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Housing Is Your Right Inc

Alameda, CA   |  https://housingisyourright.org/
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Housing Is Your Right Inc

EIN: 88-3965405


Mission

Our mission is to ensure access to safe, affordable, and adequate housing for all individuals, families, and communities affected by the housing crisis. We recognize that the housing crisis is a complex issue with many underlying factors, including economic inequality, systemic racism, and lack of affordable housing options. Therefore, our approach is multifaceted and focuses on both short-term and long-term solutions. In the short-term, we prioritize providing immediate relief to those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency housing assistance, rental subsidies, and support services. We also work to prevent evictions and foreclosures through policy and legal advocacy.

Ruling year info

2022

Principal Officer

Gregory Devine

Main address

2350 Saratoga Street, Ste. 260

Alameda, CA 94501 USA

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EIN

88-3965405

Subject area info

Shelter and residential care

Population served info

Ethnic and racial groups

Religious groups

Women and girls

Heterosexuals

LGBTQ people

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NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (L01)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

At Housing Is Your Right, our mission is to address housing instability, particularly prevalent in marginalized communities. We recognize that stable housing is a cornerstone of overall stability in a person's life. Our goal is not limited to solving housing issues alone; we aspire to create a ripple effect of positive change. We understand that when individuals have a stable home, it has a profound impact on various aspects of their lives. To this end, we are committed to bridging the educational gap for low-income people of color. By providing educational opportunities and support, we aim to empower individuals to cultivate a stable home environment. This stability, in turn, will radiate positively into other areas of their lives, fostering personal growth and community development.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Outreach Program

This program is currently serves as the direct point of contact between our organization and the people of the community. We take people cases in which they are at risk of losing their homes and help them through the process and find then resources and solutions. Throughout this process we display strengths of emotional support and non judgement as we educate them through this process.

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Unemployed people

Where we work

  • California

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of families assisted with rent or mortgage to avoid eviction

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Families, Victims and oppressed people, Immigrants and migrants

Related Program

Outreach Program

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of cases monitored

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The mission of this organization is to ensure that everyone has a place to call home, as we firmly believe that housing is a fundamental human right. Our primary goal is to foster economic mobility because we recognize the profound impact that housing stability can have on individuals and communities. By providing stable housing, we aim to create a solid foundation upon which people can build stable lives, positively influencing various facets of their well-being, including education, mental health, and overall quality of life.

Our organizations strategies for making this happen is to connect and support those in dire housing crisis. We have created an Outreach Program designed like a call center that works directly with the community. The Outreach Program will collect information from those in need and asses their housing situation from there we will educate them on what is currently happening to them and their house. We will then curate multiple solutions from which they can pick from to proceed with. We will then continue to educate and support them through the process to get them in the best place for their financial and housing future. What will allow this to work is our program being comprised of well educated individuals regarding housing and financial contracts. Though there is always room for those who do not have expertise. We have volunteer positions to help us get more funding, direct calls and do research for the call center. The strategies placed will keep more people in their homes.

Our organization has a proven track record of effectively achieving our goal of housing stability, as demonstrated by our successful past case studies. While we have made significant impacts on a smaller scale, we recognize that with the support of others, our reach could extend even further.

With the compassion and financial support of partners and supporters, we could make a profound difference in the lives of countless families. Our collective efforts would enable us to help more families stay in their homes and save low-income households hundreds of thousands of dollars in generational wealth. Together, we can make a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities we serve.


Our organization was established in September 2022, and despite being a relatively young agency, we are making strides in our mission. To date, we have successfully assisted three individuals or families in maintaining their homes. Notably, 30% of these cases involved multi-generational households, accommodating three distinct family units under one roof.

Our client base primarily comprises 60% Latinx individuals and 40% African Americans. However, it is important to emphasize that we are committed to providing support to all individuals in need, regardless of their background or ethnicity. Our inclusive approach underscores our dedication to ensuring housing stability for everyone.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Financials

Housing Is Your Right Inc
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

4.58

Average of 4.58 over 1 years

Months of cash in 2023 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

10.6

Average of 10.6 over 1 years

Fringe rate in 2023 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0%

Average of 0% over 1 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Housing Is Your Right Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of Housing Is Your Right Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Profitability info 2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation $61,848
As % of expenses 69.4%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation $61,848
As % of expenses 69.4%
Revenue composition info
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) $159,414
Total revenue, % change over prior year 0.0%
Program services revenue 0.0%
Membership dues 0.0%
Investment income 0.0%
Government grants 0.0%
All other grants and contributions 52.1%
Other revenue 47.9%
Expense composition info
Total expenses before depreciation $89,160
Total expenses, % change over prior year 0.0%
Personnel 0.0%
Professional fees 0.9%
Occupancy 35.7%
Interest 0.2%
Pass-through 0.0%
All other expenses 63.3%
Full cost components (estimated) info 2023
Total expenses (after depreciation) $89,160
One month of savings $7,430
Debt principal payment $0
Fixed asset additions $0
Total full costs (estimated) $96,590

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity info 2023
Months of cash 10.6
Months of cash and investments 10.6
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets 8.3
Balance sheet composition info 2023
Cash $79,104
Investments $0
Receivables $0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) $0
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) 0.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets) 21.8%
Unrestricted net assets $61,848
Temporarily restricted net assets N/A
Permanently restricted net assets N/A
Total restricted net assets $0
Total net assets $61,848

Key data checks

Key data checks info 2023
Material data errors No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Principal Officer

Gregory Devine

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Housing Is Your Right Inc

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation
Other
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Housing Is Your Right Inc

Board of directors
as of 06/17/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board chair

Gregory DeVine

Housing Is Your Right

Term: 2027 - 2022

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/11/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Multi-Racial/Multi-Ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability