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Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Inc

EIN 22-2305176 · Elizabeth, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mission of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless is to:Serve the immediate needs of the homeless and near homeless. Empower people with tools to transition to safe, affordable, permanent housing. Advocate for people to achieve housing equity and participate in the larger community.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
21
Volunteers
108
Highest pay
$81,690, executive director

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. Project Gatekeeper: Emergency drop in center to provide case management and hard services to families/individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Services include housing navigation, crisis intervention, information and referral, emergency sheltering, rental assistance and community education. In 2024 the agency provided 1,320 households with assistance.Outreach: Since 2022 the Elizabeth Coalition has been a key agency providing in the street assistance to homeless persons living on the streets, primarily in Elizabeth and in the surrounding communities of Roselle, Rahway, Linden and Hillside. In late 2022, the Coalition expanded limited outreach services to Plainfield. In 2024 we served 167 individuals through outreach services.Bernice's Place: Afterschool program for unhoused and at-risk children. In the 2024 afterschool program, we served a total of 73 children. Summer Children's Program: 45 unhoused or at-risk youth attended one or more weeks of our summer program (a mix of enrichment and fun activities such as sports and field trips). An additional five children were provided a week at sleepaway camp.Hospitality Houses: Supportive transitional housing to working homeless families. Families can stay up to 9 months. The service is provided in two houses owned by the Coalition and includes comprehensive case management and workshops. We served 6 families in 2024 with 1,622 nights of shelter plus intensive case management, rental assistance and other services. Permanent Housing: In 2024, we provided permanent housing for 9 families, totaling 34 individuals, across 9 housing units. 100% of tenants successfully sustained their housing.
  2. Bernice's PlaceAn after-school program that provides tutoring, enrichment, and recreation to children of homeless and precariously housed families. Full case management and housing assistance services are provided to the families as part of the program.Summer Day Camp- A six week summer day camp for homeless and precariously housed children ages 5-12. The program includes trips, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, gardening and sports.

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 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 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 May 1985.

    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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