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HOUSING FIRST INC

HOUSING FIRST INC

MOBILE, AL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
63-1178693
Regional Funder
Logo for "HOUSING FIRST INC"

HOUSING FIRST INC

MOBILE, AL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
63-1178693
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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HOUSING FIRST INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Alabama and Virginia, with a total of $753.7K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with HOUSING FIRST INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN MOBILE AND BALDWIN COUNTIES OF ALABAMA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADMINSITERED THE HMIS DATABASE, OPERATED THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION NETWORK, AND SERVED AS THE COLLABORATIVE APPLICANT FOR THE LOCAL AL-501 CONTINUUM OF CARE.
Total Funding Given

$753.7K

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$112K
Median 2nd year grant
$149.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Derek Boulware
Board Member
R
Rhonda McGinnis
Board Member
M
Margaret Reid
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOUSING FIRST INC?
No. HOUSING FIRST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOUSING FIRST INC give?
HOUSING FIRST INC primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HOUSING FIRST INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOUSING FIRST INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $112 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOUSING FIRST INC make each year?
In 2024, HOUSING FIRST INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $754 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOUSING FIRST INC fund recently?
In 2024, HOUSING FIRST INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ALTAPOINTE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC, LOAVES AND FISHES COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC, and Mobile Area Interfaith Conference. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOUSING FIRST INC?
HOUSING FIRST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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