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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 62-1157233 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS AN INTERNATIONAL ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY THAT AIMS TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AND MAKE SAFE, HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE SHELTER FOR ALL PEOPLE A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION. HFH MAKES HOME OWNERSHIP (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$19.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 31%
Employees
112
Volunteers
1,238
Highest pay
$307,870, president & 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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

    22 of 22 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. $15.3 million spent. CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THESE HOMES WERE BUILT ON HOUSE SPONSORSHIPS FROM LOCAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS. ADDITIONAL HUD FUNDING, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, WAS ALSO AWARDED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND USED IN THE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES MADE AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ALL HOMES CONSTRUCTED WERE BUILT IN EXISTING OR NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD A COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE AND PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SUCCESS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THESE HOMES WERE BUILT ON HOUSE SPONSORSHIPS FROM LOCAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS. ADDITIONAL HUD FUNDING, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, WAS ALSO AWARDED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND USED IN THE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES MADE AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ALL HOMES CONSTRUCTED WERE BUILT IN EXISTING OR NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD A COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE AND PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SUCCESS. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MEMPHIS COMPLETED AND SOLD 29 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES AND 8 RECYCLED HOMES. OUR AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM COMPLETED REPAIRS ON 292 PROPERTIES.

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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