﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2014v5.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2015-08-20T08:19:52-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2014-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Fontana CPAS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>13007 W Linebaugh Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Tampa</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33626</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2014-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>650380952</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>The AIDS Institute Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>AIDS</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8132585929</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>17 Davis Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Tampa</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33606</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MICHAEL RUPPAL</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8132585929</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2015-08-20</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>ERIC FONTANA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PhoneNum>7277999533</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2015-08-20</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2014</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2016-03-07 17:11:31Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="00000001" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleO ReasonableCauseExplanation" softwareId="14000261">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>MICHAEL RUPPAL</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>17 Davis Blvd 403</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Tampa</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33606</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1317851</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>theaidsinstitute.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1992</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>FL</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>The mission of The AIDS Institute is to promote action for social change through public policy research, advocacy, and education.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>10</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>10</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>14</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>20</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1490526</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1317851</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1490526</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1317851</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>915590</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1017210</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>532829</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>413163</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1448419</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1430373</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>42107</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-112522</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>431078</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>328794</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>2867</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>13105</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>428211</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>315689</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>The mission of The AIDS Institute is to promote action for social change through</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>180298</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING NETWORK - THE INSTITUTE COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS MEETING LOGISTICS FOR THE STATEWIDE FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING NETWORK (FCPN). HIV COMMUNITY PLANNING IS AN ONGOING, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS INTENDED TO HELP ASSURE THAT RESOURCES, PARTICULARLY FEDERAL HIV PREVENTION AND CARE RESOURCES, ARE TARGETED TO POPULATIONS LIVING WITH OR AT RICK FOR HIV INFECTIONS. THE FCPN IS A STATEWIDE PLANNING BODY THAT WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND PATIENT CARE PLANS. THE FCPN CONSISTS OF THREE COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUPS: THE PREVENTION PLANNING GROUP, PATIENT CARE PLANNING GROUP AND FLORIDA VIRAL HEPATITIS COUNCIL. EACH COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP OF THE FCPN ADVISES THE BUREAU OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS PROGRAMS ON MATTERS RELATED TO HIV PREVENTION, PATIENT CARE AND HEPATITIS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>54688</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE (CBA) SERVICES ON BEHALF OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. THE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HIV PREVENTION SERVICES BY CREATING AND SUSTAINING AN ENGAGED NETWORK OF CBA CONSUMERS THAT EXPRESSES CONSUMER'S NEEDS AND CONCERNS TO CBA PROVIDERS AND FUNDERS, EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT CBA AND HOW TO ACCESS IT, AND REDUCES THE STIGMA RELATED TO SEEKING CBA SERVICES INCL</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>52235</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>HIV PREVENTION POLICY INITIATIVE - THE AIDS INSTITUTE RESEARCHED AND ANALYZED EXIXTING STRUCTURES, POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS ON ROUTINE HIV TESTING IN FLORIDA'S HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. THE MAJOR PROGRAM GOAL IS TO DEVELOP AN HIV PREVENTION POLICY INITIATIVE THAT ALIGNS STRUCTURES, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL HIV PREVENTION, CARE AND TREATMENT. IMPLEMENTING ROUTINE HIV TESTING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE CDC AS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1066444</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>THE AIDS INSTITUTE IS FOCUSED ON HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, CARE AND TREATMENT WHILE INCORPORATING WORK ON RELATED HEALTHCARE ISSUES SUCH AS VIRAL HEPATITIS, STD'S, TB AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED CO-INFECTIONS. THE AIDS INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS AND EXPERTISE ARE ISSUES SUCH AS VIRAL HEPATITIS, STD'S, TB AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED CO-INFECTIONS. THE AIDS INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS AND EXPERTISE ARE ISSUES SUCH AS VIRAL HEPATITIS, STD'S, TB AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED CO-INFECTIONS. THE AIDS INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS AND EXPE</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <Desc>level. The AIDS Institute ensures that the work and targeted programs have a direct impact on the most vulnerable populations including high risk individuals, as well as benefiting all those living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS, populations including high risk individuals, as well as benefiting all those living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS,</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>1066444</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1353665</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="00000002" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="00000003" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="00000004" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleC">true</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>false</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="00000005" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="00000005" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="00000005" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="00000006" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleJ">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="00000007" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleL">true</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>3</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>14</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>10</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>10</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL RUPPAL</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8132585929</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>17 Davis Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Tampa</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>33606</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PETER RALIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR DAVID REZNIK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WILLIAM SCHUYLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GREGG ALTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR HANSEL TOOKES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR OCTAVIO VALLEJO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARYLIN MERIDA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JONATHON BERLINER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VALERIE MINCEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL RUPPAL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>55.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>160000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>13202</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARL SCHMID</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Key Employee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>55.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>149798</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>15831</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>IVY TURNBULL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Compensated Employee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>55.