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The 990 read · EIN 06-1064281 · NY · Fiscal year 2024

Westhab

Westhab Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To provide safe, affordable housing to homeless and low-income families and to further the physical, social, and economic stability of distressed neighborhoods.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$481K Richard Nightingale, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$179.1M 96.6% from donations and grants
Spent
$180.7M 92.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$65.5M end of 2024
Savings
4.3 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
2,253 employees, 100 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 92.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
92.3¢
Programs, $166.8M
0.3¢
Fundraising, $570K
7.4¢
Admin, $13.3M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Westhab spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $173.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 81.3% of program spending $135.6M

Shelter operations: westhab has developed a unique capacity to deliver effective programs designed to help families and singles experiencing homelessness secure permanent housing and get back on their feet. Westhab has adapted the housing first concept to meet local needs, working to ensure that homelessness is a brief and one-time experience. Westhab helped to create the homeless system in westchester county, innovating new solutions like the emergency housing apartment program and creating full-service shelters that provide individualized services to meet each client's needs. Westhab's…

Program 2 · 1.8% of program spending $3.0M

Employment services: westhab's employment services programs focus on job readiness training, job placement and job retention. We started this service with homeless residents in our shelters, then expanded to serving the larger community in mount vernon and yonkers by opening community resource centers in both communities. In 2016, we expanded our model to work with residents of our new york city homeless programs. In 2016 through a partnership with the city of new rochelle, westhab opened the first job source referral center in downtown new rochelle, a one stop shop for community members to…

Program 3 · 0.9% of program spending $1.5M

Affordable Low Income Housing Dev

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $23.6M to $65.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Richard Nightingale
President & CEO
$480,628
James Coughlin
Chief Operating Officer
$364,048
Andrew Germansky
Sr. Vice President Real Estate
$332,878
Patricia Vitelli
Sr. Vp, Finance & Admin
$302,915
Valerie Smith
Vice President of Nyc Shelters
$217,097
Jinja Cuevas
VP of Human Resources
$216,973
Emily Behan
Vice President of Development
$216,561
Stephanie Viola
Vice President of Finance
$214,518
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Liberty One Queens LLCMaintenance$3,718,594
Regina Caterers IncCatering services$3,438,679
Nrp Food Solutions LLCCatering services$1,520,416
Liberty One Bronx LLCMaintenance$1,399,313
Empire Realty Maintenance LLCMaintenance$1,137,328
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Westhab.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Westhab CEO make?

Richard Nightingale, President & CEO, received $480,628 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of Westhab's $180.7M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Westhab donations go to programs?

Westhab reported 92.3% of 2024 spending as programs, 0.3% as fundraising and 7.4% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Westhab have?

Net assets were $65.5M at the end of 2024, about 4.3 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Westhab have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Westhab Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Westhab Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Westhab: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/westhab/