Housing Forward
Housing Forward's mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability.
Housing Forward at a glance
In short: Housing Forward gave $922K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $154K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $922,188
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $153,698
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $124,997
- Total assets
- $21,489,174
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Housing Forward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beds Plus ($388K). Together the top 6 received $922K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 42 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Housing Forward gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $686K (2021) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $922K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beds Plus La Grange, IL | General Assistance | $388,425 |
| South Suburban Pads Chicago Heights, IL | General Assistance | $206,651 |
| New Moms Chicago, IL | General Assistance | $130,883 |
| LIVE4 Lali Arlington Heights, IL | General Assistance | $119,111 |
| African American Christian Foundation Oak Park, IL | General Assistance | $67,218 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL | General Assistance | $9,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,489,174 | $19,214,417 | $19,321,310 | $922,188 | 6 | $10,418 |
| 2023 | $19,157,306 | $15,566,456 | $15,717,863 | $1,165,127 | 7 | $1,449 |
| 2022 | $5,196,369 | $14,374,178 | $13,928,939 | $1,026,891 | 7 | $311 |
| 2021 | $3,739,938 | $13,235,796 | $11,922,076 | $685,689 | 7 | $152 |
| 2020 | $2,635,243 | $11,461,672 | $11,094,579 | $1,260,043 | 15 | $-2,146 |
About Housing Forward
Based on IRS filings
Housing Forward is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Housing Forward is led by Lynda Schueler, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda Schueler
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Steven Glass
President
Secretary → First Vice President, 2021
First Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Johnson
Major Gifts Officer
Director Development & Communications → Chief Development Officer, 2023
Chief Development Officer → Major Gifts Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Armando Smith
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Misti Faust
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Jennifer Gonzalez
Chief Operations Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Christopher J. Parker
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Destiny Woods
Second Vice President
Member → Second Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ciancanelli
Treasurer
Treasurer → Member, 2021
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Tulley MD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Letisa L. Jones
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Johnson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Daisley
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Best
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven McMahon Zeller
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Granholm
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vena Nelson
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Gardner
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erich Krumrei
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Tucker
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camile Lindsay-Kumi
First Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Boensch
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sullivan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonas Lee Robinson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Fitz MD
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Melin-Rogovin
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharada Sullivan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach James Mueller
Ex-Officio Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Camile Lindsay Kumi (2020–2023) — First Vice President
- Former: Heidi Vance (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Henry Fulkerson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Pamela Conley Euring (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Paul Betlinski (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Robert Hahn (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Robert Tucker (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Christopher Martinez (2022–2023) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Chris Parker (2023) — Member
- Former: Jane Houle (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Marc Kieselstein (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Patrick J. Herron (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Allision Park (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Delilah P. Jenkins (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Emanuel Johnson II (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Aaron Lebovitz (2020) — Member
- Former: Bob Hahn (2020) — Member
- Former: Delilah P. Strickland (2020) — Member
- Former: Emmanuel Johnson (2020) — Member
- Former: Jim Heininger (2020) — President
- Former: Kathleen Clark (2020) — Member
- Former: Sarah E. Dolan (2020) — Second Vice President
- Former: Timothy Wrzesinski (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $253K, to Lynda Schueler (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Housing Forward
How much does Housing Forward give each year?
Housing Forward gave $922K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 7 grants.
What is Housing Forward's typical grant size?
Housing Forward's median grant in 2024 was $124,997, and its average grant was $153,698, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Housing Forward give grants?
Housing Forward gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Housing Forward give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Housing Forward's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Housing Forward's largest grantees?
Housing Forward's largest 2024 grantees include Beds Plus ($388,425), South Suburban Pads ($206,651) and New Moms ($130,883), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Housing Forward?
Housing Forward reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.2M.
What is Housing Forward?
Housing Forward is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Maywood, IL. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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