Affordable Housing for the Carolinas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Helping Carolina residents overcome barriers to affordable housing and increase their quality of life by providing home inspections home repairs and homeowner education to low- and moderate-income households. The organization preserves existing affordable housing through its Ounce of Prevention program offering preventative maintenance services disaster-related repairs and safety interventions that support aging in place and reduce displacement. Our Beyond the Bricks program address social determinants of housing stability through food access youth leadership development and community engagement initiatives across North and South Carolinas.
- Income
- $134,680
- Spending
- $129,039
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $17,500, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $85,520 spent. Affordable Housing For the Carolinas Ounce of Prevention program provides home inspections critical repairs and homeowner education to low and moderate income households across Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties NC and York County SC. In 2025 the program served over 520 residents through outreach and direct services including 38 home repairs 24 inspections and 7 emergency repairs with additional support for households impacted by Hurricane Helene. Approximately 80% of those served were seniors along with veterans and families at risk of displacement. Services are delivered year round and focus on identifying health and safety hazards such as moisture intrusion structural issues and deferred maintenance. Preventative interventions reduce costly emergency repairs support aging in place and preserve existing affordable housing while improving long term housing stability.
- $43,519 spent. Through its Beyond the Bricks initiative Affordable Housing For the Carolinas addresses the social determinants of housing stability through food access youth leadership and community engagement. In 2025 the program served over 100 residents monthly through a mobile food pantry in York County SC and engaged 112 youth in service-learning activities. The program includes Mylans Shoe Closet which provides shoes to youth in need and the Community Leadership Academy and Community Voices initiatives which develop resident leaders and create pathways for community-driven change. Additionally community nights in partnership with Blumenthal Arts provide families with access to the arts and shared experiences that strengthen family bonds. These services improve quality of life and promote long-term housing stability
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 August 2024.
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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