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EHS I INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 200043817 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · studenthousing.org
revenue
$15.6M
expenses
$17.8M
net assets
$-14.3M
employees
0
mission · from form 990

EHS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AFFORDABLE COLLEGE HOUSING.

profile · synthesized from sources

EHS I INC provides safe, affordable dormitory-style housing for college students and interns in New York City. The organization operates multiple residential facilities, primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, offering furnished rooms with utilities, internet, and shared amenities. It serves both domestic and international students, requiring residency eligibility tied to academic enrollment or internship participation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Guarantor Support Program
Offers housing access to students without a financial guarantor by requiring full semester payment upfront, ensuring financial obligation fulfillment
Student Housing Program
Provides dormitory-style housing for students and interns in New York City with furnished rooms, utilities, internet, fitness centers, and 24/7 security across multiple buildings including St. George Towers and Hudson Yards Campus
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Student Housing and Residential Services 2 activities
    • Operating year-round and summer-only student and intern housing in multiple New York City neighborhoods
      Provides safe and affordable furnished housing for college students and interns in New York City, operating year-round at locations including 55 John Street (Financial District), St. George Towers (Brooklyn Heights), Hudson Yards, and Midtown West, and offering summer-only housing at Marymount (Midtown East) and 301 First Avenue (East Village), with move-in dates typically from May 30 to August 7 annually.
    • Providing community support and resident life services for student and intern residents
      Offers 24/7 support from Student Life staff, live-in professional staff, and resident advisors; provides 24-hour security desks and surveillance; and delivers move-in assistance and emergency on-call services to ensure resident safety and well-being across housing locations.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Conducting accessibility improvements for organizational infrastructure
      Engaged an external firm, Allyant, to conduct a website accessibility audit aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards to improve digital access for users.
  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Enhancing resident quality of life through cultural access and affordability programs
      Provides discounted access to cultural and recreational events in New York City and distributes AMC movie vouchers to improve affordability and enrich the residential experience for students and interns.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Facilitating community building and social engagement for residents
      Organizes regular social and community-building events both within residences and across New York City, including monthly free and low-cost activities, and maintains communal spaces such as lounges, kitchens, study rooms, screening rooms, fitness centers, and private backyards to support resident interaction and quality of life.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.63M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$12.33M79%
Investment income$790%
Other revenue$3.29M
expenses
Total expenses$17.79M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$867K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$9.98M
Cash$643K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24.30M
Net assets$-14.32M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 19
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY LYNFORD PRESIDENT 0 $642K
DENNIS R IRVIN COO/CFO 3 $380K
FAYE BEAN SENIOR VP LEASING & MARKETING 5 $370K
CHRISTY CHATFIELD SENIOR VP STUDENT LIFE 4 $297K
JOSEPH LA VACCA TREASURER 6 $264K
ARIEL DYBNER SR VP GNRL COUNSEL, SECRETARY 3 $246K
ADAM B KAUFMAN SENIOR HOUSING ADVISOR 10 $212K
KEVIN GROSS VP OF FACILITIES AND PROPERTY 4 $194K
DARLENE LEWIS CONTROLLER 6 $171K
ROSS HEWITT INVESTMENT ANALYST 1 $137K
CARL RICHARD HARTMAN BOARD MEMBER 2 $25K
DALE ANNE REISS BOARD MEMBER 2 $25K
DONALD D SHEETS Board Member 2 $25K
JERRY HULTIN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 2 $25K
JOHN THOMAS RANDOLPH II Board Member 2 $25K
LEECIA ROBERTA EVE BOARD MEMBER 2 $25K
PATRICK J FOYE Board Member 2 $25K
SAMARA BAREND Board Member 2 $25K
WILLIAM COCKRUM III BOARD MEMBER 2 $25K
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • 301 First Partner — Summer-only partner residence in East Village offering student and intern housing.
  • 55 John Street Partner — Location operated by EHS Educational Services for student housing
  • 55 John Street Partner — Partner residence in the Financial District offering student and intern housing.
  • AMC Partner — Provides movie vouchers to residents as part of affordability initiatives.
  • Allyant Partner — Partner organization conducting an accessibility audit of EHS's websites.
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch Partner — Hosts interns who reside in EHS student housing.
  • East Village Residence Partner — Summer-only partner residence in East Village offering student and intern housing.
  • Educational Housing Services, Inc. Network — Operates under the legal name Educational Housing Services, Inc., indicating formal affiliation with the EHS organization.
  • Hudson Yards Partner — Location partner providing neighborhood access and context for student housing.
  • Hudson Yards Partner — Partner residence in Manhattan West offering student and intern housing.
  • JPMorganChase Partner — Hosts interns placed through EHS Educational Services.
  • Marymount Partner — Summer-only partner residence in Midtown East offering student and intern housing.
  • Marymount Manhattan Partner — Provides residence facilities used for student housing during the summer term.
  • NYU Tandon School of Engineering Partner — Partnership through shared leadership and board service.
  • New York University Partner — Collaborates with NYU, where EHS leadership serves on institutional boards.
  • New Yorker Partner — Partner residence in Midtown West offering student and intern housing.
  • Rapid Ratings International Partner — Hosts interns placed through EHS Educational Services
  • St. George Towers Partner — Partner residence in Brooklyn Heights offering student and intern housing.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Student from Syracuse University resides at East Village Residence
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Affordable and Stable Housing as Academic Support
    methodology: affordable-student-housing
    By providing safe, affordable, and year-round housing, we support students' basic stability as a foundation for academic success, because housing security reduces stress and allows students to focus on educational goals without disruption.
  • Location-Integrated Student Housing
    methodology: proximity-based_housing
    By situating student housing in central, transit-accessible, and culturally vibrant neighborhoods near academic and internship sites, we increase accessibility and urban immersion, because proximity to institutions and city resources reduces logistical barriers and enhances educational and professional opportunities.
  • Residential Community Model for Student Success
    methodology: residential-community_model
    By combining private living spaces with shared community amenities and organized social events, we foster engagement and social connection that enhance student well-being and academic persistence, because community integration reduces isolation and supports holistic development.
  • Supportive and Inclusive Housing Environment
    methodology: gender-inclusive_housing
    By offering gender-inclusive housing and compatibility-based roommate matching, we create safer, more respectful living environments that support diverse identities and reduce conflict, because intentional social design increases resident comfort, stability, and sense of belonging.