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Avalon Nonprofit Housing Corp

EIN 38-3086920 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD HEALTHY, SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES AS A LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
156
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$133,708, director of

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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, 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 (3)
  1. $2.5 million spent. AVALON'S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM WORKS TO SUPPORT TENANTS BY BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATING EVICTION PREVENTION PLANS FOR AT-RISK TENANTS. EXAMPLES OF OUR ENHANCED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MODEL INCLUDE WEEKLY INSPECTIONS, PAYMENT PLANS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CLOSE COORDINATION WITH OUR SUPPORT SERVICES TEAM.
  2. $7.0 million spent. 1. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT COORDINATION CATERED TO ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH HOUSING STABILIZATION, GOAL PLANNING, SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR PEOPLE LIVING ON AVALON PROPERTIES, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HOUSING ALTERNATIVES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS AND IN THE PRIVATE LANDLORD MARKET. THESE TEAMS TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTY ON A DAILY BASIS TO MEET CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE THAT INCLUDES HOUSING STABILIZATION, GOAL PLANNING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SUPPORT, AND MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE. 2. MILLER MANOR SERVICES: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE SERVICES TO ADULTS IN A LARGE SINGLE-SITE DEVELOPMENT OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE ANN ARBOR HOUSING COMMISSION. OUR DIVERSE STAFF AT MILLER MANOR MANAGE A FRONT DESK AREA ON A 24/7 BASIS, COORDINATE A FOOD PANTRY ON-SITE, PRACTICE HARM REDUCTION WITH TENANTS, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION WHEN NEEDED, AND COORDINATE SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUPS - SUCH AS GROUP LUNCHES, ART GROUPS, AND 12-STEP MEETINGS - WITHIN THE BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, A HOME HEALTH AIDE AND PHYSICIAN ARE AVAILABLE ON-SITE TO MILLER MANOR TENANTS TO SUPPORT IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES. 3. 411 N. ASHLEY HOUSE SERVICES: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT TO SERVICES RECEIVED. OUR STAFF AT N. ASHLEY HOUSE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE AGENCY-WIDE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LINE SO THAT AVALON TENANTS ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE TO TURN TO. ADDITIONALLY, IN-HOME CHORE SUPPORT SERVICES AND MEAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO TENANTS. THE HOME IS STAFFED ON A 24/7 BASIS. 4. COMMUNITY BUILDING SERVICES: AVALON'S UNIQUE COMMUNITY BUILDING TEAM BELIEVES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IS INTEGRAL TO HOUSING STABILITY. THIS TEAM CREATES AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TENANTS TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE COMMUNITY BUILDING TEAM HOSTS WEEKLY FOOD PANTRIES, PLANS ANNUAL EVENTS FOR TENANTS, AND SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS OUR TENANT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. COMMUNITY CENTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO TENANTS FOR HOMEWORK, COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE, COPYING/SCANNING/PRINTING, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND MORE. 5. OUTREACH SERVICES: PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING AND ASSERTIVE HOUSING-FIRST BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS. THE TEAM'S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE PRIVATE LANDLORD MARKET WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING, HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND CONNECT CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. AVALON'S OUTREACH TEAM ALSO COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO HOUSE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. 1. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT COORDINATION CATERED TO ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH HOUSING STABILIZATION, GOAL PLANNING, SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR PEOPLE LIVING ON AVALON PROPERTIES, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HOUSING ALTERNATIVES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS AND IN THE PRIVATE LANDLORD MARKET. THESE TEAMS TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTY ON A DAILY BASIS TO MEET CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE THAT INCLUDES HOUSING STABILIZATION, GOAL PLANNING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SUPPORT, AND MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE. 2. MILLER MANOR SERVICES: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE SERVICES TO ADULTS IN A LARGE SINGLE-SITE DEVELOPMENT OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE ANN ARBOR HOUSING COMMISSION. OUR DIVERSE STAFF AT MILLER MANOR MANAGE A FRONT DESK AREA ON A 24/7 BASIS, COORDINATE A FOOD PANTRY ON-SITE, PRACTICE HARM REDUCTION WITH TENANTS, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION WHEN NEEDED, AND COORDINATE SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUPS - SUCH AS GROUP LUNCHES, ART GROUPS, AND 12-STEP MEETINGS - WITHIN THE BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, A HOME HEALTH AIDE AND PHYSICIAN ARE AVAILABLE ON-SITE TO MILLER MANOR TENANTS TO SUPPORT IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES. 3. 411 N. ASHLEY HOUSE SERVICES: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT TO SERVICES RECEIVED. OUR STAFF AT N. ASHLEY HOUSE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE AGENCY-WIDE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LINE SO THAT AVALON TENANTS ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE TO TURN TO. ADDITIONALLY, IN-HOME CHORE SUPPORT SERVICES AND MEAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO TENANTS. THE HOME IS STAFFED ON A 24/7 BASIS. 4. COMMUNITY BUILDING SERVICES: AVALON'S UNIQUE COMMUNITY BUILDING TEAM BELIEVES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IS INTEGRAL TO HOUSING STABILITY. THIS TEAM CREATES AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TENANTS TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE COMMUNITY BUILDING TEAM HOSTS WEEKLY FOOD PANTRIES, PLANS ANNUAL EVENTS FOR TENANTS, AND SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS OUR TENANT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. COMMUNITY CENTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO TENANTS FOR HOMEWORK, COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE, COPYING/SCANNING/PRINTING, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND MORE. 5. OUTREACH SERVICES: PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING AND ASSERTIVE HOUSING-FIRST BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS. THE TEAM'S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE PRIVATE LANDLORD MARKET WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING, HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND CONNECT CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. AVALON'S OUTREACH TEAM ALSO COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO HOUSE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $455,316 spent. AS A NONPROFIT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER, AVALON DEVELOPS, RENOVATES, OWNS AND MANAGES UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SCATTERED ACROSS VARIOUS SITES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY. AVALON PROPERTIES ARE FINANCED WITH A COMPLEX MIX OF NON-TRADITIONAL SOURCES, INCLUDING LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS, FEDERAL GRANTS AND RENT SUBSIDIES, TO REDUCE DEBT AND GUARANTEE PERMANENT AFFORDABILITY.

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 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 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 September 1993.

    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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