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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 58-1727980 · Knoxville, TN

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 GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
44
Volunteers
1,075
Highest pay
$156,652, former ceo

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 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    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 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. $3.9 million spent. KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO HELP THEM BUILD A PLACE THEY CAN CALL HOME. FAMILIES WHO PARTNER WITH KNOXVILLE HABITAT EARN 80% OR LESS THAN THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS AND UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF KNOXVILLE HABITAT, THE PARTNER FAMILY COMPLETES HOMEOWNER EDUCATION AND BUILDS A HOME. ONCE COMPLETED, THE FAMILY PURCHASES THE HOME AT AN AFFORDABLE AMOUNT WITH A 30-YEAR, 0%-INTEREST MORTGAGE. ALL PARTIES WORK TOGETHER TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES BUILD THE STRENGTH, STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THEY NEED TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $620,015 spent. PARTNER FAMILIES COMPLETE 300 HOURS OF "SWEAT EQUITY" (HOMEOWNER EDUCATION) TO BUILD AND PURCHASE THEIR AFFORDABLE HOME. KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROVIDES MORE THAN 200 HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASSES EACH YEAR. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON MULTIPLE DAYS OF THE WEEK AND AT VARYING TIMES TO ACCOMMODATE SHIFT WORKERS. IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY BUDGETING CLASSES, THE CURRICULUM ALSO INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS: TELLING YOUR STORY, ORIENTATION 1 & 2, HOME MAINTENANCE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, NUTRITION AND FOOD BUDGETS, GOOD NEIGHBOR 1 & 2, HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND A WILLS CLINIC. OUR FAMILY SERVICES STAFF WORK WITH FAMILIES BETWEEN CLASSES TO HELP THEM ADDRESS NEEDS AND NAVIGATE DEADLINES. KNOXVILLE HABITAT HAS A 96.7% HOMEOWNERSHIP SUCCESS RATE THAT IS GREATLY DUE TO THE OUTSTANDING 9 TO 18-MONTH HOMEOWNER EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM.
  3. $1.3 million spent. EVERY PURCHASE CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER LIFE. THE KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF NEW AND USED FURNITURE, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES AND MORE AND OFFERS THESE ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT A FRACTION OF THE RETAIL PRICE. TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE RESTORE, OR DONORS MAY ARRANGE FOR A SCHEDULED PICK UP FOR LARGER ITEMS. HIGHLY DESIRABLE ITEMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC, AND PROCEEDS FROM SALES HELP SUPPORT THE MISSION AND WORK OF KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.

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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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