Nonprofit · EIN 31-1208260
COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC
Also known as HOMEPORT
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $26,809,574 | $27,757,233 | -$947,659 | $80,525,320 | $59,863,963 | $20,661,357 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,798,452 | $8,958,191 | $1,840,261 | $57,123,723 | $34,812,280 | $22,311,443 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,886,511
- of which government grants
- $6,320,276
- Program service revenue
- $19,020,650
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$97,587
- Other revenue
- -$97,587
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,525,194
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $465,628
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,225,709
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,739,482
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,556,562
- Depreciation
- $1,642,876
- Program services (functional)
- $26,585,083
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,055,854
- Fundraising (functional)
- $116,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,123,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $80,525,320
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59,863,963
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,661,357
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,368,152
- Publicly traded securities
- $194,053
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,181,159
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,480,198
- Gross unrelated business income
- $192,371
- Gross receipts
- $26,907,161
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 136
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH F EVANS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 42 | $239,227 | $24,255 |
| VALORIE SCHWARZMANN | CFO & SVP PROGRAM OPERATIO Officer | 49 | $190,941 | $11,205 |
| AARON WASSERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 46 | $151,178 | $1,449 |
| DREW MAY | DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,413 | $17,423 |
| DON BUTLER | REAL ESTATE CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,178 | $1,470 |
| JOSHUA MARTIN | ASSET MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,991 | $9,338 |
| LAVERNE PRICE | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RES. DE Highest-paid employee | 41 | $103,179 | $3,396 |
| ROBYN JUDGE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PURCELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY PRICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMETT KELLY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT ORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYLL SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FAILOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CHILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINUON TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ANZIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KEATING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER WAHLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY MILLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL TANGEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TASHA BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN ROTHSCHILD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT SWANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLETA TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WEILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MEREDITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGIE RYBALT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH F EVANS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 43 | $237,516 | $23,372 |
| VALORIE SCHWARZMANN | CFO & SVP PROGRAM OPERATIO Officer | 49 | $188,466 | $10,935 |
| AARON WASSERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 46 | $149,016 | $957 |
| DON BUTLER | REAL ESTATE CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 41 | $124,739 | $1,471 |
| DAVE RAWN | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 41 | $115,860 | $4,191 |
| JOSHUA MARTIN | ASSET MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,837 | $9,055 |
| LAVERNE PRICE | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RES. DE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,169 | $3,380 |
| EMMETT KELLY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN JUDGE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PURCELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY PRICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY HUNE | PAST CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA FLICKINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FAILOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CHILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GEHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ANZIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KEATING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER WAHLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY MILLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL TANGEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ROTHSCHILD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT SWANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLETA TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WEILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MEREDITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE RYBALT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3443 AGLER RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-3385
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEAH F EVANS, 3443 AGLER ROAD STE 200, COLUMBUS, OH 43219
- Signed the 990
- VALORIE G SCHWARZMANN, CFO
- Phone
- (614) 221-8889
- Website
- WWW.HOMEPORTOHIO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
TO CREATE A CORNERSTONE OF DIGNITY, SECURITY AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOMES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HOMEPORT DEVELOPS QUALITY, ENERGY EFFICIENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE FOR-SALE AND RENTAL HOMES FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF VARYING INCOMES. HOMEPORT'S REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FACILITATES NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION WITH CONCERTED EFFORTS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WORKING TO CLOSE THE GAP OF MUCH NEEDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN CENTRAL OHIO, HOMEPORT USES THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM AND OTHER FUNDING PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP BOTH SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES THAT MAKE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN THE REGION.IN 2024, HOMEPORT COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHAB OF 136 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES, AND 140 MORE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES WERE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, HOMEPORT OWNED AND MANAGED 3,085 AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS HOUSING MORE THAN 7,200 RESIDENTS IN CENTRAL OHIO. MOST OF HOMEPORT'S RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS TARGET HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS AT OR BELOW 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME. HOMEPORT DEVELOPS SINGLE-FAMILY-HOMES AND CONDOMINIUMS TO CREATE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS AT OR BELOW 120% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, HOMEPORT HAS COMPLETED CONTRUCTION AND SOLD 223 HOMES.Expenses $20,398,921 · grants $590,770 · revenue $16,703,751
