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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 58-1686320 · Smyrna, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHWEST METRO ATLANTA, INC. IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICUS-BASED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHWEST METRO ATLANTA, INC. IS AN ECUMENICAL, CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING POVERTY HOUSING IN COBB, DOUGLAS, AND PAULDING COUNTIES, GEORGIA THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARD-WORKING LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
22.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
26
Volunteers
1,862
Highest pay
$208,612, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $5.4 million spent. HOUSES BUILT FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE, SOLD AT COST WITH NO INTEREST. IN 2024, NINE (9) NEW HOMES WERE BUILT, TWELVE (12) HOME REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR VETERANS, AND FOUR (4) HOME REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR SENIORS. HABITAT HOMEOWNERS HELP BUILD THEIR OWN HOMES ALONGSIDE VOLUNTEERS AND PAY AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE. IN 2020, HABITAT BEGAN OFFERING EXISTING HOMEOWNERS TEMPORARY MORTGAGE RELIEF THAT COVERS ESCROW DEFICIENCES OR SUPPORTS OPERATIONAL COSTS DUE TO MORTGAGE PAYMENT SHORTFALLS. WITH OUR HELP, HABITAT HOMEOWNERS ACHIEVE THE STRENGTH, STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THEY NEED TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. A HABITAT HOME IS A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A FAMILY, AN OPPORTUNITY ON WHICH THEY CAN BUILD A BETTER LIFE. STRONG AND STABLE HOMES HELP BUILD STRONG AND STABLE COMMUNITIES. NW METRO ATLANTA HOMES ARE BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS WITH OVERSIGHT PROVIDED BY OUR CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT, TRAINED HOUSE LEADERS AND CREW LEADERS. OUR CRAFTSMAN-STYLE HOMES HAVE PLANNED "STREETSCAPE" LANDSCAPING. THE HOMES HAVE THREE OR FOUR BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHS; THE AVERAGE SIZE IS APPROXIMATELY 1450 TO 1600 SQUARE FEET.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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