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National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

EIN 36-2167803 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 168 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To advance the creation of strong, sustainable and affordable communities through advocacy, professional development, and empowerment of our diverse members.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
38
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$387,200, ceo/ secretary / treasurer

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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 168 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 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 (7)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Conferences - NAHRO conferences provide members and non-members valuable industry education and professional development, as well as, advocacy, networking and partnership opportunities. NAHRO's annual conference schedule provides for (3) events including the Washington Conference, the Summer Symposium and the National Conference & Exhibition.
  2. $2.0 million spent. Professional Development - The Association provided over a hundred seminars on educational, technical, managerial and certification programs required by housing and community development members.
  3. $954,104 spent. Legislation and Program Development - The Association educated and informed its members with respect to congressional activities having a direct bearing on housing and community development program legislation. The Association connected with the principal spokespersons on Capitol Hill and were responsible for communicating with members of Congress and their staff regarding the Association's positions, concerns, and interests.
  4. $571,212 spent. Publications - NAHRO keeps its members informed via digital channels, including the monthly NAHRO Monitor, the bi-annual Journal of Housing and Community Development, weekly Direct News emails, The NAHRO Blog, other seasonal publications, and our social media channels.NAHRO additionally publishes an annual Awards of Merit Catalog, Buyers Guide and "What Home Means to Me" Calendar.
  5. $792,639 spent. Membership - For over 90 years, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials has represented the needs and interests of individuals and organizations working in the housing and community development field. NAHRO fights to secure needed housing and community development resources, represents its members at HUD and on the Hill, and provides its members with the information, analysis and training they need to provide affordable housing in sustainable communities.
  6. $303,070 spent. RSO Advantage - NAHRO RSO Advantage helps Regional Councils enhance their services, improve their visibility, and strengthen their relationship with the National NAHRO organization.
  7. $49,237 spent. Grants and Scholarships - NAHRO members and the students who live in their housing are eligible for a wide range of honors, including agency-wide and individual awards, the "What Home Means to Me" poster contest, and two scholarship programs for college-bound youth.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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