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Homes for America Inc

EIN 52-1901220 · Annapolis, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOMES FOR AMERICA, INC. WAS INCORPORATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND PRESERVING HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS.

Income
$15.7 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
97.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
24
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$287,750, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 97.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 201% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 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 (3)
  1. $4.0 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OHOMES FOR AMERICA CARRIED OUT ITS MISSION BY SERVING 7,316 LOW INCOME PERSONS IN ITS RENTAL COMMUNITIES. THE AVERAGE INCOME OF HOUSEHOLDS IN COMMUNITIES THAT ARE AGE RESTRICTED TO SENIORS 62 YEARS AND OLDER WAS $24,449. THE AVERAGE INCOME OF HOUSEHOLDS IN GENERAL OCCUPANCY HOUSING WAS $27,716.HOMES FOR AMERICA DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: 1. CONTINUED REHABILITATION OF A 154 UNIT FAMILY PROPERTY, IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. 2. FULLY LEASED A 163 UNIT NEW CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROPERTY IN OXON HILL, MARYLAND. 3. RECEIVED 9% TAX CREDIT AWARD FOR THE RENOVATION OF A 50 UNIT PROPERTY IN BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE. 4. RECEIVED 9% TAX CREDIT AWARD FOR A 60 UNIT NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND.HOMES FOR AMERICA ALSO PROVIDED ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 66 COMMUNITIES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PORTFOLIO; THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS REGULAR SITE INSPECTIONS, MONITORS INSURANCE POLICIES AND CLOSELY TRACKS ALL FINANCIAL AND OPERATING ASPECTS OF ITS PROPERTIES DURING LEASE UP AND OPERATIONS. KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED: 1. CONTINUED THE PRACTICE OF MAKING THE PORTFOLIO MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND EXECUTED GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THREE PROPERTIES. 2. REFINANCED TWO PROPERTIES, ONE IN SALISBURY, MD AND ONE IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, LOWERING THE INTEREST RATE AND PROVIDING FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY. 3. SOLD THREE HOMES TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF AN ORIGINAL 56 UNIT LEASE PURCHASE PROPERTY IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND LEAVING 34 UNITS REMAINING.THE FOCUS FOR RESIDENT SERVICES FOR FY 2025 WAS TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN ON-SITE PROGRAMMING IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY, DIGITAL ACCESS, AND SAFETY AND SECURITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING HAS CONTINUED INCLUDING MOBILE HEALTH AND VACCINATION CLINICS, EXERCISE CLASSES, AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF ON-SITE FOOD PANTRIES, MONTHLY FOOD DONATIONS, MOBILE GROCERY DELIVERY, AND COMMUNITY MEALS. HOMES FOR AMERICA HAS CONTINUED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FREE HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET FOR RESIDENTS IN 3 ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES TOTALING 228 UNITS. SAFETY AND SECURITY WERE ENHANCED ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO BY INCREASING AND UPDATING CAMERA SYSTEMS, SECURITY PATROLS, AND ENHANCED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS. PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH WAS PRIORITIZED WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, ON AND OFF-SITE SUMMER CAMPS, AND HOMEWORK CLUBS. IN ADDITION, WE ENHANCED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT TO TWO COMMUNITIES.
  2. $507,517 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O HOMES FOR AMERICA, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HOMES FOR BRIDGEVILLE, LLC, WHICH IS INCLUDED HEREIN. HOMES FOR BRIDGEVILLE, LLC, A 50-UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY, HAS FAMILY SERVICE AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE HISTORICALLY INCLUDED A MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, WEEKLY SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRANSPORTATION, REFERRALS FOR HEALTH RESOURCES, NUTRITION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND A MONTHLY MOBILE FOOD PANTRY. ADDITIONALLY, A COMPUTER LAB IS OPEN FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. SEE SCHEDULE O HOMES FOR AMERICA, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SEVERAL LLC'S WHICH ARE INCLUDED HEREIN. CORNER HOUSE HFA, LLC HOLDS AN INVESTMENT IN FOUNTAIN PLACE ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BAY FOREST HFA LLC HOLDS AN INVESTMENT IN HOMES FOR ANNAPOLIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GATEWAY VILLAGE I HFA, LLC HOLDS AN INVESTMENT IN SALISBURY SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND HFA Y15LP LLC HOLDS AN INVESTMENT IN CHESTNUT SQUARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ESSEX HOUSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GLENBURN ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, HOMES AT BERLIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, HOMES FOR CAMBRIDGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DARBYTOWN MEADOWS LLC, SENIOR COTTAGES OF SHIPPENSBURG, LTD., GATEWAY VILLAGE II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GATEWAY VILLAGE III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, VILLAGE HOUSE ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CLARE COURT, LP, HOMES FOR CHAMBERSBURG, LP, HOMES FOR GREENSPRING, LP, MITCHELL POND, LP, CHAPLINE ASSOCIATES, L.P, CHAPLINE ASSOCIATES II, L.P., AND HOMES FOR WALBROOK LP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 January 1995.

    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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