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Boulder Community Housing Corporation Inc

EIN 74-2321463 · Boulder, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission statement of Boulder Community Housing Organization is to provide quality, affordable homes and foster thriving communities. They aim to create a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable Boulder by offering affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate-income individuals and families. Their commitment to community housing goals and providing opportunities that would not otherwise be available in the local market is evident in their work.

Income
$206,427
Spending
$107,045
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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 95% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 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 48% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $89,388 spent. The mission of Casa De La Esperanza is to provide opportunities and resources toward excellence and selfempowerment through collaboration and programming that nurture each individual's potential.In 2024:- 74,442 lbs of food was distributed to 63 families.- There were 187 program participants including on-site families, former families, and families from the surrounding area.- 17 Families purchased homes in the last 10 years.- 32 Volunteers completed 1,335 hours ($42,066 Value)- CASA has had 100% High School Graduation Rate since 2009
  2. $12,944 spent. Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) is a 5-year academic, employment and savings incentive program designed to help low-income families gain education and career skills to move toward self-sufficiency. Through individual support, the program provides goal-setting guidance and linkages to network service providers.In 2024:- Families served: 124- Percentage of participants in school: 25%- Percentage of participants currently employed: 68%Number of participants graduated from FSS: 19Continued on Schedule ODegrees earned by FSS participants: - 1 Bachelor's degree - 2 Associate's degrees - 6 Professional CertificatesAt Year 5, FSS participants had a 45% increase in income from the time of move-in.
  3. $1,615 spent. The Senior Services program improves the quality of life for older residents living in congregate housing settings by supporting safe, independent living. We work directly with adults aged 55 and older who live in Boulder County Housing Authority Units.In 2024:- 375 individual residents were served with 2,713 contacts.Program Highlights:- 30 residents were moved out of their homes to motel and back for building repairs and improvementsContinued on Schedule O- 100+ residents attended emergency preparedness trainings provided by ODM- Increased resident access to EcoPass and other public transportation services Community gardens expanded to more residents- Onsite yoga and Tai Chi- Miles of Smiles bicycle trishaw rides from volunteers- Supported resident social engagements movie nights, garden harvest parties, coffee groups- Staff trainings to assist people with intensive issues such as hoarding, evictions, substance abuse

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 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 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 August 1984.

    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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