HELMS HOUSING, INC. (AGENCY) PROVIDES HOUSING TO LOW INCOME AREA RESIDENTS UNDER GUIDELINES ADMINISTERED BY THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY (CHFA).
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CFO Thru 7/24 Median to 75th percentilevs Housing & Shelter peers nationwide | $40k $43k |
Co-president and CEO 25th percentile to median | $37k $40k |
Interim CFO 25th percentile to medianvs Housing & Shelter peers nationwide | $16k $17k |
Co-president and CEO Below 10th percentile | $12k $12k |
Outgoing President/ceo Below 10th percentile | $142 $153 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HELMS HOUSING INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,888 housing & shelter organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 7%
from 2023
From $43k in 2023 to $40k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Financial Officer pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 328% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HELMS HOUSING INC
What does the Chief Financial Officer of HELMS HOUSING INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of HELMS HOUSING INC received $40,084 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at HELMS HOUSING INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at HELMS HOUSING INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HELMS HOUSING INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are HELMS HOUSING INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HELMS HOUSING INC reported $131k in total revenue and $144k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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