED AS THE MOST ESSENTIAL NEED AMONG ITS RESIDENTS, SERVING NEW BROADWAY'S TARGET POPULATION, BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULT SHELTER RESIDENTS.
    $25,0002020 Illinois Public Health InstituteCOLLABORATE LOCALLY TO INCREASE DATA-SHARING
    $20,0002024 Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
    $20,0002020 The Liptak Family FoundationSocial programs
    $15,0002023 The Liptak Family FoundationSOCIAL PROGRAMS
    $15,0002020 Community InitiativesGeneral support
    $14,4002022 The Keith Haring Foundation IncFOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
    $10,0002024 DISABILITY FUND INCSUPPORT HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
    $10,0002024 The Hyde and Watson FoundationPurchase and installation of equipment.

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    References

    1.   Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Harlem United Community Aids Center. 2022. Part VIII – Statement of Revenue, line e.
    2. “Chick-fil-A sign on letter.” Harlem United, July 21, 2021. Accessed February 27, 2025. https://www.harlemunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Letter-to-NYS-Thruway-Authority.pdf.
    3. “Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.” Chick-fil-A, September 16, 2021. https://www.chick-fil-a.com/press-room/andrew-truett-cathy-third-chief-executive-officer-of-chick-fil-a-inc
    4. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Harlem United Community Aids Center. 2022. Part I, lines 12, 18, 20-22.
    5. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Harlem United Community Aids Center. 2022. Part III – Statement of Program Service Accomplishments, lines 4a-4c.
    6. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Harlem United Community Aids Center. 2022. Part VIII – Statement of Revenue, line e.
    7. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Harlem United Community Aids Center. 2022. Part VIII – Statement of Revenue, lines 2a-c.
    8. “Our Team.” Harlem United. Accessed February 27, 2025. https://www.harlemunited.org/our-team/.