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HOUSING SOLUTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA INC

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 860732457 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE L40Z · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.housingnaz.org
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$2.7M
employees
18
program ratio
88%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO BUILD OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORTHERN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona Inc. provides affordable housing options and supportive services for low-income individuals and families in Northern Arizona. They focus on various populations, including those experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and middle-income earners seeking stable housing. Their initiatives include transitional housing, workforce housing, and homebuyer assistance programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $448K
    RENTAL PROPERTY - PROVIDE LOW INCOME RENTAL HOMES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $300K
    HAP - HOUSING SOLUTIONS IS A HUD-APPROVED COUNCELING AGENCY THAT PROVIDES PRE- AND POST-PURCHASE COUNCELING AND EDUCATION TO HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN 2008, HOUSING SOLUTIONS EXPANDED ITS COUNSELING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FORECLOSURE MITIGATION COUNCELING SERVICES, HELPING HOUSEHOLDS TO MAINTAIN HOMEOWNDERSHIP AND/OR MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF FORECLOSURE. HOUSING SOLUTIONS ALSO ADMINISTERS VARIOUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS, BASED ON NEED. HOUSING SOLUTIONS HOUSING COUNSELORS ALSO PROVIDE RENTAL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP)
Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible, low-income, first-time homebuyers in Flagstaff.
Sharon Manor
Long-term supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing case management and group training for up to 2 years.
Western Hills Apartments
Workforce housing community designed to provide stable, below-market rentals for middle-income earners in Flagstaff.
activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 18
  • Developing and Managing Affordable Rental Housing
    Develops and manages affordable rental units, including 25 units in Flagstaff, 29 remodeled workforce rental units in Flagstaff, and Oak Wash Homes in Cottonwood with 28 studios, two 1-bedroom, and two 2-bedroom units. This includes converting motels into housing and providing permanent affordable apartments for households experiencing homelessness.
  • Developing and Managing Affordable Rental Housing
    Develops and manages affordable rental units, including Oak Wash Homes and other properties in Flagstaff, for households experiencing homelessness and low to moderate-income individuals. This includes converting motels into housing and providing permanent affordable apartments.
  • Managing affordable homeownership programs Affordable Homeownership with Long-Term Affordability Controls
    Manages the Flagstaff Affordable Homeownership Program, which utilizes a shared equity model with ground leases or deed restrictions to create affordable homeownership opportunities for low to moderate-income households.
  • Motel-to-housing conversion projects
    Manages three motel-to-housing conversion projects in Flagstaff, including one completed using funding from the City of Flagstaff’s Adaptive Reuse Bond Program, to create more housing options.
  • Offering Homebuyer Education and Counseling Homebuyer Education and Counseling
    Provides pre-purchase and credit counseling to Northern Arizona households to improve credit and prepare for homeownership. They also offer online homebuyer education courses in English and Spanish, which are approximately 8 hours long.
  • Offering Homebuyer Education and Counseling Homebuyer Education and Counseling
    Provides pre-purchase and credit counseling, as well as online homebuyer education courses in English and Spanish, to help Northern Arizona households improve credit, prepare for homeownership, and facilitate first home purchases.
  • Operating Transitional Housing Programs
    Operates transitional housing programs, including Sharon Manor and JoJo's Place, for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and low-income households. These programs provide furnished apartments, trauma-informed case management, and support services to help residents secure permanent housing and increase income.
  • Operating Transitional Housing Programs
    Operates transitional housing programs, including Sharon Manor and JoJo's Place, providing furnished apartments and trauma-informed case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including survivors of violence. Sharon Manor has supported over 2,000 homeless adults and children since 1999, and JoJo's Place provided housing to 60 households (61 adults and 5 children) in furnished studio apartments.
  • Operating a Thrift Store
    Operates Sharon's Attic Thrift Store, which utilizes volunteers and provides vouchers for essential items to clients in transitional housing programs.
  • Operating a Thrift Store Community-Supported Thrift Store
    Operates Sharon's Attic Thrift Store, which is supported by volunteers and provides vouchers for essentials to clients in transitional housing.
  • Operating a thrift store Community-Supported Thrift Store
    Operates Sharon's Attic Thrift Store, which is supported by 147 volunteers contributing 3,720 hours and provides vouchers worth $4,300 to transitional housing clients for essential items.
  • Operating permanent affordable rental housing
    Operates and manages various affordable rental units, including 25 units in Flagstaff, 29 remodeled workforce rental units in Flagstaff, and the Oak Wash Homes program in Cottonwood with 28 studios, two 1-bedroom, and two 2-bedroom units, housing 49 low-income households who previously experienced homelessness.
  • Operating transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness Emergency Shelter Services
    Operates JoJo's Place, a transitional housing apartment community in Flagstaff with 44 furnished studios, providing housing and on-site trauma-informed case management services to 60 households (61 adults and 5 children) experiencing homelessness.
