Houston Area Community Development Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Schedule O
- Income
- $13.4 million
- Spending
- $14.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 25.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $382,524, president & ceo
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 25.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 201% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs.
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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, 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 (15)
- $603,463 spent. While apartment buildings do generate management fees that are paid to New Hope Housing, Inc. (the corporation), they are not sufficient to fund entirely the corporate office operations, which drives project development and all fundraising efforts. Therefore, we rely on funding from a variety of private donors, and with Board support, we continue to cultivate new donor relationships. Any gaps are then filled by developer fees, although their primary intent is to fund future project developments. Neither management nor developer fees fund resident services. The Resident Services Program ("RSP") is 100% supported privately. Through the work of our highly qualified staff, our RSP delivers direct support services and works closely with collaborative partners. Increasing our funded collaborative partnerships helps keep program costs low. Resident Services Program: New Hope Housing offers permanent supportive housing to people who have a long-range need for low-cost, supportive housing. Of course, there are residents who prefer to live at a New Hope property during a transitional time in their lives, later reuniting with family, or moving into market rate housing. As part of providing a supportive environment, New Hope operates the Resident Services Program, a four-pronged initiative that includes: (1) Assistance from the on-site Case Managers and Community Support Specialists who coordinate access to social services and to whom residents can turn if they are facing special difficulties. (2) Direct assistance with basic necessities, financial services, and food security that promote stability in the lives of residents. (3) Educational opportunities, life skills training, social activities, and healthcare access for spiritual, social, and physical well-being, and for equitable opportunities. (4) A Resident Feedback Collaborative, which closes feedback loops and amplifies resident voice, ensuring New Hope's Housing + Services are meeting true resident needs. More people have been housed in Houston, Texas since 2012 than ever before thanks to a strongly supported housing system. Yet much work remains to fill the approximately 195,000 shortage of affordable homes. This drives New Hope's intent to be an enduring institution serving people in Houston experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming unhoused.
- $1.1 million spent. NHH at Brays Crossing - 149 units The City of Houston approached New Hope to develop Brays Crossing - what was once the dilapidated HouTex Inn. To facilitate the development, the City of Houston made a performance-based grant to Houston Area Community Development Corporation, who, in turn, loaned the funds to FDI-Houston SRO, Ltd. The development also includes financing from Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and funds from private charitable contributors, including the Houston Endowment Inc., The Meadows Foundation, and the United Way of Greater Houston. In late 2007, FDI-Houston SRO, Ltd. purchased the property located at 6311 Gulf Freeway, I-45 at the Griggs Road exit. This property is now owned and operated by Houston Area Community Development Corporation (HACDC). The property serves as a foundation for a large public art display that is integral to the building design. Brays Crossing opened in February 2010.
- $418,282 spent. NHH at Congress - 57 units This property is owned and operated by Houston Area Community Development Corporation (HACDC). In 2002, HACDC became an affiliate of New Hope Housing, when the original board of directors passed governance to NHHI. The building is a moderate rehabilitation and modification of the Powell Hotel, which was established in 1925. The original renovation of the Congress property was completed in 1997 and received the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Good Brick Award. At the end of October 2007, this property was temporarily closed for an intensive renovation and reopened in October 2010 to house the chronic homeless with disabilities. The original rehabilitation of the property performed before NHHI assumed governance was undercapitalized, and the contractor declared bankruptcy shortly after the original renovation was completed. Thus, the structure required substantial renovation and structural upgrades.
