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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 82-0438429 · Boise, ID

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

BOISE VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD AND OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOMES TO THOSE IN NEED, AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE HOME OWNERSHIP. OUR VISION IS A DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOME FOR EVERYONE IN THE AREA WE SERVE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
24
Volunteers
212
Highest pay
$99,288, 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: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $89,338 spent. BUILD AND SELL SIMPLE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOMES TO LOW AND VERY-LOW INCOME FAMILIES AT NO PROFIT USING AN INTEREST-FREE MORTGAGE.
  2. $1.6 million spent. RESTORE HOME IMPROVEMENT SALES - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RETAIL THRIFT OPERATION SPECIALIZING IN SELLING SURPLUS NEW AND USED BUILDING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS, APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE TO THE PUBLIC. THE RESTORE RECEIVES DONATED USABLE MATERIALS FROM RETAIL BUSINESSES, CONTRACTORS, INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM THE OPERATION OF THE RESTORE HELP SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S NON PROFIT MISSION RELATED ACTIVITIES.
  3. $107,471 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES REPAIRS TO THE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT OR RESTORED.

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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