Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 02/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-6138418
Organization Overview
Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Housing & Planning Association 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 12/2021, Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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 EDUCATION & TRAINING IN PROGRAMS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSING NAVIGATOR - CHAPA SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR HOUSING NAVIGATOR (HN). HN OFFERS TOOLS AND INFORMATION ABOUT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR ANYONE THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS.
HOUSING COUNSELING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS - CHAPA MANAGES SEVERAL PROGRAMS TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THESE INCLUDE: A HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND THE MASSACHUSETTS HOMEOWNERSHIP COLLABORATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO HOME BUYER COUNSELING AGENCIES.
RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND COALITION BUILDING - CHAPA WORKS TO INCREASE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH DIVERSE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. UNDER THIS PROGRAM AREA, CHAPA MANAGES THE NEW ENGLAND NETWORK, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER HOUSING ADVOCATES FROM ALL SIX NEW ENGLAND STATES.
MASSACCESS REGISTRY - FUNDED BY MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION AND MANAGED BY CHAPA, THE MASSACHUSETTS ACCESSIBLE HOUSING REGISTRY IS A DATABASE OF ACCESSIBLE UNITS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS THAT HELPS TO MATCH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH VACANT APARTMENTS.MASSACHUSETTS SMART GROWTH ALLIANCE - CHAPA SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SMART GROWTH ALLIANCE (MSGA). MSGA IS MADE UP OF LEADING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE STATE POLICIES THAT FOSTER SMART GROWTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.NEW LEASE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES - CHAPA SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR NEW LEASE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES (NL). THE NL PROGRAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH STATE AGENCIES, QUASI-PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDERS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.TRAINING AND EDUCATION - CHAPA ACTS AS AN INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PLANNING COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A WEB PAGE WITH MONTHLY UPDATES AND SENDS OUT REGULAR NEWSLETTERS WITH UPDATES ON STATE AND FEDERAL HOUSING POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOLDS CONFERENCES AND FORUMS TO KEEP AFFORDABLE HOUSING STAKEHOLDERS INFORMED OF NEW PROGRAMS, DEVELOPMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Heller Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $130,853 |
Thomas Plihcik New Lease Exec Director | 40 | $122,158 | |
Karen Wiener Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $119,089 |
Amy Schectman President (until 10/21) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Felicia Jacques President (as Of 10/21) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Defranza Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marlee Chong Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $139,000 |
Green River Data Analysis Data Services | 12/30/21 | $312,910 |
Indigo Associates Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $105,138 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $39,867 |
| Membership dues | $98,770 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,115,950 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,090,376 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,344,963 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $594,955 |
| Investment income | $48,020 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,495 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $274,166 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,277,599 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $296,215 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,128 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,203,639 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $49,570 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,482 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,684 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,138 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,160 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,040,102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $70,346 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,465 |
| Travel | $14,635 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,466 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,370 |
| All other expenses | $3,952 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,351,813 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,978,907 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $45,302 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $240,915 |
| 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 | $41,872 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,395,794 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,913 |
| Total assets | $5,716,703 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,040 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,131 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $204,171 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,039,239 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,473,293 |
| 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 | $5,716,703 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc has recieved totaling $217,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Low Income Housing Coalition And Low Income Housing Washington, DC PURPOSE: $80K ERASE | $80,000 |
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc Canton, MA PURPOSE: Housing Navigator MA | $40,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL FUNDING | $25,000 |
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc Canton, MA PURPOSE: Housing Equity Racial Justice | $12,500 |
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Lynn, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
The Center For New York City New York, NY | $125,177,702 | $23,546,233 |
The Prospect-Woodward Home Keene, NH | $98,470,957 | $10,325,465 |
The Housing Partnership Network Inc Boston, MA | $38,640,476 | $16,875,187 |
Building Homes For Heroes Inc Island Park, NY | $15,491,113 | $13,729,241 |
Taconic Innovations Inc Wappingers Falls, NY | $14,026,966 | $12,196,980 |
The Crenulated Company Ltd New York, NY | $9,182,171 | $10,442,755 |
Living Independently Forever Inc Hyannis, MA | $12,273,693 | $10,857,981 |
Civic Builders Inc New York, NY | $87,716,137 | $21,789,241 |
Buffalo Federation Of Neighborhood Centers Inc Buffalo, NY | $8,954,316 | $11,146,328 |
Grand Street Guild East Housing Development Fund Company Inc Garden City, NY | $32,476,672 | $9,886,793 |
Grand Street Guild Hdfc Inc Garden City, NY | $33,829,247 | $10,532,897 |
Aishes Chayil Dkiryas Joel Mothers Relief Center Inc Monroe, NY | $15,335,659 | $8,593,002 |