Housing Forward
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $13.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 124
- Location
- Maywood, IL
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3876660
Organization Overview
Housing Forward is located in Maywood, IL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Housing Forward employed 124 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Forward 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 12/2021, Housing Forward generated $13.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.6% 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.
Since 2015, Housing Forward has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $4,309,111. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO TRANSITION PEOPLE FROM HOUSING CRISIS TO HOUSING STABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - IS AN INTERVENTION THAT COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH VOLUNTARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. IN 2021, 276 HOUSEHOLDS WERE STABILIZED IN 202 SCATTERED-SITE APARTMENTS WITH 96,098 NIGHTS OF HOUSING. PROGRAM OUTCOMES - 91% REMAINED STABLY HOUSED FOR ONE YEAR; 54% INCREASED INCOME BETWEEN ENTRY AND EXIT.
INTERIM HOUSING - THE PADS EMERGENCY SHELTER, A ROTATING CONGREGATE EMERGENCY SHELTER, CLOSING DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC. THE AGENCY MOVED TO A 27 NON-CONGREGATE, HOTEL-BASED MODEL TO KEEP CLIENTS SAFE FROM CONTRACTING COVID-19. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 169 CLIENTS WITH 35,155 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 83,964 MEALS.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE - THE AGENCY OPERATES THREE FEDERAL AND ONE STATE FUNDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. RAPID RE-HOUSING (FEDERAL) MINIMIZES THE TRAUMA OF HOMELESSNESS BY DIVERTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM EMERGENCY SHELTER AND RE-HOUSING THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. CLIENTS ARE ASSESSED TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE EVERY 3 MONTHS. RENTAL ASSISTANCE IS COUPLED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO ENSURE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. IN 2021, 222 PERSONS WERE STABILIZED WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. HOUSING FORWARD ALSO OPERATES THE RENTAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM (STATE) FOR INDIVIDUALS AT OR BELOW 30% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME. IN 2021, 71 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH RHSP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynda Schueler Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $163,123 |
Erik Johnson Dir Development & Communic | 40 | $115,008 | |
Jane Houle Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $108,302 | |
Heidi Vance President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Glass First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Kieselstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $201,399 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,735,894 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,066,437 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $112,125 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,003,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $227,868 |
| Investment income | $152 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $526 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,235,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $685,689 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,169,358 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $198,031 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,432,765 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,580 |
| Other employee benefits | $465,962 |
| Payroll taxes | $277,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,215 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $673,081 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $188,255 |
| Information technology | $136,184 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,319,121 |
| Travel | $22,723 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,319 |
| Insurance | $57,324 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,922,076 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $787,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $223,634 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,280,477 |
| 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 | $29,100 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $376,197 |
| Total assets | $3,739,938 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $662,244 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $47,250 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $12,919 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $200,000 |
| Other liabilities | $520,471 |
| Total liabilities | $1,442,884 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,864,416 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $432,638 |
| 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 | $3,739,938 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Housing Forward has awarded $685,689 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
La Grange, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $289,820 |
Chicago Heights, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $153,018 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $93,102 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $74,462 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50,713 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $12,406 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 38 grants that Housing Forward has recieved totaling $685,937.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
South Suburban Pads Chicago Heights, IL PURPOSE: HUD COORDINATION OF CARE RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM, INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATION UNDER PROJECT WISH AWARD. | $132,071 |
Westlake Health Foundation Oakbrook Terrace, IL PURPOSE: PSH BROADVIEW PROJECT | $100,000 |
Alliance To End Homelessness In Suburban Cook County Hillside, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $73,486 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $49,250 |
Healthy Communities Foundation Riverside, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,533 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Arlington Of Naples Arlington Heights, IL | $121,796,918 | $23,712,777 |
Achievement Unlimited Inc Galesburg, IL | $34,667,403 | $31,696,526 |
Ctf Illinois Orland Park, IL | $14,323,596 | $25,057,116 |
Center For Housing And Health Chicago, IL | $3,048,076 | $18,275,784 |
Cedar Falls Lutheran Home Cedar Falls, IA | $37,181,426 | $19,916,708 |
Covenant Home Services Skokie, IL | $4,392,429 | $19,945,010 |
King-Bruwaert House Burr Ridge, IL | $65,181,853 | $13,001,524 |
Housing Forward Maywood, IL | $3,739,938 | $13,235,796 |
Hephzibah Childrens Association Oak Park, IL | $12,105,627 | $12,068,031 |
Aptiv Incorporated La Crosse, WI | $4,803,038 | $12,027,224 |
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry Kansas City, MO | $5,622,627 | $11,500,052 |
Healing Place Inc Louisville, KY | $37,666,074 | $13,853,449 |