Nonprofit · EIN 13-3072967
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10038
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,534,885 | $21,561,787 | -$26,902 | $45,562,812 | $1,127,931 | $44,434,881 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,105,871 | $18,779,477 | $326,394 | $45,392,626 | $1,297,210 | $44,095,416 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $18,883,961 | $17,363,117 | $1,520,844 | $45,019,993 | $1,459,960 | $43,560,033 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,861,226
- of which government grants
- $4,938,757
- Program service revenue
- $157,547
- Investment income
- $975,649
- Net rental income
- $288,734
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,040
- Net income from fundraising events
- $202,593
- Other revenue
- $540,463
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,592,317
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,560,416
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,611,491
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,242,812
- Professional fundraising fees
- $125,931
- Legal fees
- $105,570
- Accounting fees
- $106,000
- Occupancy
- $451,380
- Travel
- $204,389
- Depreciation
- $205,569
- Program services (functional)
- $17,009,560
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,120,402
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,431,825
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,392,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,562,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,127,931
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,434,881
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,193,842
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,901,787
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,492,475
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,942,406
- Gross receipts
- $24,459,320
- Employees
- 235
- Volunteers
- 1,750
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIFFEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $271,465 | $97,608 |
| TIM CAMPBELL | DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. OF PROG. Officer | 40 | $206,559 | $95,094 |
| ANTHONY ASHER | CFO (OUTGOING) Officer | 39 | $203,751 | $66,119 |
| WILBERT WATTS JR | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. OF A Officer | 40 | $212,179 | $45,780 |
| SARAH MURPHY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,936 | $50,131 |
| ALEXIUS MARCANO | DIR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVEL. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,680 | $44,857 |
| DONNA FERGUSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $170,577 | $35,968 |
| ROLANDO AVILES | DIR. PEOPLE, CULTURE & INC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,451 | $62,281 |
| CARL BENTSEN | DIR. OPER & TECH. Highest-paid employee | 39 | $146,179 | $42,680 |
| LINDSEY DAVIS | SR. DIR. OF CRISIS SVCS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,765 | $25,473 |
| ALISON WILKEY | DIR. OF GOV'L AFFAIRS AND STRAT CMPGN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,414 | $17,412 |
| AMANDA MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW B KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BERKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL NARDELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIMEAR FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN BAXTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN LOWENSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUCY FATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCIA SELLS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PENNY ABEYWARDENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH RUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY ANDREAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TESHA WILLIAMS-FLYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIFFEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $266,156 | $102,997 |
| ANN NORTZ | DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. POLICY (OUTGOING) Officer | 40 | $265,215 | $83,557 |
| TIM CAMPBELL | DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. OF PROG. Officer | 39 | $205,973 | $89,037 |
| ANTHONY ASHER | CFO Officer | 39 | $195,714 | $79,440 |
| SARAH MURPHY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $160,430 | $51,771 |
| DONNA FERGUSON | DIR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $169,348 | $37,856 |
| ROLANDO AVILES | DIR. PEOPLE, CULTURE & INC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,630 | $79,409 |
| CARL BENTSEN | DIR. OPER & TECH. Highest-paid employee | 39 | $139,996 | $32,882 |
| LINDSEY DAVIS | SR. DIR. OF CRISIS SVCS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,754 | $15,963 |
| JUAN DELA CRUZ | DIR. OF FOOD SVCS AND EMERG. RELIEF SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,266 | $27,236 |
| WILBERT WATTS JR | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. OF ADVOCACY Officer | 40 | $107,108 | $24,620 |
| AMANDA MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW B KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BERKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL NARDELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BAXTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN LOWENSTEIN | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD FURST MD | BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY FATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA SELLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH RUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBERTO | BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ANDREAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIFFEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $253,595 | $94,879 |
| ANN NORTZ | DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. POLICY (OUTGOING) Officer | 40 | $227,992 | $76,939 |
| TIM CAMPBELL | DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. OF PROG. Officer | 39 | $183,942 | $81,834 |
| SARAH MURPHY | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,602 | $42,769 |
| ROLANDO AVILES | DIR. PEOPLE, CULTURE & INCLUSION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,675 | $74,654 |
| DEBORAH DIAMANT | DIR. GOV RELT'N & LEG. AF (OUTGOING) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,196 | $39,621 |
| ANTHONY ASHER | CFO Officer | 39 | $132,096 | $42,183 |
| CARL BENTSEN | DIR. OPER & TECH. Highest-paid employee | 39 | $134,180 | $32,944 |
| LINDSEY DAVIS | SR. DIR. OF CRISIS SVCS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,920 | $14,721 |
| AMANDA MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW B KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BERKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL NARDELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BAXTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN LOWENSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD FURST MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY FATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA SELLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL W KEMPNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH RUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBERTO | BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ANDREAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 129 FULTON ST, NEW YORK, NY 10038-2716
- In care of
- % ONNA FERGUSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNA FERGUSON, 129 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038
- Signed the 990
- DONNA FERGUSON, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (212) 776-2070
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS IS THE NATION'S OLDEST ADVOCACY AND DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION HELPING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUFFICIENT FOOD AND THE CHANCE TO WORK FOR A LIVING WAGE ARE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN A CIVILIZED SOCIETY. OUR 11 FRONTLINE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING, EVICTION PREVENTION, CRISIS SERVICES, PERMANENT HOUSING, JOB TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TO OVER 3,500 HOMELESS NEW YORKERS EACH DAY. OUR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS AND IMPACT LITIGATION IN NEW YORK CITY AND THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE PROTECT HOMELESS ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND CREATE LONG-TERM, HOUSING-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MODERN MASS HOMELESSNESS.
