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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 22-2598353 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVING PASSAIC COUNTY NJ, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF A HAND-UP PARTNER WITH PATERSON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) TO BUILD OR IMPROVE A PLACE THEY CAN CALL HOME. THROUGH THE MERGER OF AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO REVITALIZE STRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS AND CREATE COMMUNITIES PEOPLE WANT TO CALL HOME.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 37%
Employees
42
Volunteers
1,677
Highest pay
$194,694, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 78% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $9.5 million spent. WITH CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS, VOLUNTEER LABOR, AND IN-KIND MATERIALS/SERVICES, WE CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE, AND REPAIR HOMES. HOMES ARE SOLD TO INCOME-QUALIFIED PARTNER FAMILIES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES WITH AFFORDABLE MORTGAGES. WE PREPARE FAMILIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS THROUGH EXTENSIVE PRE AND POST-SALE FINANCIAL, SOCIAL, HOME-MAINTENANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. IN FY25 WE COMPLETED TWELVE NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, TWO RECYCLED HOMES, AND NINETEEN CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS.
  2. $982,456 spent. OUR RESTORE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A 22,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL OUTLET SELLING DONATED NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND BUILDING SUPPLIES TO THE PUBLIC AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. NET PROCEEDS GO TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY ARE TWOFOLD; FIRST, THAT WE OFFER LOWER-PRICED ITEMS FOR SALE, AND SECOND, THAT WE REUSE OR RECYCLE ITEMS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TAKEN UP SPACE IN A LANDFILL.
  3. $757,324 spent. THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AT PASSAIC COUNTY HABITAT IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE CITY OF PATERSON, FOCUSING ON THE 1ST WARD NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE 4TH WARD ROSA PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD. OUR EFFORTS ARE CENTERED ON ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS, PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. WE COORDINATE VARIOUS INITIATIVES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, INCLUDING COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS, FLOWER PLANTING EVENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY GARDENS, CRITICAL REPAIR PROGRAMS, ENGLISH CLASSES, EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS, AND BUSINESS FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. NOTEABLY IN FY25 WE DEDICATED THE NEW JANETTE THOMPSON PARK WHICH PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED GREEN AND RECREATIONAL SPACE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE 1ST WARD NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD.

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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 May 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Habitat for Humanity International Inc (Atlanta, GA), EIN 91-1914868. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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