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Northtown Housing Development Corporation

EIN 33-0555563 · Rch Cucamonga, CA

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

What it says it does

TO REVITALIZE THE NORTHTOWN COMMUNITIES, TO PROVIDE QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
57% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$844,005 spent. NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZED FOR THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES. NORTHTOWN ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT EXPENSE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE CONTINUED OPERATING COSTS INCURRED ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER WHICH OPENED IN OCTOBER 2001. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR CONSULTANT FEES, LEGAL FEES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT COSTS RELATED THERETO, OFFICE EXPENSES, TELEPHONE EXPENSES, UTILITIES EXPENSES, INSURANCE, INVESTMENT FEES, AND VARIOUS OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES.IN 2024, NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP RECEIVED $95,000 IN-KIND DONATION RELATED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY OF $95,000.
$20,306 spent. SENIOR AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHTOWN, INCLUDING A CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION, SUMMER DAY CAMP WITH FIELD TRIPS FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHTOWN, AS WELL AS taco night AND OTHER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES, HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES, and A CHRISTMAS TOY GIVE-AWAY CONDUCTED IN AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE NORTHTOWN COMMUNITY.
$1,500 spent. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED TO three QUALIFYING GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED DURING THE 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEARS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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