Housing On Merit
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2991692
Organization Overview
Housing On Merit is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (L40) the organization is classified as: Temporary Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Housing On Merit employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing On Merit 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 On Merit generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOUSING ON MERIT CREATES A BRIDGE TO PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON D.C.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP AND OWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RESIDING AT HOUSING ON MERIT'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES WITH ANCILLARY SERVICES THROUGH LEARNING CENTERS THAT FOCUS ON FOUR KEY AREAS: EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
RESEARCH AND DESIGN PLATFORM DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING, INCUBATING, AND IMPLEMENTING NEW POLICY, FINANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO THE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS CRISES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Litwak Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $164,546 |
Keith Dragoon Interim CFO | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pat Luke President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Jaeger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Barker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tyler Martin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,542 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,726,605 |
| Investment income | $955 |
| 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 | $1,938,952 |
| 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. | $164,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,591 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $858,673 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,459 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,712 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,553 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,373 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,129 |
| Travel | $10,875 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,664 |
| All other expenses | $29,399 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,422,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $979,172 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $167,809 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $175,396 |
| Total assets | $1,322,377 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,668 |
| 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 | $29 |
| Total liabilities | $5,697 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,293,124 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,556 |
| 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 | $1,322,377 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Housing On Merit has recieved totaling $10,066.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Standard Plus Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $66 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Next Move Homeless Services Sacramento, CA | $8,447,671 | $14,808,521 |
Homeward Bound Of Marin Novato, CA | $46,962,235 | $20,804,885 |
Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc Berkeley, CA | $57,970,092 | $10,593,922 |
Alameda County Homeless Action Center Berkeley, CA | $12,265,605 | $9,695,945 |
Operation Dignity Inc Oakland, CA | $4,987,460 | $8,555,959 |
On The Rise Inc Barstow, CA | $1,107,215 | $5,933,526 |
East County Transitional Living Center Inc El Cajon, CA | $1,910,869 | $5,548,107 |
Century Villages At Cabrillo Inc Culver City, CA | $30,721,110 | $4,907,626 |
Dignitymoves San Francisco, CA | $10,348,267 | $5,610,876 |
Ascencia Glendale, CA | $5,834,475 | $6,191,753 |
Grandmas House Of Hope Anaheim, CA | $3,883,799 | $4,297,846 |
House Of Refuge Inc Mesa, AZ | $3,568,215 | $2,806,174 |