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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 35-2104725 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 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, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF INDIANA, INC. ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH. HABITAT INDIANA SUPPORTS THE 40 HABITAT AFFILIATES IN THE STATE BY PROVIDING TRAINING, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTIVE. THE AGENCY WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF INDIANA IN 2000 AND HAS BEEN PROVIDING IMPORTANT STATEWIDE SUPPORT EVER SINCE.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
5
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$87,991, executive director

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 153% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $5.3 million spent. HOME INVESTMENT FUND PROJECT: HABITAT HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH IHCDA THAT HAS ENABLED THEM TO SET UP A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR AFFILIATES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO GAIN SUSTAINABILITY AND ATTRACT PRIVATE INVESTMENT BY PROVIDING AFFILIATES SEED MONEY FOR HOME BUILDS AND REHAB PROJECTS. THE DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE IS 50% LOAN AND 50% GRANT. THE GOAL IS THAT THE LOAN REPAYMENTS AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT WILL PROVIDE STEADY FUNDING FOR THE MISSION WELL INTO THE FUTURE. THIS WILL ALLOW HABITAT TO SERVE MANY MORE HOOSIER FAMILIES.STATE CONFERENCE: HABITAT IN HOSTS A LARGE, ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR AFFILIATE TRAINING. THIS EDUCATIONAL EVENT PROVIDES TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF AFFILIATE OPERATIONS INCLUDING: CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY SELECTION, LOAN ORIGINATION, SERVICING, AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION TO TRAINING, AFFILIATES ARE ABLE TO NETWORK WITH KEY VENDORS AND SPONSORS TO HELP ADVANCE THE WORK IN THEIR LOCAL MARKETS.ATTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP TAX CREDITS: HABITAT IN WAS AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER AND ISSUE TAX CREDITS BY THE STATE OF INDIANA TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF HABITAT IN AND ITS MEMBER AFFILIATES THROUGHOUT INDIANA. THE TAX CREDITS ARE EQUAL TO 50% OF CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO HABITAT IN UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $10,000 PER YEAR PER DONOR. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO A MEMBER AFFILIATE ARE THEN CONTRIBUTED TO THAT AFFILIATE MINUS A SMALL PROCESSING CHARGE. THIS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO SUNSET ON JANUARY 1, 2030.
  2. $2.0 million spent. HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM: DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, HABITAT STARTED AN AFFILIATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FOR PARTICIPATING AFFILIATES TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO THEIR EMPLOYEES THROUGH A MEWA MANAGED BY HABITAT. HABITAT COLLECTS PREMIUMS AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS TO COVER PLAN EXPENSES AND ADMINISTRATION FEES AND THEN REMITS PREMIUMS TO THE INSURANCE PROVIDERS OF THE PLAN.

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 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? 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 September 7, 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 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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