Metropolitan Tenants Organization

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.

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:

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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)Compensation
John Bartlett
Executive Dir.
$77,666
Loreen Targos
President
$0
Julio Rodrguez
Chair Int Comm.
$0
Ivy Ellis
Treasurer
$0
Betsy Shuman-Moore
Secretary
$0
Patricia Hightower
Director
$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

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