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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 36-3283625 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT OMAHA BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES IN A FIVE-COUNTY AREA OF EASTERN NEBRASKA THROUGH ITS MISSION: WE BUILD STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER. ALL HABITAT OMAHA SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF INCOME, RACE, RELIGION, AGE, OR GENDER.

Income
$43.7 million
Spending
$47.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
157
Volunteers
5,987
Highest pay
$313,660, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 December 31, 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. $37.9 million spent. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OMAHA AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEBRASKA. HABITAT OMAHA HELPS ADDRESS THIS NEED BY BUILDING NEW HOMES AND REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED DISINVESTMENT AND BLIGHT, INCLUDING THE BLUESTEM PRAIRIE DEVELOPMENT.AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP CAN PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH GREATER STABILITY, SECURITY, AND CONFIDENCE. A SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOME CREATES A FOUNDATION WHERE FAMILIES CAN THRIVE AND CHILDREN CAN GROW AND DEVELOP. WHEN FAMILIES HAVE A HOME THAT SUPPORTS THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY, THEY ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE.HOMEOWNERSHIP CAN ALSO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO SAVE FOR THE FUTURE, INVEST IN EDUCATION, STRENGTHEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND BUILD LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. BY HELPING FAMILIES BECOME HOMEOWNERS, HABITAT OMAHA HELPS CREATE STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS, AND MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.HABITAT OMAHA'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM HELPS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES ACHIEVE FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP. PARTNER FAMILIES GENERALLY EARN BETWEEN 30% AND 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME.HABITAT OMAHA MAKES HOMEOWNERSHIP AFFORDABLE BY COMBINING VOLUNTEER LABOR, EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, MODESTLY SIZED HOMES, AND DONATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES. IN 2025, INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND FAITH PARTNERS CONTRIBUTED 33,541 VOLUNTEER HOURS, HELPING HABITAT OMAHA REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BUILD 104 HOMES FOR SALE TO PARTNER FAMILIES.HABITAT OMAHA ALSO PROVIDES A RANGE OF HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES PREPARE FOR AND ACHIEVE HOMEOWNERSHIP. IN 2025, 1,159 FAMILIES WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. OF THOSE, 155 FAMILIES ACHIEVED MORTGAGE READINESS, WHILE ANOTHER 467 FAMILIES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN HABITAT OMAHA'S HOME JOURNEY PROGRAM TO WORK TO BECOME MORTGAGE READY.
  2. $4.3 million spent. OUR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF AGE, DISABILITY OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP THEM RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND AVOID THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA AND EXPENSE OF MOVING. PROJECTS CONSIST OF INTERIOR AND/OR EXTERIOR REPAIRS INTENDED TO ALLEVIATE CRITICAL HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY ISSUES OR CODE VIOLATIONS. VOLUNTEER TEAMS WORK ALONG WITH SUBCONTRACTORS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HABITAT OMAHA STAFF MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. IN 2025, HABITAT OMAHA SERVED 223 LOCAL HOMEOWNERS, UNDER THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $274,674 spent. DISCOUNTS ON MORTGAGE ORIGINATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 1984.

    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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