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Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc

EIN 74-2373217 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH FAITH IN ACTION, AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE.

Income
$31.1 million
Spending
$21.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
186
Volunteers
12,305
Highest pay
$405,099, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $10.6 million spent. HOME CONSTRUCTION - HOME CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (AHFH) SERVES FAMILIES EARNING 50% - 80% OF MEDIAN INCOME. AHFH OFFERS QUALIFIED FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD AND PURCHASE A HOME AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE WITH AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE PAYMENT. AHFH HOMES EARN 3 STARS UNDER THE AUSTIN GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM, LOWERING UTILITY COSTS AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT. PARTNER FAMILIES DONATE 300 'SWEAT EQUITY' HOURS TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER PARTNER HOMES AS WELL AS THEIR FUTURE HOME. PARTNER FAMILIES ALSO PARTICIPATE IN 8 COURSES OF HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION TO HOMEOWNERSHIP. COUNSELING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THEIR HOMEOWNERSHIP. THE ONE-ON-ONE HOUSING COUNSELING PROVIDED SINCE 2004 HAS BEEN KEY TO SUSTAINING THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF OUR PARTNER FAMILIES. AHFH HOMEOWNERSHIP AND FINANCIAL/CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR FAMILIES WHO ENTER THE PROGRAM BUT AREN'T QUALIFIED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
  2. $6.4 million spent. RESTORE - AHFH HAS OPERATED A RESTORE SINCE 1991. RESTORE OFFERS NEW AND USED HOME GOODS AND BUILDING MATERIALS AT A REDUCED RATE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. THE RECYCLING PROGRAM HAS DIVERTED 47,000,000 POUNDS FROM LANDFILLS SINCE 1992.
  3. HOMEBASE TEXAS - AHFH PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO HOMEOWNERS BY PARTNERING WITH OUTSIDE DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, AND AGENCIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1985.

    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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