AVAC is a not-for-profit organization and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. AVAC's continuous policy, advocacy and outreach work is made possible by the generous support of its members and donors. AVAC does not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry.
 
In 2011, AVAC's budget was $3.9 million, of which 87% was devoted to programs, 10% to administration and 3% to fundraising. Put another way, 87 cents of every dollar donated to AVAC was dedicated to AVAC's policy, advocacy, communications, education and outreach work.

For more see our final audited financial statement from 2010 and 2011 (PDF), our 2010 Form 990 (PDF) and our 2009 Form 990 (PDF).