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Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation

EIN 31-1349995 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Strengthening neighborhoods by providing quality affordable housing, advocacy, education, and supportive services to individuals and families of primarily low/moderate incomes.

Income
$795,318
Spending
$769,450
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$124,207, executive director

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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. $253,987 spent. Housing Counseling - HOTH prepares people to be successful homeowners and renters through its free HUD-approved housing and financial counseling programs. Participants set their own financial goals, track their progress, and develop smart money habits. As result, participants improve their financial capacity, households work to prevent foreclosure, and/or improve their rental situation. HOTH promotes fair housing by providing information about fair housing, fair lending, and/or accessibility rights. HOTH assists homebuyers with accessing downpayment assistance and renters with accessing rental assistance.
  2. $120,069 spent. Housing Development - Working primarily in the Hilltop neighborhood and Prairie Township, HOTH provides low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to purchase or to rent a home that is safe, decent, and affordable. HOTH uses two strategies to provide affordable homeownership: completing comprehensive rehabs of existing houses and building new infill houses on vacant lots. Houses generally include features that improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility. Construction costs are subsidized with grant funds to make the houses affordable to low- and moderate-income households.
  3. $95,511 spent. Property Management - HOTH independently owns and manages several units of affordable rental housing. HOTH has also partnered with other entities to build and own over 200 additional rental units in the Hilltop neighborhood; these are managed by HOTHs partners in the projects. All of these rental properties are rented to eligible low- or moderate-income households.
  4. $14,070 spent. Community Programs - HOTHs community programs seek to improve quality of life in the Hilltop. HOTH coordinates the Belvidere Healthy Living Garden. HOTH also supports other neighborhood groups with their activities by serving as a fiscal agent, sponsoring events, and having an information booth at community events.

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 August 1992.

    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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