Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc
THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED SOLELY AND SPECIFICALLY TO DEVELOP, OWN, AND OPERATE A LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECT ON A NONPROFIT BASIS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE PRIVATE HOUSING …
Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund
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For more than 50 years we’ve helped low- and moderate-income families and seniors find housing to fit their specific needs. We currently manage over 3,000 units and more than 100 buildings. We also administer Onondaga County’s Rental Assistance Program (Section 8) which serves over 1200 households. Christopher Community develops and operates safe, affordable housing that respects the dignity of our residents and fosters their independence, all while enhancing the character of the neighborhoods
Mission
The corporation was organized solely and specifically to develop, own, and operate a low-income housing project on a nonprofit basis pursuant to article xI of the private housing finance law of the state of new york.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySmokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Syracuse, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 161428994. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $387K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161428994. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is located in Syracuse, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is 990 James Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc has $387K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $387K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
For more than 50 years we’ve helped low- and moderate-income families and seniors find housing to fit their specific needs. We currently manage over 3,000 units and more than 100 buildings. We also administer Onondaga County’s Rental Assistance Program (Section 8) which serves over 1200 households. Christopher Community develops and operates safe, affordable housing that respects the dignity of our residents and fosters their independence, all while enhancing the character of the neighborhoods Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $387K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161428994, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc
- What is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc?
- Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Syracuse, United States. For more than 50 years we’ve helped low- and moderate-income families and seniors find housing to fit their specific needs. We currently manage over 3,000 units and more than 100 buildings. We also administer Onondaga County’s Rental Assistance Program (Section 8) which serves over 1200 households. Christopher Community develops and operates safe, affordable housing that respects the dignity of our residents and fosters their independence, all while enhancing the character of the neighborhoods
- When was Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc founded?
- Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc?
- Rev Clifford H Auth serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc located?
- Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, United States.
- What is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc trustworthy?
- Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 161428994.
- What is Smokey Hollow Housing Development Fund Company Inc's website?
- https://www.christopher-community.org