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Tacoma-Pierce Habitat for Humanity

EIN 58-1735531 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEEKS TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, BY PARTNERING WITH PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$25.8 million
Spending
$14.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
106
Volunteers
1,180
Highest pay
$209,305, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (1)
  1. $12.4 million spent. SINCE 1985, TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS BRIDGED THE GAP BETWEEN THE HOUSING CRISIS AND AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP, HELPING OVER 300 FAMILIES STEP INTO FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP. WE WORK WITH INCOME-QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS EARNING AT OR BELOW 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) - MANY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN PRICED OUT BY EVER-INCREASING HOME PRICES. WITH A COMMITTED AND DIVERSE TEAM, TACOMA HABITAT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES IN PIERCE COUNTY - INCLUDING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND HOME REPAIR.HOMEOWNERSHIP: TACOMA HABITAT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR PIERCE COUNTY FAMILIES EARNING UP TO 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. WE BUILD AROUND 10 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES PER YEAR AND AIM TO REHABILITATE 10-20 HOMES A YEAR WITH OUR HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECT. POTENTIAL HOMEOWNERS MUST BE ABLE TO AFFORD A MONTHLY MORTGAGE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 30% OF THEIR INCOME AND COMMIT TO SWEAT EQUITY HOURS TO BUILD THEIR HOME AND THOSE OF THEIR HABITAT NEIGHBORS.HOUSING COUNSELING: TACOMA HABITAT IS A HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY. OUR HOUSING COUNSELORS MEET WITH FUTURE HABITAT HOMEOWNERS BUT ALSO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO ALL RESIDENTS LOCATED IN PIERCE COUNTY. THEY PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AS WELL AS HOMEOWNERSHIP-PREPAREDNESS AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AGING IN PLACE: TACOMA HABITAT OFFERS CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO HELP MAINTAIN A SAFE AND LIVABLE HOME. THIS CAN BE AS SIMPLE AS A RAMP TO THE FRONT DOOR TO AS SUBSTANTIAL AS REPLACING AN ENTIRE ROOF. WE HAVE ASSISTED OVER 250 HOUSEHOLDS SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM IN 2020COMPLETING ABOUT 50-55 PER YEAR.TACOMA HABITAT HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY VOLUNTEERISM EVER SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1985PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY ARE HABITAT'S GREATEST STRENGTHS. EVERY YEAR, OVER 1,100 VOLUNTEERS HELP US BUILD HOMES, WORK IN THE OFFICE AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RETAIL STORES. WE ALSO FACILITATE VOLUNTEER BUILD TRIPS TO INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES ACROSS THE WORLD. ALSO TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION, TACOMA HABITAT HAS FOUR RETAIL STORES LOCATED IN TACOMA, PUYALLUP, SPANAWAY AND LAKEWOOD. THE STORES OFFER GENTLY USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND BUILDING SUPPLIES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. PROFIT FROM THE STORES HELPS BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PIERCE COUNTY.TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS ALWAYS VALUED PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY. TOGETHERWE BUILD AFFORDABILITY AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FOR WORKING CLASS FAMILIES IN PIERCE COUNTY.

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 October 13, 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 October 21, 2026.

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