Michigan Homeowner Assistance Nonprofit Housing Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CARRY OUT PROGRAMS AND OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES ON BEHALF OF OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL HOUSING PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, COMMERCIAL, OR COMMUNAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO SERVE AND IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN WHICH THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("MSHDA") AIDED AND/OR FEDERALLY AIDED HOUSING IS LOCATED OR PLANNED TO BE LOCATED, THEREBY ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF HOUSING.
- Income
- $999,285
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 10.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 9
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 90% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $1.2 million spent. GREAT LAKES HOUSING SERVICES (GLHS) FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR IN PREPARATION FOR EXPANDED PROGRAM DELIVERY, WHILE ALSO INITIATING SELECT PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES.KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ONBOARDING NEW STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY. GLHS ALSO INVESTED IN BUILDING INTERNAL SYSTEMS, PROCESSES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT FUTURE SERVICE DELIVERY.DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN IMPLEMENTING ITS SERVICE MODEL BY PROVIDING THIRD-PARTY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO A MUNICIPAL CLIENT, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM OVERSIGHT, COMPLIANCE, AND REPORTING. GLHS ALSO SUPPORTED A COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVE THROUGH STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO ADVANCE LOCAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS.IN ADDITION, GLHS PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES AND CONTINUED TO REFINE ITS FRAMEWORK FOR SERVING LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMERGING DEVELOPERS.GLHS ALSO PURCHASED AND OPERATED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN PONTIAC, MICHIGAN, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND MAINTAIN LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY FOR RESIDENTS.THESE COMBINED ACTIVITIES POSITIONED GLHS TO EXPAND ITS SERVICE DELIVERY AND IMPACT IN FUTURE YEARS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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