NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

EIN 52-1517415 · Human Services (P1985)

What they do

to End and Prevent Homelessness While Ensuring The Immediate Needs of Those Experiencing Homelessness Are Met and Their Civil Rights Are Protected.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $86.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders24 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

76.50%of revenue went to mission work86.1% of expenses · Program services

3.01%of revenue went to fundraising3.4% of expenses

$88.81spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.29%of revenue went to management and office costs10.5% of expenses

$0.64in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

87.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $141,426 for DONALD WHITEHEAD (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,624,280

Mission workProgram services$1,242,63176.50% of revenue86.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$150,9509.29% of revenue10.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$48,9703.01% of revenue3.4% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$181,72911.19% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,442,55188.81% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 86.1% mission · 10.5% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.81% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 81.3% mission · 6.1% management · 12.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 75.50% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 81.3% mission · 5.6% management · 13.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.09% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 89.2% mission · 4.6% management · 6.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.52% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.0% mission · 6.0% management · 7.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 66.60% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 85.9% mission · 8.0% management · 6.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.20% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 79.8% mission · 14.4% management · 5.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.87% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 7.6% management · 8.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.16% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,624,280

Expenses$1,442,551

Annual surplus $181,729 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,242,631 · 86.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$150,950 · 10.5% of expenses

Fundraising$48,970 · 3.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,624,280

Expenses$1,442,551

Assets$919,507

Income$1,624,280

Contributions$1,412,362

Mission work (program services)$1,242,631

Fundraising$48,970

Grants given$226,000

Average grant$45,200

Management and general$150,950

Executive compensation (total)$91,100

Stocks and bonds$9,735

Accounting fees$31,485

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DONALD WHITEHEADEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $141,426Base $113,183 · Other $28,243

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (24)

DONALD WHITEHEADEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARCELLA MIDDLETONBOARD SECRETARY

WILLIAM HIGGINSBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

VALERIE DOWELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

SUE WATLOV PHILLIPSBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

SCOTT SHEWELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

RUTH ANN WHITEBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

ROBERT WARRENBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

RICHARD TROXELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

RENEE MITCHELLBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

MICHAEL REINKEBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

MAX DONELLYBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

MATHEW MOLLICABOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

AMANDA RICHERBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

LIZ THEOHARRISBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

LINDA SODERSTROMBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

LAMONT GREENBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

JOSH SPRINGBOARD PRESIDENT

JOEL JOHN ROBERTSBOARD TREASURER

DR PATRECIA WILLIAMSBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

BOB ERLENBUSCHBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

BOB BISSENBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

BARBARA ANDERSONBOARD VICE PRESIDENT

ANITA BEATYBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1988
Location: 2201 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1033
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Donald Whitehead
Primary officer: Donald Whitehead, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@nationalhomeless.org Phone(202) 462-4822

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Human Services (P1985)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes