COMMUNITY HOMEWORKS

KALAMAZOO, MI | Kalamazoo County
Affordable Housing

Overview

COMMUNITY HOMEWORKS
27-1037159
810 BRYANT ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Kalamazoo County
(269) 998-3275

rfennell@communityhomeworks.org
Mission Statement info

EMPOWERING OUR LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS TO MAINTAIN SAFE, SUSTAINABLE AND DIGNIFIED HOMES.

CRA Category info
  • Affordable Housing
Nonprofit location info
  • LMI Census Tract
  • Majority Minority Census Tract
  • Opportunity Zone
Awards & Certifications info
  • This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded info
2009
Total Employees info
Not reported
Total Volunteers info
Not reported
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code) info
L20

L - Housing, Shelter

Housing Development, Construction & Management

Organizations that build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity). Use this code for organizations that provide housing services for a wide range of individuals or for those that offer housing options for low income tenants that are not specified below.

IRS Activity Codes info
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code) info
624229
Other Community Housing Services
Targeted Clients info
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Disabled
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • K-12 Students
  • Families
  • First-Time Homebuyers
  • Job Seekers
  • Military
  • Minority Individuals
  • Senior Citizens
  • Veterans
  • Unemployed
CRA Income Characteristics info
    This nonprofit has claimed its profile but has not yet provided this information.

CRA Alignment

CRA Category info
Affordable Housing
Creation, rehabilitation, operation or preservation of affordable housing.
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LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
Programs & Services info
CRITICAL REPAIRS
The critical repair program is targeted to low-income and certain moderate-income families. We provide low-cost and subsidized emergency home repairs to address immediate health and safety risks and property deterioration. These repairs help preserve the long-term use and sustainability of affordable hosing for these families.
Targeted Clients info

    Not reported

CRA Income Characteristics info

    Not reported

WEATHERIZATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The weatherization and energy efficiency program provides comprehensive assessments and weatherization upgrades for income-eligible homes. This program is available to low-income and certain moderate-income homeowners. Families using this program typically see up to 50% reduction in their utility expenses, allowing them to allocate income for other needs and maintain the health of their affordable housing.
Targeted Clients info

    Not reported

CRA Income Characteristics info

    Not reported

HOMEOWNER EDUCATION
Our homeowner education program is targeted to low-income and certain moderate-income families. We offer an extensive range of workshops in regular home maintenance and basic home repair to ensure the success of homeowners. Workshops are open to the public. They are free for income-eligible participants and available for a small donation for other attendees.
Targeted Clients info

    Not reported

CRA Income Characteristics info

    Not reported

Awards & Certifications info
Community Development Financial Institution info
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient info
New Market Tax Credit Recipient info
HUD Counseling Agency info
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient info

IRS Summary

Income
$1.1M
Revenue
$1.1M
Assets
$1M

IRS Business Master File Details info

As of Oct 2023
Exempt Ruling Date info
2010-06
Deductibility Status info
Deductible
Last Tax Filing info
2022
Organization Type info
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status info
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status info
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification info
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status info
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

IRS Publication 78 Details info

As of Nov 2023
Verified in Publication 78 info
Yes
Deductibility Limitation info
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description info
A public charity

IRS Form 990 Returns info

Through August 2023
Tax period ending in
2022-12
Tax period ending in
2021-12
Tax period ending in
2020-12
Tax period ending in
2019-12
Tax period ending in
2018-12
Tax period ending in
2017-12
Tax period ending in
2016-12

Nonprofit Location

Physical Address info
810 BRYANT ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Kalamazoo County
Area Type info
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address info
28020
MSA/MD info
26
State info
077
County info
0010.01
Tract info
Moderate
Income Level info
Core-Based Statistical Area info
28020 - Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Combined Statistical Area info
310 - Kalamazoo-Battle Creek-Portage, MI
Metropolitan Division info
Not located in an MD.
Located In info
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract info
Opportunity Zone info
Majority Minority Census Tract info 56.38%
FFIEC Designated Distressed Census Tract info
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract info
Geographies Served info
  • MI - Kalamazoo County

Market Data

Census Tract County
0010.01 Kalamazoo County
Population
Total Population 2,258 261,426
Total Households 853 105,797
Income
Median Family Income (Census*) $47,228 $67,905
Median Family Income (2023 FFIEC est.) $92,200 $92,200
Tract Income Percentage 58.71% N/A
Below Poverty Level 17.3% 13.4%
Unemployment Level 25.7% 6.4%
Housing
Total Housing Units 880 114,093
Total Owner-Occupied Units 70.2% 64.0%
Total Renter-Occupied Units 26.7% 36.0%
Total Vacant Units 3.1% 5.3%
* Census tract income based on 2020 American Community Survey data as reported in the 2023 FFIEC Census Flat File; County income based on 2022 American Community Survey data.
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Management

11
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
info
10
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
info
Tax Filing Signatory info
Chris Praedel
(269) 998-3275
Principal Officer info
Chris Praedel
findCRA Profile Owner
Rebekah Fennell
Executive Director
rfennell@communityhomeworks.org
Key Policies & Documents info
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting info
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grand Audit Performed
Organization Activities info
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations

Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2022-12.

A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.

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