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Human Services : Homeless Services

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Preventing and ending homelessness in the United States

four stars

91.16

1518 K Street, NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (202) 638-1526   Web Site
EIN: 52-1299641

Board Leadership
Mike Lowry & Gary Parsons
Co-Chairpersons

CEO
Nan Roman
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.16 four stars
  Financial 87.50 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

87.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 02/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 93.6%
  Administrative Expenses 4.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.61
  Program Expenses Growth -0.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Alliance to End Homelessness on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Alliance to End Homelessness on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Alliance to End Homelessness (DC) 91.16 four stars
One Family (MA) 88.80 three stars
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (IL) 94.30 four stars
Coalition for the Homeless (NY) 92.78 four stars
Shelter Partnership (CA) 97.17 four stars

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The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States and is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. We work collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help homeless individuals and families make positive changes in their lives. We provide data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leaders nationwide.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,027,726
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $3,027,726
   Program Service Revenue $1,311,599
Total Primary Revenue $4,339,325
   Other Revenue $2,902
TOTAL REVENUE $4,342,227
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,146,646
   Administrative Expenses $197,010
   Fundraising Expenses $77,704
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,421,360
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $920,867
   
Net Assets $9,842,910

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Homelessness Research Institute $1,586,790 50.4%
Conferences $1,024,102 32.5%
Capacity Building $389,784 12.4%

Ratings History
National Alliance to End Homelessness has received 11 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 02/01/2017 91.16 four stars
2014-12 12/01/2016 100.00 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 95.05 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/01/2015 91.02 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 97.14 four stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 96.07 four stars
2011-12 02/01/2014 92.17 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 91.67 four stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 91.32 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 94.29 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 12/01/2010 93.72 four stars
2008-12 06/01/2010 99.41 four stars
2007-12 02/01/2009 98.73 four stars
2006-06 03/01/2007 99.21 four stars
2005-06 05/01/2006 96.21 four stars
2004-06 05/01/2005 83.35 three stars
2003-06 01/05/2005 78.24 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1299641
Name in IRS Master File THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS INCORPORATED
NTEE Code L00
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (569) Referral service (social agencies)
(408) Community service organization
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1983
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$213,585 6.24% Nan Roman President, CEO

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States and is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. We work collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help homeless individuals and families make positive changes in their lives. We provide data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leaders nationwide.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Alliance to End Homelessness (DC) 91.16 four stars
Shelter Partnership (CA) 97.17 four stars
Coalition for the Homeless (NY) 92.78 four stars
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (IL) 94.30 four stars
Building Changes (WA) 88.14 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

National Alliance to End Homelessness
1518 K Street, NW
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (202) 638-1526
fax: (202) 638-4664
EIN: 52-1299641

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Board Leadership

Mike Lowry & Gary Parsons
Co-Chairpersons

CEO

Nan Roman
President and CEO

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