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Greensboro Housing Coalition Inc

EIN 56-1727193 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

GREENSBORO HOUSING COALITION IS THE ADVOCATE FOR FAIR, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE HELP HOMEOWNERS KEEP THEIR HOMES BY PREVENTING FORECLOSURE AND PROMOTING HOME MAINTENANCE. WE HELP TENANTS RESOLVE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR LANDLORDS TO PREVENT EVICTION AND TO GET REPAIRS SO THAT THEIR HOMES DO NOT MAKE THEM SICK. WE HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS MOVE INTO APARTMENTS OR HOUSES THAT THEY CAN AFFORD FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE. WE HELP RESOLVE COMPLEX COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.

Income
$593,423
Spending
$591,257
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
13
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$73,542, chief executive officer

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: 27 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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. $60,651 spent. HEALTHY HOMES: THIS PROGRAM, FORMERLY KNOWN AS OUTREACH, DOES HOUSING ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY HOUSING-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS SUCH AS MOLD, LEAD, AND PESTS AND HELPS RESIDENTS GET NECESSARY REPAIRS MADE. WE HELP HOMEOWNERS APPLY FOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAMS AND COUNSEL TENANTS ABOUT EFFECTIVE WAYS TO GET THEIR LANDLORDS TO MAKE REPAIRS. HEALTHY HOMES COLLABORATES WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND REPAIR PROGRAMS AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS.
  2. $106,323 spent. HOMELESS PREVENTION: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND RENTERS. IT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR TENANTS TO FIND RENTALS, RESOLVE DISPUTES, AND AVOID EVICTIONS AND ASSISTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINDING HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES OUR HOUSING HOTLINE. HOMELESS PREVENTION ALSO WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF HOMELESS SERVICES, LANDLORDS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  3. $64,755 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND MAKE ATTAINING AND RETAINING A HOME MORE CHALLENGING. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS COMMUNITITIES IN RESPONDING TO MASS DISPLACEMENT AND HOUSING EMERGENCIES. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT RELEVANT HOUSING TOPICS THROUGH AN ADVOCACY/SPEAKER SERIES. THROUGH EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND A WEALTH OF RESOURCES, THE PROGRAM CREATES SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND HOUSING ISSUES AND DISCOVER TOOLS TO TAKE ACTION. WHETHER IT'S LEARNING ABOUT TENANT RIGHTS, DEVELOPING FINANCIAL SCKILLS, OR CONNECTIN WITH LOCAL HOUSING PROGRMS, THIS INTITIATIVE AIM TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.
  4. $56,424 spent. HOUSING COUNSELING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS ABOUT MORTGAGE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND HOMEOWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO EDUCATES HOMEOWNERS ABOUT HOW TO GET REPAIRS MADE BY OTHER SOURCES IF UNABLE TO AFFORD THE REPAIRS. HOUSING COUNSELING ALSO WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF REALTORS, LENDERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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 June 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 November 4, 2026.

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