Cass Housing Inc

Organization Overview

Cass Housing Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cass Housing Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cass Housing Inc 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, Cass Housing Inc generated $569.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $796.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF CASS HOUSING, INC. IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN CUSTOMIZABLE AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND SAFE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLILITIES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR MANY PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MOVING OUT OF THE FAMILY HOME IS THE GREATEST HURDLE THEY WILL EVER FACE AS THEY ARE MOVING AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. CASS BELIEVES THAT HOUSING OPTIONS MUST BE MATCHED WITH THE CORRECT SUPPORT TO MAKE THE TRANSITION OUT OF THE FAMILY HOME POSSIBLE. HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE TWO VASTLY DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES. HOWEVER, THEY MUST WORK IN TANDEM TO HELP MAKE THE TRANSITION SUCCESSFUL. THE HOME ITSELF MUST BE CREATED AND/OR ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE HOME. WHILE THIS PHYSICAL SPACE IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE PUZZLE, IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. THE NEW SUPPORT SYSTEM MUST ALSO BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET NOT ONLY THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE PERSON, BUT THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE FAMILY AS WELL. CASS IS DESIGNED TO OFFER DIFFERENT HOUSING MODELS WITH VARYING LEVELS OF SUPPORT FOR THE RESIDENTS. A STEWARD LIVES ON-SITE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. CASS IS UNIQUE IN THAT THE CORE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES CHOOSE THEIR HOME, THEIR HOUSEMATES, AND THEIR SUPPORT STAFF. EXISTING PROGRAMS RANDOMLY ASSIGN RESIDENTS TO LIVE IN A GROUP HOME WHERE THEY MAY NOT KNOW THE OTHER RESIDENTS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES CORE MEMBERS THE ABILITY TO LIVE WITH FRIENDS WITH WHOM THEY SHARE INTERESTS AND COMPATIBILITY. HOME GROUPS CONSIST OF THREE COMPATIBLE CORE MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN VETTED FOR A CASS HOME. CASS BUILDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO LAUNCH THEIR LOVED ONES INTO INDEPENDENCE WHILE PROVIDING SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE FAMILIES' CONCERNS OF SAFETY, AFFORDABILITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE SKILLS. WE FOCUS ON CREATING A PATHWAY FOR FAMILIES AND CORE MEMBERS TO TRANSITION INTO OUR HOUSING PROGRAM THROUGH: "ACTIVITIES AND MATCH MAKING EVENTS TO HELP TO CONTINUE TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE PROGRAM. ALL FAMILIES ON OUR WAIT LIST ARE INVITED TO THESE EVENTS. "WORKING ONE ON ONE WITH INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE TRANSITION INTO THEIR NEW HOME. "PROVIDING ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP MORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (MONEY MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS). THIS ADDRESSES SOME OF THE MISSING SKILL SETS IN CORE MEMBERS AS THEY LIVE ON THEIR OWN FOR THE FIRST TIME. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE 14 INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN CASS INDEPENDENT HOUSES. WE ANTICIPATE OPENING OUR FIRST FAMILY LIVING HOME IN 2023 TO HOUSE THREE ADDITIONAL CORE MEMBERS. WE ARE WORKING WITH 165 FAMILIES TO SUPPORT SKILL BUILDING AND MATCH MAKING OPPORTUNITIES WHILE WORKING TOWARDS LONG-TERM LIVING SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR LOVED ONES. CASS IS THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND OPERATING IN ALLEN COUNTY SERVING ADULTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WITH LONG TERM HOUSING AND LIVING SOLUTIONS. OUR CORE MEMBERS ARE LEARNING TO LIVE IN A WHOLE NEW WAY THAT BRINGS THEM JOY, BRINGS THEIR FAMILY A SENSE OF LONG- TERM SECURITY, AND GIVES THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THEIR FUTURE THEIR OWN.


RENTAL EXPENSE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Buuck
Executive Di
$64,992
Kevin Chandler
Board Chair
$0
Dr Charles Presti
Secretary
$0
Brad Stinson
Board Treasu
$0
John Whitcraft
Director
$0
Rebecca Graf
Executive Di
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$39,501
Related organizations$0
Government grants $31,532
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$515,364
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $36,505
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$586,397
Total Program Service Revenue$93,000
Investment income $1,195
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,455
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$107,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$17,114
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $568,950

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cass Housing Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florence M & Paul M Staehle Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS

$5,000
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