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National Housing Corporation

EIN 20-1592192 · San Marcos, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE DEVELOP AND ACQUIRE NEW AND/OR REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS. WE ALSO APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN LOANS AND GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, PROVIDIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$351,396
Spending
$392,337
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$156,996, executive di

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $392,337 spent. ACT AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER TO SECURE LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR 3,021 REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOSUING UNITS. PROVIDE TRASNPORTATION AND MEALS FOR TENANTS OF 65 UNITS OF LOW INCOME TENANTS OVER THE AGE OF 65. HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SETTING UP THE PROVISION OF DENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE TENANTS. WE HAVE ACQUIRED 3 UNITS IN SOLANA BEACH, CA IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN THEIR AFFORDABILITY. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE REHABILITATION OF SAGEWOOD MANOR APARTMENTS IN TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA TO PRESERVE THE AFFORDABILITY OF THE PROPERTY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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