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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 31-1286856 · Millfield, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES IN NEED AND OUR COMMUNITIES. TO MAKE ADEQUATE HOUSING A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION FOR EVERYONE.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
19.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
53

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 58 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $4.1 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP - OUR HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOME TO PURCHASE AND THEN PAY AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE. EACH HOMEOWNER HAS TO COMPLETE SWEAT EQUITY HOURS AND MUST ATTEND EDUCATION CLASSES IN ORDER TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER UNDER THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTHEAST OHIO PROGRAM.
  2. $477,004 spent. HOME REPAIR & MICROLENDING - WE PROVIDE HOME REPAIRS TO EXISTING HOMEOWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO MAKE THE REPAIRS THEMSELVES. IT IS ALSO USED TO MODIFY A HOME TO AN ADAPTIVE USE FOR THE HOMEOWNER DUE TO CHANGES IN THEIR SITUATION. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO PROVIDE MICROLOANS FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED FUNDING TO MAKE NON-ESSENTIAL REPAIRS ON THEIR HOMES OR TO PURCHASE MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ALLOW THEM TO STAY IN THEIR HOMES.
  3. RESTORE - THE RESTORES SELL NEW AND GENTLY USED BUILDING SUPPLIES, HOME GOODS, FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES AT GREAT DISCOUNTS. PROFITS FROM THE RESTORES ARE USED TO CONTINUE OUR HOUSING MISSION IN SOUTHEAST OHIO. THIS YEAR, WE DIVERTED OVER 800 TONS OF LANDFILL WASTE, WHICH PROVIDED GOODS TO OVER 40,000 FAMILIES; MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME.
  4. $87,862 spent. CURRENT YEAR DEPRECIATION

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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