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Maac Housing Corporation

EIN 33-0913559 · Chula Vista, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WELFAREMAAC HOUSING CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING DECENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 68%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$399,882, ceo/treasurer

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: 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 more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. CARLSBAD LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS-CARLSBAD APARTMENTS CONSISTS OF A 138-UNIT LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECT IN 23 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES LOCATED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IN WHICH MAAC HOUSING CORPORATION (MHC) SERVES AS A LIMITED PARTNER. MAAC PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS MANOR APARTMENTS, LLC (MAAC PJAM LLC)- MAAC PJAM LLC WAS FORMED IN MARCH 2016 WITH MHC AS THE SOLE MEMBER FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING THE PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS MANOR APARTMENTS (THE PROJECT) FROM THE PJAM LP, AN AFFILIATED PARTNERSHIP. THE GENERAL PARTNER IS PJAM INC., A CALIFORNIA EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF 300 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN 38 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE CITY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. MHC BECAME THE SOLE OWNER OF THE APARTMENT PROJECT IN MAY 2016, RECEIVING AN ALLOCATION OF 100% OF THE LOSSES AS ITS SOLE MEMBER. MAAC SAN MARTIN DE PORRES LLC-EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2017, SAN MARTIN DE PORRES, L.P., SOLD THE PROJECT TO SAN MARTIN DE PORRES, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF MAAC HOUSING CORPORATION. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A 116-UNIT, AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING APARTMENT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. MAAC COMMUNITY CENTER WAS TRANSFERRED TO MCC CHULA VISTA, LLC, A SOLE MEMBER SUBSIDIARY OF MAAC HOUSING CORP, AS OF MAY, 2017. THE PROJSCT IS A 73,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED IN CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS USED FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS. DURING 2020, MAAC HOUSING CORP BECAME A LIMITED PARTNER IN TWO ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: MAAC IVY LP (99.99%) AND MAAC NATIONAL CITY LP (99.99%). THESE ENTITIES HOLD LAND TO BE DEVELOPED INTO AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS, WITH CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO COMMENCE IN 2022. MHC WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, THESE PROJECTS CREATE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDE QUALITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TENANT GOVERNANCE COUNCILS, CULTURALLYSENSITIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, WORK SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION, AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THEY PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO THEIR RESIDENTS, INCLUDING A DIVERSE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE LIBRARY, AN AFTER-SCHOOL READING PROGRAM, ON-SITE CHILDCARE, AN ACTIVE TENANT ASSOCIATION, A LUNCH PROGRAM, AND A SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPATION PROGRAM. MHC WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, INC, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION.

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 November 6, 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 November 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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