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Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton Inc

EIN 31-1353685 · Hamilton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF HAMILTON, INC. IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING AFFORDABLE, HEALTHIER, AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
6
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$135,030, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS - THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JURISDICTIONS THAT WE SERVE, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN BUTLER AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS. WE HAVE ACQUIRED AND REHABBED PROPERTIES TO FURTHER PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE.
  2. $506,311 spent. HOME OWNERSHIP PROMOTION SERVICES - DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST GRANT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS THROUGHOUT BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO. MANY LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES CAN AFFORD TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN HOME, BUT THEY FACE THE CHALLENGE OF SAVING ENOUGH MONEY FOR THEIR DOWN PAYMENT OR CLOSING COSTS. THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVEN TO BE A BENEFICIAL RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS OF MODEST MEANS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAM OF OWNING A HOME.
  3. $416,545 spent. MORTGAGE AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF HAMILTON, WE WERE ABLE TO ASSIST HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS WITH MORTGAGE AND RENTAL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM WAS FOR THOSE WHO WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19.
  4. $232,443 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING REHAB/REPAIR, FORECLOSURE, LIFT, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS.

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 October 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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