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Burbank Housing Corporation

EIN 95-2627136 · Burbank, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION IS 1 TO DEVELOP, UPGRADE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN BURBANK, AND 2 TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT WILL ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$38.5 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-54.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$207,132, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 109% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 340% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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, 2025, 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. $4.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION TRANSFORMS POORLY MAINTAINED BUILDINGS TO SAFE, ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WORKS WITH THE CITY TO ACQUIRE THESE PROPERTIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOME.
  2. $3.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO CHILD CARE CENTERS TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES TO ITS TENANTS. THE CHILD CARE CENTERS PROVIDE 180 SPACES OF CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS AND FOCUS ON PROVIDING AN EARLY FOUNDATIONS CURRICULUM AND PURPOSEFUL PLAY TO CULTIVATE VALUABLE LEARNING SKILLS. TWENTY PERCENT OF THE SPACES AT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHILD CARE CENTERS ARE RESERVED AT DISCOUNTED TUITION RATES FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY.
  3. $325,607 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB B&GC OF BURBANK AND GREATER EAST VALLEY TO PROVIDE A FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDING TRANSPORATION AND A LOW FEE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN IN BHC PROPERTIES. THE B&GC PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOMEWORK HELP, CREATIVE ARTS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-14 YEARS OLD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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