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Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

EIN 43-1175749 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 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 BRINGS 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 KANSAS CITY (HABITAT KC) ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT BASE AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
124
Volunteers
3,900
Highest pay
$220,869, president & ceo

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. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 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 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM:HABITAT KC'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COACHING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEED TO PURCHASE A HOME WITH AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE. HUD-CERTIFIED COUNSELORS WORK CLOSELY WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO BECOME MORTGAGE-READY THROUGH PERSONALIZED PLANS. PARTICIPANTS MAY PURCHASE A NEW OR RENOVATED HOME BUILT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT KC OR WORK WITH A TRUSTED REALTOR TO BUY A HOME ON THE OPEN MARKET.TO QUALIFY FOR A HABITAT-BUILT HOME, BUYERS MUST MEET INCOME GUIDELINES AS LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, DEMONSTRATE A NEED FOR HOUSING, SHOW THE ABILITY TO REPAY AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE, AND COMMIT TO CONTRIBUTING "SWEAT EQUITY." THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP MODELLEVERAGING VOLUNTEER LABOR, EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, DONATED MATERIALS, AND AFFORDABLE FINANCINGHABITAT KC MAKES HOMEOWNERSHIP ATTAINABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE PRICED OUT OF THE MARKET.BEYOND HOUSING, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE. SAFE, STABLE HOMES ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LONG-TERM FAMILY SUCCESS. HOMEOWNERSHIP ENABLES FAMILIES TO INVEST IN EDUCATION, PURSUE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND BUILD LASTING FINANCIAL SECURITY.IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, HABITAT KC IMPACTED 3,388 LIVES THROUGH ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
  2. $3.7 million spent. HABITAT RESTORES: HABITAT KC OPERATES FOUR AREA RESTORES, WHICH SELL NEW AND GENTLY USED BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, AND OTHER HOME GOODS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. MUCH OF THE INVENTORY IS DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES, HELPING DIVERT USABLE ITEMS FROM LANDFILLS WHILE SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. THE RESTORES GENERATE A RELIABLE SOURCE OF REVENUE THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS HABITAT KC'S MISSION OF PROVIDING SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN ADDITION, THE STORES CREATE VALUABLE EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, RESTORE REVENUE WAS SUPPORTED BY $4,319,567 IN IN-KIND DONATED INVENTORY.
  3. $1.3 million spent. HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM: HABITAT KC'S HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MINOR AND CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES. BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES, THE PROGRAM HELPS HOMEOWNERS RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY WHILE ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN IN PLACE AND AVOID THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA, AND EXPENSE OF RELOCATING. PROJECTS INCLUDE BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REPAIRS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL HEALTH, LIFE-SAFETY ISSUES, AND CODE VIOLATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM COMPLETED 458 PROJECTS, IMPACTING THE LIVES OF 175 INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
  4. $175,000 spent. VOLUNTEER SERVICES; HABITAT KC'S VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOMEBUILDING PROCESS. THROUGH HANDS-ON SERVICE, SUPPORTERS GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY HOUSING NEEDS AND SEE FIRSTHAND THE IMPACT THEIR GIFTS HAVE ON THE FAMILIES SERVED BY HABITAT KC. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 3,906 VOLUNTEERS PARTNERED WITH HABITAT KC, CONTRIBUTING A TOTAL OF 40,219 HOURS OF SERVICE.

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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 August 1979.

    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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