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Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity Inc

EIN 63-0962910 · Fairfield, AL

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

GREATER BIRMINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC (THE ORGANIZATION) PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS BY CONSTRUCTING NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES AND REVITALIZING EXISTING HOUSES. THEY ENCOURAGE FAMILY STABILITY AND PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY, EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP WHILE SEEKING TO ELIMINATE POVERTY HOUSING.

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
37
Volunteers
5,306
Highest pay
$207,508, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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 (4)
  1. $9.8 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRUCTED AND/OR REHABBED 56 HOMES DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 AND ANOTHER 14 HOMES WERE IN PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTION AND/OR REHAB. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED. THEY ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER FAMILY'S NEEDS, BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AFFORDABLE. BY USING THE LABOR OF VOLUNTEERS, PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS, AND DEDICATED SUBCONTRACTORS, EMPLOYING EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, KEEPING HOUSE SIZES MODEST, USING DONATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES, AND ISSUING NO-PROFIT LOANS, HABITAT MAKES ITS HOUSES AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PURCHASE. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HELPS CREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT FREE FAMILIES FROM INSTABILITY, STRESS AND FREE AND ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE AND CONFIDENCE. STUDIES SHOW THAT STRONG AND STABLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. WHEN A HOME FOSTERS AND PROVIDES HEALTH AND SAFETY FAMILIES CAN FLOURISH. OWNING AN AFFORDABLE HOME ALSO ALLOWS HOMEOWNERS TO LIFT UP THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE FOR THEIR FUTURE AND INVEST IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOLSTERS JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH.
  2. $2.8 million spent. CRITICAL REPAIR PROGRAM: OUR CRITICAL REPAIR PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF AGE, DISABILITY OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP THEM RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND AVOID THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA AND EXPENSE OF MOVING. PROJECTS CONSIST OF INTERIOR AND/OR EXTERIOR REPAIRS INTENDED TO ALLEVIATE CRITICAL HEALTH, LIFE AND SAFETY ISSUES OR CODE VIOLATIONS. VOLUNTEER TEAMS WORK ALONG WITH SUBCONTRACTORS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HABITAT'S TEAM MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, WE SERVED 259 HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $915,144 spent. THE RESTORE IS A DISCOUNT HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER THAT SELLS NEW AND USED HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC AND FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE RESTORE FURTHERS THE HABITAT MISSION BY ALLOWING FAMILIES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TOAFFORD TYPICAL REHAB OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ABLE TO FIX UP THEIR OWN HOMES AND HAS AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT BY KEEPING ITEMS THAT WOULD TYPICALLY END UP IN A LANDFILL IN USE. OUR PARTNER FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE IN THE RESTORE TO LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOME REPAIR.
  4. $558,932 spent. RENTAL: HABITAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS TO FAMILIES

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? 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 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 March 2020.

    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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