Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

What Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana does

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 2011 and headquartered at 429 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 401, Indianapolis, Indiana. FHCCI is the only nonprofit fair housing organization in Indiana, operating four core programs — Counseling, Education, Inclusive Communities, and Public Policy — that address housing discrimination based on protected classes (race, disability, familial status, national origin, religion, sex, color). Services include free direct counseling for housing consumers and providers, fair housing testing via trained testers, virtual and in-person training, advocacy, and litigation partnerships with the National Fair Housing Alliance and other fair housing organizations.

FHCCI's technology and content infrastructure comprises a publicly accessible Fair Housing Data Portal covering all 92 Indiana counties with Census and HMDA-derived mortgage lending metrics segmented by race, ethnicity, income, and gender; a traveling two-sided 12-panel interactive exhibit (Unwelcomed) launched April 2022 covering systemic barriers including redlining, racial covenants, steering, and appraisal bias; 19 published housing reports (74,817 cumulative downloads); a fair housing testing program with stipend-paid mystery shoppers; and a bilingual (English/Spanish) children's book released January 2025. Additional distribution assets include 423,613 publications distributed, 870 training events, and 517 exhibits across the organization's 14-year operating history.

FHCCI's funding model is grant-dependent, with 85% of revenue flowing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). In 2024, FHCCI received nearly $700,000 in HUD grants, including a $425,000 three-year investigative work grant. Secondary revenue streams include Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) training contracts, individual and corporate 501(c)(3) donations, and donation-based merchandise (children's book at $12 suggested donation, apparel priced $5-$25). With 8 full-time employees supporting 15,600+ direct program interactions in 2025, the organization operates on a small staff with national-scope influence via earned media (The New York Times, CNN, NBC News) and coalition participation. A significant risk is the proposed 2026 federal budget zeroing out of FHIP, which would directly threaten 85% of funding.

Name

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

Legal name

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, Inc.

Website

https://fhcci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana is the only nonprofit fair housing organization in Indiana, providing free counseling, education, fair housing testing, and enforcement advocacy to housing consumers and providers across all 92 Indiana counties and nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fair Housing Advocacy and Civil Rights Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Fair housing advocacy
• Housing discrimination counseling
• Fair housing education
• Community housing programs
• Housing policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: The organization receives 85% of its funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP). Funding at risk in 2026 due to proposed zeroing out of FHIP in federal budget.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from supporters; organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax-deductible donation capability; federal tax ID: 45-3252296
3. Government Contracts: Funding from Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) for training workshops on fair housing topics.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of children's books ($12 suggested donation per softcover), apparel (sweatshirts/hoodies $25, t-shirts $15, tote bags $10, hats $5), on donation-based capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FHCCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fair housing organization that delivers four core programs: Counseling for individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination, Education and training for housing providers and community members, Inclusive Communities outreach to expand fair housing awareness, and Public Policy advocacy for legislative and regulatory reform. The organization investigates discrimination complaints, supports victims through the enforcement process, and conducts community-based fair housing education across Central Indiana.

