THE MISSION OF THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR HOUSING AMERICA IS TO PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ON THE FUNCTIONING, STRUCTURE, AND FUTURE OF MORTGAGE MARKETS. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED UPON ISSUES THAT WILL INFORM BOTH BUSINESS AND POLICY DECISIONS, WITH ATTENTION GIVEN TO EMERGING FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES WITHIN, AND AFFECTING, THOSE MARKETS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$195K
+24.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+73.9% YoY
About Research Institute for Housing America
Based on IRS filings
Research Institute for Housing America is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $254K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,484,065 | $4,180,244 | $4,160,058 |
| Revenue | $253,717 | $164,579 | $249,850 |
| Expenses | $299,243 | $286,104 | $220,279 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $253,717 | $164,579 | $249,850 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mortgage Bankers Association ($125,000), The Ohio State University ($40,000), Joint Center for Housing Studiesharvard University ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | MBA SCHOOL OF MORTGAGE BANKING'S PATH TO DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $125,000 |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH | GRANT / RESEARCH PAPER | $40,000 |
| JOINT CENTER FOR HOUSING STUDIESHARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MA | GRANT / DONATION TO SPONSOR ANNUAL REPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE AEI FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| PETERSON INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W BRIGGS | TRUSTEE-RIHA SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LISA J HAYNES | TRUSTEE-RIHA TREAS. UNTIL 09/2024 | 1 | — |
| ASTRID D VERMEER | TRUSTEE-RIHA TREAS. FROM 10/2024 | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL C FRATANTONI | TRUSTEE-RIHA TRUST ADMINISTRATOR | 2 | — |
| EDWARD J SEILER | RIHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 12 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research Institute for Housing America?
Research Institute for Housing America is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Research Institute for Housing America?
As of 2024, Research Institute for Housing America holds $4.5M in total assets with $254K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $195K in 2024.
Where does Research Institute for Housing America operate?
Research Institute for Housing America has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Research Institute for Housing America award?
In 2024, Research Institute for Housing America awarded 5 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Research Institute for Housing America's EIN?
Research Institute for Housing America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6109824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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