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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 06-1764737 · Spokane, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON STATE IS AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, A NONPROFIT, CHRISTIAN HOUSING ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS BOTH TO ELIMINATE POVERTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS AROUND THE WORLD AND TO MAKE ADEQUATE HOUSING A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION. HABITAT WELCOMES TO THE TABLE PARTNERS FROM ANY FAITH, OR FROM NO FAITH, WHO ARE WILLING TO PICK UP A HAMMER TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES NEEDING DECENT SHELTER.

Income
$769,800
Spending
$758,164
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$152,820, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $90,972 spent. EDUCATION - ONGOING EDUCATION AND CONSULTING TO AFFILIATES THROUGH THE STATE OF WASHINGTION ON ISSUES SUCH AS FAMILY SELECTION, MORTGAGE SERVICING, BOARD/STAFF RELATIONSHIPS, CONFICT OF INTEREST AND AFFILIATE IN GOOD STANDING REQUIREMENTS.
  2. $149,814 spent. AFFILIATE SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING TO FOUNDATIONS DESIRING A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATES IN WASHINGTON. STAFF RESPONDED TO REQUESTS, QUESTIONS AND TRAINING NEEDS.
  3. $357,188 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE WASHINGTION STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM INVESTMENT FUND. THE ORGANIZATION LOANS THE FUNDS TO HFHI AFFILIATES IN WASHINGTON STATE WHO USE THE FUNDS TO PROVIDE DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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