Program accomplishments
- CRISIS SERVICES - THE COALITION PROVIDES CRISIS SERVICES TO OVER 11,000 PEOPLE BOTH HOMELESS AND AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, BABY FORMULA, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORMS, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION OF IDENTIFICATION, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, HOUSING APPLICATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION TREATMENT. CFTH ALSO PROVIDES ONE-TIME EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR NEW YORKERS WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT RENT ARREARS ALLOWING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ON THE EDGE OF HOMELESSNESS TO REMAIN STABLY HOUSED.Expenses $4,780,280 · grants $1,817,676
- HIV/AIDS - THE COALITION PROVIDES PERMANENT SCATTERED-SITE HOUSING ALONG WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO 66 FORMERLY HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.Expenses $2,979,736 · grants $1,478,426 · revenue $83,421
- FOOD SERVICES - THE COALITION'S GRAND CENTRAL FOOD PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN IN THE COUNTRY, DELIVERING MORE THAN 1,000 HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO HOMELESS AND FOOD-INSECURE INDIVIDUALS EACH NIGHT, 365 NIGHTS A YEAR, AT 22 SITES ON THE STREETS OF NYC.Expenses $2,729,577 · grants $1,654,532
- ADVOCACY - THE COALITION IS THE COURT-APPOINTED MONITOR OF NYC'S EMERGENCY SHELTER SYSTEM; STEADFASTLY DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF NEW YORKERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY. CFTH UTILIZES PUBLIC EDUCATION, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND IMPACT LITIGATION TO INCREASE INVESTMENTS IN HOUSING-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MODERN, MASS HOMELESSNESS. OUR WORK DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN NYC SHELTERS EACH DAY, AS WELL AS THOUSANDS MORE WHO SLEEP ROUGH ON OUR CITY'S STREET.Expenses $2,224,393 · grants $10,168
- YOUTH SERVICES - THE COALITION'S CAMP HOMEWARD BOUND IS THE NATION'S FIRST SUMMER SLEEP-AWAY CAMP DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF HOMELESS CHILDREN, SERVING UP TO 360 KIDS EACH SUMMER. CFTH'S BOUND FOR SUCCESS AFTER-SCHOOL AND DAY CAMP PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN LIVING IN 2 FAMILY SHELTERS ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, SPORTS, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $2,061,582 · grants $130,454
- JOB TRAINING - THE COALITION'S FIRST STEP JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING, JOB READINESS, SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT, INTERNSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN.Expenses $926,954 · grants $89,479
- PERMANENT HOUSING: THE COALITION'S PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE DECENT, AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING AND CRITICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.Expenses $522,224 · grants $17,708
- THE EMERGENCY GOODS DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM HANDED OUT CLOTHING, MASKS, GIFT CARDS, TOYS, BACKPACKS, LAPTOPS TO CHILDREN LIVING IN SHELTERS, AND OTHER IN-KIND ITEMS TO MORE THAN 39,000 PEOPLE LAST YEAR.Expenses $692,656 · grants $393,874
- THE EMERGENCY MAIL PROGRAM OFFERED A RELIABLE MAILING ADDRESS AND ENTRY POINT TO THE COALITION'S OTHER FRONTLINE PROGRAMS TO 1,200 HOMELESS NEW YORKERS.Expenses $92,158
- OTHER PROGRAMSrevenue $123,262
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3072967
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,562,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,459,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,534,885 | $21,561,787 | $45,562,812 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,105,871 | $18,779,477 | $45,392,626 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,883,961 | $17,363,117 | $45,019,993 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,848,334 | $16,072,758 | $43,159,669 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3072967).
Questions about COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC
- What is the EIN of COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC is 13-3072967.
- Is COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONNA FERGUSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,465 (DAVID GIFFEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,534,885, expenses of $21,561,787 and total assets of $45,562,812 at year end.
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