Chn Housing Partners
89% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Chn Housing Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1981, with $57,282,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
2999 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114 EIN 34-1346763 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$57.3M
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$55.4M
Net assets
$33.1M
Employees
277
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Chn Housing Partners: 89% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chn Housing Partners: 7 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Chn Housing Partners: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chn Housing Partners: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Chn's mission is to leverage the power of affordable housing to improve lives and communities.
What they do
Energy conservation & weatherization:through decades-long partnerships with utility companies and public agencies, chn has become one of northeast ohio's largest energy conservation and weatherization providers. currently, we provide nearly $20 million in energy-efficient products and services annually (including weatherization and electric, water, and sewer conservation) to help make homes safer and more affordable. reducing the cost of utilities and, by extension, the consumption of energy and the resulting carbon footprint of thousands of lmi residents each year, is a high priority and long- term strategic focus of chn. to move the needle in this area, chn completes thousands of energy conservation jobs for low- to moderate-income (lmi) households annually. this includes the removal and replacement of hvac to increase energy efficiency and to both reduce the volume of particulates in and improve the quality of the air in people's homes. the work also includes home insulation and other weatherization measures such as weather stripping, caulk, air sealing, and energy conservation measures including light bulb instillation, meter of refrigerator and/or freezer, replacement of high use refrigerator and/or freezer and client education. in 2024, chn completed 3,637 jobs in a 22-county area.
Training & education:chn operates one of the region's higher-capacity community resource centers, teaching financial and digital literacy, enhancing employment skills, and preparing clients to purchase and maintain their homes through our financial mobility program. our financial mobility counselors are certified and hud-approved and follow the national standards for homeownership counseling. in 2024, 4,888 individuals received housing counseling and education through chn. 203 lease purchase residents received financial counseling and coaching to improve their financial health, which include increasing savings, improving credit scores, and building asset products. another 528 households that were either at risk of or currently in property tax foreclosure were brought current on their property taxes. also in 2024, chn administered utility assistance programs that processed 26,897 cases.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2999 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Support Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.0M (FY2013) to $57.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $52.0MNet assets $33.1M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$85.1M
Total liabilities
$52.0M
Net assets
$33.1M
Salaries & benefits
$21.1M
38% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,282,070▼0.3% | $55,411,601▼2.9% | $33,090,124▲6.0% | $85,088,307▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $57,477,162▼40.6% | $57,073,302▼40.2% | $31,219,655▲1.3% | $89,144,274▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $96,765,615▲5.8% | $95,464,098▲8.2% | $30,815,795▲4.4% | $94,453,168▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,427,214▲78.6% | $88,247,595▲82.7% | $29,514,278▲12.1% | $74,492,798▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,201,852▲50.2% | $48,298,403▲36.5% | $26,334,659▲12.2% | $69,344,591▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,094,906▼0.1% | $35,392,766▲3.9% | $23,480,630▼5.7% | $60,325,844▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,142,545▲4.9% | $34,050,040▲7.2% | $24,901,123▲0.4% | $64,545,346▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $32,539,064▲22.6% | $31,759,782▲21.3% | $24,808,618▲12.8% | $65,104,633▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,537,221▲15.3% | $26,185,330▲18.6% | $21,996,635▲1.6% | $64,648,111▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,011,923▼23.4% | $22,080,386▼28.2% | $21,644,744▲4.5% | $59,998,569▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,040,543 | $30,753,012▼10.8% | $20,713,207▼5.2% | $63,711,393▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,492,647▼16.5% | $21,852,904▼3.2% | $68,702,546▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,322,721▲20.2% | $22,568,683▲7.4% | $69,286,468▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,379,776 | $21,022,513 | $62,718,273 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kevin J Nowak — $262,766 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin J Nowak | President and Ceo | 40 | $262,766 |
| Mary Smigelski | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $215,898 |
| Janet Reed-james | Chief Human Resource Offic | 40 | $208,962 |
| Andrew Bailey | Vice President/real Estate Development | 40 | $202,519 |
| Mark Whipkey | Chief of Asset Management | 40 | $188,506 |
| John Miller | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $187,447 |
| Jason Headen | Vice President/detroit Mar | 40 | $173,604 |
| Mary Cavanaugh | Chief Legal and Compliance Officer | 40 | $168,935 |
| Kate Carden | Vice President/programs | 40 | $163,487 |
| Rochelle Ensley | Vice President/property Management | 40 | $158,460 |
| Robin Holmes | Vice President/construction | 40 | $153,791 |
| Caroline Peak | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Carolynn Galloway | Trustee/vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Cathryn Greenwald | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cheri Smith | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Chris Warren | Trustee/chair | 2 | — |
| Dan Last | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David Roney | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Gary Sardon | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jaime Declet | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| American Builders & Applicators | Construction | $715,575 |
| Prof Roofing & Contracting | Construction | $631,412 |
| Hvac Pros Heating Ventilation & Ac LLC | Weatherization Svc | $575,095 |
| Fusion92 | Marketing Svc | $389,947 |
| Lake Erie Heating & Cooling | Weatherization Svc | $307,769 |
Grants received · $7.1M total
35 grants to Chn Housing Partners totaling $7.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Upward mobility - cross sector partnerships | 2024 | $520,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | 2024 strategic initiatives | 2024 | $275,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,602 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2023 | $368,750 |
| Cleveland Foundation | 2023 strategic initiatives | 2023 | $321,750 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Earned income tax credit (eitc) coalition | 2023 | $102,250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $9,750 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2022 | $271,750 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Earned income tax credit (eitc) coalition | 2022 | $78,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Digital navigator program | 2022 | $37,500 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2021 | $374,200 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Digital navigator program | 2021 | $294,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $13,440 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Housing first: capital request for emerald alliance xi | 2020 | $922,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chn Housing Partners a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chn Housing Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1346763, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chn Housing Partners's EIN?
- Chn Housing Partners's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1346763.
- How much revenue does Chn Housing Partners report?
- Chn Housing Partners reported $57,282,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Chn Housing Partners's spending goes to programs?
- Chn Housing Partners spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Chn Housing Partners have?
- CharityIndex grades Chn Housing Partners A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Chn Housing Partners's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Chn Housing Partners's latest Form 990 is $262,766, paid to Kevin J Nowak (President and Ceo).
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Data for Chn Housing Partners (EIN 34-1346763) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.