Nonprofit · EIN 16-1462012
EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $601,366 | $414,178 | $187,188 | $545,440 | $468,883 | $76,557 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $319,017 | $420,208 | -$101,191 | $382,515 | $493,146 | -$110,631 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,698
- of which government grants
- $102,698
- Program service revenue
- $229,876
- Investment income
- $259,408
- Net rental income
- $1,981
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $259,408
- Other revenue
- $9,384
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $209,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,801
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $272,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,680
- Occupancy
- $5,021
- Depreciation
- $5,117
- Program services (functional)
- $232,719
- Management and general (functional)
- $181,459
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $382,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $545,440
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $468,883
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,557
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $76,557
- Gross receipts
- $649,734
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM DEMARLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,500 | $7,315 |
| ROBERT SEKOWSKI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,500 | $7,315 |
| VINCENT SPINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SPENCER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON ASHKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNINE LOMBARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS SCHAUFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVORN KINSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM DEMARLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,500 | $21,945 |
| ROBERT SEKOWSKI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,500 | $21,945 |
| VINCENT SPINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SPENCER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON ASHKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNINE LOMBARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS SCHAUFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVORN KINSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 324 W WATER ST STE 120, SYRACUSE, NY 13202-1000
- In care of
- % ROBERT M SEKOWSKI
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SEKOWSKI, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 425-7775
- Website
- WWW.EMPIREHOUSING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DERMODY BURKE & BROWN CPAS LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTAKES AND ASSISTS IN COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EFFORTS THAT INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SECURES GRANTS AND LOAN FUNDS THAT ARE USED TO ASSIST INCOME ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS IN MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO HOMES THEY PURCHASE AS WELL AS DEVELOPS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS AND RENTERS. PROJECTS IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND REVITALIZE DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES.Expenses $232,719 · revenue $498,668
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1462012
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $545,440
- Income (IRS master file)
- $649,734
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $601,366 | $414,178 | $545,440 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $319,017 | $420,208 | $382,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $301,888 | $352,879 | $369,324 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 16-1462012).
Questions about EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 16-1462012.
- Is EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,500 (WILLIAM DEMARLE, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EMPIRE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $601,366, expenses of $414,178 and total assets of $545,440 at year end.
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