What is the formal structure of A Home In Community?

A Home in Community is a Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, registered with the State of Oregon. Our application for 501(c)3 status is currently being processed by the IRS. We have a five-member Board of Directors , which is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization, and an eight member Stewardship Council , which serves as a balance to the Board’s powers. All members of the Board and Stewardship Council are volunteers. The Stewardship Council includes several successful small-business owners, two members with experience in property management, and the Founder/Executive Director of the local food bank. Minutes are kept of all Board and Stewardship Council meetings. These minutes are available to the public upon request, along with our bylaws and all financial reports.

Who is going to safeguard money received?

A Home In Community has a treasurer who receives reports of all financial transactions but cannot personally withdraw money. He works with an independent bookkeeper who has been hired to maintain our financial records. The Treasurer sends a full financial report to the Board and Stewardship Council at least quarterly. These reports are reviewed by the Board and included in our public records.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

A Home In Community’s application for 501c3 status is currently being processed by the IRS and is expected to be granted retroactively to cover all donations made this year. A tax-receipt will be mailed to all donors. For those who need a guaranteed tax deduction there is another option. Two local non-profit organizations have become our fiscal sponsors. Donations can be addressed to them for immediate, guaranteed tax-deductibility. It is then granted directly to A Home In Community for use on our capital campaign. Interested in donating through one of our fiscal sponsors or learning more? Email info@AhomeInCommunity.org to request the appropriate donation form.