CHN HOUSING PARTNERS

EIN: 341346763 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$57,477,162
Total Expenses
$57,073,302
Total Assets
$89,144,274
Net Assets
$31,219,655
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
KEVIN J NOWAK
Phone
2165747100
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $57.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF AFFORDABLE, STABLE HOUSING TO CHANGE LIVES AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,236,610 Revenue: $22,066,118

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES:CHN IS A SEASONED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPER AND THE NATION'S LARGEST SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPER USING LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS THROUGH OUR...

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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES:CHN IS A SEASONED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPER AND THE NATION'S LARGEST SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPER USING LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS THROUGH OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM. WE DEVELOP HOUSING ACROSS ASSET CLASSES AND POPULATIONS USING MIXED FUNDING SOURCES IN OHIO, SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, WESTERN NEW YORK AND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. WE PARTNER WITH SISTER NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES TO IMPLEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES. AFFORDABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND HOMEOWNERSHIP ARE OUR CORE PRINCIPLES. IN 2023, CHN STARTED OR COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON 354 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND SOLD 79 HOMES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE ACHIEVE HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH OUR LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM. CHN SERVED 58 HOMEOWNERS WITH THE SINGLE FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $20,402,933 Revenue: $118,481

ENERGY CONSERVATION & WEATHERIZATION:THROUGH DECADES-LONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH UTILITY COMPANIES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES, CHN HAS BECOME ONE OF NORTHEAST OHIO'S LARGEST ENERGY CONSERVATION AND...

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ENERGY CONSERVATION & WEATHERIZATION:THROUGH DECADES-LONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH UTILITY COMPANIES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES, CHN HAS BECOME ONE OF NORTHEAST OHIO'S LARGEST ENERGY CONSERVATION AND WEATHERIZATION PROVIDERS. CURRENTLY, WE PROVIDE NEARLY $18 MILLION IN ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ANNUALLY (INCLUDING WEATHERIZATION AND ELECTRIC, WATER, AND SEWER CONSERVATION) TO HELP MAKE HOMES SAFER AND MORE AFFORDABLE. REDUCING THE COST OF UTILITIES AND, BY EXTENSION, THE CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY AND THE RESULTING CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THOUSANDS OF LMI RESIDENTS EACH YEAR, IS A HIGH PRIORITY AND LONG- TERM STRATEGIC FOCUS OF CHN. TO MOVE THE NEEDLE IN THIS AREA, CHN COMPLETES THOUSANDS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION JOBS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME (LMI) HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY. THIS INCLUDES THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF HVAC TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND TO BOTH REDUCE THE VOLUME OF PARTICULATES IN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE AIR IN PEOPLE'S HOMES. THE WORK ALSO INCLUDES HOME INSULATION AND OTHER WEATHERIZATION MEASURES SUCH AS WEATHER STRIPPING, CAULK, AIR SEALING, AND ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES INCLUDING LIGHT BULB INSTILLATION, METER OF REFRIGERATOR AND/OR FREEZER, REPLACEMENT OF HIGH USE REFRIGERATOR AND/OR FREEZER AND CLIENT EDUCATION. IN 2023, CHN COMPLETED 5,491 JOBS IN A 22-COUNTY AREA.

Program 3
Expenses: $11,097,581

TRAINING & EDUCATION:CHN OPERATES ONE OF THE REGION'S HIGHER-CAPACITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS, TEACHING FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL LITERACY, ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND PREPARING CLIENTS TO...

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TRAINING & EDUCATION:CHN OPERATES ONE OF THE REGION'S HIGHER-CAPACITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS, TEACHING FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL LITERACY, ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND PREPARING CLIENTS TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL MOBILITY PROGRAM. OUR FINANCIAL MOBILITY COUNSELORS ARE CERTIFIED AND HUD-APPROVED AND FOLLOW THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING. IN 2023, 3,358 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HOUSING COUNSELING AND EDUCATION THROUGH CHN. 318 LEASE PURCHASE RESIDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND COACHING TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL HEALTH, WHICH INCLUDE INCREASING SAVINGS, IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES, AND BUILDING ASSET PRODUCTS. ANOTHER 425 HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE EITHER AT RISK OF OR CURRENTLY IN PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE WERE BROUGHT CURRENT ON THEIR PROPERTY TAXES. ALSO IN 2023, CHN ADMINISTERED UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT PROCESSED 51,385 CASES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,292,563
Program Service Revenue $18,897,013
Investment Income $483,779
Other Revenue $2,803,807
TOTAL REVENUE $57,477,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,559,265
Fundraising Expenses $813,724
Program Expenses $53,737,124
Other Expenses $37,514,037
TOTAL EXPENSES $57,073,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $57,477,162 $96,765,615 -0.4%
Expenses $57,073,302 $95,464,098 -0.4%
Net Income $403,860 $1,301,517 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
293
Volunteers
251

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$1,496,866
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS WARREN TRUSTEE/CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYNN GALLOWAY TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAHNARA HENDRIX-ARNEY TRUSTEE/SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM POZNIK TRUSTEE/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE PEAK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHRYN GREENWALD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERI SMITH TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN LAST TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RONEY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE CASINO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY SARDON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HEXTER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRUME STOJANOVSKI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA HUNTER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SERING TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE GRIFFIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK DISANTO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MEISEL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV JIMMY GATES SR TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SERONICA POWELL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRELL SANDERS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN J NOWAK PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$250,697 $55,466 $306,163
MARY SMIGELSKI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$211,448 $52,336 $263,784
PATRICK KENNEY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$190,194 $39,854 $230,048
JANET REED-JAMES CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFIC 40.00
Officer
$178,734 $63,060 $241,794
JOHN MILLER CHIEF IMPLEMENTATION OFFIC 40.00
Officer
$173,108 $23,977 $197,085
MARK WHIPKEY CHIEF OF ASSET MANAGEMENT 40.00
Officer
$201,066 $56,926 $257,992
JOE HALL VICE PRESIDENT/REAL ESTATE 40.00
Highest
$185,648 $37,323 $222,971
JASON HEADEN VICE PRESIDENT/DETROIT MAR 40.00
Highest
$165,547 $4,958 $170,505
KATE CARDEN VICE PRESIDENT/PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$155,340 $8,057 $163,397
CHERYL MCHALLAM REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$150,500 $1,317 $151,817
JUSTIN FLEMING VICE PRESIDENT/SINGLE-FAMILY PRESERVATION 40.00
Highest
$144,710 $48,353 $193,063
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $57,477,162 $57,073,302 $89,144,274 $403,860
2022 $96,765,615 $95,464,098 $94,453,168 $1,301,517
2021 $91,427,214 $88,247,595 $74,492,798 $3,179,619
2020 $51,201,852 $48,298,403 $69,344,591 $2,903,449
2019 $34,094,906 $35,392,766 $60,325,844 $-1,297,860
2018 $34,142,545 $34,050,040 $64,545,346 $92,505
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