Mahalo
Minneapolis, MN

HOUSING IN ACTION INC

EIN 41-1821520
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Affordable Housing & Tenant Rights Low-income Communities of color Children & youth
Mission

To lead the fight for housing justice so that all people have a safe, stable, and dignified place to live.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About HOUSING IN ACTION INC

Housing In Action (formerly Urban Homeworks) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops affordable homeownership and rental housing, provides homeownership pathways, and organizes neighborhood-based advocacy to advance housing justice. Over its multi-decade history the organization has produced and rehabilitated homes for sale and operates dignified rental units serving households below area median income levels. In the last 2–3 years HIA has expanded its policy and advocacy work, secured major public and philanthropic support, completed energy-efficient “Passive Home” construction, and completed an organizational rebrand to better reflect its housing-justice focus. The organization also recovered operations and fundraising after a significant cyberattack and continues to operate rental and homeownership programs and community engagement in North and central Minneapolis.

Notable achievements

Major state appropriation awarded

Received a $5 million state appropriation in 2023 to advance development and homeownership programs, enabling expanded project capacity and downpayment assistance efforts.

Passive home construction

Completed its first Passive Home construction in 2024 and pursued additional energy-efficient homes, positioning HIA as a local leader in sustainable, affordable housing.

Organizational rebrand and continuity

Transitioned from Urban Homeworks to Housing In Action (rebrand completed in 2025), maintained program delivery through a disruptive cyberattack, and stabilized operations while continuing development and resident services.

At a glance

Total assets
$13.9M
Annual revenue
$3.9M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1821520
Location
Minneapolis, MN
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated and profiled by major charity evaluators as an established nonprofit with public financial disclosures and governance practices.
Recipient of competitive housing awards and impact grants, including regional member impact funding to support housing development in Minnesota (2024–2025 grant awards).
Featured in regional media and public forums for housing-justice leadership and expert commentary on local housing trends and policy.

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