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Housing Operations Management Enterprises Inc

EIN 22-2873559 · New Haven, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

mission: provision of affordable housing for homeless, disabled, and other disadvantaged populations; chief activities are housing management, housing development, and housing counseling. Activities are described in Part III.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-10 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$118,946, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 March 31, 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 (4)
  1. $705,708 spent. Property Management of Affordable Housing. Provision of resident-oriented property management services through which human development and increased integration into mainstream housing is fostered while shelter is provided. Housing for mentally-ill and other disabled persons emphasized. Accomplishments through 3/31/25: 124 units under management; all units owned by non-profit organizations or controlled subsidiaries of non-profit organizations. Resident services program (e.g., referrals to service agencies) operated.
  2. $101,013 spent. Housing Counseling Program. Provides counseling to holders of Housing Choice Vouchers and others regarding opportunities to move out of high-poverty areas.Accomplishments in FY25: 0 clients counseled; 0 clients leased-up; 0 clients leased-up in target lower-poverty neighborhoods; 0 clients placed in suburban areas. Cumulative accomplishments to 3/31/25: 2,264 clients counseled; 1,109 clients placed in housing; 679 clients leased-up in target lower-poverty neighborhoods; 358 clients placed in suburban areas. Program was on hiatus until this FY25, which saw planning operations for a FY26 launch.
  3. $5,498 spent. Affordable Housing Development. Development, purchase, and construction to preserve and improve affordable housing in the greater New Haven area; target population is that all residents will earn less than 80% of median income and that more than half will earn less than 50% of median. Housing for mentally-ill and other disabled persons emphasized. Accomplishments in FY25: Continued development of 2 housing projects with 88 units; $110,000 raised for rehabilitation of 3 developments. Cumulative accomplishments through 3/31/25: 111 units built; full financing being sought on 88 additional units. Also, assisted managed properties to acquire additional units and renovate existing units. Cumulative accomplishments through 3/31/24: 10 units acquired with $575,000 in financing; rehabilitation loans or grants totaling $4,962,000 for 332 units secured.
  4. $1.2 million spent. Affordable Housing Operation and Preservation. Operation of residential real estate to preserve and improve affordable housing in the greater New Haven area; target population is that all residents will earn less than 80% of median income and that more than half will earn less than 50% of median. Cumulative accomplishments through March 31, 2025: 97 units owned and operated; all residents are at 50% of median or below, and approximately 60% of units house persons with disabilities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 February 1996.

    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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