Nonprofit · EIN 36-3876660
HOUSING FORWARD
Tax-exempt · MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $19,214,417 | $19,321,310 | -$106,893 | $21,489,174 | $18,945,181 | $2,543,993 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,566,456 | $15,717,863 | -$151,407 | $19,157,306 | $16,566,420 | $2,590,886 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,352,810
- of which government grants
- $15,304,691
- Program service revenue
- $497,670
- Investment income
- $10,418
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,092
- Other revenue
- $353,519
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,721,678
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $252,608
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,550,174
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,455,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,477
- Accounting fees
- $33,815
- Occupancy
- $455,158
- Depreciation
- $259,350
- Program services (functional)
- $14,565,579
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,855,442
- Fundraising (functional)
- $900,289
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,157,306
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,489,174
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,945,181
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,543,993
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,371,593
- Publicly traded securities
- $65,036
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,466,111
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,077,882
- Gross receipts
- $19,353,625
- Employees
- 168
- Volunteers
- 404
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA SCHUELER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $252,608 | $33,750 |
| MISTI FAUST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,706 | $4,799 |
| ARMANDO SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,916 | $8,376 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,812 | $11,898 |
| JENNIFER GONZALEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,600 | $4,777 |
| STEVEN GLASS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILE LINDSAY-KUMI | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTINY WOODS | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CIANCANELLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA J BEST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH KRUMREI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MELIN-ROGOVIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOB TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BOENSCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAISLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FITZ MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL GARDNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM GRANHOLM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LETISA L JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN MCMAHON ZELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VENA NELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONAS LEE ROBINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARADA SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TULLEY MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH JAMES MUELLER | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA SCHUELER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $237,921 | $28,412 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,810 | $20,009 |
| MISTI FAUST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,449 | $4,345 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,435 | $14,023 |
| ARMANDO SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,004 | $10,225 |
| STEVEN GLASS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILE LINDSAY KUMI | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTINY WOODS | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA J BEST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CIANCANELLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL GARDNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH KRUMREI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI VANCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TULLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LETISA L JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA CONLEY EURING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAISLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HAHN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TUCKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MCMAHON ZELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GRANHOLM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VENA NELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BETLINSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY FULKERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1851 SOUTH 9TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153-3289
- In care of
- % WEST
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVEN GLASS, 1851 SOUTH 9TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT TUCKER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (708) 338-1724
- Website
- WWW.HOUSINGFORWARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
Mission
HOUSING FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO TRANSITION PEOPLE FROM HOUSING CRISIS TO HOUSING STABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $10,285,916 · grants $7,174,980 · revenue $497,670
- 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.Expenses $2,458,874 · grants $219,502
- 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.Expenses $680,457 · grants $136,011
- EMPLOYMENT READINESS - HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO GAIN AND KEEP EMPLOYMENTExpenses $34,050 · grants $80
- WRAPAROUND SERVICES - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX ISSUES AND CHALLENGES THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY HOMELESSNESS AND CAN INTERFERE WITH OBTAINING LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUDGETING COUNSELING, LEGAL AND MEDICAL CLINIC.Expenses $653,644 · grants $1,823 · revenue $331,427
- EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/HOMELESS PREVENTION - THE AGENCY PROVIDES CRITICAL FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT HOUSEHOLDS FROM IMMINENT RISK OF EVICTION, LOSS OF UTILITIES, AND TO REGAIN HOUSING QUICKLY WITH SECURITY DEPOSITS AND 1ST MONTH'S RENT.Expenses $452,638 · grants $189,282
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3876660
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,981,356
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,628,691
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $19,214,417 | $19,321,310 | $21,489,174 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,566,456 | $15,717,863 | $19,157,306 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,374,178 | $13,928,939 | $5,196,369 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 36-3876660).
Questions about HOUSING FORWARD
- What is the EIN of HOUSING FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSING FORWARD is 36-3876660.
- Is HOUSING FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to HOUSING FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOUSING FORWARD 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 HOUSING FORWARD due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSING FORWARD 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 HOUSING FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEVEN GLASS.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSING FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,608 (LYNDA SCHUELER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does HOUSING FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,214,417, expenses of $19,321,310 and total assets of $21,489,174 at year end.
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