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Morris Habitat for Humanity

EIN 22-2675802 · Randolph, NJ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITY AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
70
Volunteers
2,356
Highest pay
$163,835, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $4.9 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CONSTRUCTS, RENOVATES AND REPAIRS 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, HOME MAINTENANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. WE BELIEVE THAT OWNING AN AFFORDABLE HOME ALLOWS OWNERS TO LIFT UP THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY BY SAVING FOR THEIR FUTURES AND INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOLSTERING JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAREER GROWTH. DURING 2024, MORRIS HABITAT PROVIDED NEW HOMES TO EIGHTEEN FAMILIES VIA ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
  2. $2.7 million spent. RESTORE PROGRAM: THE MORRIS HABITAT RESTORE, A RETAIL OUTLET SELLING DONATED NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES, BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LOWER-COST ITEMS FOR SALE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY KEEPING ITEMS OUT OF THE LANDFILLS. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, DONATING A PORTION OF OUR GOODS TO THEIR CLIENTS. THE RESTORE HAS A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT BY ENCOURAGING "REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLING". DONATIONS TO THE RESTORE HAS KEPT OVER 21,000 TONS OF USABLE BUILDING MATERIALS, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, OUT OF LANDFILLS.
  3. $537,644 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: OUR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF AGE, DISABILITY, OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND AVOID THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA, AND EXPENSE OF MOVING. PROJECTS CONSIST OF INTERIOR AND/OR EXTERIOR REPAIRS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS INTENDED TO ALLEVIATE CRITICAL HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY ISSUES OR CODE VIOLATIONS. VOLUNTEER TEAMS WORK ALONG WITH SUBCONTRACTORS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MORRIS HABITAT STAFF MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. MORRIS HABITAT COMPLETED 115 DISCRETE PROJECTS FOR LOCAL HOMEOWNERS DURING 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    Not 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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