- HACDC, in concert with New Hope Housing, operates a continuous development cycle where we have 2 to 3 projects in varying stages of development at any given time. We operate to the standards of the for-profit multifamily industry, and our real estate development model is a testament to that work.NHH at Sakowitz - 166 unitsTo facilitate the development of NHH at Sakowitz, the City of Houston made a performance-based grant to Houston Area Community Development Corporation, who, in turn, loaned the funds to Sakowitz SRO, Ltd. The development also includes financing from Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and funds from the City of Houston, as well as private charitable contributors, including the Houston Endowment Inc., The Brown Foundation, The Fondren Foundation and other foundations and corporations.Sakowitz is the first LEED certified affordable housing in the State of Texas, and it is also Houston's first 'green' multifamily housing development. The fact that Sakowitz is 'supportive' housing and that it has achieved platinum certification the highest level makes this recognition even more significant. Situated in Greater Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor, Sakowitz opened in October 2010.
- NHH at Perry - 160 units To facilitate the development of NHH at Perry, the City of Houston made a performance-based grant to Houston Area Community Development Corporation, who, in turn, loaned the funds to Perry SRO, Ltd. The development also includes financing from Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and funds from the City of Houston, as well as private charitable contributors, including the Houston Endowment Inc., The Brown Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation and other foundations and corporations.As a LEED platinum certified property, Perry is New Hope's second energy-efficient, 'green' property. The building opened in October 2012.Situated in Foster Place, one of Houston's historic neighborhoods, the Perry property is located south of the University of Houston off Griggs Road and Cullen Boulevard. Perry is New Hope's sixth SRO community.
- NHH at Rittenhouse - 160 units To facilitate the development of Rittenhouse, the City of Houston made a performance-based grant to Houston Area Community Development Corporation, who, in turn, loaned the funds to Rittenhouse SRO, Ltd. The development also includes financing from Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, as well as private charitable contributors, including the Houston Endowment Inc., The Brown Foundation, The Meadows Foundation, and other foundation and corporate supporters. As a LEED platinum certified development, Rittenhouse is New Hope's third energy-efficient, 'green' property. Rittenhouse is New Hope's first property north of Loop 610 and is located off I-45 North at the corner of Stuebner Airline and Rittenhouse Road. Rittenhouse is New Hope's seventh SRO property. The building opened in December 2013, and reached stabilized occupancy in record time, which speaks strongly to the dire community need for this type of housing.
- NHH at Reed - 187 unitsWith the opening of Rittenhouse, New Hope celebrated reaching its near-term goal of developing and managing almost 1,000 units of SRO housing. There is a compelling need for Housing + Services for a number of vulnerable populations in Houston, and New Hope is now positioned to address a variety of supportive housing needs. The Board of Directors made a strategic decision to respond to this need, and to expand New Hope's reach to reduce the footprint of homelessness for Houston families, as well as continuing to serve individuals.New Hope has opened its first affordable, supportive housing for homeless and near homeless families. This innovative community, NHH at Reed, is a 187-unit apartment complex made up of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. It is located off Highway 288 and Reed Road. With the goal to uplift families from generational poverty, the organization provides robust onsite social services that focus on addressing food insecurities, education, health, and employment. Designed by GSMA, Inc. and constructed by Camden Builders, this development is LEED Gold certified. A grand opening ceremony took place in September 2018.The Reed development has received numerous accolades and media mentions since its opening. That includes being honored, together with its neighboring partner Star of Hope, with the 2020 ULI-Houston Development of Distinction award. The City of Houston committed $10.1MM in local Homeless Bond Program funds, which have been leveraged with other public/private investments.
- NHH at Harrisburg - 175 unitsNew Hope opened its first mixed-use development, NHH at Harrisburg. This transit-oriented community is a 175-unit SRO serving individuals living on extremely low incomes. The nonprofit organization celebrated a grand opening in April 2018. Located on the light rail in Houston's East End, Harrisburg also includes 4,000 SF of retail space and 7,500 SF of commercial office space, which is now home to New Hope's corporate office. Underscoring their commitment to mission, New Hope located their headquarters where their residents live. As the organization's fourth LEED platinum certified development, NHH at Harrisburg was designed by Ernesto L. Maldonado, AIA of GSMA, Inc.As evidence of its impact on the community, Harrisburg has already been honored with several awards and accolades, including: the 2019 Houston Business Journal Landmark Award in Community Impact; the Houston Apartment Association Landmark Award in Tax Credits; the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Excellence; and, the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership Award. The City of Houston committed $6.6MM in HOME funds plus a portion of local Homeless Bond Program funds. To create a true public/private partnership, New Hope leveraged these funds with 4% Housing Tax Credits and Bonds, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in addition to grants and contributions from private sources. Under the terms of an agreement for the sale of New Hope's original 129-unit Hamilton Street Residence, Hamilton closed when Harrisburg opened. Hamilton residents were given the opportunity to move to the new 175-unit Harrisburg property or to another New Hope property of their choice, based on availability and eligibility.