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>120000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>2800</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>429798</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>31833</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>364070</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>953781</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1317851</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1317851</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>309798</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>309798</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>707412</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>660915</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>46497</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>112546</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>107401</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5145</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>67247</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>58378</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8869</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>48269</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>44962</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3307</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>118373</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>112962</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5411</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1721</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1642</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>79</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>60366</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>57607</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2759</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Bank Fees</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>4641</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4641</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1430373</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1353665</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>76708</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>245611</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>280336</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>182514</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>41958</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>4180</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>40752</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>38432</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2953</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2320</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>431078</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>328794</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2867</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13105</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2867</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13105</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>428211</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>315689</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>428211</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>315689</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>431078</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>328794</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-112522</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>true</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>true</FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="00000002" softwareId="14000261">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1010495</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>996917</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1322601</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1463573</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1312504</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6106090</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>22065</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>22792</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>24075</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>68932</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1010495</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>996917</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1344666</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1486365</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1336579</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6175022</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>596500</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>5578522</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>532</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>11123</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1931</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4161</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5347</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>23094</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>6198116</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.90000</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II Ln 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Revenue 2010: 532. 2011: 11123. 2012: 1931. 2013: 4161. 2014: 5347.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="00000003">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="00000004">
      <VolunteersInd>false</VolunteersInd>
      <PaidStaffOrManagementInd>false</PaidStaffOrManagementInd>
      <MediaAdvertisementsInd>false</MediaAdvertisementsInd>
      <MailingsMembersInd>false</MailingsMembersInd>
      <PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>false</PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>
      <GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <DirectContactLegislatorsInd>false</DirectContactLegislatorsInd>
      <RalliesDemonstrationsInd>false</RalliesDemonstrationsInd>
      <OtherActivitiesInd>true</OtherActivitiesInd>
      <OtherActivitiesAmt>21543</OtherActivitiesAmt>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>21543</TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>
      <NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>false</NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II-B Line 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Hired consultant to develop and implement the statewide advocacy campaign, coordinate the Florida HIV/AIDS Advocacy Network volunteers, represent/coordinate legislative advocacy activities before the Florida Legislature, the Florida Executive Branch, and allied organizations.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="00000005" softwareId="14000261">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>40752</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>38432</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2320</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>2320</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1341926</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>24075</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>24075</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1317851</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1317851</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1454448</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>24075</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>24075</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>1430373</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1430373</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt X, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The AIDS Institute is exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Management continues to evaluate the effect of any uncertain income tax positions. Management has determined that The AIDS Institute had no uncertain income tax positions that could have a significant effect on the financial statements as of December 31, 2014. The AIDS Institute's income tax returns subsequent to 2010 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for three years after the federal income tax returns were filed.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="00000006">
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL RUPPAL</PersonNm>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>160000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4000</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>9202</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>173202</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARL SCHMID</PersonNm>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>149798</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4000</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>11831</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>165629</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="00000007" softwareId="14000261">
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>JOHN RUPPAL</PersonNm>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>Brother of the Executive Director</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>4680</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>Marketing Services</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>false</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>DENISE RUPPAL</PersonNm>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>Sister of the Executive Director</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>95000</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>Director of Finance &amp; Administration</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>false</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="00000008" softwareId="14000261">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 is given to the Board of Directors for review and then submitted to the IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Any conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts are reviewed for each staff member and each board member annually. Appropriate action is determined and taken if a conflict or perception of conflict is found.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation and benefits are tied directly to performance. The Executive Director's performance is reviewed by the Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation and benefits are tied directly to performance. All employees receive regular performance reviews.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part III, Line 4d</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE AIDS INSTITUTE IS FOCUSED ON HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, CARE AND TREATMENT WHILE INCORPORATING WORK ON RELATED HEALTHCARE 1066444. 0. 0. LEVEL. THE AIDS INSTITUTE ENSURES THAT THE WORK AND TARGETED PROGRAMS HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE MOST VULNERABLE 0. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>