Navigate Affordable Housing Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1980. The organization operates as a thought leader in affordable housing and public housing, functioning as a Section 8 Performance Based Contract Administrator for HUD and providing affordable housing consulting services to Public Housing Authorities. Navigate owns and manages housing, serves as a government contractor, and advances community development initiatives focused on revitalizing communities and expanding housing options.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93.2M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
+38.8% YoY
Grant Count
60
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We invest in communities, provide quality housing options, and offer services to benefit the entire housing industry.
Vision: To be an instrument of change by revitalizing communities, empowering people, and expanding housing options for all.
Core Values: Quality, Service, Respect, Innovation, and Accountability.
The organization's primary program areas include:
- Low-income multifamily housing units (occupied or under construction)
- Ancillary facilities such as laundromats and recreation buildings
- Management services for HUD across four states
- Community development and housing stability initiatives
- Utility assistance and food security programs
- Community revitalization efforts
Grantmaking
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners distributes significant grant funding to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,540 to $250,000.
Review Cycle
** Nearly $5 million awarded to nonprofit organizations across Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia, with focus on programs promoting housing stability, utility assistance, food security, and community revitalization.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners provides grantmaking and services across:
- Alabama (primary focus)
- Virginia
- Mississippi
- Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $93.2 million
- Annual Revenue: $919.3 million
- Total Giving: $890.1 million
- Total Expenses: $909.3 million
- Net Income: $919.3 million
Organizational Health:
- Efficiency Score: 25/25
- Surplus Score: 15/25
- Maturity Score: 25/25
- Size Score: 25/25
- Overall Health Score: 90/100
Staffing:
- 71 employees (2024)
- 15 employees earning over $100,000
- Officer and Director Compensation: $785,000
- Reportable Compensation: $1.3 million
- Compensation as percentage of expenses: 0.1%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $93,225,339 | $81,769,316 | $72,316,824 |
| Revenue | $919,273,953 | $834,291,941 | $799,851,950 |
| Expenses | $909,261,541 | $824,241,747 | $790,938,983 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,034,331 | $2,571,650 | $458,223 |
| 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
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency Inc ($100,000), Bessemer Redevelopment Corp ($100,000), Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY ACTION & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY INC GATE CITY, VA | WEATHERIZATION DEFERRAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM - THIS WILL ALLOW THE HOME TO RECEIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, WHEN IT IS BROUGHT UP TO A STANDARD THAT CAN BE WEATHERIZED, AIDING IN ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY, HEALTH AND SAFETY. IF AWARDED FUNDING, APPCAA WILL BRAID THESE FUNDS WITH EXISTING FUNDING TO CONTINUE TO REPAIR/REHAB HOMES THAT MAY NEED ROOF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, UPGRADED ELECTRICITY, HOLES IN THE FLOORS REPAIRED, OR SIMILAR REPAIRS. WITH THE HELP OF $100,000 APPCAA WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE TO AT LEAST 5 ADDITIONAL HOMES. | $100,000 |
| BESSEMER REDEVELOPMENT CORP BESSEMER, AL | RENOVATION OF TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN BESSEMER - WE ARE REQUESTING $100,000 TO CARRY OUT MUCH-NEEDED REPAIRS TO TWO EXISTING HOMES LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR NEW CONSTRUCTION. WITH MINIMAL INVESTMENT, WE CAN HELP THESE LONG-TIME BESSEMER RESIDENTS, WHO ARE LMI, HAVE A SAFE AND ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE WHILE IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE AND DESIRABILITY OF THE ENTIRE BLOCK. THE IMPROVEMENTS WE PROPOSE FOCUS ON THE HOMES EXTERIORS. THEY INCLUDE NEW FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, AS WELL AS NEW ROOFING AND SIDING, ENSURING THESE HOMES REMAIN SAFE AND HABITABLE WHILE CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. | $100,000 |
| BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK VERONA, VA | FRESH PRODUCE: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL - LAST YEAR, THE FOOD BANK PROVIDED FOOD TO 148,200 VISITORS EVERY MONTH, ON AVERAGE ACROSS 12 MONTHS. THATS A 16% INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR'S MONTHLY AVERAGE. CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO WHOLESOME FOOD, WE'RE MAKING SURE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COMPRISE AN INCREASINGLY LARGE PORTION OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK. IN THE COMING YEAR, WE WILL ACQUIRE MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE, WITH ATTENTION PAID TO ACQUIRING VIRGINIA-GROWN PRODUCE, AND PROVIDE IT FREE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF PANTRY AND PROGRAM PARTNERS. | $100,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI GULFPORT, MS | HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES - CCSM WOULD PROVIDE UP TO ONE MONTH OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO WORKING FAMILIES FACING A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED AFTER THE CLIENT PARTICIPATED IN CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH INCLUDES BUDGETING AND GOAL SETTING. | $100,000 |
| CHRISTIAN SERVICE MISSION BIRMINGHAM, AL | 2025 CARE BOX AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - OUR INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY BY ASSEMBLING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD BOXES AND PROVIDING FOOD RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE BOXES CONTAIN SHELF-STABLE ITEMS, AND FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, SUCH AS HOLIDAYS, THEY ALSO INCLUDE TURKEYS, CHICKENS, OR HAMS. THIS EFFORT IS DRIVEN BY A NETWORK OF CHURCH PARTNERS WHO IDENTIFY RECIPIENTS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND MANAGE THE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS, ENSURING THAT THE FOOD REACHES THOSE MOST IN NEED. THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: FOOD PROCUREMENT; PACKAGING AND SUPPLIES; LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION; VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
| COAHOMA OPPORTUNITIES INC CLARCKSDALE, MS | CSBG/LIHEAP - THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR CITIZENS BY ASSISTING THEM IN BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT. SERVICES SUCH AS UTILITY ASSISTANCE HELPS THEM ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN COAHOMA COUNTY TO PAY HOME ENERGY BILLS AND OTHER ENERGY RELATED SERVICES SUCH AS PURCHASING AIR CONDITIONERS, HEATERS, ETC. | $100,000 |
| COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES BIRMINGHAM, AL | OLDER ADULT FOOD STABILITY PROGRAM - THE PERSONAL CARE SERVICE SERVES ROUGHLY 80 CLIENTS EACH MONTH. THESE CLIENTS, WHO ARE LIVING ON FIXED INCOMES, CONTINUE TO FEEL THE PRESSURE OF ELEVATED FOOD COSTS. THOUGH MANY RECEIVE NON-PERISHABLES THROUGH OUR SENIOR GROCERY DELIVERY INITIATIVE, THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PRODUCE, POULTRY, AND FISH IS LIMITED. THE 2024 NAVIGATE GIVES BACK GRANT WOULD EXTEND CLIENTS' ABILITY TO PURCHASE SUCH ITEMS BY PROVIDING $100 IN FOOD GIFT CARDS PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS. THIS FOOD ASSISTANCE WOULD BE AN ADDED BENEFIT OF THE PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM WHILE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING FOOD STABILITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD. | $100,000 |
| DOWNTOWN JIMMIE HALE MISSION BIRMINGHAM, AL | WELSOME HOME TO JESSIE'S PLACE - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING RESIDENTS' PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING BY REPLACING WORN, INSTITUTIONAL BEDROOM FURNITURE WITH NEW, DURABLE BEDROOM FURNITURE, INCLUDING BEDS, DRESSERS, AND CLOSET ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS. THROUGH ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING NEW FURNITURE, THIS PROJECT WILL ENSURE RESIDENTS HAVE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO REST, REFLECTION, AND GROWTH. | $64,650 |
| EAST LAKE INITIATIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL | WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR THRIVE COACHING FAMILIES - ONE VITAL COMPONENT TO OUR COACHING PROGRAM IS OUR ABILITY TO OFFER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. FAMILIES THAT ARE MEETING MONTHLY WITH THEIR THRIVE COACH, PRESENTING MONTHLY BUDGETS AND WORKING TOWARD GOALS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES: MONTHLY ACCESS TO A CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD MARKET AND QUARTERLY ACCESS TO A UTILITY BILL PAYMENT THROUGH OUR IN-HOUSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SERVING YOU MINISTRIES (SYM). AFTER THREE MONTHS OF ATTENDING COACHING MEETINGS; FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SUBSIDIES THAT HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF RENT. A GIFT OF $74,750 WOULD HELP PROVIDE GROCERIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENT SUBSIDIES AND GAS CARDS TO THESE FAMILIES AND GROCERIES