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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 22-2905055 · Maple Shade, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Habitat for Habitat of South Central Jersey, Inc. (HHSCNJ) partners with families in need and volunteers to transform lives through decent and affordable housing.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
83
Volunteers
1,336
Highest pay
$200,946, 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: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

    19 of 19 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. $5.0 million spent. Homeownership -------------Habitat SCNJ serves low and moderate-income residents throughout Burlington, Mercer, Atlantic, Camden and part of Middlesex Counties by building safe, decent, affordable homes to purchase. Eligible families demonstrate a need for housing, an ability to pay, and a willingness to partner. Once selected, they attend financial education and volunteer on the construction site and at the ReStore, contributing up to 400 "sweat equity" hours. Mortgages are no more than 30 % of household income; this includes principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Habitat homes are deed restricted for at least 30 years to keep affordable homes available to future home buyers.
  2. $4.5 million spent. ReStore-------HSCNJ operates 3 retail stores for home furnishings and building materials. Items are donated by corporate partners and local residents, then sold to the public at discounted prices. Staff and volunteers pick up and unload donations, assemble and clean items, and organize the floor to keep merchandise flowing for easy customer access.
  3. $746,743 spent. Construction ------------HHSCNJ assists homeowners and communities in regaining stability by ensuring homes are safe, modern, and accessible. Low and moderate-income homeowners can receive exterior repairs performed by trade professionals, Habitat staff, and volunteers, while only paying a portion of the project cost. These repairs range from minor tasks like porch repair and painting to major projects such as roofing and appliance replacement, as well as accessibility improvements like ramps, railings, and door handles. To qualify, applicants must live in the home as their primary residence and intend to remain there for at least three years.
  4. $164,868 spent. Volunteer Services - Habitat Volunteers are the backbone of Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey. Their dedication and hard work enable us to build homes, communities, and hope for families in need. Each year, hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours to our projects, from construction sites to our ReStores. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of skills and a shared commitment to making a difference,. Their efforts not only help build safe and affordable homes but foster a sense of community and empowerment among the families we serve.

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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