Better Housing Together
- Assets
- $108.0k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Eugene, OR
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-2578937
Organization Overview
Better Housing Together is located in Eugene, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (L19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Housing Together 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 12/2022, Better Housing Together generated $98.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $79.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (28.7%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO INCREASE THE AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN LANE COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EXPANDED LOCAL PARTNER NETWORK TO MORE THAN 50 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHO ARE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO INCREASE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND SUPPLY IN LANE COUNTY. ENGAGED IN QUARTERLY REMOTE WORKSHOPS AND SHARED ONGOING HOUSING ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES AND RESEARCH ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA, ENEWSLETTERS, AND DOZENS OF COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OUR PARTNER NETWORK. SHARED POLICY BACKGROUND AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 30,000 LOCAL NEIGHBORS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN HOUSING POLICY WORK, AND GENERATED NEARLY 8,000 INDIVIDUAL ENGAGEMENTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH. SHARED RESULTS FROM LOCAL POLLING WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE LOCAL HOUSING CRISIS AND WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR ZONING REFORM. RESEARCHED AND DESIGNED INFOGRAPHICS SUMMARIZING HISTORY OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN OREGON, THE IMPORTANCE OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING DIVERSITY TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NON-WHITE AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND EXAMPLES OF EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING DIVERSITY.
LED COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS IN LANE COUNTY RELATED TO LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF OREGONS MIDDLE HOUSING STATE LAW (HB 2001). PREPARED RESEARCH-BASED INFOGRAPHICS INCLUDING BACKGROUND ON LOCAL HOUSING NEED, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE, LOCAL WAGES RELATIVE TO AVAILABLE HOUSING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH LOCAL REGULATORY DECISIONS. MONITORED POLICY PROPOSALS AND PROVIDED UPDATES TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS.
SUPPORTED LOCAL EFFORTS TO FACILITATE SMALLER, MORE DIVERSE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING VIA IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) CODE AND THE CREATION OF A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT LOCAL INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT. CONVENED DESIGN LEADERS TO SUPPORT AND ADVISE THE ADOPTED, PRE-APPROVED ADU PLAN AND PERMITTING PATH, A CITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT OFFERS SIGNIFICANT MONETARY AND TIME SAVINGS TO INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO BUILD AN ADU.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betsy Joy Schultz President | 2 | $0 | |
Brittany Quick-Warner Director | 1 | $0 | |
Kaarin Knudson Executive Dir. | 2 | $0 | |
Darcy Phillips Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Tiffany Telfer Edwards Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Liz Cawood Director | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Access Marketing Marketing | 12/30/21 | $70,575 |
Karrin Knudson Management | 12/30/21 | $66,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $98,133 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $100 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $98,233 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,031 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $78,054 |
| Total expenses | $79,085 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $107,951 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $107,951 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $107,951 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Better Housing Together has recieved totaling $247,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Association Of Realtors Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $103,000 |
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF BETTER HOUSING TOGETHER, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY NETWORK THAT SUPPORTS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND SUPPLY IN LANE COUNTY | $72,000 |
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF BETTER HOUSING TOGETHER, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY NETWORK THAT SUPPORTS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND SUPPLY IN LANE COUNTY | $72,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Sacramento, CA | $20,575,642 | $14,822,990 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc San Francisco, CA | $37,496,129 | $8,969,132 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Santa Cruz, CA | $6,184,490 | $5,333,087 |
Environmental Works Seattle, WA | $2,650,606 | $4,959,093 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Tumwater, WA | $6,468,634 | $3,935,948 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Yakima, WA | $5,110,575 | $3,128,014 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Boise, ID | $1,208,345 | $1,688,198 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Palm Desert, CA | $2,155,024 | $2,934,165 |
Willamette West Habitat For Humanity Hillsboro, OR | $0 | $1,540,336 |
Habitat For Humanity International Salem, OR | $5,727,577 | $2,150,527 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Sisters, OR | $7,075,047 | $2,135,523 |
Dollar Learning Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | $280,160 | $1,401,563 |