TO 3,000 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS IN BIRMINGHAM. | $74,750 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH ALABAMA INC DECATUR, AL | MEALS ON WHEELS & MORE - OUR MEALS ON WHEELS & MORE PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 1972 TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAM, THE RECIPIENT MUST BE HOMEBOUND (ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED) OR DRIVING IS LIMITED; BE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS; LIVE ALONE OR HAVE NO ONE IN THE HOME WHO IS WILLING OR ABLE TO PREPARE WELL-BALANCE MEALS AND BE REFERRED BY A DOCTOR/HOME HEALTH AGENCY/HOSPICE OR OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY. THESE FUNDS WILL HELP WITH THE RISING COST OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO ALLOW US TO MAINTAIN THE MEAL QUALITY AS WELL AS FREQUENCY. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lisa McCarroll — Chief Executive Officer
- Eric Strong — Chief Executive Officer
- Julie Reynolds — Chief Operating Officer
- Lashunda Baldwin — Deputy Chief Operating Officer
- Rob McLaughlin — Director of Quality Control
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPENCER RAGLAND | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| HUGO ISOM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LENUS M PERKINS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERESA SHUFFLEBARGER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PERRY SHUTTLESWORTH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA M MCCARROLL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $333,181 |
| JULIE L REYNOLDS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $313,898 |
| THOMAS P GERUNDO | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $188,856 |
| ROBERT J MCLAUGHLIN | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $159,165 |
| TIM SHEARER | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $157,273 |
| LASHUNDA BALDWIN | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $147,398 |
| NATHANIEL GREATHREE | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $148,412 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners announced its 2025 "Navigate Gives Back" grant program, awarding nearly $5 million to nonprofit organizations across four states. The organization expanded its investments in organizations addressing housing stability, utility assistance, food security, and community revitalization needs.
navigate affordable housing partners News and Press ReleasesIn 2024, the organization distributed more than $2.9 million to Alabama nonprofits as part of its social services initiative, with 21 Birmingham-based organizations receiving approximately $1.5 million in total funding.
Navigate Announces $3.7 Million in Grants to Support Families in NeedThe organization celebrates 45 years of service in 2025, marking its continued commitment to affordable housing and community development since its founding in 1980.
navigate affordable housing partners News and Press ReleasesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Navigate Affordable Housing Partners fund?
**Mission:** We invest in communities, provide quality housing options, and offer services to benefit the entire housing industry. **Vision:** To be an instrument of change by revitalizing communities, empowering people, and expanding housing options for all. **Core Values:** Quality, Service, Respect, Innovation, and Accountability. The organization's primary program areas include: • Low-income multifamily housing units (occupied or under construction) • Ancillary facilities such as laundromat…
How do I apply for a grant from Navigate Affordable Housing Partners?
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners distributes significant grant funding to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes: **2025 Grant Cycle:** Nearly $5 million awarded to nonprofit organizations across Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia, with focus on programs promoting housing stability, utility assistance, food security, and community revitalization. **2024 Grant Activity:** More than $2.9 million awarded to Alabama nonprofits, with approximately $1.5 million…
Where does Navigate Affordable Housing Partners make grants?
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners provides grantmaking and services across: • Alabama (primary focus) • Virginia • Mississippi • Connecticut
What size grants does Navigate Affordable Housing Partners award?
In 2024, Navigate Affordable Housing Partners awarded 60 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $85K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Navigate Affordable Housing Partners's EIN?
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0985617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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