National Alliance to End Homelessness

What National Alliance to End Homelessness does

The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1983 and headquartered at 1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. The organization operates as a nonpartisan national advocate, research producer, and capacity builder for the U.S. homelessness response system, serving Continuums of Care, federal/state/local policymakers, front-line service providers, and advocates across all 50 states and territories. Its work spans research and data analysis (via the Homelessness Research Institute, established 2006), training and technical assistance (via the Center for Capacity Building, established 2005), federal policy advocacy, and convening through the annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day.

NAEH's core products and underlying assets are non-software: the annual State of Homelessness Report, practitioner toolkits (Housing-Focused Street Outreach Framework, Rapid Re-Housing Toolkit, Interim Strategies for Unsheltered Homelessness), the online training platform at learning.endhomelessness.org, weekly Best Practices Newsletter, and webinars. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its intellectual property is institutional research, federal advocacy relationships (notably with HUD and the VA), and convening infrastructure that connects thousands of practitioners annually. Strategic positioning is centered on Housing First approaches and evidence-based policy, with documented outcomes including a 47% reduction in veteran homelessness (2010-2015), a 25% reduction in family homelessness through the Virginia Initiative, and helping secure $4.05 billion in 2024 HUD Homeless Assistance Grants.

The revenue model is nonprofit donations and grants: one-time and monthly donations from individuals and organizations (processed via PayPal), foundation grants, and conference revenue. Pricing is non-commercial — research, toolkits, training resources, and advocacy materials are distributed free of charge, with no paid product tiers or subscription offerings disclosed. Donor information is not shared with third parties per the Donor Bill of Rights, and the organization holds Independent Charity Evaluators' highest honor for efficient fund deployment. Strategic posture in 2025 has been heavily defensive on federal funding, with three concurrent lawsuits filed against HUD to block funding-criteria changes affecting billions in federal homelessness allocations.

Name

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Legal name

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Website

https://endhomelessness.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1983 in Washington, D.C., that conducts research, advocacy, training, and convening to prevent and end homelessness across the United States. It serves Continuums of Care, policymakers, service providers, and advocates in all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Prevention and Housing Advocacy Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homelessness prevention services
• Housing policy advocacy
• Nonprofit research publications
• Capacity building training
• Affordable housing policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual and Organizational Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations through its website, with options for one-time and monthly giving. They are recognized by independent charity evaluators with their highest honor, indicating efficient use of donated funds for mission activities.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Online donations are processed through PayPal. Donors can give once or monthly, and have the option to donate anonymously. The organization adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights and does not share donor information with third parties except as required by law.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that conducts research, advocates for federal policy and funding, and provides training, toolkits, conferences, and technical assistance to communities, service providers, and policymakers to prevent and end homelessness. It operates the Homelessness Research Institute and the Center for Capacity Building to translate data into evidence-based Housing First solutions, and accepts donations to fund its mission-driven activities.

