Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
To educate the public and promote private and public innovation and research to increase access to quality housing in the U.S. that is affordable to all.
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc at a glance
In short: Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc gave $543K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $543,000
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,571
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $5,890,102
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
Who Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Francisco Foundation ($318K). Together the top 7 received $543K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 21 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2022) to $543K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | Research, design, and technical assistance to support state housing governance reform, including best-practice analysis, recommendations on centralized processes, data and interagency coordination, and support for program management and communications. | $318,000 |
| Firm Foundation Community Housing Hayward, CA | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $75,000 |
| Roc USA LLC Concord, NH | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $75,000 |
| Build CASA Oakland, CA | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $18,750 |
| FWD Slash Inc Nashville, TN | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $18,750 |
| Ladderup Housing Inc Toledo, OH | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $18,750 |
| White Picket Fence Valuations Llcappraisal Insights New York, NY | Advance Innovative Housing Solutions | $18,750 |
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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 | $5,890,102 | $4,242,297 | $4,295,522 | $543,000 | 7 | $182,999 |
| 2024 | $5,997,936 | $4,752,799 | $2,776,146 | $375,000 | 5 | $110,321 |
| 2023 | $3,805,078 | $3,330,118 | $1,824,070 | $450,000 | 6 | $9,641 |
| 2022 | $1,261,706 | $1,700,786 | $850,567 | $325,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $396,954 | $425,000 | $28,046 | — | — | — |
About Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
Based on IRS filings
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $543K. Net investment income was $183K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc is led by Ben Metcalf, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Metcalf
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
$38K (2024) → $38K (2025)
Carol Galante
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Casey
Data Lab Program Director
Director & Data Lab → Data Lab Program Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $160K (2025)
Kara Murray-Badal
Housing Lab Program Director
Director & Housing Lab → Housing Lab Program Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $155K (2025)
Benjamin White
Builders Lab Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Adam Briones
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Bracy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Jayachandran
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Lofton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Boyd
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Strategy Officer → Cso, 2023
Cso → Chief Strategy Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$54K (2022) → $180K (2025)
Guangyue Cao
Data Scientist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Ophelia Basgal
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Calvin Gladney (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Michelle Boyd (Chief Strategy Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
How much does Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc give each year?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc gave $543K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $375K across 5 grants.
What is Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's typical grant size?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,750, and its average grant was $77,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc give grants?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (14%).
Does Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance Innovative Housing Solutions" (6 grants).
Who are Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's largest grantees?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's largest 2025 grantees include San Francisco Foundation ($318,000), Firm Foundation Community Housing ($75,000) and Roc USA LLC ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's EIN?
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2274605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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