  • Operating transitional housing for survivors of violence and homelessness
    Operates the Sharon Manor transitional housing program, which has supported over 2,000 homeless adults and children since 1999, providing safety, support, and trauma-informed case management. In fiscal year 2025, it provided transitional housing to 45 adults and 54 children, with 82% of participating households securing permanent housing.
  • Providing Homebuyer Assistance Programs Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
    Administers various homebuyer assistance programs, including the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP) providing up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance, the Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) program offering up to $32,000 in matching funds, and the City of Flagstaff Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) program providing up to $20,000. They also manage the Flagstaff Affordable Homeownership Program using a shared equity model and offer down payment and closing cost assistance in partnership with the Cities of Sedona and Cottonwood.
  • Providing Homebuyer Assistance Programs Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
    Administers various homebuyer assistance programs, such as the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP), Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH), and Employer Assisted Housing (EAH), offering down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible low-income, first-time homebuyers in Northern Arizona.
  • Providing homebuyer assistance programs Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
    Administers various programs such as the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP) providing up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance, the Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) program offering up to $32,000 in matching funds, and the City of Flagstaff Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) program providing up to $20,000. Also offers down payment and closing cost assistance in partnership with the Cities of Sedona and Cottonwood, providing up to $40,000.
  • Providing homebuyer education and counseling Homebuyer Education and Counseling
    Offers pre-purchase and credit counseling to Northern Arizona households to improve credit and prepare for homeownership. Also provides online homebuyer education courses in English and Spanish, which are approximately 8 hours long.
strategies · 22

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Barrier-Reduced Rental Process barrier_reduced_rental_process unique to this org
    The organization removes common barriers to housing by offering no application fees, no credit checks, inclusive background reviews, utility-inclusive rents, and flexible lease terms to increase access for vulnerable populations.
  • Barrier-Reduced Rental Process barrier_reduced_rental_process unique to this org
    The organization removes common rental barriers by offering no application fees, no credit checks, inclusive background reviews, utility-inclusive rents, and flexible lease terms to increase access to housing.
  • Barrier-Reduced and Income-Based Rental Process barrier_reduced_rental_process unique to this org
    The organization removes common rental barriers by offering no application fees, no credit checks, inclusive background reviews, utility-inclusive rents, flexible lease terms, and sliding scale rents based on household income to make housing accessible.
  • Client-Centered Empowerment client_centered_approach unique to this org
    The organization employs a client-centered approach, engaging program recipients in identifying and achieving their goals, and involving them in the development and delivery of programs, policies, and procedures to foster self-reliance.
  • Client-Centered Program Design client-centered_approach unique to this org
    The organization engages program recipients in identifying and obtaining their goals, and is inclusive of the people served in developing and delivering programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Community Partnerships for Affordable Housing Development community_partnerships_for_affordable_housing unique to this org
    The organization builds sustainable, affordable housing solutions by collaborating with community partners and converting underutilized motels to meet diverse housing needs, including transitional, permanent, and workforce housing.
  • Community Partnerships for Affordable Housing Development community_partnerships_for_affordable_housing unique to this org
    The organization builds sustainable, affordable housing solutions through collaborations with community partners, including converting underutilized motels into various types of housing to meet diverse community needs.
  • Community Partnerships for Affordable Housing Development community_partnerships_for_affordable_housing unique to this org
    The organization builds sustainable, affordable housing through collaborations with community partners, including converting underutilized motels into various housing types to meet diverse community needs.
  • Coordinated Entry System for Homeless Services coordinated_entry_system unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a coordinated entry program to receive referrals for housing, ensuring that households experiencing homelessness are connected to appropriate services through a centralized system.
  • Coordinated Entry and Referral System coordinated_entry_system unique to this org
    The organization utilizes coordinated entry programs and referrals from partner homeless services providers to ensure that households experiencing homelessness are connected to appropriate housing resources.
  • Fair Housing Compliance fair_housing_compliance unique to this org
    The organization adheres to fair housing practices in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, including the HUD Fair Housing Act and ADA, to ensure equitable access to housing.
  • Housing Counseling for Homeownership one-on-one_counseling unique to this org
    The organization provides confidential, one-on-one housing counseling by certified counselors to help families prepare for and navigate the home purchase process.
  • Housing First with Supportive Services housing_first_with_supportive_services unique to this org
    The organization addresses housing as a foundational need, combining safe, affordable housing with one-on-one support, trauma-informed care, and life skills training to improve residents' well-being and help them achieve self-reliance.
  • Housing First with Supportive Services housing_first_with_supportive_services unique to this org
    The organization addresses housing as a foundational need, combining safe, affordable housing with one-on-one support and trauma-informed care to improve long-term financial, mental, and physical well-being, and help individuals achieve self-reliance.
