Housing Court Answers Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Housing Court Answers Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Court Answers 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, Housing Court Answers Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO LITIGANTS WITHOUT ATTORNEYS IN NEW YORK CITY'S HOUSING COURT AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN FY21: RUNNING A HOTLINE TO PROVIDE EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES TO NEW YORKERS. (INFORMATION TABLES WERE CLOSED DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC.)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RUNNING INFORMATION TABLES IN NYCS HOUSING COURTS, RUNNING A HOTLINE, PROVIDING TRAININGS TO ADVOCATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Laurie Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $84,994 |
Adriene Holder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Judith Goldiner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Larry Wood President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Vallone Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $972,270 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $168,228 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,140,498 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,140,517 |
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. | $76,272 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,422 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $827,524 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $151,028 |
Payroll taxes | $69,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,466 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $55,399 |
Information technology | $17,842 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,356 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,254 |
Insurance | $7,692 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,331,311 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $252,136 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,541 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $951,897 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,327 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,742 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,246,643 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,709 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,601 |
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 | $503,410 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $611,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $516,231 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $118,692 |
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 | $1,246,643 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Housing Court Answers Inc has recieved totaling $160,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tiger Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $160,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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