People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3558447
Organization Overview
People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $3,502,825. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, INC. (PUSH BUFFALO) IS TO MOBILIZE RESIDENTS TO CREATE STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS WITH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TO EXPAND LOCAL HIRING OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN BUFFALO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPUSH HAS DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM WITH DOCUMENTED EFFECTIVENESS TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND VACANT LAND IN BUFFALO'S WEST SIDE. THE PROGRAM HAS ACCOMPLISHED RENOVATIONS OF MULTIPLE UNITS. PUSH ALSO INTEGRATES "GREEN" DEVELOPMENT INTO EACH OF ITS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING A "NET ZERO" HOUSE ON WINTER STREET, INSTALLATION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS ON-DEMAND WATER HEATERS, RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, SOLAR PANELS AND GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEMS.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND YOUTH CENTERPUSH ORGANIZES RESIDENTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PUSH STRIVES TO BUILD A DEMOCRATIC, ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING THE LACK OF LIVING WAGE JOBS AND POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT MAY EXIST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PUSH HOLDS LEADERSHIP TRAININGS AND PLANNING MEETINGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. GENERAL EVENTS, INCLUDING SEASONAL PARTIES, FILM SCREENINGS AND FUNDRAISERS, ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS. LEADERS ALSO PLAN PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE REALM OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND TO EMBED THE PUSH MODEL AND OBJECTIVES IN LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THE GRANT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SERVES AS A DROP-IN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PUBLIC, SERVING YOUTH OF ALL AGES. THERE ARE A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN COMPUTERS, HOMEWORK HELP, GAMES, MUSIC, EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING.
PUSH GREENPUSH LAUNCHED THIS PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF WEATHERIZING HOMES ACROSS THE REGION. PUSH'S CENTRAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SCALING UP ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS IS GREEN JOBS - GREEN NY (GJGNY), AN INNOVATIVE LAW DRAFTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN NYC. PUSH HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING GJGNY TO SCALE-UP THE RETROFIT SECTOR AND TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GREEN JOBS FOR LOW-INCOME WORKERS.
RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT- PUSH STRIVES TO DECREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING ABANDONMENT BY RECLAIMING EMPTY HOUSES FROM NEGLECTFUL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OWNERS AND REDEVELOPING THEM FOR OCCUPANCY BY LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rahwa Ghirmatzion Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,731 |
Carl Nightengale Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramone Alexander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heidi Jones Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicolalita Rodriguez President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Kuper Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,867 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $133,003 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,362,361 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,508,231 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,530 |
| Investment income | $2,615 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,567,376 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,433,497 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,470,650 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $180,348 |
| Payroll taxes | $153,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $126,007 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $270,981 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,918 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,495 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,569 |
| Insurance | $38,457 |
| All other expenses | $84,707 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,119,171 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,214,362 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $195,340 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $95,700 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,719 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,719 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $170,729 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $60,398 |
| Total assets | $3,749,967 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $236,718 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,569,818 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,806,536 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $943,431 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,749,967 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has awarded $1,410,009 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION | $974,116 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PROJECTS | $134,048 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $114,048 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PLANNING PROJECT | $114,047 |
THE WASH PROJECT PURPOSE: ARTS INTEGRATION PROGRAMMING | $18,750 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: ARTS SERVICES: PEACE LOVE & POWER PROJECT | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has recieved totaling $3,412,539.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $601,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: REVITALIZE: COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FOR A JUST TRANSITION | $500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: REVITALIZE: COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FOR A JUST TRANSITION | $500,000 |
Peoples Action Institute Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $240,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $225,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO BOLSTER PUSH BUFFALO'S CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN KRESGE'S BUILDING AND SUPPORTING EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT (BASED) INITIATIVE. | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Champlain Housing Tr Burlington, VT | $156,492,954 | $31,041,858 |
Shared Support South Inc Warrington, PA | $9,549,705 | $20,704,692 |
Viecare Butler Llc Cranberry Township, PA | $15,820,808 | $20,591,438 |
Valley View Haven Inc Belleville, PA | $35,512,325 | $21,268,828 |
The Arc Morris County Chapter Nj Inc Morris Plains, NJ | $23,360,035 | $22,219,596 |
Pathways To Housing Pa Philadelphia, PA | $7,362,789 | $17,371,070 |
Neville Communities Home Inc Cambridge, MA | $11,055,368 | $17,412,264 |
Affordable Housing And Services Collaborative Inc Braintree, MA | $170,389,416 | $17,704,653 |
Fairhaven Healthcare Center Inc Lowell, MA | $23,711,383 | $11,897,110 |
Jewish Federation Housing Development Fund Company Buffalo, NY | $0 | $1,951,149 |
National Affordable Housing Foundation Schenectady Inc Waltham, MA | $11,290,760 | $3,782,521 |
Alfa Development Inc Newfoundland, NJ | $12,469,438 | $16,200,874 |