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Herkimer Affordable Housing Inc

EIN 82-1235634 · Herkimer, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES AND PUBLIC OBJECTIVES ARE TO (A) INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY, QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHIN HERKIMER COUNTY, NEW YORK AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE HERKIMERAREA; (B) WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS AND OTHERS TO IDENTIFY AND ATTAIN RESOURCES FOR INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS; (C) SEEK AND SOLICIT FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES FROM GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE CORPORATION; AND (D) PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN HERKIMER, NEW YORK.

Income
$824,546
Spending
$100,722
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 88% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 118% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. WORKED TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT WAS AWARDED A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ALLOCATION OF NYS HCR 9% LIHTC TO FURTHER THE HUD/RAD CONVERSION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HERKIMER HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STONE RIDGE RESIDENCES.
  2. $73,024 spent. OPERATED AN EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE FACILITY IN THE VILLAGE OF HERKIMER ON BEHALF OF THE HERKIMER HOUSING AUTHORITY

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 June 2018.

    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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