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COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133072967 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · coalitionforthehomeless.org
revenue
$21.5M
expenses
$21.6M
net assets
$44.4M
employees
235
volunteers
1,750
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS IS THE NATION'S OLDEST ADVOCACY AND DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION HELPING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUFFICIENT FOOD AND THE CHANCE TO WORK FOR A LIVING WAGE ARE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN A CIVILIZED SOCIETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Coalition for the Homeless is a New York City-based organization that combines direct services with policy advocacy to address homelessness. It operates frontline programs providing emergency assistance, housing support, and job training, while also producing research and leading campaigns for systemic change. The organization emphasizes affordable housing as a fundamental right and works to influence public policy at the city and state levels.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.98M
    HIV/AIDS - THE COALITION PROVIDES PERMANENT SCATTERED-SITE HOUSING ALONG WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO 66 FORMERLY HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.
  2. #2 $2.73M
    FOOD SERVICES - THE COALITION'S GRAND CENTRAL FOOD PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN IN THE COUNTRY, DELIVERING MORE THAN 1,000 HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO HOMELESS AND FOOD-INSECURE INDIVIDUALS EACH NIGHT, 365 NIGHTS A YEAR, AT 22 SITES ON THE STREETS OF NYC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Crisis Intervention Hotline
Provides immediate assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness through a dedicated hotline at 1-888-358-2384.
State of the Homeless Report
Annual research and policy report analyzing trends in homelessness and making recommendations for systemic solutions.
WiFi4Homeless Campaign
Advocacy initiative to ensure internet access for people living in homeless shelters across New York State.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
    • Advocate for policy changes to address homelessness and expand housing access
      Leads sustained advocacy campaigns for legislative and administrative reforms, including promoting a housing-first approach, pushing for rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, and calling for the creation of 12,000 deeply subsidized affordable apartments annually. Successfully advocated for the passage of S.8026-A / A.1755-A to provide internet access in shelters.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Conduct research and publish reports on homelessness in New York City
      Produces annual reports such as the State of the Homeless and conducts original research, including the annual HOPE Count to document unsheltered homelessness and analyses of city policies' impacts on homelessness. Published data on nearly 195,000 people using NYC shelters in 2025.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Operate direct service programs for people experiencing homelessness
      Runs 12 frontline programs in New York City that provide emergency assistance, housing support, job training, youth services, hot meals via mobile outreach, and crisis intervention through a dedicated hotline. Serves thousands daily and has assisted over 1.5 million people since 1981.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Organize public awareness and fundraising events
      Hosts an annual event that unites artists and art supporters to raise awareness about homelessness and generate support for services provided to homeless individuals and families.
  • General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide public-facing information and support resources
      Offers access to assistance information and support services through a website interface and email contact for individuals seeking help.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.53M
Contributions & grants$19.86M92%
Program service revenue$158K1%
Investment income$976K5%
Other revenue$540K
expenses
Total expenses$21.56M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$10.24M
Grants paid out$5.59M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.56M
Cash$6.16M
Investments$18.90M
Liabilities$1.13M
Net assets$44.43M
Liquid reserves13.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID GIFFEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39 $369K
TIM CAMPBELL DEPUTY EXEC. DIR. OF PROG. 40 $302K
ANTHONY ASHER CFO (OUTGOING) 39 $270K
WILBERT WATTS JR DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. OF A 40 $258K
SARAH MURPHY CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $231K
ALEXIUS MARCANO DIR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVEL. 40 $208K
DONNA FERGUSON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 39 $207K
ROLANDO AVILES DIR. PEOPLE, CULTURE & INC 40 $198K
CARL BENTSEN DIR. OPER & TECH. 39 $189K
LINDSEY DAVIS SR. DIR. OF CRISIS SVCS. 40 $185K
ALISON WILKEY DIR. OF GOV'L AFFAIRS AND STRAT CMPGN 40 $155K
board members · 14
  • AMANDA MORETTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW B KRAMER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BARRY BERKE — BOARD CHAIR
  • DANIEL NARDELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • EIMEAR FISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELLEN BAXTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • HELEN LOWENSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
  • JENNIFER WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
  • KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS — SECRETARY
  • LUCY FATO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCIA SELLS — VICE-CHAIR
  • MICHAEL D FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
  • PENNY ABEYWARDENA — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICH RUSSO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • ARTWALK NY Partner — Collaborates on an annual fundraising and awareness event benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless.
  • Assemblymember Karines Reyes Government — Prime Assembly sponsor of A.1755-A, legislation to ensure internet access in homeless shelters, partnered with the Coalition for the Homeless on advocacy.
  • Assemblymember Reyes Partner — Legislative leader in passing A.1755-A supported by the WiFi4Homeless Campaign.
  • Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus Partner — Coalition partner in advocacy efforts on homelessness policy.
  • Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus Partner — Collaborated with the Coalition for the Homeless on advocacy for CityFHEPS reforms.
  • Council Member Pierina Sanchez Partner — Collaborated with the Coalition for the Homeless on advocacy for CityFHEPS reforms.
  • Council Member Pierina Sanchez Partner — Legislative ally in advocacy efforts on homelessness policy.
  • Junior Board of Coalition for the Homeless Coalition — Subgroup organizing the annual Soirée event to support Coalition for the Homeless
  • Mamdani administration Partner — Working with the administration to strengthen the City's housing plan and ensure it meets the needs of homeless and extremely low-income New Yorkers.
  • NYCHA Government — Collaborates on implementation of Emergency Housing Vouchers and use of vacant units for sheltered households.
  • NYCLU Partner — Partner organization in the Wifi4Homeless Campaign, emphasizing privacy-preserving, high-speed internet access as critical for people in temporary housing.
  • New York City Bar Association Partner — Partner organization supporting the Wifi4Homeless Campaign and advocating for internet access as essential for legal and social services access.
  • Progressive Caucus Partner — Coalition partner in advocacy efforts on homelessness policy.
  • Progressive Caucus Partner — Collaborated with the Coalition for the Homeless on advocacy for CityFHEPS reforms.
  • Senator Kristen Gonzalez Government — Prime Senate sponsor of S.8026-A, legislation to guarantee internet access in homeless shelters, supported by the Coalition for the Homeless.
  • Senator Kristen Gonzalez Partner — Legislative leader in passing S.8026-A / A.1755-A supported by the WiFi4Homeless Campaign.
  • Speaker Julie Menin Partner — Collaborated with the Coalition for the Homeless on advocacy for CityFHEPS reforms.
  • Speaker Julie Menin Partner — Legislative ally in advocacy efforts on homelessness policy.
  • VOCAL-NY Partner — Coalition partner in the Wifi4Homeless Campaign advocating for internet access in homeless shelters.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Housing First Approach
    methodology: housing_first
    By prioritizing immediate access to permanent supportive housing without preconditions, we reduce unsheltered homelessness and improve outcomes for individuals, especially those with serious mental illness, because housing stability is a prerequisite for engaging in treatment and other support services.
  • Policy Advocacy Through Legislative Partnerships
    methodology: policy_advocacy_through_legislative_partnerships
    By building sustained collaborations with legislative allies and coalitions, we advance structural policy change because systemic solutions to homelessness require shifts in law, funding, and public accountability.
  • Rental Assistance as Homelessness Prevention
    methodology: rental_assistance_as_prevention
    By providing rental assistance, we prevent evictions and homelessness because financial instability is a primary driver of housing loss, and early intervention keeps people in their homes more effectively than post-crisis shelter systems.