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Housing Partnership for Morris County Inc

EIN 22-3194848 · Dover, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

Income
$946,445
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
13
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$114,118, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (3)
  1. $932,359 spent. HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF NEW JERSEY PREPARES LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING, HOMEBUYER EDUCATION, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY COACHING, AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND ONLINE LEARNING HELP CLIENTS IMPROVE CREDIT, STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL READINESS, UNDERSTAND MORTGAGE RESPONSIBILITIES, NAVIGATE THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS, AND RESPOND TO THREATS TO HOUSING STABILITY. BY PROVIDING TRUSTED GUIDANCE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A HOME PURCHASE, HOUSING PARTNERSHIP HELPS FAMILIES MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING.
  2. HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF NEW JERSEY PARTNERS WITH MUNICIPALITIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. AS AN EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING, APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY AND INCOME CERTIFICATION, WAITING LIST MANAGEMENT, RESALE AND RE-RENTAL ADMINISTRATION, COMPLIANCE MONITORING, AND ONGOING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT. THESE SERVICES HELP ENSURE AFFORDABLE HOMES ARE MARKETED FAIRLY, OCCUPIED BY INCOME-QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS, AND PRESERVED AS LONG-TERM COMMUNITY ASSETS. HOUSING PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERS APPROXIMATELY 700 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY.
  3. HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF NEW JERSEY HELPS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ITS DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS WITH RESOURCES THAT REDUCE UPFRONT PURCHASE COSTS AND EXPAND ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP. BY COMBINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND HOUSING COUNSELING, HOUSING PARTNERSHIP HELPS FAMILIES ENTER HOMEOWNERSHIP WITH GREATER FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTED IN ITS CAPACITY TO EXPAND FUTURE RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERSHIP FINANCING INITIATIVES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 May 1993.

    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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