Product overview

The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization providing research, advocacy, training, and resources to prevent and end homelessness in the United States. The organization operates the Homelessness Research Institute, which produces the annual State of Homelessness Report and other research publications. Its portfolio includes toolkits for practitioners (such as the Housing-Focused Street Outreach Framework and Rapid Re-Housing Toolkit), an online training platform at learning.endhomelessness.org, the annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness, and advocacy resources including a Best Practices Newsletter. The organization focuses on evidence-based approaches including Housing First and works with communities, policymakers, and service providers to implement systemic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homelessness Research Institute The organization's research arm that translates complex data into clear, actionable steps that policymakers and service providers can use to address homelessness in the United States.
• State of Homelessness Report Annual research publication identifying overarching trends in homelessness with state-by-state breakdowns and visualizations, drawing on the HUD Point-in-Time Count data.
• Online Training Platform Self-paced and guided learning platform delivering training to homelessness sector professionals on Housing First, rapid re-housing, street outreach, and other evidence-based practices.
• National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day Annual conference bringing together policymakers, practitioners, philanthropy, and advocates for sessions on key issues in preventing and ending homelessness, paired with a Capitol Hill advocacy day.
• Rapid Re-Housing Toolkit Toolkit designed to help current and potential Rapid Re-Housing providers design, redesign, and operate effective programs using core RRH components to end homelessness for individuals and families.
• Housing-Focused Street Outreach Framework Framework providing guidance for street outreach workers to connect people experiencing unsheltered homelessness with housing-focused solutions.
• Interim Strategies for Responding to Unsheltered Homelessness Resource providing interim strategies for responding to unsheltered homelessness while permanent housing solutions are pursued by communities.
• Technical Assistance for Communities Direct technical assistance delivered by the Center for Capacity Building to communities requesting support in implementing systemic solutions to homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homelessness was reduced by 47% among veterans from 2010-2015 through advocacy for HUD-VASH and other housing programs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Women's Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025The National Alliance to End Homelessness and the Women's Development Corporation were co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging HUD's changes to homeless housing funding criteria, successfully obtaining a federal court preliminary injunction.
• King County and State of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025The Alliance joined King County, the State of Washington, and other groups in filing suit challenging HUD's Notice of Funding Opportunity terms, successfully securing an injunction affecting approximately $65 million in federal homelessness funding for the region.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Alliance works with HUD on housing and homelessness policy, including advocacy for the Continuum of Care program. In 2024, the Alliance helped secure $4.05 billion in homeless assistance funding through HUD.
• AmeriCorps VISTAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership from 1994-1999 placed more than 250 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers with providers across the nation to help connect people experiencing homelessness with permanent housing solutions.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009The Alliance partnered with the VA beginning in 2009 to implement specific services for veterans experiencing homelessness. This collaboration contributed to a 55% decrease in veteran homelessness from 2009 to 2022, demonstrating the effectiveness of housing-first approaches and coordinated federal-local efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: Direct peer: a national nonprofit policy organization advocating for affordable housing for the lowest-income households. Highly comparable advocacy model, federal funding focus, and research-driven approach, with overlapping Continuums of Care and policymaker networks.
• National Coalition for the Homeless: Direct peer: a national advocacy network for homeless individuals, focused on public education, policy advocacy, and grassroots mobilization. Closely aligned mission (ending homelessness), overlapping stakeholder communities, and similar nonprofit funding structure.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing: Direct peer: a national nonprofit that advances Housing First and supportive housing solutions through policy, financing, and capacity building — overlapping with NAEH's Housing First advocacy and training/toolkit offerings.
• National Housing Conference: Direct peer: a national nonprofit membership organization advocating for affordable housing and policy solutions. Comparable membership/donor model, federal funding advocacy focus, and research publications targeting policymakers.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: Broad incumbent: a large national nonprofit that invests in affordable housing development, policy advocacy, and capacity building. Comparable in scale and federal-policy influence but broader in scope (housing supply, not just homelessness response).
• Habitat for Humanity International: Broad incumbent: a large, globally recognized nonprofit addressing affordable housing. Overlaps with NAEH's affordable housing supply advocacy (Opportunity Starts at Home) but operates primarily through direct homebuilding rather than policy advocacy.
• Feeding America: Broad incumbent: the largest U.S. hunger-relief nonprofit, addressing food insecurity as a driver of homelessness. Comparable national advocacy scale and federal nutrition/housing program influence, with overlapping low-income service populations.
• Catholic Charities USA: Broad incumbent: a large national network providing direct social services including housing, shelter, and case management. Comparable in scale and Continuums of Care participation but broader in mission across many social service domains.

Emerging players

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: Emerging player: a national nonprofit addressing domestic violence, including emergency housing and shelter services for survivors. Comparable federal advocacy model and training/technical assistance offerings for a related (overlapping) service population.

Others

• National Council of Nonprofits: Others: a national network advocating for the nonprofit sector broadly. Not a direct peer in homelessness but comparable advocacy/policy infrastructure, federal funding defense (recent HUD lawsuits), and research/training offerings for member organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EndingHomelessness
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalalliancetoendhomelessness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-alliance-to-end-homelessness
• Instagraminstagram.com/naeh_endhomelessness
• Xx.com/naehomelessness

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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