LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE

EIN: 943155150 501(c)(3) Unknown

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$129,287,303
Total Expenses
$76,644,944
Total Assets
$410,965,308
Net Assets
$174,991,008
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
SHARON H LEE
Phone
2064439935
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE, founded in 1991, is a major nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $129.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $52.6M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

THE LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE DEVELOPS, OWNS AND OPERATES HOUSING FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE; ADVOCATES FOR JUST HOUSING POLICIES AT THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS; AND ADMINISTERS A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THOSE WE SERVE IN MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING AND INCREASING THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $93,365,226
Program Service Revenue $26,165,533
Investment Income $706,750
Other Revenue $9,049,794
TOTAL REVENUE $129,287,303

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,288
Salaries & Benefits $20,719,328
Fundraising Expenses $577,340
Program Expenses $71,415,113
Other Expenses $55,899,328
TOTAL EXPENSES $76,644,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $129,287,303 $75,635,152 +0.7%
Expenses $76,644,944 $52,079,267 +0.5%
Net Income $52,642,359 $23,555,885 +1.2%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
673
Volunteers
795

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
7
$669,526
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELINDA NICHOLS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY DANIGELIS VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN M PARK TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BENNETT EVANS SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEARL LEUNG FORMER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BATTLES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN HAAS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY MCGEE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMAN KAHALOA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM MATHEWS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GUZMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIONE SCOTT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARVIN DUMAS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON LEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$321,473 $11,071 $332,544
LYNNE BEHAR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$201,980 $11,071 $213,051
JON GRANT CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$112,860 $11,071 $123,931
JOHN TORRENCE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELO 40.00
Highest
$152,470 $11,071 $163,541
RALPH NEIS DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJEC 40.00
Highest
$156,812 $11,071 $167,883
TONY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$132,670 $11,071 $143,741
JOHN SYVERSON FACILITIES DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$149,727 $11,071 $160,798
CYNTHIA KENT HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$116,949 $11,071 $128,020
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 $129,287,303 $76,644,944 $410,965,308 $52,642,359
2022 $75,635,152 $52,079,267 $349,441,592 $23,555,885
2021 $49,435,203 $36,002,022 $253,877,593 $13,433,181
2020 $31,844,353 $26,677,806 $161,107,039 $5,166,547
2019 $43,014,595 $22,042,639 $151,055,606 $20,971,956
2018 $26,248,138 $22,059,293 $128,610,469 $4,188,845
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