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202 W Willow Avenue
Suite 203
Wheaton IL 60187
Wheaton IL | IRS ruling year: 1970 | EIN: 23-7036081
PROVIDES HOUSING DISCRIMINATION TESTING FOR INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, OR ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELO ... (More)
PROVIDES HOUSING DISCRIMINATION TESTING FOR INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, OR ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Less)
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This charity's score is 98%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Hope Fair Housing Center is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Hope Fair Housing Center has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 6/6 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 6/6 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.10% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.10% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 85.12% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 85.12% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other housing activities (BMF activity code: 399)
Real estate association (BMF activity code: 201)
Foundation Status:
Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. 509(a)(2) (BMF foundation code: 16)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Hope Fair Housing Center) or EIN (237036081) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Hope Fair Housing Center reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Had to pause outreach events in-person temporarily
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were not hurt fiscally as a result of the pandemic. In fact, we got more funding thanks to multiple investments made by the federal government to make sure folks weren't displaced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
The only change was that we didn't do in-person outreach for a bit of time but we made up for it by going virtual.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Our operations moved from an in-person environment to remote services almost immediately. Staff and clients communicated exclusively on the phone and via e-mail, all Americorps VISTA members worked remotely for their service term and any administrative office tasks were completed off-site.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We plan to include a remote meeting option going forward for our events whenever possible. Aside from large-scale fundraising events, there is a clear benefit to accessibility when providing a Zoom event. Additionally, should we face a future emergency like this again, our leadership is ready to go back to remote work options.
Not Currently Scored
Hope Fair Housing Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Hope Fair Housing Center reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER, INC. PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTING, TRAINING, AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO RENTAL HOUSING PROVIDERS, REAL ESTATE COMPANIES, MORTGAGE LENDERS, HOMEOWNERS' IN ... (More)
HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER, INC. PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTING, TRAINING, AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO RENTAL HOUSING PROVIDERS, REAL ESTATE COMPANIES, MORTGAGE LENDERS, HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE COMPANIES, MUNICIPALITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. HOPE SERVES DUPAGE, KANE AND PORTIONS OF COOK COUNTY AS WELL AS 28 OTHER COUNTIES IN NORTHERN AND NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS. (Less)
Hope Fair Housing Center has earned a 96% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve any person in the state of Illinois who has faced housing discrimination. Based on demographic reports, a majority of clients are those who have faced discrimination based on disability or race.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
It allows them to shape the issues that we focus our attention on, and therefore what sort of policies we advocate for. For example, we've heard a lot of feedback from our clients that source of income discrimination is a prominent issue in their communities, and based on that feedback we've joined a coalition to pass source of income protections statewide.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We actively take survey feedback into account, and tailor our presentations and the information that we distribute to the community based on the expressed needs of those who attend our trainings.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 95/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 95/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 95 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 9 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (4/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (5/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Hope Fair Housing Center has earned a 80% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
HOPE Fair Housing Center works to create greater housing opportunities for all. We want to ensure everyone has the chance to live in the community/home/apartment of their choice free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or any other characteristics protected under state or local laws. HOPE accomplishes this through education, outreach, enforcement, training, and advocacy.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
HOPE’s vision is housing opportunities for all members of our communities to rent or buy any home they can afford, thereby creating economically sound, vibrant neighborhoods.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - UnscoredGoals - Unscored
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Staff have take advantage of leadership opportunities virtually within the last 12-18 months. Often, these are opportunities staff sought themselves and HOPE covered the cost of them. Due to HOPE's membership with the National Fair Housing Alliance, virtual opportunities to engage with other fair housing leaders were provided to HOPE staff with industry-specific opportunities that would normally not be open to everyone in the industry during a pandemic. HOPE also covers expenses for its staff when training and leadership development opportunities open up. More opportunities for funding which HOPE will secure will help prioritize leadership development.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
HOPE Fair Housing Center works both with partners federally, locally and at the state level to organize around issues impacting protected classes. Through coalition building, strong relationships externally and a myriad of groups which HOPE provides education to, HOPE has a strong network of supporters which it calls on for making the greatest impact. HOPE has a partnership development model which it also uses to draw in new stakeholders who would normally not know about its services.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
HOPE was able to conduct its business remotely at the beginning of the pandemic and continued to do so through the middle of 2020 before returning in person. Shifting to remote enforcement and education and outreach services meant thinking creatively. HOPE was successful at developing the staffing capacity to be able to provide these services. Moreover, additional funding that was funneling in during the hard times of the pandemic supported HOPE's work along with its current funding streams. Additionally, HOPE recently went through a new leadership change, where a new Executive Director was selected. His fresh vision and extensive housing-related experience will support the operations and take HOPE to the next level in advocacy, coalition building and organizational development as a advocate to end housing discrimination.
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