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Kennedy Commission

Kennedy Commission

Irvine, CA 92614
Tax ID33-0959380

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About this organization

Revenue

$304,747

Expenses

$304,471

Website

kennedycommission.org

Mission

The Purpose Of This Corporation Is To Provide Educational And Charitable Assistance To The General Public By Organizing And Conducting Community Oriented Programs Aimed At Improving The Quality And Availability Of Affordable Housing.

About

The Kennedy Commission strives to increase the housing opportunities available to Orange Countys lowest income workers. The Commissions goals are: 1) to implement policies and ordinances in each County jurisdiction that encourage affordable housing production; 2) to increase financial resources available for the production of affordable housing; 3) to increase public awareness of the need for and benefits of affordable housing; and 4) to increase public participation in the support of affordable housing production and land-use reform throughout the County. The following summarizes the accomplishments of the Commissions staff and volunteers in 2018:I.Implemented Favorable Policies.Provided testimony and education on various affordable housing and land use reform policies and homelessness at State Assembly and Senate Committees, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and various city planning commissions and city councils..Collaborated on changes in land use zoning and housing policies in various cities in Orange County..Used the Affordable Housing Opportunities Ordinance as a template for use in other Orange County cities and worked with key cities to implement a similar tool in their jurisdictions.-Used land use and planning models to improve health and to build a living healthy environment..Organized community support for the inclusion of affordable housing in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin and Yorba Linda.-Worked with County of Orange on affordable housing commitments and addressing the homelessness crisis in Orange County. .Monitored City of Santa Ana Specific Plans, Huntington Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan, Westminster Beach Corridor, Laguna Specific Plan, Tustin District Specific Plan, Savy Ranch, Platinum Triangle, Anaheim Housing Opportunities residential overlays. Partnered to promote affordable housing policies and developments in these areas..Participated in local and statewide housing policy groups, boards and committees to increase knowledge and awareness of affordable housing solutions..Worked on implementation of Housing Elements, SB 2 Affordable Housing and Homelessness solutions, inclusionary zoning and density bonus ordinances in Orange County cities.II.Increased Financial Resources.Organized community analysis and response to annual State Tax Credit Qualified Action Plan and State MHP regulations (supporting investments balanced community and extremely low income family priorities). .Coordinated with statewide housing organizations and advocates on new state wide funding sources for affordable homes. i.e. Budget allocation, Permanent Source Fund, Housing Bonds, Cap and Trade for affordable housing.-Collaborated with local cities in Orange County and state government on the use of housing funds, assets and properties from former redevelopment agencies (Successor Agencies) and new SB 2 Permanent Source funding.-Collaborated on retooling the Orange County Housing Trust to help address affordable and permanent supportive housing finance gaps.III.Increased Public Awareness Expanded educational and communication tools including the updating of our website (www.kennedycommission.org) and e-mail contact list of over 2,000 persons and organizations.-Developed and circulated monthly e-mail notices of community meetings and actions to over 2,000 persons and organizations.-Conducted monthly general membership meetings and workshops (with average attendance of 45 persons). Meeting topics included housing impacts on sustainable communities, mixed-use development, state budget, housing finance, local housing production, state and federal legislative updates, and letter writing campaigns.-Hosted the annual OC Lenders and Investors Forum that was attended by over 100 housing professionals and community members. -Co-sponsored the annual Affordable Housing Awards (2018) along with Orange County Community Housing Corporation and the Affordable Housing Clearinghouse. The event was attended by over 200 housing professionals and community members.IV.Increased Community Participation-Organized community analysis and response to local and state housing policies in housing elements, land use and housing projects. Successes included the formation of a resident coalitions in Anaheim and in Santa Ana to review proposed developments and rezoning. -We also obtained commitments from all Orange County cities to implement stronger affordable housing policies and to review and mitigate barriers such as; local subsidy, excessive parking and zoning standards (Focus was placed on Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Orange, Westminster and Santa Ana).-Coordinated community member support and education of proposed affordable housing developments and redevelopment successor agencies in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Tustin, Westminster and Yorba Linda.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The purpose of this corporation is to provide educational and charitable assistance to the general public by organizing and conducting community oriented programs aimed at improving the quality and availability of affordable housing.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The purpose of this corporation is to provide educational and charitable assistance to the general public by organizing and conducting community oriented programs aimed at improving the quality and availability of affordable housing.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
  • The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 17701 COWAN AVE 200, IRVINE, CA, 92614.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 3 employees.
  • 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 $276.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2001.
  • 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 engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $252,927 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $38,744 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 has fundraising events.

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