Homes For Families Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (L80) the organization is classified as: Housing Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Homes For Families Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Homes For Families Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Homes For Families Inc generated $659.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $350.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRALPOLICY ADVOCACYGOALS OF THE POLICY ADVOCACY INITIATIVES ARE TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS ABOUT SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS AND TO INCREASE RESOURCES, CHANGE POLICIES, AND MAINTAIN PAST GAINS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND INCREASE ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE COMMONWEALTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS AND POLICY MAKERS, PROVIDING TESTIMONY, ORGANIZING ADVOCACY EVENTS, MEETING WITH OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO LEGISLATORS.COMMUNITY ORGANIZINGTHE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF CONSUMER DRIVEN PROGRAMMING, SOLUTION-FOCUSED POLICY ADVOCACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE FAMILY SHELTER COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES HELP TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE BROADER COMMUNITY ABOUT THE REALITIES OF, AND SOLUTIONS TO, FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: VISIONING DAY, FORUMS, EVENTS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO MEMBERS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKING WITH THE MEDIA.LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FUNCTION TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS AND SHELTER PROVIDERS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HOMELESSNESS. THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES TO BE ADVOCATES AND HAVE THEIR VOICE, EXPERIENCE AND IDEAS HEARD BY POLICY MAKERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS, ONGOING COMMITTEES AND GROUPS, INTERNSHIPS AND MENTORING.RESEARCH/EVALUATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCERESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS INCREASE THE ORGANIZATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES RELATIVE TO FAMILY HOMELESSNESS TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER AGENCIES, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AGENCIES IN IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES AND ENHANCING THEIR WORK RELATIVE TO CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY, AND GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LITERATURE REVIEW, SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUPS, INTERVIEWS, DATA ANALYSIS, TRAININGS, AND CONSULTATIONS.INFORMATION AND REFERRALTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STATE-WIDE PHONE REFERRALS TO HOMELESS AND AT RISK FAMILIES TRYING TO ACCESS HOUSING, SHELTER, BENEFITS AND SERVICES. SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON (THE CITY), THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE FAMILY SIDE OF A VACANCY CLEARINGHOUSE LINKING HOMELESS FAMILIES IN SHELTERS TO APARTMENTS THAT ARE SET-ASIDE BY THE CITY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicole Stewart Chief Exec Officer (until 4/21) | Officer | 40 | $57,092 |
Gabrielle Vacheresse Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cicely Jordan Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Idony Lisle Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Warren Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosa Almanzar Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $9,670 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $152,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $488,835 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $651,405 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,400 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $659,809 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,820 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,456 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $95,902 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,422 |
Payroll taxes | $14,638 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,280 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,443 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,903 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,461 |
Information technology | $2,920 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,566 |
Travel | $70 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $957 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,654 |
Insurance | $2,133 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $350,169 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,726 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $280,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $125,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,179 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,742 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,650 |
Total assets | $449,297 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,293 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $27,900 |
Total liabilities | $68,193 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $101,104 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $280,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $449,297 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Homes For Families Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fenway Community Development Corp Boston, MA PURPOSE: AS PART OF CHEERS COALITION, WORK TO ADVANCE HOUSING POLICIES TO PREVENT DISPLACEMENT AND HOMELESSNESS, ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUITIES, CREATE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES. | $25,000 |
Luther I Replogle Foundation Rockville, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Aspire Of Western New York Inc Getzville, NY | $37,144,710 | $73,972,719 |
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation Of America Boston, MA | $267,784,866 | $49,655,624 |
Womens Housing And Economic Development Corporation Bronx, NY | $29,527,353 | $27,859,543 |
Joint Ownership Entity New York City Corp New York, NY | $155,995,039 | $17,434,025 |
Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporation New York, NY | $193,138,085 | $25,961,669 |
Highland Park Community Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY | $3,265,910 | $15,414,103 |
Centerboard Inc Lynn, MA | $21,186,335 | $15,673,773 |
Interstate I Affordable Housing Inc New York, NY | $783,725 | $8,991,908 |
Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation New York, NY | $39,528,943 | $4,446,577 |
Housing Works Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,273,707 | $4,786,590 |
Willow Gardens Inc New Rochelle, NY | $20,661,774 | $5,354,577 |
United Residents In Academy Homes Ii Inc Roxbury, MA | $30,056,643 | $8,930,600 |