North Carolina Housing Coalition Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION IS TO LEAD A MOVEMENT TO ENSURE THAT EVERY NORTH CAROLINIAN HAS A HOME IN WHICH TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND OPPORTUNITY. THE COALITION MEETS ITS MISSION BY CONVENING, RESOURCING, AND MOBILIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY A LACK OF AFFORDABILITY, AND THE BROADER PUBLIC TO PURSUE POLICIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS THAT IMPROVE THE SUPPLY, QUALITY, AND ACCESS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORTH CAROLINA.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 56%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $144,915, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 41 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (5)
- $1.2 million spent. HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE: THE COALITION CONTRACTS WITH HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO HOMEBUYERS, HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS, AND THE HOMELESS. IN 2025, THESE SERVICES WERE FUNDED BY AWARDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), OFFICE OF HOUSING COUNSELING, AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE NC OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY (NCORR), FUNDED BY HUD UNDER ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HAP), ALSO PROVIDED DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS ASSISTANCE (DPA) TO FIRST TIME AND FIRST-GENERATION HOMEBUYERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOME, TO BE USED AS THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE, WITHIN 16 COUNTIES MOST IMPACTED AND DISTRESSED BY HURRICANES MATTHEW AND FLORENCE.
- $288,101 spent. POLICY & ADVOCACY: THE COALITION PROVIDES GENERAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME NORTH CAROLINIANS. THE COALITION IS ALSO PART OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR ALL CAMPAIGN THAT FOCUSES ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR LOW-INCOME RENTERS AND THE OPPORTUNITY STARTS AT HOME THAT SEEKS TO BROADEN THE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AMONG OTHER SECTORS. THE COALITION IS ALSO ENGAGED WITH AND SUPPORTS LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN TENANT ORGANIZING.
- $255,500 spent. ANNUAL HOUSING CONFERENCES: THE COALITION CO-HOSTS AND FACILITATES THE NC ANNUAL HOUSING CONFERENCE WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER DEVELOPERS, LENDERS, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, HOUSING COUNSELORS AND MANY OTHERS TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES AND THE IMPACT AFFORDABLE HOUSING HAS ON OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMY. THE COALITION ALSO CO-HOSTS THE BRINGING IT HOME CONFERENCE, AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS.
- $246,209 spent. COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE: THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE (CJC) IS A TRIANGLE-REGION INITIATIVE INCUBATED BY THE NC HOUSING COALITION. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE COLLABORATIVE IS TO SUPPORT AND CONNECT COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS IN HISTORICALLY BLACK COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT THE DISPLACEMENT OF LONG-TERM NEIGHBORS AND TO ENABLE AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POWER BUILDING ACROSS THE REGION. WORKING IN AND WITH A DOZEN HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CJC WILL HELP MOBILIZE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, REAL ESTATE TOOLS, AND DATA ANALYSIS TO FURTHER COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION, INCREASE RACIAL EQUITY, AND RETAIN LOWER-INCOME LONG-TERM BLACK RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BUILT AND SUSTAINED OUR COMMUNITIES. NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION (NCTU): ON MARCH 15, 2024, THE COALITION (THE "SPONSOR") ENTERED INTO A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION (THE "PROJECT"). UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE SPONSOR PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES, INCLUDING RECEIVING GRANTS, TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER REVENUES ON BEHALF OF THE PROJECT. THE SPONSOR IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, DISBURSING FUNDS AND PROCESSING PAYROLL FOR THE PROJECT'S ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF 6.5% OF THE PROJECT'S GROSS REVENUE, APPLIED TO DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE SPONSOR ON THE PROJECT'S BEHALF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPONSOR AGREES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO PROJECT STAFF. THIS AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PROJECT HAS ESTABLISHED AND CONFIRMED INDEPENDENT 501(C)3 LEGAL STATUS AND THE PARTIES AGREE TO TERMINATION IN WRITING, UNLESS SOONER TERMINATED BY THE PARTIES AS OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT TERMINATED ON APRIL 30, 2025, UPON THE AGENCY'S DESIGNATION AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3).
- COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE: THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE (CJC) IS A TRIANGLE-REGION INITIATIVE INCUBATED BY THE NC HOUSING COALITION. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE COLLABORATIVE IS TO SUPPORT AND CONNECT COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS IN HISTORICALLY BLACK COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT THE DISPLACEMENT OF LONG-TERM NEIGHBORS AND TO ENABLE AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POWER BUILDING ACROSS THE REGION. WORKING IN AND WITH A DOZEN HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CJC WILL HELP MOBILIZE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, REAL ESTATE TOOLS, AND DATA ANALYSIS TO FURTHER COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION, INCREASE RACIAL EQUITY, AND RETAIN LOWER-INCOME LONG-TERM BLACK RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BUILT AND SUSTAINED OUR COMMUNITIES. NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION (NCTU): ON MARCH 15, 2024, THE COALITION (THE "SPONSOR") ENTERED INTO A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION (THE "PROJECT"). UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE SPONSOR PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES, INCLUDING RECEIVING GRANTS, TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER REVENUES ON BEHALF OF THE PROJECT. THE SPONSOR IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, DISBURSING FUNDS AND PROCESSING PAYROLL FOR THE PROJECT'S ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF 6.5% OF THE PROJECT'S GROSS REVENUE, APPLIED TO DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE SPONSOR ON THE PROJECT'S BEHALF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPONSOR AGREES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO PROJECT STAFF. THIS AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PROJECT HAS ESTABLISHED AND CONFIRMED INDEPENDENT 501(C)3 LEGAL STATUS AND THE PARTIES AGREE TO TERMINATION IN WRITING, UNLESS SOONER TERMINATED BY THE PARTIES AS OUTLINED IN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT TERMINATED ON APRIL 30, 2025, UPON THE AGENCY'S DESIGNATION AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3).
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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