Mission
The National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) in Chicago is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history and ongoing legacy of public housing. It serves not only as a museum but as a cultural movement aimed at education, empowerment, and advocacy for housing justice. The museum's initiatives include storytelling, public engagement, and collaborative relationships with public housing communities, using art and history to inspire change and understanding.
Basic Information
Founded in
1997
EIN
51-0649843
Total Assets
$13.25 million
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

New Museum Space Opening in 2025
The NPHM is opening a new permanent home in 2025, reflecting its commitment to public housing history.

HOOPcycle Public Play Session
Join us for interactive public sessions that engage the community in playful, artistic expressions.

Oral History Archive
Explore the lives and stories of public housing residents through intimate oral histories.
Upcoming Events

HOOPcycle Public Play Session
2024-11-13
Join us for a hands-on public play session that encourages community involvement and creativity.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Empowerment Hub
Rooted in creative economies and cooperative networks to support public housing communities.
Learn MoreCultural Workforce Development
Programs offering pathways to sustainable employment and economic equity for participants.
Learn MoreOral History Programs
Empowers community members through narrative sharing and archiving public housing stories.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
69
68
/100
Program Expense Ratio
61.41%
6
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-95.88%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01592
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
9.583
20
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.001144
20
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 10.18M | 99.98% |
Program Services | 485 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 2.914K | 0.03% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -4.228K | -0.04% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 10.18M | 100.00% |
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