The Housing Partnership Network Inc
The Housing Partnership Network (HPN) is a Boston-based public charity and member-driven business collaborative of more than 120 housing and community development organizations. It supports affordable housing and community development through peer exchange, policy and practice work, and financing and other social enterprises serving its network.
The Housing Partnership Network Inc at a glance
In short: The Housing Partnership Network Inc gave $1.7M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state Massachusetts. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,697,452
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,925
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,449
- Total assets
- $43,469,433
- -11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Housing Partnership Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 56 Broad St 14008, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 720-1999
Website: https://housingpartnership.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Housing Partnership Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Housing Partnership Fund Inc ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 195 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HPN’s website says its member organizations have operations in all 50 states. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (27%), New York (15%), Ohio (8%), Kentucky (7%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Housing Partnership Network Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $76K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $48K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $3.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Housing Partnership Fund Inc Boston, MA | Affordable Housing | $400,000 |
| Stable Home Fund New York, NY | Emergency Relief Fund | $112,700 |
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises Inc Berea, KY | Grant to support organizational expenses associated with ehc initiative | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership Inc Atlanta, GA | Enterprise Level Funding | $90,000 |
| Movin' Out Inc Madison, WI | Enterprise Level Funding | $90,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Assoc Denver, CO | Enterprise Level Funding | $90,000 |
| Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc Indianapolis, IN | Housing Counseling Program & Administration | $77,526 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | Housing Counseling Program & Administration | $68,253 |
| Come Dream Come Build Brownsville, TX | Housing Counseling Program & Administration | $66,465 |
| Cleveland Housing Network Cleveland, OH | Housing Counseling Program & Administration | $54,794 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,469,433 | $15,693,551 | $18,867,871 | $1,697,452 | 34 | $697,434 |
| 2023 | $48,908,914 | $28,438,558 | $18,857,414 | $1,497,663 | 34 | $515,493 |
| 2022 | $37,762,315 | $12,049,370 | $16,512,859 | $3,676,933 | 47 | $3,783 |
| 2021 | $38,640,476 | $16,875,187 | $14,834,783 | $2,742,980 | 53 | $18,240 |
| 2020 | $35,234,528 | $13,217,908 | $13,490,353 | $1,639,519 | 27 | $67,686 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HPN’s mission is to leverage the individual strengths and collective power of its member organizations to bring innovative solutions to affordable housing and community development. It describes its work as including practitioner-driven peer exchange, housing policy, programs, financing, and innovation. Its 2024–2026 strategic framework names priorities that include strengthening member capacity, advancing housing access and equal opportunity, expanding and sustaining the supply of affordable homes, catalyzing systems change, and improving operational and financial excellence.
The organization’s filing describes its program as supporting and advocating community-based efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities and revitalize communities. HPN’s Housing Partnership Fund, established as its lending arm, provides financing for affordable housing development, preservation, and operations, as well as capital for member organizations’ business needs.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations among 2024 recipients. The Housing Partnership Fund says its mission is to finance the purchase, rehabilitation, and development of housing. Movin’ Out says it creates and sustains community-integrated, safe, affordable housing solutions in partnership with people with disabilities and their allies. Way Finders says it provides affordable housing opportunities, education, and support. Champlain Housing Trust describes its work as developing and stewarding permanently affordable homes and related community assets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, HPN reported 34 grants totaling $1,697,452. Awards ranged from $5,200 to $400,000, with a median of $35,448. The largest award was $400,000 to The Housing Partnership Fund Inc. for affordable housing. Other notable grants included $112,700 to Stable Home Fund for an emergency relief fund; $100,000 to the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises for organizational expenses associated with an EHC initiative; and $90,000 each to Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Movin’ Out, and Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association for enterprise-level funding.
Additional grants included $77,526 to Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership and $68,253 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago for housing counseling program and administration; $66,465 to Come Dream Come Build for the same stated purpose; and $54,794 to Cleveland Housing Network for housing counseling program and administration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robin Hughes as president and CEO; Deirdre Schmidt as chairwoman; Ismael Guerrero as vice chairman; and Ellis Carr as treasurer. Directors listed include Chris Persons, Kathy Laborde, Matt Franklin, Patricia Belden, Linda Mandolini, and Kevin Nowak.
The Housing Partnership Network Inc is led by Robin Hughes, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Hughes
President & CEO
Chairwoman → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$216K (2022) → $672K (2024)
Brendan Dolan
President & Hpiex
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$227K (2022) → $273K (2024)
Deirdre Schmidt
Chairwoman
Director → Chairwoman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Persons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greta Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Laborde
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Nowak
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mandolini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Franklin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Belden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Jayachandran
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Mitchell-Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Romero
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Porter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Spear
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Friedland
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Salazar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bernard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Morgan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Rodriguez
Vice President of Lending & Investment
President of Hpf → Vice President of Lending & Investment, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Charles Wehrwein
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $432K (2024)
Eric Chatman
Clerk & Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Clerk & Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $376K (2024)
Lisa Alberghini
Executive Vice President & Peer Exchange
Clerk, Executive Vice President, Peer Exchange & Policy → Clerk, Executive Vice President & Peer Exchange, 2021
Clerk, Executive Vice President & Peer Exchange → Executive Vice President & Peer Exchange, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$286K (2020) → $444K (2024)
Paul Downing
Vice President of Ops & Info Systems
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$201K (2021) → $265K (2024)
Shannon Ross
Vice President of Policy
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$181K (2021) → $244K (2024)
Peter Fitzgerald
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$227K (2024)
Ellis Carr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ismael Guerrero
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Kim Dempsey (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & Capital Markets
- Former: Lawrence Swanson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Wagner-Hislip (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Meaghan McCarthy (2023) — Vice President, Affordable Housing & Consumer Empowerment
- Former: Alan Arthur (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Adame (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John O'Callaghan (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Thomas Bledsoe (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Pierre Dugue (2021–2022) — Vice President & Controller
- Former: Alfredo De La Pena (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia A. Parker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael McCabe (2021) — Vice President of Capital Markets
- Former: Gilbert M. Piette (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan Carty (2020) — Director
- Former: Kate Monter-Durban (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Pitchford (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Regan (2020) — Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer
- Former: Virginia Mara (2020) — Director of Portfolio Management
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $672K, to Robin Hughes (President and CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Housing Partnership Network Inc
How much does The Housing Partnership Network Inc give each year?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc gave $1.7M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 34 grants.
What is The Housing Partnership Network Inc's typical grant size?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,449, and its average grant was $49,925, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Housing Partnership Network Inc that year got $76K on average.
Where does The Housing Partnership Network Inc give grants?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Berea, KY (2 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Housing Partnership Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Housing Partnership Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing Counseling Program & Administration" (17 grants), "Wells Fargo Keeping People Housed Grant" (11 grants) and "Enterprise Level Funding" (3 grants).
Who are The Housing Partnership Network Inc's largest grantees?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Housing Partnership Fund Inc ($400,000), Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises Inc ($125,000 across 2 grants) and Stable Home Fund ($112,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Housing Partnership Network Inc?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc reported $43.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.7M.
What does The Housing Partnership Network Inc fund?
HPN’s mission is to leverage the individual strengths and collective power of its member organizations to bring innovative solutions to affordable housing and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Housing Partnership Network Inc?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check housingpartnership.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Housing Partnership Network Inc's EIN?
The Housing Partnership Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3172401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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