irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $361KHOUSING HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF ESSEX AND CLINTON COUNTIES PURCHASING A HOME. PROVIDES LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH ASSISTANCE IN ADMINISTERING THEIR HOUSING GRANTS.
- #2 $530KSECTION 8 PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO NYS DHCR INADMINISTERING HUD SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN ESSEXAND CLINTON COUNTIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Community Housing Trust
Preserves long-term affordability by owning land beneath homes and enforcing resale restrictions.
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program (AHOP)
Develops and sells affordable, permanently restricted homes to moderate-income families through shared-equity models.
CDBG Rehabilitation Program
Offers code-compliance repairs and upgrades to single-family homes using Community Development Block Grant funds.
RESTORE Program
Provides emergency home repairs for elderly residents, including structural, safety, and environmental remediation work.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Administers rental assistance vouchers for low-income households in Essex and Clinton Counties, enabling them to afford private market housing.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 2 activities
- Administering the Adirondack Community Housing TrustManages the Adirondack Community Housing Trust to develop and maintain permanently affordable housing in the eastern Adirondacks region.
- Managing and owning rental housing unitsOwns and manages 28 to 29 rental homes in Essex and Clinton Counties as part of its portfolio of affordable housing assets.
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Section 8 Housing Voucher Administration 1 activity
- Administering HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance ProgramsAdministers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Essex and Clinton Counties on behalf of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), including processing applications and providing rental assistance to eligible residents.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocating for attainable housing in the AdirondacksAdvocates for the development of housing that is affordable and accessible for working people in the Adirondack region.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Delivering home repair and rehabilitation servicesProvides home repair assistance for code violations, health and safety threats, accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, and emergency repairs for homeowners aged 60 and older in owner-occupied homes in Essex and Clinton Counties.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Providing homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyersOffers down payment assistance, closing cost support, and funding for small renovations to qualified first-time homebuyers through grant programs, enabling affordable homeownership in Essex and Clinton Counties.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Replacing manufactured homes and developing affordable housingConducts manufactured home replacement and develops permanently affordable housing, including completing a four-home neighborhood in Keene, NY, and securing state funding to support new homeownership opportunities below market rates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.32M
Contributions & grants$1.57M68%
Program service revenue$691K30%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$2.24M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.55M
Cash$587K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.47M
Net assets$2.07M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
| ERIN SULLIVAN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $108K |
board members · 10
- CAROLYN PETERSON — ASST SECRETARY/VICE CHAIR (BEG OCT'24)
- EMILY KILBURN — PRESIDENT
- JOE KELLY — TRUSTEE
- JOEL FRIEDMAN — TRUSTEE
- KAILA KELLAHER — TREASURER
- MARCY NEVILLE — TRUSTEE
- NICKY BRYANT — SECRETARY
- SHERMAN RANDALL — TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING LIASON)
- TERRI MORSE — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM B JOHNSTON — VICE PRESIDENT (TO OCT '24)
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adirondack Community Foundation Funder — Provided grants to offset costs for the Both Meadow Trail affordable housing project.
- Adirondack Community Housing Trust Partner — Owns the land under the homes at Both Meadow Trail to ensure permanent affordability through a shared-equity model.
- Arrow Bank Partner — Assisted homebuyers with navigating housing trust mortgage requirements for the Both Meadow Trail project.
- Champlain National Bank Partner — Provided construction financing for the Both Meadow Trail housing project.
- Clinton County Government — Primary geographic area of service delivery and community integration.
- Decker’s Flats Greenhouse Partner — Provided flowers for a NeighborWorks Week event at Lee House apartments.
- Essex County Government — Primary geographic area of service delivery and community integration.
- Essex County DSS Partner — Refers applicants to Essex County DSS for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
- Keene Congregationalist Church Funder — Contributed funds to support the Both Meadow Trail affordable housing project.
- NCPR Partner — Media partner featuring stories on housing projects
- NYS DHCR Government — Partners with NYS DHCR to administer HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs in Essex and Clinton Counties.
- NeighborWorks Network — Member of the NeighborWorks network
- New York State Government — Collaborates with New York state officials to promote policies supporting housing and economic stability in the North Country.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — Funds the RESTORE and CDBG Residential Rehabilitation Projects and administers the 2025 NYS HOME Manufactured Home Replacement Program Award.
- New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal Government — Provided $600,000 through the Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program and $200,000 through the Affordable Homeownership Development Program to support the development of affordable housing.
- North Country Public Radio Partner — Featured a resident's experience finding stable housing through Adirondack Roots in its coverage of the regional housing crisis.
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.
- Community Land Trust for Long-Term Affordabilitymethodology: community_land_trustBy using a community land trust model, the organization ensures long-term housing affordability because it separates land ownership from homeownership, preventing displacement and preserving access for low-income residents.
- Housing Stability Through Integrated Supportmethodology: integrated housing supportBy combining federal housing assistance with counseling and financial aid, the organization produces housing stability and supports pathways to homeownership because integrated services address both immediate housing needs and long-term financial capacity.
- Targeted Access for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: priority_access_for_vulnerable_populationsBy prioritizing individuals who are homeless or fleeing domestic violence for rental assistance, the organization increases housing access and safety because it reduces systemic delays for those at highest risk.