Program areas at Housing Action Illinois
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 and other sources, such as the Housing Counseling Stability Program (HSCP).
Public Policy and Advocacy - A coalition of community organizations working together to increase housing opportunities for Illinois' lower income residents.
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.
Grants made by Housing Action Illinois
Who funds Housing Action Illinois
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| NeighborWorks America | 2023-09 | General Support | $561,971 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | 2023-09 | General Operating Support, To Expand and Preserve Access To Affordable Homeownership Through Advocacy Efforts Related To Access To Mortgage Credit, Addressing Systemic Bias in the Housing Finance and Appraisal Systems, and Reducing Debt for Homeowners Experiencing Tax Delinquency. | $223,000 |
| Micheal Reese Health Trust | 2023-06 | Housing Action Illinois | $100,000 |
| ...and 5 more grants received |
Personnel at Housing Action Illinois
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Sharon Legenza | Executive Director | $131,380 | 2024-11-01 |
| Bob Palmer | Policy Director | | 2024-11-01 |
| Willie Heineke | National Service Director | | 2024-11-01 |
| David Young | Director of Capacity Building | | 2024-11-01 |
| Kristin Ginger | Manager of Communications and Development | | 2024-11-01 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Housing Action Illinois
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,329,699 | $3,161,003 | 5.3% |
| Program services | $116,983 | $75,965 | 54% |
| Investment income and dividends | $17,437 | $13,028 | 33.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $360 | $2,214 | -83.7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $113,146 | $107,969 | 4.8% |
| Total revenues | $3,577,625 | $3,360,179 | 6.5% |
Organizations like Housing Action Illinois
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,108,595 |
| Homeport | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $10,798,452 |
| Citizens' Housing and Planning Association | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $3,421,149 |
| Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $15,217,179 |
| Community Frameworks | 501(c)(3) | Spokane, WA | $4,618,935 |
| Family Housing Fund | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $4,895,950 |
| Housing Colorado | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,412,785 |
| Washington Low Income Housing Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $1,100,254 |
| The Kennedy Commission | 501(c)(3) | Irvine, CA | $898,070 |
| Housing Assistance Council (HAC) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $14,098,451 |
Data update history
November 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $561,971 from NeighborWorks America Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesHousing
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 67 E Madison St 1603
- Chicago, IL 60603
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- housingactionil.org/Â
- Phone
- (219) 775-5508
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3585238
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1987
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- L80: Housing Support Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 62422: Community Housing Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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