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New Lima Housing for the Future

EIN 34-1958570 · Lima, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide housing opportunities and assistance for all low and moderate-income residents through a comprehensive program of financial assistance and education. New Lima Housing for the Future works with the City of Lima, Allen County, Ohio and Lima City Schools in an effort to further develop school sites within the CDBG target areas. Efforts within the low and moderate-income community is its focus: cooperation, communication and collaboration, its means.

Income
$404,949
Spending
$423,633
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$72,613, 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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $240,615 spent. Property Management:To date, New Lima Housing for the Future has developed a total of 26 senior rental units which are owned directly by and continue to be managed by the Organization. A few of the day-to-day activities involved in management of these units include: accounts payable & receivable, maintenance/grounds/upkeep activities, scheduling vendors, tenant selection & leasing, and annual recertifications of resident households.
  2. $22,563 spent. Down Payment Assistance:New Lima Housing for the Future provides the administrative support for the First Home Lima Down Payment Assistance Program which is in partnership with West Ohio Community Action Partnership and the City of Lima. The Organizations role in this program includes: vetting/processing applications from potential first time home buyers, tracking client progress, semi-annual recertifications and providing a pre-closing review of each home purchase.
  3. $18,050 spent. CHDO/Affordable Housing Development:New Lima Housing for the Future utilizes grant funds, often from multiple funding sources, to develop low-to-moderate income housing for the citizens in our service area. Low-to-moderate income is defined as households earning at or below 80% of the area median income level. The Organization has developed smaller in-fill single-family homeownership units up to partnering with for profit development partners on tax credit rental developments as large as 88 living units. New Lima Housing for the Future is the sole, certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the City of Lima. The Organization has held this role since 2003. Being a certified CHDO allows our organization access to grant funds through the HOME Investment Partnership program, which the City of Lima receives annually. These funds are used by the Organization to fund affordable housing development within the Lima community.
  4. $1,505 spent. Property Maintenance Training:Basics in Home Repair & Maintenance is a course that New Lima Housing for the Future developed to encourage first time homebuyers to learn about their new homes, how they work, and how to budget for routine and non-routine maintenance items. This course is a mandatory activity for each participant in the First Home Lima Down Payment Assistance program to complete prior to closing.

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 August 2001.

    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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