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Southeastern Housing Preservation Inc

EIN 56-1856590 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP, OWN, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS FOR PERSONS OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME OPERATING UNDER SECTION 515(B) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$901,438
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
38.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $591,908 spent. USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT 515 PROGRAM - NONPROFIT ALLOCATION;SPRINGWOOD APARTMENTS, CLINTON, NC69 UNITS X 12 MONTHS AVAILABLE OCCUPANCY = 828 AVAILABLE
  2. $103,965 spent. USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT 515 PROGRAM - NONPROFIT ALLOCATION;SEDGEFIELD APARTMENTS, MOORESVILLE, NC35 UNITS X 12 MONTHS AVAILABLE OCCUPANCY = 420 AVAILABLE
  3. $113,588 spent. USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT 515 PROGRAM - NONPROFIT ALLOCATIONSPRINGFIELD APARTMENTS, CLINTON, NC70 UNITS X 12 MONTHS AVAILABLE OCCUPANCY = 840 AVAILABLE
  4. $20,000 spent. DEVELOP, OWN, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS FOR PERSONS OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME OPERATING UNDER SECTION 515(B) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED.

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 March 1994.

    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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