  • Legacy Giving and Tax Credit Utilization for Sustainable Funding legacy_giving_model unique to this org
    The organization leverages legacy giving and utilizes the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit to secure long-term funding for affordable and transitional housing solutions, supporting efforts to address homelessness, domestic violence recovery, and economic stability.
  • Legacy Giving for Long-Term Housing Solutions legacy_giving_model unique to this org
    The organization utilizes legacy giving as a funding mechanism to support long-term affordable and transitional housing solutions, addressing issues such as homelessness, domestic violence recovery, and economic stability.
  • Legacy Giving for Long-Term Housing Solutions legacy_giving_model unique to this org
    The organization utilizes legacy giving to fund long-term affordable and transitional housing solutions, addressing issues such as homelessness, domestic violence recovery, and economic stability.
  • Transitional Housing with Wraparound Services transitional_housing_with_wraparound_services unique to this org
    The organization provides transitional housing for a limited duration, coupled with comprehensive wraparound support services and life skills training, to help residents gain resources, achieve stability, and identify permanent housing solutions.
  • Transitional Housing with Wraparound Services transitional_housing_with_wraparound_services unique to this org
    The organization provides transitional housing for a limited duration, coupled with comprehensive wrap-around support services to help residents gain resources and identify permanent housing solutions.
  • Workforce Housing Provision workforce_housing unique to this org
    The organization provides below-market rental housing specifically for middle-income workers who earn too much for traditional subsidized housing but cannot afford market-rate rents.
  • Workforce Housing Provision workforce_housing unique to this org
    The organization provides below-market rental housing specifically for middle-income workers who earn too much for traditional subsidized housing but cannot afford market-rate rents, addressing a critical gap in housing affordability.
  • Workforce Housing for Middle-Income Earners workforce_housing unique to this org
    The organization provides below-market rental housing specifically designed to serve middle-income workers who earn too much for traditional subsidized housing but cannot afford market-rate rents, addressing a critical gap in affordable housing.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.75M
Contributions & grants$1.70M62%
Program service revenue$266K10%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$773K
expenses
Total expenses$1.92M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$766K
Grants paid out$93K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.85M
Cash$1.07M
Investments$0
Liabilities$9.13M
Net assets$2.72M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEVONNA MCLAUGHLIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $87K
board members · 18
  • AMANDA GUAY — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY DEBOARD — TREASURER
  • BRENDA SILVEUS — DIRECTOR
  • CALEB ALEXANDER — DIRECTOR
  • CHERYL EDGAR — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MCINTIRE — PRESIDENT
  • DAVID PRIEB — DIRECTOR
  • DEBBIE CUTLIP — CHAIR - UNDERWRITING HAP
  • FELIX DURAZO — DIRECTOR
  • GARY MILLER — CHAIR-DEVELOPMENT
  • JENNIFER SHARP — SECRETARY
  • JOHN FOCKLER — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY GIMINEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MONIKA LEUENBERGER — DIRECTOR
  • MOSES MILAZZO — DIRECTOR
  • NATHAN JONES — DIRECTOR
  • SANDI FLORES — DIRECTOR
  • STACIE MULLER STOTTS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 69

who they work with

  • Alliance Bank of Arizona Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Allstate Foundation Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Allstate, Beth Soucie Agency Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Allstate, Noah Stalvey Agency Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Arizona Coyotes Foundation Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Arizona Department of Housing Funder — Funded the Oak Wash Homes property.
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Arizona Public Service Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • BBBVA/Compass Bank Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Bank of America Charitable Foundation Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Assists interested households with application and referral for Oak Wash Homes.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Operates the Front Door of Coconino County coordinated entry program, which provides referrals for JoJo's Place.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Refers applicants to Sharon Manor through the “Front Door Coordinated Entry Program”.
  • City of Cottonwood Partner — Partners on down payment and closing cost assistance programs for its workforce.
  • City of Flagstaff Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • City of Flagstaff Funder — Funds the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP) and provides employer-assisted housing funds.
  • City of Flagstaff Government — Donated land for the construction of Sharon Manor.
  • City of Flagstaff Government — Funding partner through the Adaptive Reuse Bond Program for the Western Hills Apartments conversion.
  • City of Sedona Partner — Partners on down payment and closing cost assistance programs for its workforce.
  • Coconino County Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Coconino County Partner — Offers a Home Purchase Assistance Option (HPAO) for law enforcement and detention officers.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • FHLBank SanFrancisco Funder — Funds the Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) program.
  • First Congregational Church Funder — Building Sustainability Partner ($5,000+ donor)
  • Flagstaff Birth & Women's Center Funder — Building Dreams Partner ($1,000 to $4,999 donor)
  • Flagstaff Family Food Center Partner — Partners to provide on-site food resources to families at JoJo's Place.
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