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Jackson Hole Community Housing

EIN 83-0297131 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JACKSON HOLE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST (CHT) IS TO CONSERVE COMMUNITY IN TETON COUNTY BY DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE CHT IS DEDICATED TO THE PROVISION, MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND OWNERSHIP HOUSING IN TETON COUNTY, WYOMING. IN AS SUCH, THE MISSION OF THE CHT INCLUDES REDUCING THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE GROWING CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES AS PART OF THEIR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Income
$848,313
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-47.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$218,006, executive dir.

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

Weak: 31 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 93% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $867,051 spent. JACKSON HOLE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST (CHT) OWNS AND MANAGES 41 AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS IN JACKSON, WY. THE CHT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL RE-QUALIFICATION OF EACH HOUSEHOLD, LEASE PREPARATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND ALL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.
  2. $195,159 spent. AS THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN TETON COUNTY GROWS, THE HOUSING TRUST WORKS TO ADD TO ITS INVENTORY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR RENT AND FOR SALE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEVELOPER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THIS SCOPE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, LAND ACQUISITION; PRECONSTRUCTION DUE DILIGENCE; FINANCIAL ANALYSIS; COORDINATING ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND CONTRACTORS; BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING. IN 2024, THE HOUSING TRUST'S DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WERE FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF 20 AFFORDABLE HOMES AT 620 EAST HANSEN. SPECIFICALLY, HOUSING TRUST STAFF FINALIZED DESIGN, SECURED CONSTRUCTION FINANCING, AND CONTINUED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE AFFORDABILITY OF THE UNITS FOR INCOME QUALIFIED BUYERS. CHT BROKE GROUND ON THIS PROJECT ON APRIL 15,2024. ALSO IN 2024, STAFF WORKED ON DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS NEXT AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROJECT - 36 UNITS ON NELSON DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRIDGER TETON NATIONAL FOREST.
  3. $65,053 spent. SINCE 1991, THE HOUSING TRUST HAS DEVELOPED OR ACQUIRED 165 HOMES FOR SALE. THE AFFORDABILITY OF EACH HOME IS PROTECTED IN PERPETUITY BY A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE OR SPECIAL RESTRICTION RECORDED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. CENTRAL TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF THESE ASSETS ARE THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESTRICTION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH HOME. IN CONCERT WITH THIS SCOPE OF WORK, STAFF ENSURES THAT THE HOUSING TRUST LEGAL, FINANCIAL, AND LENDING GUIDELINES ARE CURRENT WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, EACH TIME A HOUSING TRUST HOME IS SOLD OR RE-SOLD, HOUSING TRUST STAFF WORKS TO ENSURE EVERY BUYER IS INCOME QUALIFIED AND EDUCATED ABOUT DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING AND THEN SUCCESSFULLY FACILITATES THE SALE. TO QUICKLY FACILITATE THE LEASE OR SALE OF AN AFFORDABLE HOME, THE HOUSING TRUST ACTIVELY MANAGES A GROWING DATABASE OF INCOME-QUALIFIED APPLICANTS (ABOUT 1,500 ACTIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAVE REGISTERED ON OUR WAITING LIST). EVERY APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AFFORABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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 March 1992.

    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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