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EIN 84-2100263

Housing Connector

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Seattle
State
Washington
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
L80: Housing Support Services
Description
Housing Connector partners with property and service providers to increase access to housing for individuals in need of a home. By working with housing providers to lower barriers, it boosts the region's affordable housing capacity. Housing Connector is a non-profit that believes no units should sit vacant while individuals are in need of a home. Launched in 2019, it partners with housing providers to reduce screening criteria related to credit scores. It is located in Seattle, WA.
Total revenues
$5,225,031
2023
Total expenses
$5,822,445
2023
Total assets
$2,194,723
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Housing Connector

Housing Connector is a business to business non-profit that believes no units should sit vacant while individuals are in need of a home. Launched in 2019, Housing Connector partners with Housing providers to reduce screening criteria related to credit score, criminal history, rental history, and past debt so individuals in need of a home have increased access to Housing previously out of reach. In exchange for lowered criteria, Housing providers receive financial support and mitigations to reduce risk and ensure households remain stately housed. Through partnerships with 2,100+ properties and 220+ service provider organizations, Housing Connector has housed over 5,800 individuals as of december 2023.

Who funds Housing Connector

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$350,100
Seattle FoundationTo Provide General Support$150,000
American Heart Association (AHA)Community Impact$50,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Housing Connector

NameTitleCompensation
Shkelqim KelmendiExecutive Director$162,114
Eli PershingDirector of Investments and
Doug MinklerSenior Manager of Product and
Ana NauProgram Manager, Stability Support
Bailee LawrenceProject Manager, Strategic
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Housing Connector

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,103,310
Program services$55,597
Investment income and dividends$66,092
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32
Total revenues$5,225,031

Form 990s for Housing Connector

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-07-14990View PDF
2021-082022-07-13990View PDF
Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Seattle Foundation
August 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Housing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousing
Characteristics
Receives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1301 5th Ave 1500
Seattle, WA 98101
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
housingconnector.com/ 
Phone
(206) 389-7200
IRS details
EIN
84-2100263
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
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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