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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 52-1825698 · Hagerstown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SEEK TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY (HFHWC) IS A NONPROFIT, ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HOUSING ORGANIZATION FROM ALL FAITHS AND TRADITIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COUNTY. HFHWC SEEKS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND MAKE DECENT SHELTER A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION.

Income
$731,815
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
50.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
24
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$83,361, former execu

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 50.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $428,371 spent. CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF HOMES - THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PLACE LOW-INCOME PERSONS INTO DESIRABLE HOUSING, UTILIZING VOLUNTEER LABOR TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL AND SOLICITING DONATIONS OF MONEY AND MATERIALS/SERVICES. HOUSES ARE SOLD AT THEIR APPRAISED VALUE. MONTHLY PAYMENTS MAY NOT EXCEED 30% OF HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME AND DO NOT IMPOSE INTEREST CHARGES. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AND SELL ONE TO TWO HOMES A YEAR, DEPENDENT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE LAND AND THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS. HOME PRESERVATION SERVES AS A COMPANION TO OUR CORE BUILDING PROGRAM, ENABLING US TO SERVE MORE FAMILIES, INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND EXPAND OUR BASE OF SPONSORS. HOME PRESERVATION IS AN EXTERIOR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PAINTING, LANDSCAPING, AND MINOR REPAIR. HOME PRESERVATION HELPS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS IMPACTED BY AGE, DISABILITY AND FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THEIR HOMES, RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOME PRESERVATION IS PART OF HABITAT'S BROADER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, WHICH ASSISTS COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS FAMILIES. IT REVITALIZES THE APPEARANCE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND HELPS PRESERVE AND CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK. CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF HOMES - THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PLACE LOW-INCOME PERSONS INTO DESIRABLE HOUSING, UTILIZING VOLUNTEER LABOR TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL AND SOLICITING DONATIONS OF MONEY AND MATERIALS/SERVICES. HOUSES ARE SOLD AT THEIR APPRAISED VALUE. MONTHLY PAYMENTS MAY NOT EXCEED 30% OF HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME AND DO NOT IMPOSE INTEREST CHARGES. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AND SELL ONE TO TWO HOMES A YEAR, DEPENDENT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE LAND AND THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS. HOME PRESERVATION SERVES AS A COMPANION TO OUR CORE BUILDING PROGRAM, ENABLING US TO SERVE MORE FAMILIES, INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND EXPAND OUR BASE OF SPONSORS. HOME PRESERVATION IS AN EXTERIOR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PAINTING, LANDSCAPING, AND MINOR REPAIR. HOME PRESERVATION HELPS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS IMPACTED BY AGE, DISABILITY AND FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THEIR HOMES, RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOME PRESERVATION IS PART OF HABITAT'S BROADER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, WHICH ASSISTS COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS FAMILIES. IT REVITALIZES THE APPEARANCE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND HELPS PRESERVE AND CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK.
  2. $212,144 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO POTENTIAL HABITAT HOMEBUYERS AND EDUCATE THEM IN FINANCIAL AND HOME MAINTENANCE SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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