Housing Works Inc
94% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Housing Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1994, with $63,786,117 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
57 Willoughby St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 EIN 13-3584089 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$63.8M
▲ 23.2% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$65.8M
Net assets
$7.2M
Employees
832
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% 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 Housing Works Inc: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 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 Housing Works Inc: 1 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a C+ 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 Housing Works Inc: 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 Housing Works Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides assistance & expertise to homeless persons living with aids or hiv-related illnesses.
What they do
Housing works is the largest grassroots aids organization in the u.s., as well as the largest minority-controlled aids organization.housing works advocacy - we believe that people living with hiv/aids must lead the fight to eradicate the disease, a fight that includes access to healthcare and supportive services and an end to aids stigma. advocacy highlights: advocacy offices in new york city, albany and washington, d. c., and close collaborations with aids groups in mississippi, haiti and puerto rico. since 1995, weekly visits by our hiv-positive clients to new york state legislative offices in albany. groundbreaking impact litigation, including a 2004 case forcing new york city to provide medically appropriate housing to homeless people living with hiv/aids. the housing works asylum project is providing housing, health care, legal support, financial support, volunteer work, job training, and employment to lgbt activists from nigeria, uganda, jamaica, and other nations who seek sanctuary in the u.s. to escape imprisonment and violence for who they are and who they love. the project began with the two initial individuals from nigeria, but has since blossomed into a program providing support for nearly two dozen asylee applicants.
Capital projects, planning & development - to provide expertise in the development of housing for homeless individuals living with aids or hiv-related illnesses.
Contact & location
- Address
- 57 Willoughby St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18.7M (FY2013) to $63.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31.1MNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38.3M
Total liabilities
$31.1M
Net assets
$7.2M
Salaries & benefits
$32.9M
50% of expenses
Board members
27
27 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,786,117▲23.2% | $65,848,641▲16.4% | $7,210,535▼22.2% | $38,289,572▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,762,615▲15.6% | $56,567,888▲25.2% | $9,273,059▼30.3% | $37,442,952▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,767,060▲39.9% | $45,176,349▲30.8% | $13,313,222▼3.0% | $32,094,721▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $31,989,444▲2.8% | $34,532,880▲10.1% | $13,722,511▼15.6% | $30,231,683▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,123,990▲8.8% | $31,354,871▲2.3% | $16,265,947▼1.3% | $27,204,404▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $28,613,805▲8.2% | $30,642,824▲8.2% | $16,483,679▼11.0% | $25,088,698▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,446,418▲4.9% | $28,318,397▲14.8% | $18,512,698▼9.2% | $25,744,137▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $25,201,232▲8.7% | $24,665,807▲5.0% | $20,384,673▲2.6% | $30,534,204▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $23,187,321▲41.0% | $23,484,803▲56.2% | $19,862,821▼1.5% | $27,464,306▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,446,846▼12.1% | $15,039,737▼1.0% | $20,160,303▲6.1% | $29,108,764▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,711,350 | $15,193,823▲33.7% | $18,995,027▲22.7% | $27,679,840▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,363,466▲8.0% | $15,477,500▲29.6% | $22,056,552▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,525,747▲5.7% | $11,940,867▲19.4% | $20,654,638▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,959,597▲23.4% | $10,004,593▲0.6% | $16,652,179▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $8,072,545 | $9,941,534 | $16,093,788 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Charles King — $452,553 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles King | President & Ceo | 21 | $452,553 |
| Andrew Greene | Chief Operating Officer of Hw Inc | 21 | $284,488 |
| Michael Clarke | Svp Programs | 39 | $257,322 |
| Andrew Coamey | Svp Housing Dvlpmt Facilit | 21 | $248,588 |
| Christopher Joseph | Program Director | 40 | $174,826 |
| Cheryl Grimm | Vp Thrift Shops | 40 | $168,305 |
| Erica Hudson | Vp of Operations and Compliance | 40 | $158,821 |
| Andrea Mccrink | Volunteer Rep | 1 | — |
| Bree Riley | Outgoing-volunteer Rep | 1 | — |
| Carole Schwarz | Volunteer Rep | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Plambeck | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Colleen Simmons-barnswell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daron Hudson | Outgoing-board Member | 1 | — |
| David Cohen Md | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dinick Martinez | Client Rep | 1 | — |
| Dolores Cullum | Client Rep | 1 | — |
| Earl Ward | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Eric Bartley | Client Rep | 1 | — |
| Frank Quintero | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gerry Brown | Client Rep | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Security USA | Security | $2,639,207 |
| Carr Business Systems Inc | Technology | $750,234 |
| The Committee For Hispanic Children and | Education | $535,801 |
| Brooklyn Health Home | Healthcare | $363,361 |
| Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Legal Services | $298,983 |
Grants received · $3.9M total
51 grants to Housing Works Inc totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $40,468 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $18,640 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $129,890 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Cbo support to increase vaccination coverage | 2023 | $119,269 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,588 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $6,173 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $100,050 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support of intercambrios pr, including mental health support services and pass through to other pr harm reduction programs | 2022 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $17,112 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $11,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Housing Works Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Housing Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3584089, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Housing Works Inc's EIN?
- Housing Works Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3584089.
- How much revenue does Housing Works Inc report?
- Housing Works Inc reported $63,786,117 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Housing Works Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Housing Works Inc spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Housing Works Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Housing Works Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Housing Works Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Housing Works Inc's latest Form 990 is $452,553, paid to Charles King (President & Ceo).
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Data for Housing Works Inc (EIN 13-3584089) 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.