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Housing Options & Geriatric Association & Resources Inc

EIN 13-3887707 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To assist societys most disenfranchised; the elderly, seriously mentally ill adults, the homeless, people living with AIDS and the physically challenged by promoting, fostering and providing the highest quality of housing and services in a most therapeutic, rehabilitative and aesthetic satisfying environment.

Income
$59.0 million
Spending
$55.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
427
Highest pay
$546,595, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 June 30, 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 (7)
  1. $41.7 million spent. Homeless services - to support the homeless by providing shelters through funding from the NYC Department of Homeless Services.
  2. $6.0 million spent. The Supported Housing Program is a scattered site apartment initiative designed to provide independent living options to mentally ill adults at specific locations throughout the Borough. The goal of this program is to prevent the unnecessary or inappropriate use of psychiatric inpatient resources and to maximize community reintegration in the least restrictive setting for the psychiatric consumer.
  3. $2.0 million spent. Transitional Congregate Housing Program - is an emergency housing program for single adults living with HIV/AIDS who are referred by the NYC HASA. This housing program assists individuals in meeting their goals of independent housing, school, employment and self-empowerment. We will support the client to attain these goals in a realistic manner.
  4. $1.2 million spent. 55 bed program that designed to provide emergency placement for HASA eligible homeless single adults and families, by offering temporary housing and case management services for clients meeting HASA admission criteria. The program provides fully furnished private rooms, private or shared bathrooms, lounges, efficiencies, laundry and recreational facilities.
  5. $922,818 spent. Ogden Court is a six-story, smoke free, elevator building which includes on-site support services and amenities including case management; counseling and referral services; 24-hour front desk security; Spanish speaking staff; socialization and recreational opportunities; and peer support. Community Space includes an exercise room, lounge area, computer lab, laundry room, and a beautiful backyard garden.
  6. $801,641 spent. 12-bed congregate treatment program (supervised community residence) that is designed for monolingual and bilingual Spanish patients at Bronx Psychiatric Center who are discharge ready. The program is designed for individuals that are diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. It provides residential services that support and assist residents with their goal of integration into the community. The program has a rehabilitative focus and is responsible for referring residents to services that are consistent with their desire, needs, tolerance and capability to participate in such services. The rehabilitative focus of the congregate treatment program provides for improved resident independence: choices and outcomes.
  7. $200,046 spent. Other programs

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 1996.

    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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