HOUSING FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO TRANSITION PEOPLE FROM HOUSING CRISIS TO HOUSING STABILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.5M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$922K
-20.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$154K
-7.7% YoY
About Housing Forward
Based on IRS filings
Housing Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in MAYWOOD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $922K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,489,174 | $19,157,306 | $5,196,369 |
| Revenue | $19,214,417 | $15,566,456 | $14,374,178 |
| Expenses | $19,321,310 | $15,717,863 | $13,928,939 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,418 | $1,449 | $311 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beds Plus ($388,425), South Suburban Pads ($206,651), New Moms ($130,883).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SUBURBAN PADS CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $206,651 |
| BEDS PLUS LA GRANGE, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $388,425 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION OAK PARK, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $67,218 |
| NEW MOMS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $130,883 |
| LIVE4 LALI ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $119,111 |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER MAYWOOD, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $9,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN GLASS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CAMILE LINDSAY-KUMI | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DESTINY WOODS | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN CIANCANELLI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BARBARA J BEST | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PEGGY JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERICH KRUMREI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE MELIN-ROGOVIN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER PARKER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRANK SULLIVAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOB TUCKER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID BOENSCH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA DAISLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW FITZ MD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL GARDNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM GRANHOLM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LETISA L JONES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN MCMAHON ZELLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VENA NELSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONAS LEE ROBINSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARADA SULLIVAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN TULLEY MD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ZACH JAMES MUELLER | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYNDA SCHUELER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $252,608 |
| JENNIFER GONZALEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $102,600 |
| MISTI FAUST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $152,706 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | 40 | $116,812 |
| ARMANDO SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $124,916 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Housing Forward?
Housing Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in MAYWOOD, IL. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Housing Forward?
As of 2024, Housing Forward holds $21.5M in total assets with $19.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $922K in 2024.
Where does Housing Forward operate?
Housing Forward has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Housing Forward award?
In 2024, Housing Forward awarded 6 grants totaling $922K — an average of about $154K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Housing Forward's EIN?
Housing Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3876660. 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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