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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 20-2556383 · Buda, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT OFFICES ACROSS TEXAS RELY ON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TEXAS TO STRENGHTEN EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS THAT FACE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE. HABITAT TEXAS DOES THIS BY EMPOWERING AND EQUIPING THESE OFFICES THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, MORTGAGE SERVICES AND HOMEOWNER EDUCATION.

Income
$642,907
Spending
$651,328
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
15
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$168,041, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 (4)
  1. $112,181 spent. HABTEX MORTGAGE - HABITAT TEXAS SERVICED 1600 LOANS IN 2025 FOR 25 AFFILIATES, WHICH IS ALMOST HALF THE TEXAS NETWORK. LOAN SERVICING IS THE PROCESS BY WHICH A COMPANY COLLECTS INTEREST, PRINCIPAL, AND ESCROW PAYMENTS FROM A BORROWER. AS A PART OF THIS, HABITAT TEXAS HELPED COUNSEL HABITAT HOMEBUYERS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FORECLOSURE AVOIDANCE, RESPONSIBLE USE OF CREDIT, AND MORE.
  2. $202,750 spent. LONE STAR SUMMIT - CONVENING OVER 200 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS FROM ACROSS TEXAS, THE LONE STAR SUMMIT SERVES AS A DYNAMIC HUB FOR KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION WITHIN THE TEXAS HABITAT NETWORK. BY BRINGING TOGETHER PASSIONATE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, THE SUMMIT PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, TACKLE CHALLENGES, AND EXPLORE EMERGING TRENDS IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP, CONSTRUCTION, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND MORTGAGE HOMEBUYER SERVICES. THROUGH INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICIPANTS GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS, ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS, AND BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. IN JULY 2024, HABITAT TEXAS HOSTED 34 AFFILIATES WITH 170 ATTENDEES IN 35 SESSIONS.
  3. $49,280 spent. THE HABITAT TEXAS LEADER RETREAT IS AN ANNUAL GATHERING OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE LEVEL INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING AFFILIATES FROM ACROSS THE STATE. THIS UNIQUE RETREAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE OFTEN-OVERLOOKED SOFT SKILLS OF LEADERSHIP - SUCH AS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION, STRATEGIC THINKING, AND RESILIENCE - THAT ARE CRITICAL TO NONPROFIT SUCCESS BUT RARELY TAUGHT. THROUGH GUIDED DISCUSSIONS, PEER LEARNING, AND EXPERT FACILITATION, LEADERS LEAVE BETTER EQUIPPED TO INSPIRE TEAMS, NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, AND BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES. WITH SUPPORT FROM FUNDERS, THIS RETREAT ENSURES THAT THOSE AT THE HELM OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING EFFORTS IN TEXAS CONTINUE TO GROW AS COMPASSIONATE, EFFECTIVE, AND VISIONARY LEADERS.
  4. $107,040 spent. ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, DISASTER RELIEF, AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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