HOUSING FORWARD

EIN: 363876660 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

MAYWOOD, IL

Total Revenue
$19,214,417
Total Expenses
$19,321,310
Total Assets
$21,489,174
Net Assets
$2,543,993
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
STEVEN GLASS
Phone
7083381724
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOUSING FORWARD, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $19.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

HOUSING FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO TRANSITION PEOPLE FROM HOUSING CRISIS TO HOUSING STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,285,916 Revenue: $497,670

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - IS AN INTERVENTION THAT COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH VOLUNTARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS AND...

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PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - IS AN INTERVENTION THAT COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH VOLUNTARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. IN 2024, 348 INDIVIDUALS WERE STABILIZED IN SCATTERED-SITE APARTMENTS. PROGRAM OUTCOMES - 96% REMAINED STABLY HOUSED FOR ONE YEAR; 76% INCREASED INCOME BETWEEN ENTRY AND EXIT.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,458,874

INTERIM HOUSING - THE AGENCY OPERATES TWO TEMPORARY SHELTER PROGRAMS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND INTERIM HOUSING. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A YEAR-ROUND 20-BED FACILITY FOR UNHOUSED MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES...

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INTERIM HOUSING - THE AGENCY OPERATES TWO TEMPORARY SHELTER PROGRAMS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND INTERIM HOUSING. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A YEAR-ROUND 20-BED FACILITY FOR UNHOUSED MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES OFFERING OVERNIGHT SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, THREE MEALS, SHOWERS AND INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES NEED STATS HERE. INTERIM HOUSING PROVIDES 24/7 TEMPORARY SHELTER IN A NON-CONGREGATE SETTING, 3 MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR UP TO 50 INDIVIDUALS NIGHTLY WHILE AWAITING PERMANENT HOUSING. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 132 CLIENTS WITH 20,604 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 25,550 MEALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $680,457

DIVERSION AND OUTREACH: DIVERSION AND STREET OUTREACH CONNECT WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNSHELTERED OR PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING SOME...

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DIVERSION AND OUTREACH: DIVERSION AND STREET OUTREACH CONNECT WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNSHELTERED OR PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING SOME STAY HOUSED OR TO RELOCATE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY. A FOUR-PERSON STREET OUTREACH TEAM ENGAGE WITH PERSONS WHO ARE LIVING ON THE STREETS OR OTHER PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS, ASSESS FOR HOUSING AND WORK WITH THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM TO CONNECT THEM TO A PERMANENT HOUSING SITUATION. IN 2024, 440 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH STREET OUTREACH AND 294 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH DIVERSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,352,810
Program Service Revenue $497,670
Investment Income $10,418
Other Revenue $353,519
TOTAL REVENUE $19,214,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,721,678
Salaries & Benefits $8,455,655
Fundraising Expenses $900,289
Program Expenses $14,565,579
Other Expenses $3,143,977
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,321,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,214,417 $15,566,456 +0.2%
Expenses $19,321,310 $15,717,863 +0.2%
Net Income $-106,893 $-151,407 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
168
Volunteers
404

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
6
$286,358
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN GLASS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILE LINDSAY-KUMI FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DESTINY WOODS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CIANCANELLI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA J BEST SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY JOHNSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICH KRUMREI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE MELIN-ROGOVIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER PARKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK SULLIVAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB TUCKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BOENSCH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA DAISLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW FITZ MD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL GARDNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM GRANHOLM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETISA L JONES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MCMAHON ZELLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VENA NELSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONAS LEE ROBINSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARADA SULLIVAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TULLEY MD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH JAMES MUELLER EX-OFFICIO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNDA SCHUELER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$252,608 $33,750 $286,358
JENNIFER GONZALEZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$102,600 $4,777 $107,377
MISTI FAUST CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$152,706 $4,799 $157,505
ERIK JOHNSON MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$116,812 $11,898 $128,710
ARMANDO SMITH CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$124,916 $8,376 $133,292
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 $19,214,417 $19,321,310 $21,489,174 $-106,893
2023 $15,566,456 $15,717,863 $19,157,306 $-151,407
2022 $14,374,178 $13,928,939 $5,196,369 $445,239
2021 $13,235,796 $11,922,076 $3,739,938 $1,313,720
2020 $11,461,672 $11,094,579 $2,635,243 $367,093
2019 $7,822,365 $7,794,030 $1,260,763 $28,335
2018 $6,650,041 $6,813,156 $1,401,927 $-163,115
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