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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 31-1307887 · Eaton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 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, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE.

Income
$314,792
Spending
$278,880
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
28.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
18
Volunteers
219
Highest pay
$69,637, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $227,021 spent. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES.
  2. THE RESTORE PROGRAM SELLS QUALITY USED AND SURPLUS BUILDING MATERIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT A FRACTION OF RETAIL PROCESS. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES HELP FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF HABITAT HOMES WITHIN PREBLE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HABITAT PARTNER FAMILIES TEH OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER IN THE RESTORE TO EARN SWEAT EQUITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. MATERIALS SOLD BY THE HABITAT RESTORE ARE DONATED ITEMS FROM BUILDING SUPPLY STORES, CONTRACTORS, DEMOLITION CREWS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FORT HABITAT, IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS, RESTORE HELPS TEH ENVIRONMENT WITH SELECTIVE DECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, RECHANNELING GOOD, USABLE MATERIALS BACK INTO THE MARKET AND DIVERTING TONS OF MATERIAL FROM LANDFILLS THROUGH RECYCLING CENTER. THE RESTORE PROGRAM SELLS QUALITY USED AND SURPLUS BUILDING MATERIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT A FRACTION OF RETAIL PROCESS. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES HELP FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF HABITAT HOMES WITHIN PREBLE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HABITAT PARTNER FAMILIES TEH OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER IN THE RESTORE TO EARN SWEAT EQUITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. MATERIALS SOLD BY THE HABITAT RESTORE ARE DONATED ITEMS FROM BUILDING SUPPLY STORES, CONTRACTORS, DEMOLITION CREWS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FORT HABITAT, IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS, RESTORE HELPS TEH ENVIRONMENT WITH SELECTIVE DECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, RECHANNELING GOOD, USABLE MATERIALS BACK INTO THE MARKET AND DIVERTING TONS OF MATERIAL FROM LANDFILLS THROUGH RECYCLING CENTER.
  3. HABITAT OFFERS HOME REPAIR SERVICES TO HOMEOWNERS THROUGH THE HOME REPAIR PROGRAM SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE IN SAFE, DECENT HOMES FOR YEARS TO COME. SOME OF OUR HOME REPAIR WORK INCLUDES PAINTING, LANDSCAPING, WEATHERIZATION, AND MINOR REPAIR SERVICES TO PRESERVE HOME EXTERIORS AND REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS. FAMILIES PARTNER WITH HABITAT BASED ON INCOME, NEED, AND WILLINGNESS TO HELP. WE USE VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATED MATERIALS TO KEEP COSTS LOW. IF APPLICABLE, AN AFFORDABLE LOAN IS MADE TO THE HOMEWONER TO COVER THE COST OF THE WORK. PAYMENTS ARE PLACED IN A REVOLVING FUND TO HELP HOME PRESERVATION SERVE OTHERS IN NEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 2024.

    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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