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Enterprise Community Partners

Finances and develops affordable housing and advocates for housing policy.

★★★★ 95% on Charity Navigator · checked Oct 2026

At a glance

Rating 95% 4 of 4 stars · Charity Navigator See the rating ↗
EIN (tax ID) 52-1231931 Tax-exempt since 1981 IRS filings ↗
Revenue (2023) $110.1M Expenses $113.5M
Founded 1982 United States

Rating and filings checked Oct 13, 2026. Sources: Charity Navigator, IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. How we check

Is Enterprise Community Partners a good charity?

Enterprise Community Partners holds Charity Navigator's highest rating: 4 out of 4 stars, with an overall score of 95%. Its 2023 Form 990 reports $110.1M in revenue, up 44% from $76.3M in 2019, and $113.5M in expenses. Rating checked Oct 13, 2026.

Finances

From Enterprise Community Partners's annual IRS Form 990 filings (filed as Enterprise Community Partners Inc).

Year Revenue Expenses Net assets Officer & key staff pay Filing
2023 $110.1M $113.5M $861.9M $2.4M 990 PDF
2022 $115.9M $116.6M $826.1M $4.3M
2021 $143.7M $143.1M $765.3M $3.8M 990 PDF
2020 $194.8M $192.1M $680.6M $3.4M
2019 $76.3M $111.3M $550.8M $2.8M 990 PDF

A newer filing for 2024 is out but not yet summarized: read the 2024 Form 990 (PDF).

Officer & key staff pay is the 990's total for current officers, directors, trustees and key employees, not one salary.

What charities in housing & homelessness do

Housing-and-homelessness organizations operate across a continuum from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing, with growing emphasis on the evidence-based "Housing First" model — providing stable housing before treating other issues. Strong nonprofits combine direct service (shelters, transitional housing, rapid rehousing) with case management, policy advocacy, and capital-development of new affordable housing units. Funding supports staff, rental subsidies, mental-health and addiction services, and capital costs for housing development.

How to judge charities in this area

Look for outcomes data on housing retention: how many people stayed housed 6, 12, and 24 months after exiting the program. Strong nonprofits track this; weak ones report only "people served." Built for Zero is the gold-standard methodology — organizations using it tend to deliver better results. Avoid charities that emphasize shelter-bed counts over permanent-housing outcomes.

How to support beyond a one-time gift

  • + Donate cash, not goods — most shelters have very specific supply needs and can buy more efficiently than donated goods allow
  • + Recurring monthly gifts are particularly valuable — housing programs require predictable revenue
  • + Volunteer with case management, intake, or maintenance at a local shelter
  • + Advocate for zoning reform in your municipality — restrictive zoning is the single biggest barrier to affordable housing
  • + Use employer matching — homelessness organizations are often eligible

Verify before you give

A few minutes of independent verification pays off — especially for larger gifts. These resources let you confirm the details on Enterprise Community Partners:

Frequently asked

Is Enterprise Community Partners a good charity?
Enterprise Community Partners holds Charity Navigator's highest rating: 4 out of 4 stars, with an overall score of 95%. Its 2023 Form 990 reports $110.1M in revenue, up 44% from $76.3M in 2019, and $113.5M in expenses. Rating checked Oct 13, 2026.
What is Enterprise Community Partners's Charity Navigator rating?
Charity Navigator rates Enterprise Community Partners 4 out of 4 stars, with an overall score of 95% (checked Oct 13, 2026). Charity Navigator's score combines accountability and finance, leadership, impact measurement, and culture.
What is Enterprise Community Partners's EIN?
Enterprise Community Partners's employer identification number (EIN) is 52-1231931, registered with the IRS as Enterprise Community Partners Inc (Columbia, MD). Use it to look the charity up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search, Charity Navigator, or ProPublica.
How much money does Enterprise Community Partners raise and spend?
Its 2023 Form 990 reports $110.1M in revenue, up 44% from $76.3M in 2019, and $113.5M in expenses. Total pay to current officers, directors and key employees was $2.4M. Full filings are on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer.
Are donations to Enterprise Community Partners tax-deductible?
Enterprise Community Partners Inc is a US tax-exempt organization, recognized by the IRS since 1981. Gifts to 501(c)(3) charities are generally deductible if you itemize; confirm its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search with EIN 52-1231931.

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