- HOMEPORT'S HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES ("HAS") PROVIDES RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL OHIO WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATIONS, REMOVE BARRIERS TO HOME OWNERSHIP, AND PREPARE TO PURCHASE THEIR FIRST HOME. HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAMS ALSO WORK TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS FACING FAMILIES WITHIN CENTRAL OHIO NEIGHBORHOODS. HOMEPORT PROGRAMS HELP POTENTIAL HOMEOWNERS UNDERSTAND THAT PURCHASING A HOME COMES WITH MANY OBLIGATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES. HOMEPORT TEACHES ITS CLIENTS HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERS AND GOOD NEIGHBORS. HOMEPORT HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES PROVIDED SERVICES INCLUDING PREPURCHASE EDUCATION AND COUNSELING, CREDIT AND BUDGET COUNSELING, AND FINANICAL COUNSELING TO 610 CLIENTS IN 2024. HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO RESIDENTS OF HOMEPORT COMMUNITIES TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH DEVELOPING THE SKILLS FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ASSIST WITH ASSET BUILDING. HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES ALSO ADMINISTERS DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST RESIDENTS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY WITH PAYING THE DOWNPAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING THEIR FIRST HOME. IN 2024, HAS ASSISTED 274 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, THROUGH DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTNERS, WITH BECOMING A HOMEOWNER BY ADMINISTERING ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL BUYERS OF UP TO $25,000 TO MAKE THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY ADDING MORE THAN $6 MILLION IN HOME SALE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL OHIO.Expenses $5,296,390 · grants $4,685,287 · revenue $1,135,883
- HOMEPORT PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT OFFER RESIDENTS SUPPORT AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP THEIR HOMES AND FAMILIES STABLE, SAFE, AND SECURE. HOMEPORT'S RESIDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES:OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING: OFFERED AT 5 COMMUNITIES WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING CHILDREN AGES 5-13, PROVIDED 3-5 AFTERNOONS A WEEK (VARYING PER SITE) FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, COMPUTER LAB, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH WORKING PARENTS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT INCLUDING 5 DAY A WEEK ON-SITE PROGRAMMING AT THOSE SAME COMMUNITIES DURING THE SUMMER. ADDITIONALLY, NEW BACKPACKS FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED TO 699 HOMEPORT YOUTH TO START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.FOOD PROGRAMS: FOR CHILDREN: OFFERED AT 5 SITES PROVIDES SUMMER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. TAKE HOME MEALS WERE PROVIDED AT HOMEPORT'S 5 LARGEST MULTIFAMILY SITES AND WAS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DURING THE SUMMER PROGRAM, AND A FREE MEAL DURING THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS: OVER 200 FAMILIES RECEIVED HOLIDAY MEALS, FREE COATS, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS THROUGH HOMEPORT'S WINTER WONDERLAND PROGRAM. THERE WERE 2,623 TOTAL VISITS TO PRODUCE GIVEAWAYS IN 2024. THE SERVICE COORDINATION TEAM OFFERS REFERRALS AND LINKAGES TO INTERNAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ALL HOMEPORT RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO AND ADVOCACY FOR OUR RESIDENTS WHEN APPROPRIATE. DURING 2024, AS MANY OF HOMEPORT RESIDENTS CONTINUED TO FACE UNFORESEEN HARDSHIPS AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME LOSS, SERVICE COORDINATORS FOCUSED ON SECURING RENTAL AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 266 HOMEPORT FAMILIES TOTALING $160,618 IN ASSISTANCE. OVER 94 EVICTIONS AND UTILITY SHUT OFFS WERE AVERTED. OVERALL, 6,500 RESIDENTS WERE LINKED TO 5,186 SERVICES RANGING FROM FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FURNITURE ASSISTANCE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. LASTLY, THE SERVICE COORDINATION TEAM WORKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH RESIDENTS AND ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY VIA COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH RESIDENTS TO PROVIDE UPDATES AND TO RECEIVE PROGRAMMING FEEDBACK.Expenses $889,772 · grants $249,137 · revenue $988,645
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
- 31-1208260
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $80,525,320
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,907,161
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $26,809,574 | $27,757,233 | $80,525,320 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,798,452 | $8,958,191 | $57,123,723 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,893,694 | $8,064,817 | $58,850,855 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-1208260).
Questions about COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC is 31-1208260.
- Is COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP 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 COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC 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 COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEAH F EVANS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 33 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $239,227 (LEAH F EVANS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does COLUMBUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,809,574, expenses of $27,757,233 and total assets of $80,525,320 at year end.
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