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Rockland Housing Action Coalition Inc

EIN 13-3439109 · New City, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
26
Volunteers
13

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 128% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 July 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $3.8 million spent. RHAC is working with Rockland County to develop workforce and senior housing using American Plan Rescue Act (ARPA) funding for low-moderate income households. In 2024, RHAC has successfully converted the Spring Valley Housing Development Fund Corporations construction loan to permanent financing made available through the Community Preservation Corporation, the New York State Housing Financing Agency and the Rockland County ARPA funding. The Cooperative, consisting of 54 owner occupied units for low income households was in foreclosure due to fraudulent activity. RHACs staff is working with the cooperatives board of directors to oversee the day-to-day operations. Currently, RHAC is working with the Community Preservation Corporation, the New York State Housing and Community Renewal and the Rockland County ARPA Department to rebuild Building A, which was demolished due to a fire in 2017, and to refinance the 199 unit cooperative.In 2023, RHAC was awarded a $600,000 grant from the NYS Housing and Community Renewal to continue its rental assistance program. Currently, the program financially assists approximately 30 tenants at various locations throughout Rockland County. This year, RHAC has applied for additional funding to continue its successful program. In 2024, RHAC partnered with Rockland County to acquire land to construct up to 7 owned occupied homes in the Town of Clarkstown. In addition, RHAC was awarded a $1,400,000 grant from NYS Housing and Community Renewal to reduce the purchase prices of the homes. The homes will be sold to income-eligible households who earn up to 80% of the Rockland County Area Median Income.In 2024, RHAC partnered with Regan Development to construct 22 new homes in the Town of Clarkstown which will be sold to households earning up to 80% of the Rockland County area median income. The Rockland County ARPA Department has awarded the project $6,500,000 to acquire the site. RHAC is also working with Regan Development to construct 52 one and two bedroom rental units in Nanuet for low income seniors earning up to 80% of the Rockland County Area Median Income. The project was awarded a $5,000,000 ARPA loan from the Rockland County Office of Community Development. In 2024, RHAC received a Rockland County HOME award to buy out the Spring Valley Site III investor. This property is located on North Main Street and was part of the Spring Valley downtown revitalization.RHAC manages 714 affordable housing units throughout the lower Hudson Valley. It is our goal to increase the affordable housing stock and actively seek opportunities to create housing solutions for individuals and families with low incomes.RHAC is a HUD certified Housing Counseling Agency that provides financial counseling, including credit, budget, first-time homebuyer, rental and foreclosure prevention counseling to Rockland residents. Our counseling services are offered in both Spanish and English.RHAC is the Housing Monitor for the Village of Nyack, the Village of Piermont, the Town of Clarkstown and the Town of Orangetown. The Housing Monitor ensures the tenants identified for the rental and for sale units comply with the various affordable housing program guidelines.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 July 2025.

    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 January 1989.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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