Nonprofit · EIN 23-2550366
HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,354,580 | $1,326,858 | $27,722 | $1,257,046 | $838,280 | $418,766 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,298,578 | $1,298,331 | $247 | $1,619,890 | $1,228,846 | $391,044 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $756,255 | $856,742 | -$100,487 | $3,345,007 | $2,954,210 | $390,797 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $410,780
- of which government grants
- $134,650
- Program service revenue
- $939,065
- Investment income
- $11,254
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,519
- Other revenue
- -$6,519
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $686,316
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,867
- Other salaries and wages
- $260,251
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $463,056
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,048
- Travel
- $4,441
- Depreciation
- $6,037
- Program services (functional)
- $1,217,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,315
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,619,890
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,257,046
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $838,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $418,766
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $112,381
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $235,971
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $182,795
- Gross receipts
- $1,361,099
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Spencer | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $106,667 |
| Kenneth R Hutton | Executive Director Officer, Former | 40 | $25,200 |
| John Yurkutat | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joseph Gangemi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Shawn Heller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Roberta Healey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher Breslin | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Phil Harrison Jr Esq | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ellen B Koopman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Maureen Linahan | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Matthew Mangus | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gina Mazzulla | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sarah Mears | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diane O'Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Steven L Olson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Ott | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth R Hutton | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $100,800 |
| John Yurkutat | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joseph Gangemi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher M Breslin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Roberta Healey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anne Cowburn | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ellen B Koopman Esq | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gina Mazzulla | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diane O'Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrew H Stump | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David Sweet | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth R Hutton | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $104,703 |
| John Yurkutat | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joseph Gangemi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher M Breslin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Roberta Healey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anne Cowburn | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ellen B Koopman Esq | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gina Mazzulla | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Denise L Michel | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diane O'Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrew H Stump | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David Sweet | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 41 W LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2846
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jeff Spencer, 41 West Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
- Signed the 990
- Shawn Heller, Treasurer
- Phone
- (610) 518-1522
- Website
- housingpartnershipcc.com
- Return prepared by
- Robert C Bezgin CPA
Mission
The Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC) assists low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the acquisition and retention of long-term attainable housing in Chester County, helping to create and grow safe, stable communities.
Program accomplishments
- First Time Home Buyers Program - assists low to moderate income individuals and families interested in purchasing a home within Chester County, PA. Program provides pre- purchase home ownership counseling and a maximum loan of $40,000 for down payment and closing costs to first time home buyers.Expenses $167,022 · revenue $106,373
- Chester County Housing Rehabilitation Program - Funds received from Chester County DCD are used to administer the program helping low to moderate income home owners correct violations of: the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. Typical violations include, but are not limited to: structural, plumbing, heating, electrical, and lead based paint problems. Handicap accessible modifications are also included in the program.Expenses $210,031 · revenue $322,565
- Senior Citizen Home Maintenance Program - Funds received from a contract with the Office of Housing and Community Development are used to provide basic home maintenance, repairs and access modifications for residents of Chester County, 65 years of age and older. The costs are limited to $6,000 and are considered a one-time full grant. A senior household recipient can apply a second time for assistance after a two-year waiting period.Expenses $104,849 · revenue $55,826
- Chester County Home Modification Program (ACCESS) - Funds are received from Chester County Department of Community Development. The funds are used to provide assistance to low and moderate-income residents of Chester County, with permanent disabilities, in making their current residences more accessible. The program allows for wide range of adaptive modifications which include but are not limited to, ramps, lifts, door and hallway widening, kitchen and bathroom modifications, visual doorbells, audio phones and visual phone signalers.Expenses $166,114 · revenue $106,690
- Fuel Assistance - Home heating assistance is provided for residents of Chester County, 65 years of age and older.Expenses $42,564 · revenue $32,758
- Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) provides safe and sanitary dwellings for sale or rent to low income and moderate income individuals; increases the availability or quality of housing for elderly persons; increases the availability or quality of accessible housing for persons with disabilities; prevents or reduces homelessness; provides mortgage or rental assistance, including housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and refinancing products; and provides loans, low-interest loans or grants to low-income and moderate-income individuals or families who are owner-occupants for repairs and improvement to their home.Expenses $115,769 · grants $212,500
- Conservatorship is based on Pennsylvania Act 135, which allows for the appointment of a conservator to manage and rehabilitate abandoned or blighted properties. HPCC acts as the conservator and is responsible for making necessary repairs and improvements to bring the property back to productive use, ultimately benefiting the community.Expenses $388,229 · revenue $112,485
- Credit Counseling / Foreclosure Prevention Provides, free of charge, counseling to individuals who are having credit problems. Individual and group counseling sessions are available. Provides information for families in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.Expenses $8,989 · grants $16,500
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was a federal stimulus bill to aid public health and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds are administered by Chester County and may be used for home reconstruction and emergency home repairs.Expenses $13,926 · revenue $9,306
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2550366
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,257,046
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,361,099
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,354,580 | $1,326,858 | $1,257,046 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,298,578 | $1,298,331 | $1,619,890 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $756,255 | $856,742 | $3,345,007 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $694,632 | $660,433 | $4,131,703 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2550366).
Questions about HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC is 23-2550366.
- Is HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jeff Spencer.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,667 (Jeff Spencer, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,354,580, expenses of $1,326,858 and total assets of $1,257,046 at year end.
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