Metropolitan Tenants Organization
- Assets
- $742.4k
- Revenue
- $924.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-3351193
Organization Overview
Metropolitan Tenants Organization is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2022, Metropolitan Tenants Organization employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Tenants Organization 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 06/2022, Metropolitan Tenants Organization generated $924.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $776.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE AND EMPOWER TENANTS TO HAVE A VOICE IN THE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF SAFE,DECENT AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TENANTS STABILIZATION:TENANTS STABILIZATION INCLUDES THREE SUB-PROGAMS. EACH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST INDIVIDUAL TENANTS TO STABILIZE THEIR RENTAL HOUSING SITUATION. MTO'S TENANTS RIGHTS HOTLINE SERVES BETWEEN 8,000 AND 10,000 RENTERS ANNUALLY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER HOTLINE COUNSELORS PROVIDE CALLERS WITH INFORMATION TO HELP THEM RESOLVE EXISTING HOUSING CRISES. COUNSELORS PROVIDE TENANTS WITH VERBAL INFORMATION AND THEN SEND THEM WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION. MTO PROVIDES TENANTS WITH 11 DIFFERENT BROCHURES COVERING ALL AREAS OF RENTAL HOUSING. MTO ASLO HAS 15 SAMPLE LETTERS TENANTS CAN USE TO HELP THEM FOLLOW THE LAW AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR LANDLORD. MTO'S EVICTION PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR BETTER HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PREVENTION PROGRAM (AHPP):THROUGH AHPP, THE ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTS TO REVERSE DETERIORATING CONDITIONS OF SUBSIDIZED AND PRIVATELY OWNED RENTAL STOCK AND TO HOLD LANDLORDS ACCOUNTABLE FOR MISTREATMENT AND UNFAIR POLICIES. AHPP HELPS TENANTS TO FORM TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS AND PROVIDES SELF-HELP TOOLS TO TENANTS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF TENANTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO INITIATE REPAIRS AND BE PROACTIVE ABOUT HOUSING CONDITIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
ADVOCACY PROGRAM:THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO SECURE PASSAGE OF THREE HOUSING LAWS. MTO EMPOWERS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS, MEET WITH THE ALDERMAN AND DEVELOP CAMPAIGNS. CURRENTLY, MTO IS WORKING TO SECURE THE PASSAGE OF CHICAGO HEALTHY HOMES INSPECTION PROGRAM (CHHIP), THE HOUSING FOR ALL CAMPAIGN AND THE JUST HOUSING INITIATIVE (JHI). MTO SUPPORTS LIFTING THE BAN ON RENT CONTROL. CHHIP WORKS TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO. HOUSING FOR ALL SEEKS TO EXPAND CHICAGO'S ARO ORDINANCE BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS BEING BUILT. JHI WILL LIMIT THE USE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR TENANTS SEEKING APARTMENTS IN COOK COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Bartlett Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $77,666 |
Loreen Targos President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julio Rodrguez Chair Int Comm. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ivy Ellis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Shuman-Moore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Hightower Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $341 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $629,370 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,180 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $923,891 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $144 |
| 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 | $924,035 |
| 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. | $77,666 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,855 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $422,924 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,432 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,295 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,209 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,379 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,428 |
| Travel | $852 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,940 |
| Interest | $977 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,542 |
| Insurance | $6,075 |
| All other expenses | $2,141 |
| Total functional expenses | $776,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $341,952 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $380,759 |
| 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 | $8,995 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,026 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,700 |
| Total assets | $742,432 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,347 |
| 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 | $19,109 |
| Total liabilities | $53,456 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $643,976 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,000 |
| 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 | $742,432 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Metropolitan Tenants Organization has recieved totaling $73,047.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Telligen Community Initiative West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: COVID HAS LEFT MANY PEOPLE WITH DISABLING AFTEREFFECTS AND IN PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS REGARDING THEIR HOUSING. THOUSANDS ARE BEHIND IN RENT. THE PROJECT WILL WORK TO PREVENT EVICTIONS AND KEEP PEOPLE SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES BY GETTING TENANTS LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS NON-LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEGOTIATING AND COMMUNICATING WITH THEIR LANDLORD AND THUS IMPROVE LONG TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES. | $50,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: HOUSING, SHELTER | $15,000 |
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $8,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47 |
Peer Organizations
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|---|---|---|
Martin Luther Home Corporation Dubuque, IA | $34,357,421 | $17,283,638 |
Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Apple River, IL | $10,186,851 | $3,960,232 |
820 W Belle Plaine Cooperative Chicago, IL | $8,052,333 | $2,389,201 |
Building Owners And Managers Association Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $1,459,387 | $2,903,504 |
Lake Holiday Property Owners Association Inc Somonauk, IL | $7,075,550 | $2,253,751 |
Carr Square Tenant Corporation Saint Louis, MO | $3,519,634 | $1,262,069 |
Csl Community Association Inc North Vernon, IN | $4,686,607 | $1,182,975 |
Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Corporation Dubuque, IA | $5,116,993 | $1,481,771 |
Home Builders Assn Of Des Moines Johnston, IA | $702,713 | $1,312,598 |
Lake Winnebago Home Owners Association Lake Winnebago, MO | $7,105,548 | $1,164,558 |
William E English Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $7,061,359 | $1,037,570 |
Panora Cooperative Cablevision Association Inc Panora, IA | $431,429 | $971,770 |