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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2461679

HOUSING FORWARD

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75247

Financials

$12.3M$14.6M2023$19.5M$19.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOUSING FORWARD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$19,531,670$19,484,323$47,347$8,283,400$1,962,488$6,320,912
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$12,262,388$14,633,665-$2,371,277$7,509,444$1,235,879$6,273,565
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,050,704
of which government grants
$12,818,104
Membership dues
$23,918
Program service revenue
$498,121
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$25,737
Other revenue
-$17,155

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,007,787
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$310,808
Other salaries and wages
$2,568,971
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,573,245
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$267,824
Travel
$118,275
Depreciation
$1,660
Program services (functional)
$18,060,402
Management and general (functional)
$1,271,268
Fundraising (functional)
$152,653

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,509,444
Total assets, end of year
$8,283,400
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,962,488
Net assets, end of year
$6,320,912
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,373
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$274,708
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,595,620
Gross receipts
$19,564,628
Employees
41
Volunteers
715
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH KAHNChief Prog Off
Officer
40$180,985$3,246
MACKESHIA BROWNCFO-THRU 11/24
Officer
40$115,210$11,367
RAE CLAYCHIEF PROGRAMS OFF40$118,377$7,763
PETER BRODSKYChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBIN MINICKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ASHLEY BRUNDAGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENT RODGERSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN HUGHESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROMAN BERHEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARRETT BOONEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAWANA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROL LUCKYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARCHIE NETTLES JRDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON LYLEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLINT MCDONNOUGHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELVIN WALKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MAGGIE PARKERVICE CHAIR.
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN EISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARA MADSEN MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OWEN WILSON-CHAVEZBOARD MEMEBR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOLI ANGEL ROBINSONPresident & CEO
Officer
40$179,793$17,615
SARAH KAHNChief Prog Off
Officer
40$150,115$2,300
MACKESHIA BROWNVP, FIN/OPERATI
Officer
40$112,688$22,020
PETER BRODSKYChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBIN MINICKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ASHLEY BRUNDAGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENT RODGERSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN HUGHESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROMAN BERHEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARRETT BOONEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAWANA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROL LUCKYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NAKIA DOUGLASDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON LYLEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLINT MCDONNOUGHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAMONTE THOMASDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAGGIE PARKERVICE CHAIR.
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIN EISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SARA MADSEN MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
OWEN WILSON-CHAVEZBOARD MEMEBR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3000 PEGASUS DR STE 1020, DALLAS, TX 75247-0000
In care of
% CINDY J CRAIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARAH KAHN, 3000 PEGASUS PARK DR 1020, DALLAS, TX 75247
Signed the 990
PETER BRODSKY, Chairman
Phone
(972) 638-5600
Return prepared by
Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Mission

HOUSING FORWARD LEADS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EFFECTIVE HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM TO MAKE HOMELESSNESS RARE, BRIEF, AND NON-RECURRING IN DALLAS AND COLLIN COUNTIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOUSING FORWARD LEADS THE PLANNING AND GRANT SUBMISSION FOR THE FEDERALLY FUNDED CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION WHICH BRINGS IN APPROXIMATELY $51 MILLION IN HUD FUNDS FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. HOUSING FORWARD'S ROLE AS COLLABORATIVE APPLICANT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO THE COC PLANNING BODIES, PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO THE GOVERNANCE OF THE COC, FEDERAL AND STATE COMPLIANCE, EVALUATES AND MONITORS OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, COORDINATES THE HOMELESS RE-HOUSING SYSTEM, AND LEADS THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR ENDING HOMELESSNESS. HOUSING FORWARD ALSO SERVES AS THE FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SEVERAL GRANTS TO ENHANCE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT TO SERVICE PROVIDERS. HOUSING FORWARD ALSO SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) AND THE COORDINATED ACCESS SYSTEM, WHICH ARE HUD-MANDATED SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAMS, TO TRACK CLIENT LEVEL INFORMATION AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES.
    Expenses $18,060,402 · grants $14,007,787 · revenue $498,121

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2461679
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)
Human services (P28Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,283,400
Income (IRS master file)
$19,564,628

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$19,531,670$19,484,323$8,283,400XML
990December 2023$12,262,388$14,633,665$7,509,444IRS
990December 2022$12,092,718$10,352,944$9,551,246IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 75-2461679).

Questions about HOUSING FORWARD

What is the EIN of HOUSING FORWARD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSING FORWARD is 75-2461679.
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 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 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 SARAH KAHN.
Who are the officers and directors of HOUSING FORWARD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,985 (SARAH KAHN, Chief Prog Off).
How much revenue does HOUSING FORWARD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,531,670, expenses of $19,484,323 and total assets of $8,283,400 at year end.

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