HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, IL | Cook County
Affordable Housing
Overview
HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS
36-3585238
67 E MADISON ST STE 1603
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County
(312) 939-6074
info@housingactionil.org
Mission Statement
HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE AND PRESERVE THE SUPPLY OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOMES IN ILLINOIS FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
CRA Category
- Affordable Housing
Nonprofit location
- This nonprofit is not located in any CRA geographies.
Awards & Certifications
- HUD Counseling Agency
Founded
1987
Total Employees
15
Total Volunteers
6
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
-
Not reported
IRS Activity Codes
380
Low-income housing
994
Uncoded
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
-
Not reported
Targeted Clients
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- First-Time Homebuyers
- Homeless
- People Needing Credit Counseling
- Nonprofits
- Underbanked or Unbanked
CRA Income Characteristics
- HUD Assistance Recipients
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Affordable Housing
Creation, rehabilitation, operation or preservation of affordable housing.
85%
Percent LMI Served
as reported by the nonprofit
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Programs & Services
Capacity Building: National Trainings for Housing Counselors
A core part of our Capacity Building program is bringing a robust lineup of trainings for nonprofit housing professionals, with a specific focus on educating housing counselors. Most housing counseling clients are at or below 80% AMI. By supporting housing counselors, our Training Center aids low- to moderate-income households and communities. Our goal is to equip housing counselors to better help individuals and families find and keep good homes. We're proud to be one of seven organizations in the nation funded by HUD to provide education for HUD-certified housing counselors. Since expanding our trainings nationwide in 2021, we have trained counselors from 40+ states. In 2024, our trainings were attended by 636 participants.
Targeted Clients
- Economically Disadvantaged
- First-Time Homebuyers
- General Public
- Homeless
- People needing Credit Counseling
- Nonprofits
- Underbanked or Unbanked
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- HUD Assistance Recipients
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Agency Information
| Colonias | No |
| Migrant Workers | No |
| Faith-Based | No |
Counseling Method
None
Languages
English, Spanish
Counseling Services
- Mortgage Delinquency & Default Resolution Counseling
- Resolving & Preventing Mortgage Delinquency Workshops
- Financial Management & Budget Counseling
- Financial
- Budgeting & Credit Workshops
- Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops
- Services for Homeless Counseling
- Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase counseling
- Predatory Lending Education Workshops
- Pre-Purchase Counseling
- Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops
- Rental Housing Counseling
- Rental Housing Workshops
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$3.6M
Revenue
$3.6M
Assets
$2.2M
IRS Business Master File Details
As of July 2025
Exempt Ruling Date
1988-08
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2023
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
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
As of March 2025
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through June 2025
Tax period ending in
2023-12
Tax period ending in
2021-12
Tax period ending in
2020-12
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
67 E MADISON ST STE 1603
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
16984
MSA/MD
17
State
031
County
8391.00
Tract
Upper
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
16980 - Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Combined Statistical Area
176 - Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI
Metropolitan Division
16984 - Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL
Main Address Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
47.07%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- IL - All Counties
- IN - Porter County
- IN - Vanderburgh County
- MI - Wayne County
- MO - Boone County
- MO - St. Louis County
- TN - Williamson County
- WI - Waukesha County
Market Data
| Main Address | Census Tract | County |
|---|---|---|
| 67 E MADISON ST STE 1603 CHICAGO, IL 60603 |
8391.00 | Cook County |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 8,234 | 5,185,812 |
| Total Households | 4,194 | 2,084,578 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $154,306 | $81,797 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $109,800 | $117,400 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 166.59% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Unemployment Level | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 4,918 | 2,270,349 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 26.0% | 57.5% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 59.3% | 42.5% |
| Total Vacant Units | 14.7% | 5.8% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2023 American Community Survey.
Management
14
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
14
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Sharon Legenza
Executive Director
(219) 775-5508
Executive Director
(219) 775-5508
Principal Officer
Sharon Legenza
findCRA Profile Owner
Kristin Ginger
Director of Communications & Development
communications@housingactionil.org
Director of Communications & Development
communications@housingactionil.org
Key Policies & Documents
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
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 Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
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 2023-12.
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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