Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore
Also known as Neighborworks Housing Solutions
Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore reported $153.5 million in revenue and $145.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $98.34 went to program services, $1.52 to management and general costs and $0.14 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 93.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $350,372 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 197% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $146MFor context, the median across 933 covered housing & shelter charities: $89.27 programs, $10.73 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $154MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 98.3% | 87.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 1.5% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 93.1% | 66.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $350,372 | $300,863 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.24% | 1.57% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.3 | 10.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseRental assistance includes the following: section 8 housing voucher and other subsidy programs that serve more than 3,000 disabled, elderly, formerly homeless, and other individuals and families throughout southeastern massachusetts. Client services includes short term, limited financial assistance, which will enable families to retain housing, obtain new housing or otherwise avoid homelessness. It also includes providing shelter in different locations for families who have been victims of domestic violence
Property management includes the following: real estate operations is the management of properties nwhs acquired, including its wholly owned limited partnerships. These efforts are aimed at ensuring that the properties meet the needs of their low to moderate-income residents as well as maintaining the financial viability of these properties in the future
Real estate development includes the following: the development program uses funds obtained from various government entities along with funds from local municipalities, foundations and financial institutions to acquire and develop affordable housing on the south shore
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $306,387 | $0 | $43,985 | $350,372 |
| REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $213,500 | $0 | $40,381 | $253,881 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $205,848 | $0 | $18,059 | $223,907 |
| ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $185,093 | $0 | $20,755 | $205,848 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $162,989 | $0 | $32,774 | $195,763 |
| RHN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $134,445 | $0 | $34,326 | $168,771 |
| ASSET MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,397 | $0 | $26,980 | $141,377 |
| DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,543 | $0 | $10,209 | $127,752 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore (Part VII, line 2).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5149
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CURTIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction contractor | $4,404,986 |
| TOUTWEL RESTAURANT INC Meals for ea hotel | $853,631 |
| ARTHUR J GALLAGHER RISK MANAG SERVICES Global insurance brokerage, risk managem | $647,590 |
| NEW VISION ENTERPRISE Contractor | $392,446 |
| ROTHSCHILD & ASSOCIATES Real estate development consulting | $355,267 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 17 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore totaling $10,300 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore spent in FY2025, $98.34 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore reported that 98.3% of its $145.5 million in expenses went to program services, 1.5% to management and general and 0.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $350,372, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore get its money?
Of $153.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.9% came from contributions and grants (including 0.3% from government grants) and 93.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2732439 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202610359349300801 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531329349300918 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421249349300722 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202310629349300116 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220759349300012 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120339349301002 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2732439: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.