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Urban Edge Housing Corp

EIN 22-2483475 · Roxbury, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN EDGE IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TOGETHER, WE BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND VIBRANT, PROSPEROUS NEIGHBORHOODS.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$8.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
60.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
37
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$251,910, chief executive officer

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 60.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. RENTAL PROPERTIES - SUBSIDIZED RENTAL HOUSING IN THE ROXBURY, DORCHESTER, JAMAICA PLAIN, AND MATTAPAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT - FINANCES THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF LOW INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES AND STIMULATES BUSINESS GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - PROVIDES VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES RELATING TO URBAN EDGE'S ROLE IN THE EGLESTON SQUARE AND JACKSON SQUARE COMMUNITIES.
  4. $1.7 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - DE-LEADING LOANS TO RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS BUY HOMES AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO HELP HOME OWNERS AVOID FORECLOSURE.
  5. $337,649 spent. ASSET MANAGEMENT - URBAN EDGE HAS DEVELOPED AND PRESERVED OVER 1,500 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE OVER 1,450 UNITS OF HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN OUR PORTFOLIO. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSET MANAGEMENT FUNCTION IS TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOST FINANCIALLY SOUND HOUSING THROUGHOUT OUR RENTAL HOUSING PORTFOLIO. THIS INCLUDES ENSURING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, HIGH OCCUPANCY RATES AND MAINTAINING THE PHYSICAL ASSETS. ASSET MANAGEMENT ALSO CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING THE THIRD PARTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY.

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 April 1984.

    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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