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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 73-1422362 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 93 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ROSE ROCK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITY, AND HOPE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 62%
Employees
51
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$78,624, executive director

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: 15 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 93 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $318,467 spent. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY CARE PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: BUILDING RAMPS AND REPLACING EXTERIOR RAMPS PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE HOME FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AN AREA OF URGENT NEED WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE IMMEDIATE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR SANITATION OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE HOME. COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENTS FOR NEIGHBORHOODS TO ASSIST WITH TRASH REMOVAL, TREE TRIMMING, PORCH REPAIR, FLOWER BEDS, WEATHERIZATION AND MINOR EXTERIOR HOME REPAIRS. CODE VIOLATION ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH EXTERIOR HOME CODE VIOLATIONS.
  2. $620,570 spent. THE RESTORE SELLS NEW AND USED HOME GOODS, BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FURTHER THE WORK AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. THE RESTORE PROVIDES DO IT YOURSELF CLASSES AND PROVIDES JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $589,023 spent. TO CREATE A PATH TO AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABLE HOME OWNERSHIP. THE HOMES BUILT ARE SOLD TO PRE-QUALIFIED, LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. HOME BUYERS ARE SLECTED BASED ON NEED, ABILITY TO REPAY THE MORTGAGE, AND WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER WITH THE ORGANIZATION.

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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