Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1988

Trade organization advocating for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and affordable rental housing policy

Primary audience
Housing Professionals
Work area
Policy Advocacy
Topic
Affordable Housing Finance
Contact
Emily G Cadik
Website Contact

About Organization

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition advocates for the preservation and expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program through legislative outreach and education. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has operated since 1988 and employs 7 staff members. In 2024, the organization generated $2.0 million in revenue supporting its federal housing policy advocacy efforts.

What They Focus On

Legislative Advocacy

Advocates in Congress for federal policies that preserve and expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program for affordable rental housing

Policy Education

Educates federal policymakers and housing stakeholders about the impact and operation of low-income housing tax credit programs

Program Improvement

Researches and promotes policy improvements to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and complementary affordable housing financing programs

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.0M

+1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.9M

+10.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.7M

+62.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

7

+75% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,035,409 $1,911,097 $3,685,900 7
2023 $2,015,893 $1,729,537 $2,264,724 4
2022 $1,774,144 $1,471,285 $1,870,417 5
2021 $1,292,671 $1,071,379 $1,568,164 3
2020 $1,141,323 $982,106 $1,339,189 0
2019 $1,246,720 $919,491 $1,179,161 0
2018 $1,141,464 $926,509 $851,932 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research Policy

    Analyze federal housing tax credit policy and identify opportunities for program improvement and expansion

  • 02

    Build Coalitions

    Convene housing professionals and stakeholders to coordinate advocacy strategy and amplify policy recommendations

  • 03

    Educate Legislators

    Conduct outreach to Congress to educate policymakers about the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program

  • 04

    Advance Legislation

    Advocate for legislative proposals that preserve, expand, and improve affordable housing tax credit programs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Legislative Advocacy

Advocates in Congress for preservation and expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and complementary affordable housing policies

Policy Education

Educates policymakers and stakeholders about the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and its impact on affordable rental housing

Coalition Building

Convenes housing professionals and industry stakeholders to coordinate advocacy efforts for tax credit-financed affordable housing

Program Research

Researches and analyzes Low-Income Housing Tax Credit policy to inform legislative proposals and program improvements

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Affordable Housing Tax Credit.

Emily G Cadik

Emily G Cadik

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $402,917
Selia Koss

Selia Koss

Senior Membership and Development Manager
Andrew Lozano

Andrew Lozano

Policy Director
J. Hunter Pickels

J. Hunter Pickels

Senior Vice President, Policy & External Affairs
Tancee` Smith

Tancee` Smith

Senior Operations Manager
Meagan Swaney

Meagan Swaney

Policy and Communications Associate
Cheyenne Lee

Cheyenne Lee

Policy and Advocacy Intern
RT

Ronne Thielen

President Em
1 hrs/week
RS

Ryan Sfreddo

President
1 hrs/week
TC

Todd Crow

President Em
1 hrs/week
AC

Alan Cohen

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
AD

Amy Dickerson

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
BM

Bart Mitchell

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
BM

Beth Mullen

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
BG

Brett Geiger

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
DR

David Rattner

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
DG

Debra Guerrero

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
DF

Desiree Francis

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
DB

Dudley Benoit

First Vice P
1 hrs/week
EC

Edward Campbell

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
FM

Forrest Milder

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
GG

Glenn Graff

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
HP

Heather Perry

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
IB

Iris Bashein

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
JK

Jeff Kittle

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
JJ

John Jack Casey

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
JZ

John Zeiler

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
KD

Kari Downes

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
LC

Lauren Campbell

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
MB

Maria Bustria-Glickman

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
MJ

Matthew Josephs

Chairman
1 hrs/week
MR

Maureen Reichert

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
MC

Meghan Cano

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
MN

Michael Novogradac

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
MP

Milton Pratt

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
NH

Noah Hale

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
NS

Noreen Short

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
PP

Paula Prahl

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
PS

Phillip Stoffregen

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
RB

Richard Burns

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
SC

Samantha Cullen

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
SN

Stacie Nekus

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
TA

Thom Amdur

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
TT

Tom Tomaszeweski

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
TB

Tony Bertoldi

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1988

Coalition Founded

1988

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition established to advocate for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

1994

Tax-Exempt Status

1994

Organization received IRS tax-exempt recognition as a trade association

2020

Revenue Growth

2020

Organization began sustained revenue growth supporting expanded advocacy capacity

2024

Staff Expansion

2024

Organization expanded to seven employees to enhance legislative outreach and policy education efforts

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Julie Sharp
Julie Sharp Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
Nancy Amstadt
Nancy Amstadt Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Matthew Josephs Chairman
Dudley Benoit
Dudley Benoit President
Ryan Sfreddo
Ryan Sfreddo Chairman
Matthew Reilein
Matthew Reilein Treasurer, Membership and Finance Committee Co-Chair
Thom Amdur
Thom Amdur Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member
Tony Bertoldi
Tony Bertoldi Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member
Kari Downes
Kari Downes Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member
Stacie Nekus
Stacie Nekus Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member, and Marketing and Communications Committee Co-Chair
Michael Novogradac
Michael Novogradac Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member
Phillip Stoffregen
Phillip Stoffregen Vice President, Executive Committee At-Large Member
Debra Guerrero
Debra Guerrero Vice President, Membership and Finance Committee Co-Chair
Paula Prahl
Paula Prahl Vice President, Marketing and Communications Committee Co-Chair
Alan Cohen
Alan Cohen Vice President, Legal and Technical Advisory Committee Chair
Todd Crow
Todd Crow President Emeritus
Ronne Thielen
Ronne Thielen President Emeritus
Gina Bender
Gina Bender Vice President
Dana Boole
Dana Boole Vice President
Angela Bruno
Angela Bruno Vice President
Richard Burns
Richard Burns Vice President
Maria Bustria
Maria Bustria Vice President
Edward Campbell
Edward Campbell Vice President
Meghan Cano
Meghan Cano Vice President
John (Jack) Casey
John (Jack) Casey Vice President
Catherine Cawthon
Catherine Cawthon Vice President
Andrew Cribbs
Andrew Cribbs Vice President
Samantha Cullen
Samantha Cullen Vice President
Amy Dickerson
Amy Dickerson Vice President
Desiree Francis
Desiree Francis Vice President
Brett Geiger
Brett Geiger Vice President
Glenn Graff
Glenn Graff Vice President
Noah Hale
Noah Hale Vice President
Alisa Kennedy
Alisa Kennedy Vice President
Jeff Kittle
Jeff Kittle Vice President
Linda Mandolini
Linda Mandolini Vice President
Forrest Milder
Forrest Milder Vice President
Bart Mitchell
Bart Mitchell Vice President
Beth Mullen
Beth Mullen Vice President
Adhi Nagraj
Adhi Nagraj Vice President
Chris Neary
Chris Neary Vice President
Heather Perry
Heather Perry Vice President
Milton Pratt
Milton Pratt Vice President
David Rattner
David Rattner Vice President
Maureen Reichert
Maureen Reichert Vice President
Noreen Short
Noreen Short Vice President
Tom Tomaszewski
Tom Tomaszewski Vice President
John Zeiler
John Zeiler Vice President

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$422K

Highest Paid

$422K

Emily G Cadik

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Emily G Cadik CEO $402,917 $18,588 $421,505 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
1 filing
Self
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Phone

(202) 935-1217

Social

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630 I Street NW Washington, DC 20001