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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 39-1908370 · West Bend, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON DODGE COUNTIES, WISCONSIN, INC. IS A LOCALLY-RUN AFFILIATE OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, A NONPROFIT ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEOPLE IN NEED TO BUILD SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
66
Volunteers
1,400
Highest pay
$96,506, 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: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

    18 of 18 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

    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 (3)
  1. $878,731 spent. BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER WITH VOLUNTEERS AND RESOURCES TO BUILD SIMPLE, DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSES FOR SALE TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. THE RESTORES SELL CLOSEOUT NEW BUILDING MATERIALS, DONATED MATERIALS, AND SLIGHTLY USED MATERIALS INCLUDING DOORS, WINDOWS, PLUMBING, CABINETS, HARDWARE, AND MORE. THE RESTORES ACCEPT NEW AND USED BUILDING-RELATED MATERIALS FROM CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, INDIVIDUALS, REMODELERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS. SOME MATERIALS RECEIVED ARE USED DIRECTLY IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES, BUT MOST ARE OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PURCHASE AT REDUCED PRICES. PROCEEDS FROM THE RESTORES HELP PROVIDE SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON AND DODGE COUNTIES. THE RESTORES ALSO PROVIDE AN AVENUE TO REDUCE THE VOLUME OF WASTE IN LOCAL LANDFILLS AND OFFERS A SECOND CHANCE FOR BUILDING MATERIALS.
  3. $520,729 spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON AND DODGE COUNTIES, WISCONSIN, INC. MANDATES THAT APPROVED FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN FINANCIAL COUNSELING, HOME OWNERSHIP TRAINING, AND MAINTENANCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM. MONITORED BY THE FAMILY'S ASSIGNED MENTOR, THESE EDUCATIONAL VENTURES PREPARE OUR FAMILIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS.

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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