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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 23-2586879 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREATER LYCOMING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (GLHFH) WORKS WITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF LYCOMING AND EASTERN CLINTON COUNTIES TO PROMOTE, EDUCATE ABOUT, ASSIST WITH AND ADVOCATE FOR SAFE, DECENT,AFFORDABLE HOUSING. GLHFH MANAGES RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OPERATES A STORE THAT SELLS NEW AND USED BUILDING COMPONENTS AND HOME GOODS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITY OF THE HABITAT AFFILIATE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
13
Volunteers
132
Highest pay
$75,354, frmr exec di

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $293,901 spent. HOME OWNERSHIP / CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GREATER LYCOMING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (GLHFH) BUILDS HOMES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES USING MOSTLY VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATED OR REDUCED-COST MATERIALS. INTERESTED FAMILY PARTNERS MUST APPLY AND PROCEED THROUGH A QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR A 0% INTEREST MORTGAGE. GLHFH HOLDS AND SERVICES (IN COOPERATION WITH WOODLANDS BANK) THE MORTGAGES AND WORKS WITH THE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THEIR LOAN TO KEEP OWNERS CURRENT ON THEIR MORTGAGES, TAXES AND INSURANCE. QUALIFIED SELECTED FAMILIES MUST ALSO CONTRIBUTE 250 HOURS OF "SWEAT EQUITY" THROUGH HANDS-ON WORK DURING THE HOME BUILD PHASE. THE LAND AVAILABLE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERED, MOST GLHFH HOMES ARE TWO- STORY, 3 BEDROOMS, AND HAVE 1200-1600 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR NO HOMES WERE SOLD TO NEW OWNERS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED ON A NEW HOME. HOME OWNERSHIP / CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GREATER LYCOMING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (GLHFH) BUILDS HOMES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES USING MOSTLY VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATED OR REDUCED-COST MATERIALS. INTERESTED FAMILY PARTNERS MUST APPLY AND PROCEED THROUGH A QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR A 0% INTEREST MORTGAGE. GLHFH HOLDS AND SERVICES (IN COOPERATION WITH WOODLANDS BANK) THE MORTGAGES AND WORKS WITH THE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THEIR LOAN TO KEEP OWNERS CURRENT ON THEIR MORTGAGES, TAXES AND INSURANCE. QUALIFIED SELECTED FAMILIES MUST ALSO CONTRIBUTE 250 HOURS OF "SWEAT EQUITY" THROUGH HANDS-ON WORK DURING THE HOME BUILD PHASE. THE LAND AVAILABLE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERED, MOST GLHFH HOMES ARE TWO- STORY, 3 BEDROOMS, AND HAVE 1200-1600 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR NO HOMES WERE SOLD TO NEW OWNERS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED ON A NEW HOME.
  2. VOLUNTEER SERVICES GLHFH RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. STUDENTS, STUDENT GROUPS, RETIREES, AMERICORP MEMBERS, BUSINESS GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS SEEKING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALL UTILIZED TO HELP GLHFH MEET ITS MISSION. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERVIEWED, MATCHED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY THAT FITS THEIR NEEDS AND ABILITIES, TRAINED AND MANAGED BY GLHFH STAFF.
  3. $516,528 spent. HABITAT RESTORE GLHFH'S RESTORE IS A RETAIL OPERATION MANAGED BY GLHFH STAFF THAT OPERATES ENTIRELY TO PROVIDE A REVENUE STREAM TO THE GLHFH. THE STORE SELLS NEW AND USED BUILDING COMPONENTS, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT 50% TO 75% OFF RETAIL PRICE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS MAKE UP THE BULK OF THE SUPPORT STAFF IN THIS PROGRAM. DUE TO RESTORE SALES AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS, TONS OF REUSABLE MATERIALS ARE KEPT OUT OF LANDFILLS ANNUALLY.

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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