United Community Housing Coalition
To help low-income residents in detroit and Wayne county stay in their homes and strengthen their communities, through representation, support, and ownership. We believe that having a place to live is a basic human right, and are passionate about preserving this right in our communities. Our services are provided to income-eligible families and individuals free of charge.
United Community Housing Coalition at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,800,798
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $13,113,434
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $98,218
- +1759.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $12,779,273
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Community Housing Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Community Housing Coalition gives
- Giving grew 335% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $883K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Center San Franciso, CA | Legal Assistance for Clients | $20,000 |
| Wisdom Institute Detroit, MI | Legal Assistance for Clients | $20,000 |
| Congress of Communities Detroit, MI | Legal Assistance for Clients | $20,000 |
| Michigan Legal Services Detroit, MI | Legal Assistance for Clients | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,800,798 | $13,113,434 | $12,779,273 | — | — | $98,218 |
| 2024 | $12,301,137 | $11,799,632 | $11,568,281 | — | — | $5,282 |
| 2023 | $11,181,684 | $36,465,343 | $35,526,386 | $70,000 | 4 | $3,143 |
| 2022 | $10,414,076 | $56,644,691 | $56,570,682 | $380,142 | 1 | $1,661 |
| 2021 | $12,143,052 | $19,483,959 | $19,202,779 | $882,734 | 1 | $2,226 |
| 2020 | $5,393,665 | $4,720,455 | $3,935,805 | $16,085 | 1 | $1,591 |
| 2019 | $5,341,754 | $3,439,219 | $3,057,130 | $89,321 | 1 | $136 |
About United Community Housing Coalition
Based on IRS filings
United Community Housing Coalition is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Community Housing Coalition is led by Ted Phillips, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted Phillips
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$67K (2019) → $150K (2025)
Robert Shimkoski Jr.
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Lemle
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Walker
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Guzman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latanya Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sanford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia McCreary
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Palmer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Hand
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Howard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kamer Zindani (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Fallena (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Thompson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Ralston (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jelani Karamoko (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kanika Bey (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Khalifa McZeal (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alexa Eisenberg (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Hearn (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margo Dalal (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Henry Lewis (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thelma Best (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Akers (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $150K, to Ted Phillips (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Community Housing Coalition
How large is United Community Housing Coalition?
United Community Housing Coalition reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.1M.
What is United Community Housing Coalition?
United Community Housing Coalition is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does United Community Housing Coalition operate?
United Community Housing Coalition has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What is United Community Housing Coalition's EIN?
United Community Housing Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2142140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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