Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc
NIACOG Housing Trust Fund Inc is a public charity based in Mason City, Iowa. It supports affordable housing and home repairs for low- to moderate-income households, including through repair assistance for eligible owner-occupied homes in eight north Iowa counties.
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc reported $676K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $676,097 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $544,238
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $911,263
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8,846
- +93.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $788,451
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 6Th Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 423-0491
Website: https://niacog.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The home-repair programs serve eligible households in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth counties in Iowa. The website says households with a Mason City address cannot use the furnace, central air-conditioning, or water-heater replacement program, but may apply for other repair programs.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $676K (2025). In 2025 it reported $676K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,238 | $911,263 | $788,451 | $676,097 | Total only | $8,846 |
| 2024 | $530,612 | $1,207,025 | $1,124,609 | — | — | $4,582 |
| 2023 | $436,213 | $1,368,057 | $1,364,071 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $428,592 | $632,704 | $564,999 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $252,578 | $754,202 | $693,830 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $193,087 | $683,384 | $686,549 | $130,488 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to enhance affordable housing stock and its availability to low to moderate income households within the fund’s member counties.” Its 2025 filing describes program activity as construction costs incurred for homes occupied by families of low to moderate income.
The website describes assistance for essential repairs to owner-occupied homes, including furnace and air-conditioning replacement, roofing, siding, windows, plumbing and electrical updates, and accessibility improvements. Funding is generally prioritized for households with someone who is disabled, age 62 or older, or a veteran. These programs provide assistance to homeowners, not grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
The 2023, 2024, and 2025 filings each report zero grants given. They provide no grant totals, typical grant size, or named grantees.
The website describes homeowner repair-assistance programs rather than grantmaking to outside applicants. For emergency repairs, applicants complete an application and provide contractor bids; NIACOG determines eligibility, prepares paperwork, and pays the contractor. For other projects, staff review eligibility and inspect the requested repair areas, after which bids are obtained from local contractors. The homeowner approves the contractor, who must be registered with the State of Iowa. The website says repayment depends on the funding source; assistance generally functions like a grant, but repayment may be required if the home is sold or refinanced with cash out within five years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Jacquelyn Arthur, director; Barrett Deathelineau, secretary-treasurer; Florence Sis Greiman, director; Randy Hassman, vice chair; Veronica Litterer, chair; Enos Loberg, director; Gary McVicker, director; Trever Olsen, director; Susan Smith, director; and Myrtle Nelson, executive DI.
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc is led by Veronica Litterer, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Veronica Litterer
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Arthur
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Trever Olsen
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gary McVicker
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Florence Sis Greiman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Enos Loberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Barrett Deathelineau
Secretary-Tr
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary-Tr, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Hassman
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Myrtle Nelson
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tim Latham (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Cathy Burtness (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kristi Wilcke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Heidi Nielsen (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc
How much does Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc give each year?
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc reported $676K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc?
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc reported $544K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $911K.
What does Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to enhance affordable housing stock and its availability to low to moderate income households within the fund’s member counties.” Its 2025 filing describes program activity as construction costs incurred for homes occupied by families of low to moderate income. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc?
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check niacog.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc make grants?
The home-repair programs serve eligible households in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth counties in Iowa. The website says households with a Mason City address cannot use the furnace, central air-conditioning, or water-heater replacement program, but may apply for other repair programs.
What is Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc's EIN?
Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2989334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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