Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $14.8m
- Revenue
- $19.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 12/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-3068653
Organization Overview
Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance 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, Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc generated $19.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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
PROVIDE SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION & PUBLIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS - DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 , THE PROGRAM PROVIDED, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND LANDLORDS, 211 SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BEDS EACH NIGHT. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH SAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, INCOME-RELATED REFERRALS AND PUBLIC BENEFITS ACCESS, REFERRAL SERVICES, HOUSING SEARCH AND OTHER SERVICES FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROGRAM HAS SOME COMPONENTS THAT FOCUS ON SPECIFIC SUBPOPULATIONS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, SUCH AS VETERANS, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULTS, WOMEN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A STATE-HISTORIC SHELTER CONTRACT, A SAFE HAVEN GRANT THAT SERVES VETERANS AND A GRANT FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE USED FOR THE SOCIAL DETERMINANT HEALTH PROGRAM.
PERMANENT HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES - FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE PROGRAM HELPED FUND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND LANDLORDS, 1,621 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE STATE. THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN EVERY REGION OF THE STATE AND ARE THE PROGRAMMATIC BASIS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND INCREASINGLY RECOGNIZED OUTCOME-FOCUSED DATA STUDIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HOME & HEALTHY FOR GOOD STATE, HOME & HEALTHY FOR GOOD BOSTON, JOURNEY TO SUCCESS, POST DETOX/PRE-RECOVERY, HOME FRONT, NORTH STAR HOUSING, RAPID TRANSITION FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, AND PERMANENT HOUSING & STABILIZATION.
RAPID REHOUSING & PREVENTION - MHSA ASSISTED 204 HOUSEHOLDS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 IN GAINING PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS, WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS START UP, MOVING, UTILITIES AND SHORT TO MEDIUM-TERM SHALLOW RENT SUBSIDY FUNDS WHEN ENTERING INTO HOUSING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED BEST PRACTICES FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROGRAMS TO BE USED ON CONTINUED RAPID REHOUSING INITIATIVES MOVING FORWARD. MHSA ALSO PREVENTED 680 HOUSEHOLDS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PREVENTION FUNDS TO THEM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, AND RAPID TRANSITION FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, AND RAPID REHOUSING FOR FAMILIES.
ADVOCACY, PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES A FORUM IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF POLICY, COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION OF ISSUES, AND THE PILOTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY ARE DESIGNED TO END THE COMMONWEALTH'S RELIANCE ON EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS SITE VISITS AND PROGRAM REVIEWS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND STRIVE TO CREATE A NETWORK OF RESOURCES AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADVOCACY AND PLANNING TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE REDUCES ITS RELIANCE ON EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON PERMANENT HOUSING AS A SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph G Finn President And Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $164,289 |
Kaye Wild Vice President | Officer | 40 | $110,614 |
Ben Josephson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Newkirk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James R Shea Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robin Callahan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $175,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $610,279 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $785,279 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,479,271 |
| Investment income | $23,962 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $91,816 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,380,328 |
| 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. | $286,096 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,059 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $876,491 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,139 |
| Other employee benefits | $187,310 |
| Payroll taxes | $99,752 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,067 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,647 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $326,844 |
| Advertising and promotion | $495 |
| Office expenses | $82,144 |
| Information technology | $25,037 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $125,297 |
| Travel | $736 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $358 |
| Interest | $109,526 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,600 |
| Insurance | $57,878 |
| All other expenses | $98,320 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,791,474 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,523,452 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,193,426 |
| 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 | $7,975 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,804 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,026,975 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,073 |
| Total assets | $14,798,705 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $433,769 |
| 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 | $850,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,495,000 |
| Other liabilities | $9,381,304 |
| Total liabilities | $13,160,073 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,572,787 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,845 |
| 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 | $14,798,705 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Homes For The Homeless Inc New York, NY | $10,568,614 | $34,991,198 |
Mental Health Association Inc Springfield, MA | $24,503,185 | $33,817,853 |
Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance Inc Boston, MA | $14,798,705 | $19,380,328 |
Crossroads Rhode Island Providence, RI | $33,809,846 | $18,689,220 |
Saint Francis House Inc Boston, MA | $32,573,863 | $23,473,154 |
Emmaus Inc Haverhill, MA | $9,664,001 | $8,628,211 |
Housing Families Inc Malden, MA | $3,872,051 | $8,658,783 |
Broadway Housing Communities Inc New York, NY | $14,007,162 | $9,859,889 |
Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness Inc Hartford, CT | $5,519,613 | $6,168,107 |
Polish Community Center Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $10,138,351 | $5,590,948 |
Somerville Homeless Coalition Incorporated Somerville, MA | $2,665,813 | $5,904,274 |
Bronx Family Network Inc Yonkers, NY | $2,952,904 | $4,637,229 |