Nazareth Housing Inc.

“Prior to filing the 990 return, a draft copy of the 990 is reviewed by the audit committee. The audit committee recommends edits, and then makes a final recommendation to the full board for its approval. The board reviews at a regularly scheduled or special meeting for discussion and final approval.”

“Annually, officers/directors sign a conflict of interest policy. The employee policy on conflict of interest is reviewed and provided in writing at time of hire. Staff are required to notify the executive director of any potential conflict of interest. Failure to do so is cause for corrective action up to and including termination. Employees sign an acknowledgement. The board policy is posted on the website. The employee policy is in the employee handbook and available on request. Individuals with a potential conflict of interest are recused from decision-making and board deliberation until the conflict if resolved.”

“Annually, salary surveys for the executive director position of not for profit organizations are reviewed by board members. Board members submit performance appraisals for the executive director annually. Survey data plus performance ratings determine the salary recommendation for the executive director which is presented to the full board for review and approval. A similar process is completed for staff members using survey data. Individual performance evaluations are reviewed and approved by the executive director. As part of the board assessment of the executive director and at in anticipation of contract renewal, officers of the board discuss the executive director's compensation and recommend adjustment to the full board for approval. This is presented to the executive director by the board president and memorialized in a contract document signed by the board president and the executive director.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 519 east 11th street, new york, ny 10009...or by calling the organization directly at (212) 777-1010.”

“Born out of the lower east side's urban homesteading movement, nazareth housing was founded in 1983 to provide support services to the neighborhood's most vulnerable families and individuals. Today we serve new yorkers seeking assistance from all five boroughs. All of our services are delivered with the goal of empowering our clients and providing them with the tools and resources to achieve housing stability and economic well-being. Whether a client is threatened with eviction, suffering from food insecurity, or looking to stabilize their household finances, our expert staff has both the skills and the understanding needed not only to address the immediate problem, but to tackle its underlying causes. In fy18 nh served a total of 8,184 individuals, including 3,537 children. Sixty-eight families resided in our emergency family shelter, and 44 households called our permanent supportive housing home. Of the 793 households that came to us on the verge of eviction, 791 remained stably housed a success rate of 99.7%. 4,526 at-risk individuals received some form of case management, while 3,801 received hud-certified housing counseling to find safe, permanent housing. Our moneylab tax clinic prepared free tax returns for 1,248 low-income households, and 891 individuals participated in personalized, one-on-one financial coaching with our expert financial volunteers. Our hssp case managers and client service specialists screened 100% of clients for benefits eligibility; 436 individuals were enrolled in entitlements programs to stretch their budget dollars and strengthen their financial security. Over the course of the year, 30,627 duplicated individuals received nutritional assistance from louise's pantry, our client-choice food security program providing household goods and personal hygiene items in addition to food, and 469 households received free delivery of donated furniture and household goods through our furniture donation service. Lifelab, our suite of educational programming focused on financial, nutritional, housing, and personal wellbeing, engaged in 1,214 participants on topics pertinent to their housing stability and economic security. These comprehensive wrap-around services are provided in concert with each other, ensuring that all facets of our clients' housing stability are addressed and strengthened proactively.”

“Contracted security services: program service expenses 254,416. Management and general expenses 48,497. Fundraising expenses 18,296. Total expenses 321,209. Consultants: program service expenses 19,643. Management and general expenses 8,286. Fundraising expenses 1,981. Total expenses 29,910. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,396. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,396. Other professional fees: program service expenses 8,031. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,031.”

“Write-off of uncollectible pledge -1,000.”

“The organization has a committee that is responsible for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”