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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 72-1208936 · Lafayette, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOW INTEREST OR INTEREST FREE MORTGAGES TO THESE RESIDENTS.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
37
Volunteers
1,212
Highest pay
$128,476, executive dir.

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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $2.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOW INTEREST OR INTEREST FREE MORTGAGES TO THESE RESIDENTS. FOR THE FYE 6/30/24, 6 HOMES WERE COMPLETED AND 6 HOMES WERE SOLD.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESTORE, WHICH OBTAINS DONATED MATERIALS AND SELLS THE MATERIALS AT A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT FROM RETAIL PRICES. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS WHICH CARRY OUT THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  3. $250,685 spent. THIS ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. SPECIFICALLY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL PROMOTE A FRIENDLY FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT; ENHANCE THE LIVABILITY, PROPERTY VALUES AND SECURITY OF THE COMMUNITY; ADMINSTER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
  4. THE KRESGE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE SO THEY CAN GAIN THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES AND JOIN THE ECONOMIC MAINSTREAM.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF ACADIANA VOAD (VOLUNTARY ORGANIZAITONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS) TO ASSIST LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNERS IN OUR SERVICE ARE AS THEY RECOVER FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, HELPING THEM REBUILD TO MORE RESILIENT STANDARDS AND BECOME BETTER PREPARED TO FACE FUTURE EVENTS.

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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