Transylvania Habitat for Humanity Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
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.
- Income
- $5.8 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 14.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 57
- Highest pay
- $151,957, executive di
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: 96 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 57% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERS WITH INCOME-QUALIFIED FAMILIES TO BUILD AND PURCHASE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOMES. HOMES ARE MODEST IN SIZE TO ENSURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY WHILE MEETING EACH FAMILY'S NEEDS. THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR, DONATED MATERIALS, EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND ZERO-PROFIT MORTGAGE FINANCING, THE ORGANIZATION REDUCES COSTS AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROVIDES A FOUNDATION FOR STABILITY, IMPROVED HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL GROWTH. FAMILIES GAIN THE ABILITY TO BUILD EQUITY, INVEST IN EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT, AND CREATE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SERVED MORE THAN 9 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERS WITH INCOME-QUALIFIED FAMILIES TO BUILD AND PURCHASE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOMES. HOMES ARE MODEST IN SIZE TO ENSURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY WHILE MEETING EACH FAMILY'S NEEDS. THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR, DONATED MATERIALS, EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND ZERO-PROFIT MORTGAGE FINANCING, THE ORGANIZATION REDUCES COSTS AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROVIDES A FOUNDATION FOR STABILITY, IMPROVED HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL GROWTH. FAMILIES GAIN THE ABILITY TO BUILD EQUITY, INVEST IN EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT, AND CREATE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SERVED MORE THAN 9 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
- $883,923 spent. CRITICAL HOMEREPAIR PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES URGENT, HEALTH- AND SAFETY-RELATED REPAIRS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS WHOSE HOMES HAVE BECOME UNSAFE TO LIVE IN. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES CRITICAL ISSUES SUCH AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, FAILING ROOFS, UNSAFE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, PLUMBING FAILURES, ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS THAT THREATEN THE IMMEDIATE WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SKILLED VOLUNTEERS, LICENSED SUBCONTRACTORS, AND COMMUNITY DONORS, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIRS THAT ALLOW HOMEOWNERS TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. THIS WORK HELPS PREVENT DISPLACEMENT, PRESERVES EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND STABILIZES FAMILIES FACING SIGNIFICANT HARDSHIP. THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES SERVICE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, AND HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO IMPROVING PHYSICAL LIVING CONDITIONS, THESE REPAIRS REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDEN AND RESTORE A SENSE OF SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND STABILITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED 92 CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROJECTS, DIRECTLY BENEFITING 136 INDIVIDUALS. CRITICAL HOMEREPAIR PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES URGENT, HEALTH- AND SAFETY-RELATED REPAIRS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS WHOSE HOMES HAVE BECOME UNSAFE TO LIVE IN. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES CRITICAL ISSUES SUCH AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, FAILING ROOFS, UNSAFE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, PLUMBING FAILURES, ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS THAT THREATEN THE IMMEDIATE WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SKILLED VOLUNTEERS, LICENSED SUBCONTRACTORS, AND COMMUNITY DONORS, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIRS THAT ALLOW HOMEOWNERS TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. THIS WORK HELPS PREVENT DISPLACEMENT, PRESERVES EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND STABILIZES FAMILIES FACING SIGNIFICANT HARDSHIP. THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES SERVICE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, AND HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO IMPROVING PHYSICAL LIVING CONDITIONS, THESE REPAIRS REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDEN AND RESTORE A SENSE OF SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND STABILITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED 92 CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROJECTS, DIRECTLY BENEFITING 136 INDIVIDUALS.
- $739,182 spent. AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUPPORTS OLDER ADULTS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE HOMES THROUGH ITS AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM. USING HABITAT'S HOUSING PLUS MODEL, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY BOTH HOME MODIFICATION NEEDS AND LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS. IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS RAMPS, GRAB BARS, AND OTHER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS THAT ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, APPROXIMATELY 30 HOMES WERE IMPROVED TO SUPPORT AGING IN PLACE. AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUPPORTS OLDER ADULTS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE HOMES THROUGH ITS AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM. USING HABITAT'S HOUSING PLUS MODEL, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY BOTH HOME MODIFICATION NEEDS AND LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS. IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS RAMPS, GRAB BARS, AND OTHER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS THAT ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, APPROXIMATELY 30 HOMES WERE IMPROVED TO SUPPORT AGING IN PLACE.
