Horizon Housing Foundation

What Horizon Housing Foundation does

Horizon Housing Foundation is a nonprofit social services organization founded in 2000 that coordinates resident services for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) affordable housing properties. Headquartered at 23 N Gore Suite 202 in St. Louis, Missouri, the organization partners with property developers during the planning phase of new LIHTC applications and with property management teams during lease-up and ongoing operations to deliver tailored social services to residents. Service delivery is field-based: Social Service Coordinators are placed on-site at affordable housing properties across 16 states (Missouri, Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia), supported by a network of 73 development partners and 41 service partners. Programs span education (after-school programs, tutoring, backpacks, scholarships), health and wellness (senior exercise classes, food pantries, fresh produce delivery, walking clubs), and community building (holiday events, community gardens, art classes for seniors). The organization currently serves 247 affordable communities, an increase from the 90+ properties it arranged services for in 2020.

Horizon's revenue model is built on three streams: service coordination arrangements with LIHTC property developers and partners, charitable donations from individuals and businesses (with potential state tax credit benefits for business donors), and a dedicated educational scholarship program funded internally. The organization does not charge residents for services. Scholarship amounts are tiered at $3,000 annually for K-12 students, $5,000 annually for college students (with up to four years of support), and variable amounts for trade school or certification programs based on course cost and length. Horizon operates no technology platform; service coordination, donor stewardship, and beneficiary management are conducted through direct human relationships and standard website/email/newsletter channels.

Governance is provided by a 9-member Board of Directors with cross-sector representation including LIHTC financiers (U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, Fifth Third Bank), healthcare (United Health Care), community development organizations (DeSales Community Development, Catholic Charities of St. Louis), property management (Pioneer Property Management), and developers (Select Development, STEAMSport Inc.). Leadership is led by Executive Director Dan Lee, who has 15 years of real estate experience and 12 years evaluating LIHTC investments at Horizon. The organization is privately held as a nonprofit with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investment.

Name

Horizon Housing Foundation

Legal name

Horizon Housing Foundation

Website

https://horizonhf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Horizon Housing Foundation is a nonprofit founded in 2000 that coordinates resident social services for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit affordable housing properties across 16 states, serving families, seniors, and veterans through education, wellness, and scholarship programs delivered via on-site coordinators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Social Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Affordable Rental & Multifamily Housing Finance Programs (LIHTC/Tax Credits/Subsidized Loans) (FSALAKAF)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• LIHTC property coordination
• Social services nonprofit
• Resident support programs
• Housing tax credits

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. LIHTC Property Services Coordination: Horizon provides social services coordination to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties. As a nonprofit foundation, their funding comes from arrangements with property developers and partners who participate in the LIHTC program.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts monetary donations and in-kind contributions from individuals and businesses. Donations go directly to families or programs rather than overhead costs. Businesses may be eligible for tax credits for donations.
3. Scholarship Program: Horizon provides educational scholarships to residents of Horizon-affiliated properties attending accredited colleges, community colleges, or vocational/technical schools, committing up to four years of support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Horizon Housing Foundation is a nonprofit organization that pairs affordable housing with social services for residents of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. It coordinates on-site social services, education, health and wellness, and community-building programs through partnerships with property developers, property managers, and a network of service providers across 16 states. It also administers educational scholarship programs for residents and accepts donations to fund its mission.

