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Cfh Inc

EIN 54-1121171 · Manassas, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CFH empowers individuals and families to successfully create a sustainable home in which they can achieve their goals and allow their children to build their dreams and reach their potentials.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
6
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$158,768, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $785,588 spent. Housing AffordabilityCFH began owning and managing rental properties in 2008; CFH owns 7 affordable dwelling units (ADUs) in Arlington, 2 in Fairfax, and 2 in Herndon. In addition, CFH owns 5 workforce rental units in Fredericksburg. CFH tenants fall within the low to moderate income category. CFH also co-owns a 30-unit apartment complex in Fairfax. National Housing Trust is the managing partner. In January 2018, CFH purchased a mobile home park, which is providing homes to 56 households. The CFH rental program provides rental housing opportunities to approximately 400 individuals a year.
  2. $62,007 spent. Homeownership SuccessThe collaborative program of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Virginia Housing features a $1.5 million fund designed to help first-time buyers become owners. ARS grantees will acquire homes with leveraged funding, renovate the homes with ARS funding and then resell the homes at fair market value. All activities funded through ARS will benefit individuals and families with income below 80 percent of the average median income (AMI).CFH is completing its twelfth year of administering the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's Down Payment Assistance Program providing assistance to first-time home buyers whose annual gross income does not exceed 80% of the area median income. Assistance is provided to eligible applicants in the counties of Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun.
  3. $227,963 spent. Healthy LivingIn the year ended June 30, 2023 CFH began the Dr. Melanie Rochon Bush Senior Emergency Assistance Program in Fairfax county, and a smaller program in Prince William County. The Fairfax county program is funded by the Fairfax consolidated funding pool and the Prince William program is funded through various funding sources and contributions. The program is intended to intervene, when possible, with those at risk of becoming homeless or having their sustainable housing threatened by financial emergencies. It is our intention to serve seniors over 62 and adults with disabilities with this program. This population tends to live on a fixed income (i.e., a social security check) which often makes them financially vulnerable. Due to age, illness, or disabilities they are unable to seek employment to help improve their financial wellbeing. By assisting when they are facing a financial crisis, we would likely help them avoid eviction and stabilize the household. We currently provide assistance for past due rent, utilities, and medical bills in Fairfax county and a smaller program in Prince William county.
  4. $129,620 spent. Other direct assistance to help families in need.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 March 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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