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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 38-3095570 · Iron Mountain, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MENOMINEE RIVER SEEKS TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE.

Income
$794,450
Spending
$781,844
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
20
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$30,858, executive 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

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (5)
  1. $228,028 spent. CREATING AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP BY MATCHING SITES, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD OR REHABILITATE HOMES USING DONATED LABOR, MATERIALS AND CONTRIBUTED FUNDS. IN FY25, 1 NEW HOME WAS SOLD TO A PARTNER FAMILY.
  2. $184,988 spent. THE RESTORE PROVIDES NEW AND DONATED HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS AS WELL AS FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THESE MATERIALS AT AN AFFORDABLE COST, THIS ALSO HELPS KEEP MATERIAL FROM THE WASTE STREAM THROUGH REUSE AND RECYCLING.
  3. $163,576 spent. 23 REPAIR PROJECTS WERE DONE FOR INCOME QUALIFIED HOME OWNERS. OF THE 23 HOME REPAIRS, 8 WERE ACCESSIBILITY REPAIRS (4 WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS, 4 STEP IN SHOWERS), 18 WERE CRITICAL REPAIRS (4 ROOF REPLACEMENTS, 4 WATER HEATERS, 3 FURNACES, 4 DOOR/WINDOW REPLACEMENT, 1 SEPTIC SYSTEM/DRAINFIELD, 1 WELL, AND 1 SIDING REPLACEMENT. WE ALSO DID ONE EXTERIOR REPAIR (PAINTING/SKIRTING REPLACEMENT). SEVERAL HOMES HAD MULTIPLE REPAIRS. TWELVE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FOR VETERAN FAMILIES.
  4. $113,630 spent. REMAINING COSTS TO OPERATE AND PROVIDE SERVICES
  5. REMAINING COSTS TO OPERATE AND PROVIDE SERVICES

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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