Mission
Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) is dedicated to providing transitional housing and support services to individuals and families facing housing insecurity. By helping clients build better futures through employment and access to stable housing, HIP aims to break the cycle of homelessness and create a supportive community framework.
Basic Information
Founded in
2010
EIN
27-6983137
Total Assets
$740.5 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Transitional Housing Success
Explore the success rates of HIP's Transitional Housing program, where 100% of graduates are still in stable housing.

Eviction Prevention Program
Find out how HIP helped 75 families avoid eviction.

Upcoming Fundraiser
Join us for our Fall Rent Party to support local families.
Impact Stats
Families Helped
Eviction Prevention Program
HIP helped 75 families avoid eviction through our Eviction Prevention Program.
Percentage of Graduates Successfully Housed and Employed
Transitional Housing Program Impact
100% of HIP’s program graduates are still safely housed and employed today.
Grant Amount
Grant Received
Received a 3-year $300K gift from Princeton University to provide Eviction Prevention assistance to Princeton renters.
Past Events
Spring Fundraising Event
2024-05-05
Spring Fundraising Event gathering for nibbles and libations with prestigious speaker Professor John N. Robinson III.
Gratitude Yoga Community Class
2024-03-20
Gratitude Yoga Community Class offering 108 Sun Salutations to set spring intentions.
Book Brunch with Adelle Waldman
2024-04-15
Book Brunch with Adelle Waldman discussing her latest novel at the Princeton Public Library.
Upcoming Events

Light the Way Home Fall Fundraiser
2024-10-12
Join us at the Springdale Country Club for a transformative night funding future growth.
Learn MoreOur Programs

Transitional Housing Program
A program providing stable housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"I am so grateful to HIP for helping me with housing so I could finish my education and get my degree."
Anonymous Client
Beneficiary
"As a single mother, I needed a village to help me build a bridge from survival to thriving. HIP built that bridge for us."
Anonymous Client
Beneficiary
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
66
66
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.05%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
75.99%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2017
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.236
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
16.48
4
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 474.9K | 91.51% |
Program Services | 43.2K | 8.32% |
Investment Income | 877 | 0.17% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 518.9K | 100.00% |