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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 43-1603718 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 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 BRINGSPEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. WE PARTNER WITHFAMILIES TO HELP BUILD SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSES WHERE FAMILIES CANGROW.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
22.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
7
Volunteers
350

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: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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. $1.2 million spent. HOUSING - WE PARTNER WITH LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INJEFFERSON CITY AND THE COLE COUNTY SURROUNDING AREAS TO HELP BUILD ORREFURBISH HOMES WITH THE GOAL OF HOMEOWNERSHIP. PARTNER FAMILIES MUSTSHOW A WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER WITH US BY VOLUNTEERING 350-450 HOURS OFSWEAT EQUITY EITHER ON OTHER FAMILYS HOUSES OR THEIR OWN BUILD BEFOREPURCHASING THEIR HOME. HABITAT FINANCES THE HOMES WITH A 20-25 YEARINTEREST-FREE MORTGAGE.
  2. RESTORE - THE HABITAT RESTORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF FURNITURE,APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, DOORS, WINDOWS,CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS RESTORE IS ONE OF OUR LARGESTFUNDRAISERS, SERVING FOUR PURPOSES IN THE COMMUNITY. IT KEEPS THOUSANDSOF POUNDS OF MATERIALS OUT OF THE LANDFILLS, ALLOWS FOR A PLACE FORRESIDENTS WHO NO LONGER HAVE A USE FOR THEIR ITEMS, A PLACE TO DONATETHEM, OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BARGAIN SEEKERS TO PURCHASE USED ITEMSAND SAVE MONEY, AND IT IS ONE OF OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISERS AS MENTIONEDABOVE.
  3. FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION - ONCE AN APPLICANT IS APPROVED BY THEBOARD, THEY ARE MATCHED WITH A SUPPORT PARTNER. THIS PARTNER MENTORSTHEM THROUGH THE PROCESS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP AND THE COMPLETION OF THEIRBUILD. WHILE BEING A PARTNER FAMILY CAN TAKE 12-18 MONTHS, THEY ATTENDA MONTHLY HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION CLASS. REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDEPERSONAL FINANCE, CITY CODES, MORTGAGE CLOSING DOCUMENTS, HOUSEHOLDMAINTENANCE, HOMEOWNER INSURANCE, AND WILLS AND TRUSTS. THESE COURSESARE HELD AT THE HABITAT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM ONCE A MONTH AT NO COSTTO THE FAMILIES.

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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