irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $130KTHE COALITION ALSO DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, DISTRIBUTES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, RURAL DELIVERY, AND PROVIDES INFORMATION THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
Multi-day event offering educational tracks on housing policy, grant management, legal compliance, and property management for rural housing professionals
Energy Efficiency Training
Instructor-led online training for property and maintenance staff on energy efficiency, HVAC, lighting, and building performance benchmarking
Leadership Academy
Four-month professional development program for emerging nonprofit housing leaders covering HR, finance, legal issues, and board relations
Rural Dispatch and Rural Delivery
Weekly email updates and quarterly newsletter providing members with funding alerts, policy news, and member spotlights
Technical Assistance and Online Resource Library
Access to sample policies, RFPs, bylaws, and on-demand support for housing development and management challenges
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for rural affordable housing policyEngages in advocacy efforts to advance state-level policies and funding for rural housing, including successful campaigns for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and increased appropriations for the Rural Preservation Program and Manufactured Housing Improvement Program. Recognizes individuals and organizations contributing to rural housing through annual awards.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Annual conference and networking eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual conference for rural housing professionals, featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an awards luncheon. Supports peer exchange through member-only listservs and online forums.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for rural housing organizationsProvides training, technical assistance, and professional development to rural housing and community development providers across New York State, including webinars, workshops, and a four-month leadership program for new nonprofit leaders. Offers tools and resources such as sample policies, grant applications, and RFPs through an online library.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding training programs for energy efficiencyFinances tuition costs for energy efficiency training programs for property management and maintenance staff through grants, including support from NYSERDA.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Information dissemination and member communicationsProduces and distributes regular newsletters including the weekly 'Rural Dispatch' and the monthly or quarterly 'Rural Delivery,' providing updates on funding, trainings, news, and member activities. Maintains online forums and email updates to support information sharing among members.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Job posting and recruitment support for membersProvides free job posting services for member organizations through the organization’s website and monthly newsletter, facilitating recruitment within the rural housing sector.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Listing of available USDA 515 propertiesMaintains and publishes a list of USDA 515 properties available for sale or transfer in New York State to support preservation and redevelopment efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$558K
Contributions & grants$37K7%
Program service revenue$374K67%
Investment income$144K26%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$359K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$201K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$596K
Investments$2.24M
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$2.76M
Liquid reserves94.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BORGES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $138K |
board members · 13
- CHRISTINA DOUGHTY — VICE CHAIR
- FAITH MOORE — DIRECTOR
- GREG MAHER — DIRECTOR
- JASON HEATLEY — DIRECTOR
- JEFF HAMPSHIRE — DIRECTOR
- JERRY NAGY — DIRECTOR
- JOHN WILSTE — DIRECTOR
- JOSIAH LAMP — CHAIRPERSON
- MEGAN MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LEVINE — SECRETARY
- PATRICK BOYLE — DIRECTOR
- REG SCHWEITZER — TREASURER
- SUZANNE BROUGHT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Arthur J. Gallagher Partner — Develops property, liability, dental, and vision insurance programs for RHC members.
- CCA Partner — Partners with CCA on continuous improvement in rural housing programs.
- Central New York Fair Housing Partner — Works with Central New York Fair Housing on fair housing compliance education.
- Enterprise Community Partners Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on strategies for nonprofits to acquire and rehabilitate USDA 515 properties.
- Housing and community development professionals Network — Individuals and organizations from government, non-profits, and the private sector working in housing and community development
- LOCAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Partner — Receives support through training, organizational development, and information sharing.
- Legal Aid Society Partner — Partners with Legal Aid Society on legal education related to eviction processes.
- NYSERDA Government — Collaborates with NYSERDA on energy efficiency programs for affordable multifamily housing.
- NYSERDA Government — Provider of a Workforce Training Grant that funds tuition coverage for energy efficiency training programs.
- National Housing Resource Center Partner — Partners with the National Housing Resource Center on housing counseling initiatives.
- Neighbors of Watertown Partner — Collaborates with Neighbors of Watertown on rural housing funding administration.
- New York State Government — Statewide organization operating within and focused on New York State.
- North Country Rural Development Coalition Partner — Collaborates with the North Country Rural Development Coalition on addressing lead hazards in rural housing.
- Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc. Partner — Partner organization whose executive director participated in the Leadership Academy.
- PRIDE of Ticonderoga Partner — Partner organization whose executive director participated in the Leadership Academy.
- PathStone Development Corporation Partner — Partners with PathStone Development Corporation on real estate development topics.
- Paylocity Partner — Provides payroll and HR solutions with discounted fees to RHC members.
- RUPCO Partner — Works with RUPCO on rural preservation cooperative funding sources.
- Rebuilding Together Saratoga Partner — Collaborates with Rebuilding Together Saratoga on affordable housing initiatives.
- RentPrep Partner — Provides tenant screening services at reduced rates to RHC members.
- Rural Housing Coalition of New York Government — Receives membership applications and payments at this address, indicating an administrative or operational relationship.
- Rural Preservation Companies Network — Member organizations of the Rural Housing Coalition that focus on preserving rural housing.
- Rural Preservation Company Partner — Partner organization whose staff are eligible to participate in member listservs.
- Rural preservation companies Network — Member organizations focused on preserving rural housing in New York State
- USDA Government — Lists properties under the USDA 515 program.
- Ulster County Department of Mental Health Partner — Collaborates with Ulster County Department of Mental Health on de-escalation training for housing staff.
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.
- Capacity Building for Rural Housing Organizationsmethodology: capacity_buildingBy strengthening local housing and community development providers through training, technical assistance, and organizational development, we improve their ability to deliver services and revitalize rural communities, because localized expertise and institutional capacity are critical to sustainable rural development.
- Leveraging Public Funding to Improve Housing Conditionsmethodology: leveraging-public-fundingBy leveraging federal and state funding programs, we address health and safety hazards in rural housing, because public funding streams can be strategically accessed to remediate systemic inequities and improve housing quality at scale.
- Member-Driven Strategic Planningmethodology: member-driven strategic planningBy developing annual action plans informed by member input through surveys and retreats, we ensure organizational priorities reflect frontline needs, because participatory planning increases relevance, buy-in, and effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives.
- Peer-Led Professional Exchange by Rolemethodology: peer-learning-by-roleBy organizing peer communication forums grouped by job title, we enhance professional learning and problem-solving, because staff with comparable responsibilities benefit most from role-specific knowledge sharing and mutual support.