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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 87-0539094 · Park City, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SUMMIT & WASATCH COUNTIES SEEKS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
39
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$114,610, 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. RESTORE: RESTORE IS A LOCAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF HABITAT THAT ACCEPTS AND RE-SELLS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED DURABLE GOODS INCLUDING BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, AND HOME FURNISHINGS. ALL RESTORE REVENUES SUPPORT HABITAT'S ABILITY TO PLAN AND EXECUTE ON ITS AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHILE ALSO SERVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTION, ANNUALLY DIVERTING MORE THAN 1200 TONS OF WASTE FROM LOCAL LANDFILLS.
  2. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF SIX ATTACHED TOWNHOMES RIGHT BEFORE THE START OF THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE SILVER CREEK VILLAGE. PLANNING AND PERMITTING BEGAN RIGHT AWAY ON THE NEXT PHASE OF OUR 10-UNIT TOWNHOME PROJECT SERVING FAMILIES BELOW 60% AMI. OUR HOMEOWNERS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ARE ALL ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE "SWEAT EQUITY" DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND REFERRALS: OUR CRITICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND AND PLAN THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. WE ALSO PRIORITIZE PREPARING LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME BUYERS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS AND MULTI-SESSION ONLINE COURSES, FREE HOUSING COUNSELING INTEGRATING IN-PERSON AND ONLINE RESOURCES, AND FREE ADVOCACY AND ONE-ON-ONE REFERRALS IN-PERSON AND BY TELEPHONE. HABITAT HAS CONTINUED TO HOLD QUARTERLY INFORMATION SESSION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE "HOW-TO" FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUMMIT & WASATCH COUNTIES. THIS ROBUST PROGRAM HELPS HARD-WORKING PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY. IN THE PAST YEAR WE SERVED 286 INDIVIDUALS AND 114 HOUSEHOLDS. VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT: TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFICIENCY OF PROGRAM DELIVERY IN ALL OUR SERVICE AREAS, HABITAT UTILIZES A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, HABITAT RECORDED MORE THAN 3,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM APPROXIMATELY 230 VOLUNTEERS. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF SIX ATTACHED TOWNHOMES RIGHT BEFORE THE START OF THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE SILVER CREEK VILLAGE. PLANNING AND PERMITTING BEGAN RIGHT AWAY ON THE NEXT PHASE OF OUR 10-UNIT TOWNHOME PROJECT SERVING FAMILIES BELOW 60% AMI. OUR HOMEOWNERS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ARE ALL ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE "SWEAT EQUITY" DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND REFERRALS: OUR CRITICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND AND PLAN THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. WE ALSO PRIORITIZE PREPARING LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME BUYERS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS AND MULTI-SESSION ONLINE COURSES, FREE HOUSING COUNSELING INTEGRATING IN-PERSON AND ONLINE RESOURCES, AND FREE ADVOCACY AND ONE-ON-ONE REFERRALS IN-PERSON AND BY TELEPHONE. HABITAT HAS CONTINUED TO HOLD QUARTERLY INFORMATION SESSION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE "HOW-TO" FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUMMIT & WASATCH COUNTIES. THIS ROBUST PROGRAM HELPS HARD-WORKING PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY. IN THE PAST YEAR WE SERVED 286 INDIVIDUALS AND 114 HOUSEHOLDS. VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT: TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFICIENCY OF PROGRAM DELIVERY IN ALL OUR SERVICE AREAS, HABITAT UTILIZES A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, HABITAT RECORDED MORE THAN 3,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM APPROXIMATELY 230 VOLUNTEERS.

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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