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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 43-1470360 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEEKING TO PUT GODS LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE BY HELPING PARTNERS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF OWNING A HOME AND HELPING THOSE WHO OWN A HOME TO PRESERVE AND REPAIR IT.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
48
Volunteers
1,109
Highest pay
$110,272, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS NOT JUST IN THE HOME BUILDING AND REPAIR BUSINESS; WE'RE IN THE PEOPLE HELPING BUSINESS. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI HELPS HOMEOWNERS GAIN STRENGTH, STABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER BY BUILDING/RENOVATING NEW HOMES AND REHABILITATING EXISTING HOMES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 HABITAT SPRINGFIELD SOLD HOMES TO TWO HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTING 13 PEOPLE'S LIVES; PERFORMED 99 HOME PRESERVATION AND REPAIR PROJECTS IMPACTING 147 PEOPLE'S LIVES; AND HOSTED 1,109 VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED 25,118 HOURS. HABITAT RESPONDS TO INCOMING HOME BUYING AND HOME REPAIR APPLICATIONS, SUPPORTS OUR PARTNERS IN THOSE PROGRAMS, ASSISTS OUR MORTGAGE SERVICING COMPANY IN MANAGING OVER 60 MORTGAGES, AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF STANDING AND AD HOC COMMITTEES, ALL WHILE APPLYING FOR AND MANAGING GRANTS AND ADHERING TO OUR AGGRESSIVE, INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION/REPAIR SCHEDULE. IN THE COMMUNITY, WE PROACTIVELY MAINTAIN OUR INVOLVEMENT IN COLLABORATIVES THAT SUPPORT EFFORTS AND ADVOCATE TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ADDRESS POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO HELP GROW OUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE, IN ITS 15TH YEAR OVERALL AND 10TH WITH THE WOODLAND HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, WE ARE WORKING WITH CITY CODE/ZONING AND LAND BANK INITIATIVES AND WITH NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE SPRINGFIELD HABITAT RESTORE PROVIDES SEVERAL IMPORTANT BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE GOODS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.FIRST, THE RESTORE HELPS FUND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S MISSION OF BUILDING AND REPAIRING AFFORDABLE HOMES. THE MONEY EARNED FROM SELLING DONATED BUILDING MATERIALS, FUNITURE, APPLIANCES, ETC. GOES DIRECTLY TOWARD HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED ACHIEVE SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, IN ADDITION TO HELPING COVER HABITAT'S ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.SECOND, THE RESTORE MAKES HOME IMPROVEMENT AND FURNISHING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE COMMUNITY. ITEMS ARE SOLD AT SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER PRICES THAN TRADITIONAL RETAIL STORES, ALLOWING THE COMMUNITY TO ACCESS QUALITY ITEMS THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD. THIRD, THE HABITAT RESTORE BENEFITS THE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE. BY ACCEPTING DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS CABINETS, DOORS, FLOORING, AND FURNITURE, THE RESTORE KEEPS USABLE MATERIALS OUT OF LANDFILLS.ADDITIONALLY, THE RESTORE CREATES LOCAL JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. IT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND SKILL-BUILDING EXPERIENCES, ESPECIALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY FACE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. VOLUNTEERS ALSO GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO A MEANINGFUL CAUSE.OVERALL, THE HABITAT RESTORE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, OFFERING LOW-COST GOODS, AND CREATING ECONOMIC AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

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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