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Florida Housing Coalition Inc

EIN 59-2235835 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FLORIDA HOUSING COALITION, INC., IS A NONPROFIT, STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER HOUSING ADVOCATES AND RESOURCES SO THAT ALL FLORIDIANS HAVE A QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOME AND SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT.THE COALITION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES THROUGH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELATED ISSUES; SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS IN LEVERAGING RESOURCES; AND ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND USE OF FUNDING RESOURCES THAT MAXIMIZE THE AVAILABILITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN FLORIDA. THE COALITION CARRIES OUT THIS MISSION RECOGNIZING THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
28
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$169,861, ceo/president

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDITIONS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN FLORIDA.

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? 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 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 October 1986.

    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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