- FINANCIAL AND HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAMS: AS A PART OF THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROCESS, WE BELIEVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION BUILDS A MORE SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM PERSONAL SUCCESS AND HELPS ALLEVIATE ANY CONCERNS OR BARRIERS ON THE PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP. DURING THESE FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, TOPICS SUCH AS BUDGETING; CREDIT CARDS AND CREDIT REPORTS; DEBT AND LOANS; SAVING, INVESTING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE; EMERGENCY SITUATIONS; AND HABITAT HOMEOWNER MORTGAGES ARE COVERED. A MORE IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF THESE IMPORTANT CONCEPTS IS A TOOL THAT CAN BE USED TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE. OVERALL, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS FACILITATED WORKSHOPS FOR MORE THAN 25 INDIVIDUALS IN FY2025. DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROVIDES DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES FOCUSED ON SHELTER AND HOUSING RECOVERY. IN THE AFTERMATH OF DISASTERS, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, REPAIR SERVICES, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT. SAFE AND STABLE SHELTER IS A CRITICAL FOUNDATION FOR RESTORING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY FOLLOWING A DISASTER. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO HURRICANE HELENE, PROVIDING 23 INITIAL RESPONSES; 26 TEMPORARY HOUSING SOLUTIONS: 31 ELEVATION CERTIFICATES; AND 14 HOME REPAIRS. TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS COMMITTED TO EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY. WE COMMUNICATE WITH OUR SUPPORTERS, DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS BY EMAIL, POSTAL MAIL, PHONE AND OTHER MEANS, BOTH TO REQUEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR CAUSE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER EVENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD. THESE EFFORTS HELP ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. AS A RESULT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD GUIDELINES AND REVENUE SERVICE GUIDANCE, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ALLOCATES A PORTION OF OUR FUNDRAISING COSTS TO PROGRAM SERVICES. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION, WE ENSURE OUR DONORS' MONEY IS SPENT AS EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE CERTAIN EXPENSES THAT CANNOT BE BILLED SEPARATELY FOR EACH FUNCTIONAL AREA. RENT, UTILITIES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER COSTS ARE GROUPED TOGETHER. WE ALLOCATE THESE COSTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, OR GAAP, ACROSS THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING HABITAT RESTORES), MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL, AND FUNDRAISING CATEGORIES. FINALLY, SOME STAFF MEMBERS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT CROSS OVER FUNCTIONAL AREAS. TO CALCULATE THE TIME ALLOCATION, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DIVIDES THE NUMBER OF HOURS SPENT ON A PROJECT OUTSIDE OF A STAFF MEMBER'S DESIGNATED EXPENSE CATEGORY BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED DURING THAT PERIOD AND ALLOCATES THAT PERCENTAGE OF COSTS TO THE APPROPRIATE EXPENSE CATEGORY.
- FINANCIAL AND HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAMS: AS A PART OF THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROCESS, WE BELIEVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION BUILDS A MORE SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM PERSONAL SUCCESS AND HELPS ALLEVIATE ANY CONCERNS OR BARRIERS ON THE PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP. DURING THESE FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, TOPICS SUCH AS BUDGETING; CREDIT CARDS AND CREDIT REPORTS; DEBT AND LOANS; SAVING, INVESTING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE; EMERGENCY SITUATIONS; AND HABITAT HOMEOWNER MORTGAGES ARE COVERED. A MORE IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF THESE IMPORTANT CONCEPTS IS A TOOL THAT CAN BE USED TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE. OVERALL, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS FACILITATED WORKSHOPS FOR MORE THAN 25 INDIVIDUALS IN FY2025. DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM: TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROVIDES DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES FOCUSED ON SHELTER AND HOUSING RECOVERY. IN THE AFTERMATH OF DISASTERS, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, REPAIR SERVICES, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT. SAFE AND STABLE SHELTER IS A CRITICAL FOUNDATION FOR RESTORING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY FOLLOWING A DISASTER. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO HURRICANE HELENE, PROVIDING 23 INITIAL RESPONSES; 26 TEMPORARY HOUSING SOLUTIONS: 31 ELEVATION CERTIFICATES; AND 14 HOME REPAIRS. TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS COMMITTED TO EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY. WE COMMUNICATE WITH OUR SUPPORTERS, DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS BY EMAIL, POSTAL MAIL, PHONE AND OTHER MEANS, BOTH TO REQUEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR CAUSE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER EVENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD. THESE EFFORTS HELP ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. AS A RESULT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD GUIDELINES AND REVENUE SERVICE GUIDANCE, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ALLOCATES A PORTION OF OUR FUNDRAISING COSTS TO PROGRAM SERVICES. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION, WE ENSURE OUR DONORS' MONEY IS SPENT AS EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE CERTAIN EXPENSES THAT CANNOT BE BILLED SEPARATELY FOR EACH FUNCTIONAL AREA. RENT, UTILITIES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER COSTS ARE GROUPED TOGETHER. WE ALLOCATE THESE COSTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, OR GAAP, ACROSS THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING HABITAT RESTORES), MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL, AND FUNDRAISING CATEGORIES. FINALLY, SOME STAFF MEMBERS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT CROSS OVER FUNCTIONAL AREAS. TO CALCULATE THE TIME ALLOCATION, TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DIVIDES THE NUMBER OF HOURS SPENT ON A PROJECT OUTSIDE OF A STAFF MEMBER'S DESIGNATED EXPENSE CATEGORY BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED DURING THAT PERIOD AND ALLOCATES THAT PERCENTAGE OF COSTS TO THE APPROPRIATE EXPENSE CATEGORY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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