irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $723KThe Property Management Department provides full property management services to 1,238 units of affordable housing in 30 properties. The organization's service area encompasses the 12-county region contained within the Diocese of Rochester. The department manages low-income housing for families, seniors and special needs populations. The properties are managed under various affordable housing programs including Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME and AHP. Our professional expertise encompasses such areas as physical asset management and maintenance, marketing and leasing, financial reporting and controls, and administration.
- #2 $845KProvidence's property development department provides real estate development services to create and preserve affordable housing for low and moderate-income families, seniors, and special needs populations. Providence develops affordable housing it owns and manages directly and works collaboratively with social service agencies to create permanent supportive housing. Providence also provides real estate development consulting services. Providence is experienced in a wide array of federal, state, and municipal capital funding programs, including LIHTC, HTF/HOME, FHLB, RD and HUD programs.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Administers HUD-funded programs providing affordable rental housing with supportive services to formerly homeless individuals and families with disabilities, including mental health, physical disabilities, HIV/AIDS, or addiction.
Property Management Department
Provides full property management services for over 1,200 units of affordable housing across 30+ properties, including maintenance, leasing, financial reporting, and administration for low-income families, seniors, and special needs populations.
Rapid Rehousing Program
Uses Emergency Solution Grant funds to assist homeless households with security deposits, short-term rent payments (1–3 months), and support services for up to one year to achieve housing stability.
Real Estate Development Department
Develops and preserves affordable housing through LIHTC, HOME, and other federal, state, and municipal programs, including new construction and adaptive reuse projects like St. Leo Apartments.
Suburban Supportive Housing Initiative (SSHI)
Provides housing and supportive services to low-income families transitioning from homelessness, with case management and stability support.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Development and management of affordable housing unitsDevelops, preserves, and manages 1,238 units of affordable housing across 30 properties in a 12-county region of New York, serving low- and moderate-income families, seniors (55+ and 65+), and individuals with physical or mental disabilities, including those experiencing homelessness. Projects include mixed-use developments such as St. Leo Apartments and properties in Bath, Elmira, Hilton, Irondequoit, Ontario, Trumansburg, and Rochester.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provision of supportive housing and services for vulnerable populationsOperates permanent supportive housing programs funded by HUD and the Emergency Solutions Grant, providing housing and supportive services to over 250 formerly homeless households with qualifying disabilities and more than 40 households through rapid rehousing programs. Serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, recovering from addiction, or living with mental illness, with properties such as 435 State Street and 539 Joseph Avenue in Rochester, NY.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Specialized housing for seniors and individuals with disabilitiesProvides affordable and supportive housing specifically for seniors (55+ and 65+) and individuals with physical or mental impairments, including frail elderly individuals experiencing homelessness through the ESSHI program, with properties such as Durand Senior Apartments, Ehr-Dale Heights, and Atwood Park.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and community service coordinationOrganizes and hosts volunteer projects at its housing properties, including annual events such as United Way Day of Caring, Wilson Day with University of Rochester freshmen, and service days with church youth groups and missionaries, focused on garden and lawn maintenance, spring clean-up, and community improvements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.68M
Contributions & grants$3.40M44%
Program service revenue$3.99M52%
Investment income$109K1%
Other revenue$175K
expenses
Total expenses$6.09M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.17M
Grants paid out$2.67M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.81M
Cash$2.05M
Investments$7.27M
Liabilities$2.88M
Net assets$11.94M
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sturgis | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $161K |
| Helen Bianchi | Vice President of Property | 35 | $160K |
| Mark Greisberger | Executive Director | 35 | $69K |
board members · 12
- Daniel Saperstone — Board Member
- Dorian Leander Hall — Board Member
- Fr Joseph Hart — President
- Frederick A Herman — Treasurer
- Karen Dehais — Board Member
- Katherine Karl Esq — Board Member
- Lisa M Passero CPA — Board Member
- Nancy J Koons — Board Member
- Patricia Neal — Board Member
- Ronald W Hughes — Board Member
- Steven E Agan Esq — Board Member
- Timothy R Dollinger — Board Member
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 211 Life Line Partner — Partner organization to which Providence Housing refers individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- 211 Life Line Partner — Refers individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to 211 Life Line for emergency assistance.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Collaborates with Catholic Charities agencies to develop affordable housing in response to identified community needs.
- City of Rochester Government — Provides Emergency Solution Grant funding for Rapid Rehousing program.
- Episcopal Senior Life Communities Partner — Partner organization providing case management, health assessments, and daily living support services to ESSHI residents at St. Leo Apartments, and operating the senior community center.
- Monroe County Government — Cofunds Emergency Solution Grant for Rapid Rehousing program with the City of Rochester.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — State agency that awarded $15 million in financing for the St. Leo Apartments project.
- Pike Construction Partner — Construction partner leading the build of the St. Leo Apartments complex.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester Government — Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and develops housing in collaboration with its institutions.
- Social service agencies Partner — Collaborates with agencies to develop permanent supportive housing.
- Suburban Supportive Housing Initiative Partner — Collaborates with Providence Housing to provide housing and supportive services to families in need.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Funds six permanent supportive housing grant programs administered by Providence.
- United Way Partner — Collaborates on annual Day of Caring and Day of Action volunteer events for property clean-up.
- University of Rochester Partner — Partners with incoming freshmen through Wilson Day for community service projects at Providence Housing properties.
- mental health provider Partner — Refers individuals to Providence Housing for affordable housing programs requiring clinical verification
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.
- Collaborative Faith-Based and Community Engagementmethodology: faith_based_community_engagementBy partnering with faith communities and volunteer groups, we expand capacity for housing development and maintenance, because faith-based and community networks provide essential human and institutional resources for sustainable operations.
- Resident-Led Community Buildingmethodology: resident_led_community_developmentBy fostering resident-led activities and shared communal spaces, we strengthen social connections and promote long-term housing stability, because resident ownership of community life increases engagement and belonging.
- Supportive Housing with Integrated Servicesmethodology: supportive_housing_with_integrated_servicesBy combining affordable housing with integrated social and clinical support services, we promote long-term stability for vulnerable populations, because access to housing alone is insufficient without addressing underlying health and social challenges.
- Targeted Affordable Housing for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: targeted_affordable_housingBy focusing affordable housing development on specific high-need groups—such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness—we address systemic inequities in housing access, because targeted design enables tailored support and faster placement.