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Housing Unlimited Inc

EIN 52-1760774 · Rockville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ADULTS IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
30
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$180,012, 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $3.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL HOUSING - HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING FOR PEOPLE IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES HOMES, PRIMARILY TOWNHOMES AND CONDOS, AND SERVES AS THE LANDLORD FOR ADULTS IN RECOVERY. INDEPENDENT, PERMANENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS AVAILABLE TO EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME ADULTS. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE (253) TENANTS CAN RESIDE IN HOUSING UNLIMITED'S 92 SHARED HOMES. SEE ALSO SCHEDULE O. QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS VITAL TO LONG TERM MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. TENANTS AND STAFF WORK TOGETHER SO TENANTS MAY HAVE SUCCESSFUL, LONG-TERM TENANCIES. TEAM MEMBERS VISIT TENANTS' HOMES EVERY WEEK TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, REVIEW LEASE PROVISIONS, AND TO CHECK THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF PROPERTIES TO ENSURE THAT HOMES ARE WELL MAINTAINED. THE HOUSING UNLIMITED TENANTS COUNCIL FOSTERS RECOVERY, PROMOTES COOPERATION, AND INDEPENDENCE, AND PROVIDES TENANTS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A COLLECTIVE VOICE. TENANTS COUNCIL OFFICERS RECEIVE LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS TRAINING. IN ADDITION, HOUSING UNLIMITED, THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS, PROVIDES INTERESTED TENANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS.
  2. $29,240 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, AND INTERNS CONDUCTED 7 PROGRAMS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ABOUT PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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 1992.

    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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