Housing Affordability Trust is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization focuses its philanthropic efforts on addressing housing affordability challenges through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+52.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+57.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$128K
-3.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not currently list live grant opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its funding toward:
- Alabama
- California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $53,672,589 (as of most recent IRS Form 990 filing)
Annual Giving:
- Total giving: $3,825,559 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jefferson County Housing Authority ($834,223), United Way of Central Alabama ($318,200), Grace House Ministries ($251,204).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Redevelopment Corp Bessemer, AL | Discretionary | $169,487 |
| CHANGED LIVES CHRISTIAN CENTER INC BIRmingham, AL | Discretionary | $985 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $85,000 |
| Community Care Development Center Point, AL | Discretionary | $9,915 |
| East Lake Initiative Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $118,334 |
| Girls Inc of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $177,387 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $177,339 |
| Jefferson County Housing Authority Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $834,223 |
| Miles College CDC Fairfield, AL | Discretionary | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services Birmingham, AL | Discretionary | $116,456 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synovus Trust Company NA | Trustee | 40 | $237,755 |
| Sam Parker | Trust Advisory Board | 1 | — |
| Michael Davis | Trust Advisory Board | 1 | — |
| Hugo Isom | Trust Advisory Board | 1 | — |
| Perry Shuttlesworth | Trust Advisory Board | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Housing Affordability Trust fund?
The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Housing Affordability Trust?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical award range: $985–$834,223 **Annual Giving Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $3,825,559 The foundation does not currently list live grant opportunities.
Where does Housing Affordability Trust make grants?
The foundation primarily directs its funding toward: • Alabama • California
What size grants does Housing Affordability Trust award?
In 2024, Housing Affordability Trust awarded 30 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $128K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Housing Affordability Trust's EIN?
Housing Affordability Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1003393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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