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Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents

EIN 54-1923243 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE OUR OWN COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION. PHAR HAS A RECOGNIZED FEDERAL MANDATE TO REPRESENT RESIDENTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS.

Income
$498,881
Spending
$377,583
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
33

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $152,684 spent. PHAR IS DEEPLY ENGAGED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING IN CHARLOTTESVILLE BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING "POSITIVE VISION FOR RESIDENT DIRECTED REDEVELOPMENT," A RESIDENT FOCUSED PLAN FOR THE EVENTUAL REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING. PHAR HOLDS WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHARLOTTESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES, PARTICIPATES ON COMMITTEES AND IN MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS, AND SERVES DIRECTLY AS A DECISION MAKER BY AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS. PHAR SEEKS TO REALIZE REDEVELOPMENT UNDER RESIDENT DIRECTION WHICH WILL PROVIDE A GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE, A FINANCIALLY STABLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAXIMIZED JOB OPPORTUNITIES BROUGHT FORTH FROM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND EXPANSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY. PHAR IS DEEPLY ENGAGED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING IN CHARLOTTESVILLE BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING "POSITIVE VISION FOR RESIDENT DIRECTED REDEVELOPMENT," A RESIDENT FOCUSED PLAN FOR THE EVENTUAL REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING. PHAR HOLDS WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHARLOTTESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES, PARTICIPATES ON COMMITTEES AND IN MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS, AND SERVES DIRECTLY AS A DECISION MAKER BY AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS. PHAR SEEKS TO REALIZE REDEVELOPMENT UNDER RESIDENT DIRECTION WHICH WILL PROVIDE A GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE, A FINANCIALLY STABLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAXIMIZED JOB OPPORTUNITIES BROUGHT FORTH FROM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND EXPANSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY.
  2. $84,912 spent. THE PHAR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SELECTS RESIDENTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO LEARN ABOUT POLICY, BUILD SKILLS, ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS. INTERNS RECEIVE TRAINING FUNDS FOR UP TO 10 HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK IN THE 6 MONTH PROGRAM. GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM RECEIVE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION AT A COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN RUNNING SINCE 1999 AND HAS GRADUATED OVER 84 RESIDENTS TO DATE.
  3. $90,778 spent. RESIDENTS FOR RESPECTFUL RESEARCH; TO ASSURE THAT PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS UNDERSTAND, HAVE INPUT TO, AND BENEFIT FROM RESEARCH CONDUCTED ON/WITH PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS.
  4. OTHER

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2013.

    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 June 2013.

    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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