Housing Action Illinois
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 36-3585238
Organization Overview
Housing Action Illinois is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Housing Action Illinois employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Action Illinois 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 12/2020, Housing Action Illinois generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Housing Action Illinois has awarded 195 individual grants totaling $5,562,795. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INCREASE AND PRESERVE THE SUPPLY OF DECENT, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING IN ILLINOIS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING-CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDES DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS AND HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES. PASS-THRU GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO AFFILIATED DIRECT SERVICE HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES AS PART OF ITS HUD APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING INTERMEDIARY.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING-EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS THROUGH WEBSITE AND RESEARCH STUDIES AND KEEPS THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FIELD WELL INFORMED OF RECENT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS AND CHANGES. AN AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM, INCLUDING PROVIDING VISTA STIPENDS, IS MANAGED AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS.
PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY - A COALITION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO INCREASE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ILLINOIS' LOWER INCOME RESIDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharon Legenza Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $103,779 |
Nicole Clements Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Kuyawa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Darsonya Switzer Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carl Wolf Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Campbell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,341,966 |
| Investment income | $4,849 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,400 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,491,523 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $102,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $593,520 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,035 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $87,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,042 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $122,459 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $40,726 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,553 |
| Travel | $6,403 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,983 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,599 |
| Insurance | $1,511 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,198,080 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $685,693 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $154,594 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $725,549 |
| 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 | $12,251 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,421 |
| Total assets | $1,608,385 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $548,903 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $92,083 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $640,986 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $967,399 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Housing Action Illinois has awarded $925,639 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Evansville, IN PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $80,448 |
Crystal Lake, IL PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $58,704 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $48,683 |
Homewood, IL PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $47,792 |
Chicago Heights, IL PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $47,187 |
HOME DUPAGE INC PURPOSE: Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $47,007 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Housing Action Illinois has recieved totaling $302,505.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Low Income Housing Coalition And Low Income Housing Washington, DC PURPOSE: $80K ERASE; $50K OSAH | $130,000 |
Morrison Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Woods Fund Of Chicago Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $32,500 |
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT & COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation Rosemont, IL PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $10,000 |
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation Rosemont, IL PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
North East Community Action Corporation Bowling Green, MO | $19,489,309 | $16,722,475 |
Affordable Housing Development Fund Inc Rockford, IL | $87,465,066 | $18,557,415 |
Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund Chicago, IL | $68,435,328 | $24,410,244 |
Interfaith Housing Development Corporation Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $13,790,371 | $15,355,980 |
European American Association Chicago, IL | $18,209,689 | $14,984,488 |
Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity Milwaukee, WI | $24,987,795 | $20,382,762 |
Hispanic Housing Development Corp Chicago, IL | $88,735,655 | $15,154,061 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Des Moines, IA | $24,118,438 | $12,529,342 |
Residential Options Inc Alton, IL | $11,785,898 | $11,284,358 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Indianapolis, IN | $27,221,776 | $14,208,425 |
Oak Park Residence Corp Oak Park, IL | $43,726,959 | $10,429,189 |
Affordable Housing Partners Inc Carmel, IN | $150,650,716 | $9,214,618 |