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Housing Council at Pathstone Inc

EIN 16-0991179 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule OThe organization serves to increase successful home ownership and tenancy experiences for low to moderate income residents of Monroe County and the New York area. It also administers grant programs on behalf of local municipalities, New York State and federal programs. Provides counseling and intervention services for tenants, home owners and the homeless, provides comprehensive assistance and direct training for landlords. In addition, the organization maintains a hotline, publishes a rental registry and provides inspection services for rental programs.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
57
Highest pay
$260,218, chief financial officer

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Housing Counseling: Increase successful home ownership and tenancy experiences for low and moderate income residents of Monroe County and the surrounding area. Administer grant programs on behalf of local municipalities provide counseling and intervention services for tenants, and home owners. Provide comprehensive assistance and direct training for landlords, maintain a hotline and publish a rental registry. In the year ended September 30, 2025 the organization assisted over 261 households with foreclosure prevention counseling and other homeownership services. A total of 21 families received mortgage assistance funds to bring their mortgage or taxes current. Continued on Schedule O.0% of clients receiving foreclosure prevention services lost their home to a foreclosure. The organization also distributed printed fair housing information to over 563 households, provided business development assistance and rental property management services 51 landlords, and delivered fair housing education in person to over 143 low income tenants. A total of 4,036 landlord, tenants, homeowners and individuals with housing related issues received services through the housing hotline. The Monroe County first time homeownership program counseled and educated approximately 384 potential first time home buyers and 27 households closed on a home for fiscal year ending September 2025.This program is supported by grants and contributions.
  2. $154,590 spent. Supportive Housing and Rental Assistance: PathStone's Supportive Housing and Rental Assistance Services provide critical resources for individuals and families with low incomes. Core offerings includes a Mobility Program for Housing Choice Voucher holders, which supplies Security Deposit and their portion of First Month's rent. Recipients also receive case management, advocacy, and referrals to supportive services. The Mobility programs assisted 13 households with financial assistance towards rental payments.This program is supported by grants and contributions.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 May 1972.

    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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