Housing Hope
To promote and provide a continuum of safe, decent, affordable housing and necessary related services for very low income and low income residents of Snohomish county and camano island.
Housing Hope at a glance
In short: Housing Hope gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $509K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,018,763
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $509,382
- Median grant
- $509,382
- Total assets
- $48,266,883
- +3.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Housing Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Twin Lakes Landing II ($851K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Landing II Everett, WA | Equity Development Transfer | $851,218 |
| Elcfa LLC Everett, WA | Equity Development Transfer | $167,545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,266,883 | $9,610,580 | $14,686,313 | $1,018,763 | 2 | $449,868 |
| 2022 | $46,832,610 | $11,092,124 | $12,113,531 | — | — | $-98,132 |
| 2021 | $50,244,417 | $12,994,900 | $10,947,906 | — | — | $1,002,377 |
About Housing Hope
Based on IRS filings
Housing Hope is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Everett, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $48.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $450K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Housing Hope is led by Charles Fredrick Safstrom, CEO on the 2023 filing; 5 of 25 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles Fredrick Safstrom
CEO
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023)
Tom Berquist
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Chamlee
Hr & Administrator Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023)
Janice Nishikawa
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $139K (2023)
Crystal Simpson
Property Manager
Director of Property → Property Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $103K (2023)
Renata Hoyle Maybruck
COO
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023)
Aaron Adelstein
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alka Atal-Barrio
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colm Boer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Capeloto
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Marvin
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Frederickson-Kolb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Duncan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Jorgensen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Brent
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Stanton-Masten
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nik Halladay
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Pitre
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Balk
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Yates
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Houser
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Dash
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Skelly
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Woods
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Elizabeth Kohl (2021–2022) — COO
- Former: Fred Safstrom (2021–2022) — CEO
- Former: Barbara Yates (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Jensen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Howard Dash (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Sisneros (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $144K, to Charles Fredrick Safstrom (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Housing Hope
How much does Housing Hope give each year?
Housing Hope gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Housing Hope?
Housing Hope reported $48.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
What is Housing Hope?
Housing Hope is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Everett, WA. It holds $48.3M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Housing Hope operate?
Housing Hope has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Housing Hope's EIN?
Housing Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3060709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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