Product overview

Horizon Housing Foundation is a social services nonprofit organization, not a technology company. The organization provides a portfolio of service programs focused on affordable housing residents, including education enrichment programs (after school programs, tutoring, backpacks, school supplies, computer classes), health and wellness services (senior exercise classes, food pantries, fresh produce deliveries), community building initiatives (holiday events, community gardens, art classes), and scholarship programs (elementary-high school scholarships of $3,000, college scholarships of $5,000, trade school scholarships). The organization also provides developer coordination services for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. These are social service programs, not technology products or software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Programs Educational enrichment services including after-school and summer programs, reading classes, tutoring, homework help, backpacks, school supplies, new books, activity kits, and computer education classes for youth residents of affordable housing properties.
• Health & Wellness Programs Health-related services including wellness classes, senior exercise programs (chair yoga, Tai Chi, Matter of Balance), healthy cooking classes, onsite food pantries, fresh produce and hot meal deliveries, walking clubs, and winter coats for kids at affordable housing properties.
• Community Building Programs Community connection services including community events, holiday dinners, back-to-school celebrations, onsite libraries, community gardens, and art classes for seniors to combat social isolation at affordable housing properties.
• Elementary-High School Scholarships Scholarships of $3,000 annually for families living at Horizon properties to attend elementary or high school institutions that may better fit their educational needs; does not need to be paid back.
• Cameron Biedscheid Scholarship High school scholarship for residents attending Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School in St. Louis; family must live in a Horizon Property and meet Cardinal Ritter Prep requirements.
• College Scholarships Scholarships of $5,000 annually for residents enrolled in accredited colleges, community colleges, or vocational/technical schools, with up to four years of support; requires minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Trade School/Certifications Scholarships Scholarships for trade school and professional certification programs, with funding varying based on course cost and length.
• Developer Services Assistance for LIHTC property developers including resident assessments, service plan creation for LIHTC property applications, and coordination of services throughout the LIHTC compliance period.
• Property Manager Support Coordination with property managers to understand resident needs and plan services and programs that benefit residents at affordable housing properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arranged services to over 90 properties in 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas City Food HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon partnered with The Kansas City Food Hub to deliver fresh, local food directly to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents at nine area properties received monthly shares of fresh food delivered to their doors. The partnership was accelerated during the pandemic to address food insecurity.
• Property ManagerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorizon works with property managers to understand resident needs and plan services and programs that benefit residents. Property managers are key partners in delivering social services coordination at affordable housing properties.
• Development Partners (73 partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorizon works with 73 development partners on LIHTC property applications and ongoing service coordination. These partnerships allow Horizon to integrate social services into new affordable housing developments from the planning phase.
• Service Partners (41 partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon works with 41 service partners including local and regional providers, service providers, and businesses to bring local resources and expertise directly to residents of affordable housing.
• Local Farmers and Regional CooperativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon works with local farmers and regional cooperatives to deliver fresh produce to residents, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when food security concerns increased.
• Catholic Charities of St. LouisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Beth Bartolotta.
• U.S. Bancorp Impact FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Sarah Buchheit (Board President). U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance is involved in LIHTC financing.
• Select DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Eric McMahon.
• STEAMSport Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by William Oliver.
• DeSales Community DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Becky Reinhart.
• Pioneer Property ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Patricia Riney. Pioneer Property Management is a property management company involved in affordable housing.
• United Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Board of Directors, represented by Debra Welch. United Health Care provides health insurance and wellness programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: One of the largest U.S. affordable housing nonprofits, operating LIHTC syndications and resident services. Direct overlap with Horizon's LIHTC coordination role, but with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and capital.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National LIHTC and community development intermediary providing resident services coordination, lending, and capacity building. Comparable mission and LIHTC focus, with significantly larger programmatic and capital footprint.
• Mercy Housing: Large nonprofit that develops, owns, and operates affordable housing, with a strong resident services program. Overlaps with Horizon on resident services delivery, though Mercy also operates as owner/developer.
• Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF): Member-driven nonprofit collaborative of affordable housing providers focused on resident services and property performance. Operates as a sector convener with similar mission to Horizon.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services, including affordable housing with resident services. Much larger scale, broader service lines, and similar resident-focused programs.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Major nonprofit providing affordable housing with associated homeowner/resident support services. Much larger scale and broader mission, with some overlap in resident services delivery.

Direct peers

• NHP Foundation: Nonprofit that supports and operates affordable housing with resident services coordination across multiple states. Most directly comparable to Horizon in scope, focus, and operating model.
• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Nonprofit that preserves and operates affordable rental housing, with embedded resident services. Closely mirrors Horizon's resident service coordination approach within LIHTC properties.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Policy and advocacy organization focused on affordable housing. Not a direct service provider like Horizon, but operates in the same LIHTC and affordable housing ecosystem and shapes the policy environment Horizon depends on.

Emerging players

• Compass Working Capital: Nonprofit providing financial coaching and resident services at affordable housing properties. Smaller and more focused than Horizon, but directly comparable in offering resident services to LIHTC properties.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonhousing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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