Housingworks Austin is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (L05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Housingworks Austin employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housingworks Austin 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 12/2023, Housingworks Austin generated $567.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $393.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: HOUSINGWORKS' RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON EQUITY AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN DISTRICT ANALYSIS OF HOUSING FACTS HIGHLIGHTING AFFORDABILITY ISSUES FACING AUSTIN AREA AS A WHOLE AND EACH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT. IN 2023, HOUSINGWORKS UPDATED THAT RESEARCH, WHICH IDENTIFIES AUSTIN'S DEMOGRAPHICS, POVERTY RATE, MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME, AVERAGE RENT PER MONTH, MEDIAN HOME PRICE, NUMBER OF HOMELESS ON THE STREET, NUMBER OF SUBSIDIZED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, THE PERCENTAGE OF RENTER VS OWNERS BY DISTRICT, THE PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE COST BURDENED THE AVERAGE ANNUAL MASS TRANSIT TRIPS TAKEN CITYWIDE AND THE PERCENTAGE OF SUBSIDIZED UNITS WITHIN A 5 MINUTE WALK TO HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSIT. IN 2023, FOR THE THIRD TIME. COUNTY ANALYSES WERE COMPLETED FOR THE 5 MSA SURROUNDING COUNTIES (TRAVIS, WILLIAMSON, HAYS, BASTROP AND CALDWELL COUNTY). THE SAME DATA FOUND IN THE DISTRICT ANALYSIS CAN BE FOUND ON THE COUNTY ANALYSIS. THE RESEARCH CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT HOUSINGWORKSAUSTIN.ORG. IN 2023 RESEARCH WAS ENHANCED ON EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING AND LEVERAGING PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING IN PRESERVING AND BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. RESEARCH WAS ALSO RELEASED "WHO NEEDS HOUSING THAT'S AFFORDABLE" FOR BOTH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY, WHICH IDENTIFIES JOBS THAT FALL IN THE FAMILIES BELOW POVERTY LEVEL TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. HOUSINGWORKS RELEASED THE OFFICIAL 2022 STRATEGIC HOUSING BLUEPRINT SCORECARD FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE NEW PROGRESS TO DATE SCORECARDS (2018-2022). THE SCORECARDS ANALYZE THE 2017 STRATEGIC HOUSING BLUEPRINT GOALS, ADOPTED BY THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL VS ACTUAL NUMBERS OF AFFORDABLE, PRESERVATION, HOMELESS HOUSING UNITS COMPLETED EACH YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily Chenevert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John-Michael Cortez Advocacy Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ashton Cumberbatch Secretary And Nominating Committee | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Catharine Echols Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Parisa Fatehi-Weeks Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frances Ferguson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $94,990 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,662 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $304,652 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $258,925 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $567,656 |
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. | $115,581 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,558 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,247 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $300 |
Payroll taxes | $17,594 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,405 |
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 | $8,925 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,958 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,705 |
Interest | $1,708 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $12,136 |
Total functional expenses | $393,752 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $277,801 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,750 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $30,523 |
Total assets | $317,074 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,995 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,004 |
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 | $31,027 |
Total liabilities | $63,026 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $254,048 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $317,074 |