Lehigh Valley Community Land Trust
Lehigh Valley Community Land Trust
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR WORKING FAMILIES.
About
LVCLT ACQUIRES HOMES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, RENOVATES THESE HOMES IN AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT MANNER AND SELLS THE HOMES TO INCOME QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ITS PROGRAM. THE LAND IS HELD PERMANENTLY BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE PERPETUAL AFFORDABILITY. UNLIKE MANY OTHER HOME PROVIDERS, LVCLT IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING LONG-TERM SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS WITH HOMEOWNERS. HOMEOWNER SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE PURCHASE OF A HOME. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SOLD TWO HOMES AT 401 WEST MOUNTAIN AVENUE IN PEN ARGYL AND 26 NORTH ELEVENTH STREET IN ALLENTOWN, REPRESENTING LVCLT'S FIRST SALES IN THE SLATE BELT AND THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN, RESPECTIVELY. COMPLETED THE REHABILITATION OF TWO HOMES AT 414 AND 418 HAYES STREET IN SOUTH BETHLEHEM. THESE HOMES, LOCATED IN A PROMINENT TRIPLEX STRUCTURE, ARE SITUATED ALONG A KEY GATEWAY INTO SOUTH BETHLEHEM. THESE PROJECTS INVOLVED THE RESTORATION OF AN ARCHITECTURALLY INTRICATE ROOF SYSTEM AND INTERIOR "GUT" REMODELS. COORDINATED HOME REHABILITATION CASES FOR NINE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED IN THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. COORDINATED HOME ACCESSIBILITY REMODELS FOR THREE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH A KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES PILOT PROGRAM. THESE PROJECTS WILL ENSURE HOMEOWNERS WITH PERMANENT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, RATHER THAN AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING. ESTABLISHED BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH TWO NEW MORTGAGE LENDERS, BROADENING THE CHOICE AVAILABLE TO THE TRUST'S HOMEBUYERS. INTRODUCED A MORE CONVENIENT PAYMENT OPTION FOR HOMEOWNERS WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC ACH DEBIT PAYMENTS FOR MONTHLY GROUND LEASE FEES. THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST IS A SEPARATELY-INCORPORATED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The mission of the organization is to create and preserve affordable homes for working families.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The mission of the organization is to create and preserve affordable homes for working families.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is PA, as per legal records.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 2 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$81,477.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $110,664 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,028 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.