Housing Matters is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Housing Matters employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Matters 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, Housing Matters generated $11.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.3% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED IN 1986, HOUSING MATTERS IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TO CREATE PATHWAYS OUT OF THEIR HOMELESSNESS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. WE HOLD FIRMLY TO A VISION THAT HOMELESSNESS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHOULD BE RARE, BRIEF, AND NON-RECURRING AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS BASED IN HOUSING FIRST PRACTICES. HOUSING FIRST IS A RECOVERY-ORIENTED, DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH THAT CENTERS ON QUICKLY MOVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INTO INDEPENDENT AND PERMANENT HOUSING AND THEN PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES AS NEEDED. BY UTILIZING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, HOUSING MATTERS IS SUCCESSFULLY EXCEEDING GOALS IN HOUSING SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN THE COUNTY.HOUSING MATTERS PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:1) PAUL LEE LOFT EMERGENCY SHELTER (PLL) PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER TO UP TO 40 PEOPLE NIGHTLY.2) REBELE FAMILY SHELTER (RFS) PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND PROVIDES STABLE SHELTER TO 28 FAMILIES (UP TO 90 INDIVIDUALS) AT ANY GIVEN TIME.3) RECUPERATIVE CARE CENTER (RCC) IS A 12-BED MEDICAL RESPITE SHELTER OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY'S HOMELESS PERSON'S HEALTH PROJECT AND SEVERAL LOCAL HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS.4) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH APPROPRIATE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND PROVIDE AFTER-HOUSING SERVICES TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM HOUSING SUCCESS.HOUSING MATTERS' CAMPUS PROVIDES A RESTORATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH ACCESS TO ON-SITE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH OUR PARTNERS: SANTA CRUZ COUNTY'S HOMELESS PERSON'S HEALTH PROJECT, DIENTES DENTAL, AND ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES. DURING FY 2022, WE SERVED 2,804 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDED OVER 49,048 BEDNIGHTS, SERVED 35,896 MEALS, SHELTERED 386 PEOPLE, HELPED 342 PEOPLE FIND PERMANENT HOUSING, AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 847 PEOPLE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca Steckler Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $143,061 |
Phil Kramer CEO | Officer | 40 | $149,854 |
Thomas Stagg Cio | 40 | $139,854 | |
Jane Benthin-Stokes CFO | Officer | 40 | $10,558 |
Cecilia Espinola President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Lane Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,288,503 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,359,862 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,648,365 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $40,182 |
Investment income | $100,588 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$14,163 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,774,972 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,512,144 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $305,639 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,943 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,748,435 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $562,889 |
Payroll taxes | $349,957 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,716 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $190,185 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,860 |
Office expenses | $74,130 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $404,587 |
Travel | $25,064 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $34,100 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $375,614 |
Insurance | $106,967 |
All other expenses | $414,834 |
Total functional expenses | $10,357,388 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,611,218 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,040,316 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,360 |
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 | $51,496 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,231,594 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,451,860 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,390,844 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $667,518 |
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 | $1,400,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,113,202 |
Other liabilities | $24,024 |
Total liabilities | $3,204,744 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,765,250 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,420,850 |
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 | $20,390,844 |