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Community Action Housing Development Corporation

EIN 47-0806640 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN AND/OR LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES, NEBRASKA, BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION AND RENOVATION OF ONE OR MORE LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS; TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ABOVE AREAS BY MAKING AVAILABLE AFFORDABLE RENTS TO PERSONS OF LOW INCOME, THROUGH RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS; TO HOLD TITLE TO CERTAIN DWELLING ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA AND TO LEASE SUCH PROPERTIES TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS; TO BUY, OWN, SELL, ASSIGN, MORTGAGE OR LEASE ANY INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Income
$172,179
Spending
$203,826
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-20.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$206,481, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $203,826 spent. HOUSING:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH INCOME RESTRICTED RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS. LINCOLN ACTION PROGRAM HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OPERATES 24 LOW-INCOME HOUSING UNITS. 24 DIFFERENT HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 2025.

    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 February 2007.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Action for Boston Community Development (Boston, MA), EIN 04-2304133. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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