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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 84-1214920 · Denver, CO

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

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. HFHC BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATES IN COLORADO BY INCREASING ACCESS TO RESOURCES, FACILITATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AFFILIATES AND THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDING STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP TOWARD THE CREATION OF THRIVING COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILIES.

Income
$14.0 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
9
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$148,721, executive di

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

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 96% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    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

    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. $8.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS SUPPORT THE CAPACITY OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATES ACROSS COLORADO BY SEEKING AND RECEIVING GRANT FUNDING AND ACCESSING FINANCING OPTIONS, THESE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COLORADO AND THEN DISBURSED TO AFFILIATES TO ASSIST THEM IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR MISSION TO BUILD SIMPLE, DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ITS REGIONAL CONFERENCE: CAMP COLORADO, BRINGING TOGETHER 38 AFFILIATES FROM 7 SURROUNDING STATES FOR A THREE-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON HOUSING INNOVATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAININGS TO 260 ATTENDEES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND BEST PRACTICES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT. AS PART OF THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A TWO-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETREAT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR 31 HABITAT LEADERS, OFFERING INTENSIVE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE EVENT SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED 28 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS AS PARTNERS, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE SHARING WITHIN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY WHILE CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS IN HOUSING INNOVATION ACROSS THE REGION.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ITS REGIONAL CONFERENCE: CAMP COLORADO, BRINGING TOGETHER 38 AFFILIATES FROM 7 SURROUNDING STATES FOR A THREE-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON HOUSING INNOVATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAININGS TO 260 ATTENDEES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND BEST PRACTICES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT. AS PART OF THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A TWO-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETREAT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR 31 HABITAT LEADERS, OFFERING INTENSIVE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE EVENT SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED 28 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS AS PARTNERS, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE SHARING WITHIN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY WHILE CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS IN HOUSING INNOVATION ACROSS THE REGION.

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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