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Neighborhood Housing Services of Rochester Inc

EIN 13-2976987 · Rochester, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NeighborWorks Rochester collaborates with people and partners to strengthen, sustain and promote city neighborhoods. Our services are available to a wide spectrum of the community, including existing and potential homeowners, tenants and landlords in the City of Rochester. We also assist full neighborhoods in cooperation with residents and other partners.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
36.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
13
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$182,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $461,488 spent. Lending: The lending program provides a home improvement loan designed to fit the customers' needs and assists with financial and insurance counseling. The lending program also provides purchase assistance loans which supplement traditional purchase financing for qualified first time home buyers. This program manages the organization's loan portfolio including collections, tax and insurance escrows, restructuring of loans, and counseling customers. This program is also funded by government contributions that amounted to $151,847.
  2. $830,498 spent. Energy: As an accredited BPI contractor, NeighborWorks Rochester provides energy related retrofit work on homes as a fee-for-service activity. This includes energy audits, energy efficient upgrades, and providing improvements under NYSERDA's EmPower and Assisted Home Performance Programs for income qualified residents throughout the region. NeighborWorks Rochester performs these services both on internal projects and in the open market on a fee for service basis. This program is also funded by government contributions that amounted to $82,850.
  3. $129,233 spent. Home Ownership Services: The Organization provides pre- and post-purchase education for potential homebuyers. One-on-one credit and budget counseling as well as Financial Fitness classes are provided for participants who need to improve their financial health. This program is funded by government contributions that amounted to $46,740.
  4. $108,874 spent. Residential Rehab: This home improvement program may provide rehabilitation grants to customers who meet income eligibility requirements. Staff acts as a liaison between the customer and the contractor; assisting with the outline of home improvement needs, selecting a contractor, and monitoring progress throughout the project. This program also provides lead paint testing for determination of lead paint in residential structures. This lead component includes the performance of both risk assessments and clearance tests for internal programs, and on a fee-for-service basis for other organizations. This program is funded by government contributions that amounted to $57,210.
  5. $92,112 spent. Property: This program oversees the operation, control, and oversight of commercial property. Management ensures both fiscal and property condition are continually maintained and monitored.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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