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EIN 22-2432179

Shelterforce

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Montclair
State
New Jersey
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
L80: Housing Support Services
Description
Shelterforce, an independent nonprofit organization called the National Housing Institute (NHI), examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America through research and editorial projects. One of its programs is Shelterforce.
Also known as...
National Housing Institute
Total revenues
$989,859
2023
Total expenses
$763,932
2023
Total assets
$1,183,786
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Shelterforce

Shelterforce
Research & editorial projects

Who funds Shelterforce

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kresge FoundationTo Support Various Communication Mediums That Connect and Describe the Intersectionality of Housing, Health, Community Development, Creative Placemaking, Environment, Social Determinants of Health, and Other Social Justice Sectors for All Audiences, With A Dedicated Focus on Community Development Advocates and Professionals.$180,000
The Oak Foundation USATo Use Independent Journalism To Inspire, Inform, and Hold Accountable Those Working Towards Just, Equitable, and Thriving Communities With Affordable Housing for All$99,998
The Miami FoundationProgram Support$22,100
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Shelterforce

NameTitleCompensation
Miriam Axel-LuteChief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief
Schlonn HawkinsChief Executive Officer and Publisher$120,000
Samantha FieldsOperations Manager

Financials for Shelterforce

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$937,851
Program services$51,997
Investment income and dividends$0
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$11
Total revenues$989,859

Form 990s for Shelterforce

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122025-01-17990View PDF
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $180,000 from Kresge Foundation
November 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,002 from The Oak Foundation USA
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousing
Characteristics
Political advocacyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
125 Glenridge Ave 1547
Montclair, NJ 07042
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Essex County, NJ
Website URL
shelterforce.org/ 
Phone
(973) 509-1600
IRS details
EIN
22-2432179
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
L80: Housing Support Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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