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Providence Housing Development Corporation

EIN 22-3311544 · Rochester, NY

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

Providence Housing Development Corporation's mission is to strengthen families and communities by creating and providing access to quality affordable housing enriched by the availability of supportive services.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
102
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$161,123, chief financial 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 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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 (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. Homeless Grants, Providence administers 3 permanent supportive housing grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The programs served over 250 households during the year, providing affordable rental housing with supportive services to formerly homeless individuals and families. In addition to being homeless, each household has at least one family member who has a qualifying disability; such as mental health, physical disabilities, HIV/AIDs and/or addiction. These programs seek to provide individuals and their families with the opportunity to live independently, while receiving needed support services. (Continued on Schedule O)Providence was awarded a multi-year grant by Monroe County funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The grant will be used to assist victims of domestic violence locate new housing and corresponding support services. In 2024, over 100 households received assistance.
  2. $722,950 spent. The Property Management Department provides full property management services to 1,238 units of affordable housing in 30 properties. The organization's service area encompasses the 12-county region contained within the Diocese of Rochester. The department manages low-income housing for families, seniors and special needs populations. The properties are managed under various affordable housing programs including Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME and AHP. Our professional expertise encompasses such areas as physical asset management and maintenance, marketing and leasing, financial reporting and controls, and administration.
  3. $844,732 spent. Providence's property development department provides real estate development services to create and preserve affordable housing for low and moderate-income families, seniors, and special needs populations. Providence develops affordable housing it owns and manages directly and works collaboratively with social service agencies to create permanent supportive housing. Providence also provides real estate development consulting services. Providence is experienced in a wide array of federal, state, and municipal capital funding programs, including LIHTC, HTF/HOME, FHLB, RD and HUD programs.
  4. $224,793 spent. All other programs.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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