- NHH Dale Carnegie - 170 units New Hope celebrated the opening of its ninth SRO development, NHH Dale Carnegie, in October 2020. NHH Dale Carnegie was the first affordable housing development to break ground in Houston after Hurricane Harvey. The timing of its opening was fortuitous as people recover from COVID-19 and natural disasters. Located in the Sharpstown area of southwest Houston, this project is a 170-unit SRO serving individuals on extremely low incomes. Many of the residents are people who have experienced homelessness. Ernesto L. Maldonado, AIA of GSMA, Inc. designed this LEED Gold certified property.The City of Houston committed $8.5MM in HOME plus a portion of local Homeless Bond Program funds. To create a true public/private partnership, New Hope leveraged these funds with 9% Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing, and Community Affairs, in addition to grants and contributions from private sources.
- NHH Avenue J - 100 unitsIn 2022, New Hope opened its second property for families. Located in Houston's vibrant, culturally-rich East End, NHH Avenue J offers 100 units of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for working families and those on a fixed income. This multifamily property is our first designed for working families. It is in the historic Second Ward where naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) is dwindling, and development of high-end urban homes are becoming prolific. The location is one of Houston's five Complete Communities and a designated Concrete Revitalization Area. It will offer an affordable option in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood with escalating rental rates.The City of Houston invested $12.4MM in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Relief funds, which were monies allocated to local municipalities by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development. Those funds were leveraged with 4% Housing Tax Credits and Bonds, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Additional grants and contributions from private sources helped to close the funding gap.
- NHH Savoy - 120 unitsThis multifamily property is our second for working families. It is also the second New Hope property in Houston's Southwest Sharpstown neighborhood, just a block from the Dale Carnegie SRO. This high-quality apartment community is thoughtfully designed near health and education institutions in a transit-centric neighborhood near high frequency bus lines. The NHH Savoy property was completed in Q3 2023 and offers 120 apartment homes comprised of 1-, 2- and 3-units and 6,000 square feet of shared community space.The City of Houston invested $13.2MM in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Relief funds. These are monies allocated to local municipalities by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development to help Texas rebuild and recover from Hurricane Harvey. Those funds were leveraged with 9% Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Additional grants and contributions from private sources closed the funding gap.
- NHH Berry - 180 unitsNew Hope Housing Berry (NHH Berry) is located in the Northline neighborhood. It opened in 2025 and offers 180 low-income households a resilient and sustainable solution to the increasing affordable housing shortage in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the pervasive substandard rental housing for families.
- NHH Gray - 135 unitsIn Q2 2021, New Hope received approval from Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to begin pre-development of New Hope Housing Gray (NHH Gray). This project opened in 2025 and houses 135 low- to moderate-income seniors. It is located in the historic Third Ward on Gray Street as a collaboration between New Hope Housing, MRA, and the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement(CCPPI).
- NHH Ennis - 102 unitsNew Hope Housing Ennis (NHH Ennis) opened in 2025 and is New Hope's second affordable community serving seniors and will be located in Houston's vibrant East Downtown neighborhood.
- NHH Avenue C - 120 units New Hope Housing Avenue C (NHH Ave C) will be New Hope's third affordable community serving seniors and will be located in the East End.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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