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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 41-1869669 · Alexandria, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 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 BRING 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 DOUGLAS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 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 CONVERSATION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
20
Volunteers
690
Highest pay
$117,699, 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

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    11 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM:HABITAT PARTNERS WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILIES TO BUILD AND IMPROVE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMES. EACH HOME IS DESIGNED TO BE MODEST IN SIZELARGE ENOUGH TO MEET A FAMILY'S NEEDS WHILE REMAINING AFFORDABLE TO BUILD, PURCHASE, AND MAINTAIN. AFFORDABILITY IS ACHIEVED THROUGH VOLUNTEER AND FUTURE HOMEOWNER LABOR, DONATED MATERIALS, ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING PRACTICES, AND AFFORDABLE MORTGAGES. ACCESS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP IS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR CHANGE: STABILITY, DIGNITY, HEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY ALL START WITH A HOME. PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE HABITAT HOMES CAN INVEST IN THEIR FUTURES, IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN FY2025, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY SERVED 6 HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 23 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM. TOGETHER, WE BUILD OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITY, AND BRIGHTER FUTURES.AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM:HABITAT PARTNERS WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES. GUIDED BY HABITAT'S HOUSING PLUS STRATEGY, THIS PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH USES TAILORED ASSESSMENTS TO ADDRESS EACH HOMEOWNER'S NEEDSRANGING FROM MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SAFETY AND COMFORT. BY IMPROVING BOTH THE HOME AND THE HOMEOWNER'S QUALITY OF LIFE, WE HELP ENSURE THAT AGING IN PLACE IS NOT ONLY POSSIBLE BUT SUSTAINABLE. IN FY2025, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY IMPROVED 25 HOMES REPRESENTING 39 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. TOGETHER, WE BUILD DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.RESTORE PROGRAM: THE RESTORE IS A NONPROFIT HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE AND DONATION CENTER THAT SELLS DONATED BUILDING MATERIAL, FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. PROFITS DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND REPAIRS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, ENSURING MORE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE RESTORE ALSO REDUCES LANDFILL WASTE BY GIVING NEW LIFE TO QUALITY, REUSABLE ITEMS, WHILE PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. TOGETHER, WE BUILD SUSTAINABILITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

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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