Product overview

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a nonprofit organization offering four core programs: Counseling, Education, Inclusive Communities, and Public Policy. These programs work together to fight housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity in Indiana. Supporting infrastructure includes an interactive Data Portal providing public access to housing demographics and mortgage lending metrics, the traveling 'Unwelcomed Exhibit' on fair housing history, a Fair Housing Testing Program using mystery shoppers, comprehensive Reports and Publications on housing issues, and educational merchandise including a children's book 'Welcome To The Neighborhood'. The organization was incorporated in 2011 and opened its doors in January 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fair Housing Counseling and Complaint Assistance Direct intake, counseling, and casework services for individuals in Central Indiana who believe they have experienced housing discrimination, supporting them through complaint filing and the HUD enforcement process.
• Fair Housing Education and Training Training sessions, workshops, and educational outreach for housing providers, real estate professionals, property managers, and community groups on fair housing laws, compliance, and inclusive practices.
• Inclusive Communities Program Community partnership and engagement program that builds local coalitions and expands fair housing awareness among neighborhood associations, civic groups, and partner organizations in Central Indiana.
• Public Policy Advocacy Advocacy and policy work that advances legislative and regulatory reform at the state and federal level to strengthen fair housing protections and enforcement in Indiana and nationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 182,779 housing units opened from discrimination over 14 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Mamma's House BookscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Partnership to create children's book 'Welcome To The Neighborhood: Embracing Our Differences!' Written by Dr. LaWanda Jobe and illustrated by Muhammad Meheryar, with themes of inclusion, belonging, and embracing differences. Available in English and Spanish.
• Marckus Williams (Indianapolis Resident)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024Class action lawsuit partner against Progress Residential and Tricon Residential for discriminatory rental screening policies affecting Black renters and women through blanket criminal history bans.
• Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024Partnership to host the Unwelcomed exhibit in Fort Wayne, expanding educational outreach on fair housing history.
• Fort Wayne Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024Partnership to host the Unwelcomed exhibit in Fort Wayne, addressing housing and lending discrimination.
• University of Indianapolis (UIndy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2024Partnership to host the 'Unwelcomed: A Fair Housing History of Sales & Lending Discrimination' interactive exhibit at Krannert Memorial Library. Includes collaborative discussions on housing discrimination in Indianapolis.
• Home Repairs for GoodminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 August 2024Volunteer partnership to assist senior homeowners with home repairs. Teams up with FHCCI to help elderly homeowners maintain properties and avoid fines.
• Brendan Ballou (Author)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2024Guest speaker at 'PLUNDER: A Conversation About Private Equity's Impact on Our Housing Markets' event. Author of 'Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America'.
• Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2024Partnership to bring the Unwelcomed exhibit to Bloomington during May for community education on housing discrimination.
• Prosperity IndianacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2024Coalition partner in Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition with nearly 500 organizations advocating for state housing commission. FHCCI received Policy Advocate Award (2026) from Prosperity Indiana.
• Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRAAC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2024FHCCI joined PRAAC and 70+ organizations to oppose HUD's proposed rescission of the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) Rule.
• 13 Additional Fair Housing OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2024Amici in CFPB v. Townstone case: Public Citizen, ACLU, ACLU of Illinois, Better Markets, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, Consumer Federation of America, HOPE Fair Housing Center, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, National Association of Consumer Advocates, National Consumer Law Center, Open Communities, South Suburban Housing Center.
• National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Co-litigant in landmark housing discrimination case against Deutsche Bank, Ocwen, and Altisource. FHCCI is one of 19 fair housing organizations and NFHA in this federal lawsuit alleging discrimination in maintenance and marketing of foreclosed properties in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
• Allen County Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2024Partnership to host Unwelcomed exhibit at Main Library in Fort Wayne during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Public Citizen: National consumer advocacy organization that co-filed the Townstone amicus brief with FHCCI. Operates a litigation and policy advocacy model adjacent to FHCCI's enforcement work, often partnering with regional fair housing groups on housing-related impact litigation.
• Prosperity Indiana: Indiana-based community development coalition that awarded FHCCI its 2026 Policy Advocate Award and co-leads the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition. Comparable as a state-level advocacy and coalition-building partner, not a direct fair housing service provider.
• Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights: Legal advocacy organization that co-filed the Townstone amicus brief with FHCCI. Addresses fair housing as one component of broader civil rights enforcement; comparable through litigation posture rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council: Wisconsin-based fair housing organization that filed a joint amicus brief with FHCCI in CFPB v. Townstone. Offers education, outreach, and enforcement services paralleling FHCCI's full stack of fair housing programs.
• HOPE Fair Housing Center: Regional fair housing nonprofit serving the Chicago suburbs and Illinois, co-amici with FHCCI in the CFPB v. Townstone matter. Operates the same combination of counseling, education, testing, and enforcement as FHCCI but in a different geographic territory.
• Fair Housing Council of San Diego: Regional fair housing nonprofit that awarded FHCCI its 2023 Unsung Hero-Heroine Award, recognizing comparable mission. Operates counseling, testing, and litigation services in a different U.S. region but with an identical service stack.
• Open Communities: Regional fair housing organization operating in the Chicago-Northwest Indiana corridor, also co-amici with FHCCI in Townstone. Geographic proximity to FHCCI's northern Indiana service area and overlapping protected-class enforcement work make it a direct peer.
• Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) of Virginia: Virginia-based fair housing nonprofit providing comparable counseling, education, advocacy, and enforcement services. Operates a similar FHIP-funded model serving a single state with a small professional staff.
• South Suburban Housing Center: Chicago-south-suburban fair housing nonprofit that partnered with FHCCI as amici in CFPB v. Townstone. Runs an enforcement, education, and counseling portfolio structurally identical to FHCCI's.

Broad incumbents

• National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA): National umbrella organization for the fair housing movement with which FHCCI is co-litigant in landmark federal cases (Deutsche Bank/Ocwen/Altisource). NFHA sets the national agenda and channels federal FHIP funding to member organizations including FHCCI, making it the most direct strategic counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FairHousingIN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfrtv90iPAAXXqH78uAwlMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/fhcci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fair-housing-center-of-central-indiana
• Instagraminstagram.com/fairhousingin

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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