HOUSING FORWARD LEADS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EFFECTIVE HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM TO MAKE HOMELESSNESS RARE, BRIEF, AND NON-RECURRING IN DALLAS AND COLLIN COUNTIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+9.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$387K
-2.5% YoY
About Housing Forward
Based on IRS filings
Housing Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $7.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,283,400 | $7,752,655 | $9,551,246 |
| Revenue | $19,531,670 | $13,678,503 | $12,092,718 |
| Expenses | $19,484,323 | $14,622,430 | $10,352,944 |
| 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
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of Dallas ($1,417,344), Under 1 Roof ($899,728), Austin Street Center ($851,728).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,527 |
| AUSTIN STREET CENTER DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $851,728 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,417,344 |
| CITY SQUARE DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $688,587 |
| DALLAS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $389,877 |
| ELEVATE NORTH TEXAS DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,442 |
| FAITH FORMULE HUMAN SERVICES DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,893 |
| FAMILY GATEWAY DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $174,230 |
| HARMONY COMMUNIITY DEVELOPMEN DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $228,261 |
| HOPE RESTORED MISSIONS LLC PLANO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $179,609 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH KAHN | Chief Prog Off | 40 | $180,985 |
| MACKESHIA BROWN | CFO-THRU 11/24 | 40 | $115,210 |
| RAE CLAY | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFF | 40 | $118,377 |
| PETER BRODSKY | Chairman | 1 | — |
| ROBIN MINICK | Secretary | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY BRUNDAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENT RODGERS | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| KAREN HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROMAN BERHE | Director | 1 | — |
| GARRETT BOONE | Director | 1 | — |
| SHAWANA CARTER | Director | 1 | — |
| CAROL LUCKY | Director | 1 | — |
| ARCHIE NETTLES JR | Director | 1 | — |
| SHARON LYLE | Director | 1 | — |
| CLINT MCDONNOUGH | Director | 1 | — |
| KELVIN WALKER | Director | 1 | — |
| MAGGIE PARKER | VICE CHAIR. | 1 | — |
| ERIN EISNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA MADSEN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OWEN WILSON-CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMEBR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Housing Forward?
Housing Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Housing Forward?
As of 2024, Housing Forward holds $8.3M in total assets with $19.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $7.0M in 2024.
Where does Housing Forward operate?
Housing Forward has awarded grants in Georgia, Texas.
What size grants does Housing Forward award?
In 2024, Housing Forward awarded 18 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $387K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Housing Forward's EIN?
Housing Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2461679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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