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Habitat for Humanity of Durham Inc

EIN 58-1674794 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DURHAM IS A NON-PROFIT, HOUSING MINISTRY FOUNDED ON CHRISTIAN IDEALS OF LOVE, RESPECT, COMPASSION AND JUSTICE FOR ALL THAT BUILDS, REPAIRS AND SELLS DECENT, AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEOPLE IN NEED. DURHAM HABITAT WELCOMES THOSE OF ANY FAITH - OR NO FAITH - TO JOIN US BUILDING HOMES, HOPE AND COMMUNITY IN DURHAM.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
30.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
42
Volunteers
127
Highest pay
$158,127, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    11 of 11 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, 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. $4.3 million spent. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM BUILDS AND SELLS AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES USING VOLUNTEER HELP DURING THE BUILDING PHASE. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION, GUT REHABS OF HOMES IN HISTORICAL AREAS, AND CRITICAL AND URGENT REPAIRS WHICH ALLOW HOMEOWNERS TO AVOID EVICTION AND PROTECT THE INVESTMENT IN THEIR HOME. DURHAM HABITAT HELPS REVITALIZE INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS AS WE BUILD, SELL, AND REPAIR HOMES FOR LOW INCOME BUYERS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. HOME OWNER SERVICES & MORTGAGE FINANCING: THIS PROGRAM RECRUITS, SELECTS, AND STEWARDS ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH THE APPROVAL AND APPLICATION PROCESS TO MORTGAGE CLOSING AND BEYOND. THE APPROVAL PROCESS INCLUDES ATTENDANCE AT HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE OF SWEAT EQUITY VOLUNTEER WORK. EACH HOME IS SOLD AT NEAR APPRAISED VALUE AND AN INTEREST-FREE, AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE IS OFFERED TO EACH HOMEOWNER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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? 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 2024.

    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 July 1988.

    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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