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Habitat for Humanity Internatonal Inc

EIN 42-1410210 · Iowa City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. VISION: A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
21
Volunteers
1,170
Highest pay
$88,931, 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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES: SERVED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO FACE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ENGAGING COMMUNITIES, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, AND FUNDRAISING TO CONSTRUCT ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES AND SECURING AFFORDABLE FINANCING. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM REDUCED BARRIERS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP, ENSURED HOUSEHOLDS WERE NOT FINANCIALLY STRAPPED BY HOUSING COSTS, AND BUILT GENERATIONAL WEALTH FOR FOUR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THROUGH HELPING HANDS AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR PROGRAM, SERVED 39 VERY/ EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT ENDURED UNSAFE AND INADEQUATE HOUSING. STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WORKED DILIGENTLY SO THAT PROJECTS IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL HEALTH FOR THE MEMBERS IN EACH HOUSEHOLD BY IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY, REMOVING FALL HAZARDS, AND REPAIRING ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES WAS SUBSIDIZED BY IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND STRUCTURED TO ENSURE NEEDED REPAIRS DID NOT CREATE A FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR THOSE IN NEED.
  2. $876,368 spent. RESTORE: REDUCED WASTE, ENCOURAGED REDUCED CONSUMPTION, PROMOTED RECYCLING, AND PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING MATERIALS BY SELLING DONATIONS OF USED GOODS, TOOLS, AND FURNITURE TO THE PUBLIC AT DISCOUNTED PRICES. REVENUES WERE USED TO FUND THE MISSION AND PURSUE IVHFH'S VISION FOR THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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