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Providence Community Housing

EIN 20-4627275 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Corporations mission is to transform lives and communities through the development and preservation of affordable homes while connecting individuals and families to opportunities that enhance their quality of life.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
39.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$226,999, president & 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (4)
  1. $822,011 spent. Asset Management - This program consists of expenses related to overseeing the management of operating rental properties including individual, multi-family and senior housing as both a direct owner and general partner. There are 1,239 units currently in service.
  2. $729,732 spent. Real Estate Development - This program includes all costs, excluding capital expenses, associated with acquiring, developing and preserving affordable real estate for individuals, seniors, and families, including both rental units and homes for sale. There are approximately 815 units in the concept/pre-development planning stage, none are currently under construction, and none are in stabilization/lease-up.
  3. $432,146 spent. Property Management - This program includes all costs and fee income related to Providence's contractual relationship with Christopher Homes, Inc. (CHI). Providence has been providing consulting services to CHI to assist in improving portfolio performance for the 2,418 units it manages. The 2,418 managed units include 636 units controlled by Providence.
  4. $80,762 spent. Community Services - This program encompasses activities focused on improving quality of life through resident service coordination and programming. This program includes all operations and programming provided to the Faubourg Lafitte community through Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center. It also includes the cost of staffing a coordinator to bring in partners and resources to serve our senior population and prevent evictions. Providence and its partners (Christopher Homes and Enterprise Community Partners) contract with and provide support for third-party providers. Services include meal deliveries, commodity distributions, assistance with accessing utility, food, and rental assistance from public and private resources, health fairs, and youth programming.

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 March 2007.

    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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