Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSING RESOURCES INC
Employer identification number
38-2474879
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,774,755
1,894,657
2,150,658
2,479,337
2,262,555
10,561,962
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,774,755
1,894,657
2,150,658
2,479,337
2,262,555
10,561,962
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
10,561,962
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,774,755
1,894,657
2,150,658
2,479,337
2,262,555
10,561,962
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
34,499
11,138
11,642
8,901
2,204
68,384
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
93,305
125,666
49,726
529,256
797,953
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,428,299
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
625,964
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
92.420 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.620 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSING RESOURCES INC
Employer identification number
38-2474879
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COMMUNITY WOULD BE LOST AND REDIRECTED TO OTHER COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN. HRI PROVIDES: --CENTRALIZED INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT: HRI IS THE COMMUNITY'S PRIMARY CLEARINGHOUSE FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFERING A CENTRALIZED PROCESS TO ASSIST HOMELESS OR AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS. AS THE HOUSING ASSESSMENT RESOURCE AGENCY (HARA) WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE SHELTER DIVERSION AND RAPID RE- HOUSING ACTIVITY. HRI IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRYPHON PLACE 2-1-1 PRIORITIZE HOUSEHOLDS BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF THEIR HOUSING CRISIS, AND DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE FOR THE SITUATION PRESENTED. SPECIFIC HARA ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ARRANGING, COORDINATING, LINKING AND MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES THAT ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO OBTAIN AND SUSTAIN HOUSING STABILITY; MONITORING PROGRAM PARTICIPANT PROGRESS, ASSURING THAT THE RIGHTS OF PARTICIPANTS ARE PROTECTED, DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL HOUSING PLANS, AND HOUSING SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES. --HOMELESS PREVENTION: HRI IS KALAMAZOO COUNTY'S LEAD PRIVATE AGENCY FOCUSING ON REDUCING EVICTIONS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. IN 2010 HRI PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN OFFERING ON-SITE SERVICES AT THE COURT TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND REOCCURRENCE OF EVICTION. THIS TRULY UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE BRINGS TOGETHER PRIVATE & PUBLIC AGENCIES, LANDLORDS, TENANTS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE COURTS WITHIN A SEAMLESS PROCESS TO PRESERVE EXISTING HOUSING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. SERVICES INCLUDE CO-LOCATION OF STAFF AT THE 8TH DISTRICT COURT, THE CREATION OF THE WEEKLY COMMUNITY HOUSING HOUR AND COUNTY-WIDE CENTRAL INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS LOCATED IN THE GOODWILL HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS WHERE HRI IS LOCATED. --RAPID RE-HOUSING: HRI HAS A LONG STANDING COMMITMENT TO RAPIDLY EXIT HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS FROM A SHELTER OR UNSUSTAINABLE HOUSING SITUATION TO NEW HOUSING IN THE HOPES OF ELIMINATING REPEAT EPISODES OF HOMELESSNESS. GIVEN THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THESE VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS MORE INTENSIVE INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED FOR UP TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING). --PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: 40 (AN ADDITIONAL 5 UNITS WERE AWARDED IN 2010 FROM HUD) SCATTERED-SITE RENTAL UNITS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WHERE THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD HAS A LONG TERM DISABILITY. A PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING SUBSIDY PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ONGOING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. CLIENTS ESTABLISH INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND WORK TOWARD ACCOMPLISHING THEM WITH ASSISTANCE WITH HRI STAFF AND PARTNERING AGENCIES. WITH FINANCIAL PRESSURES REDUCED, PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED A CONSTRUCTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO INCREASE THE SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY NEEDED TO BUILD INDEPENDENT LIVES. FOR FAMILIES CHRONICALLY VULNERABLE TO HOUSING INSTABILITY AND REPEAT EPISODES OF HOMELESSNESS THE COMBINATION OF PERMANENT, VERSUS TEMPORARY, HOUSING SUBSIDIES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE VERY EFFECTIVE.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
SEEK SOLUTIONS TO THEIR HOUSING CRISIS BY STAYING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY UNIT. THE ELEANOR HOUSE IS COMPLETE WITH MEALS, COMMUNITY AREAS, RESIDENT TELEPHONE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, RESIDENT COMPUTER AND CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA. RESIDENTS WORK TO RESOLVE THEIR HOUSING CRISIS BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING HOMELESS RESOLUTION ACTION PLANS. STAFF PROVIDE RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS SUCH AS CASEWORK SERVICES, HOUSING SEARCH AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS. STAFF PURSUE AND MAINTAIN STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MAINSTREAM SERVICE PROVIDERS LIKE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF SHELTER SERVICES ON BEHALF OF RESIDENTS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ONCE THE 990 HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A DRAFT FORM WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY EACH BOARD MEMBER AND STAFF MEMBER WILL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN COMPILED INTO A SPREADSHEET WHERE IT IS REFERENCED AT EACH BOARD MEETING. ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED AT THAT TIME.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
SALARY LEVELS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE AS NECESSARY. ALL SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES/ ASSOCIATE/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO PERSONNEL/FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL. DISCUSSIONS SHOULD NOT BE HELD WITH OR COMMITMENTS MADE TO EMPLOYEES ON ANY SALARY ACTION UNTIL AFTER THE RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY APPROVED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.