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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 88-0268803 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LAS VEGAS, INC. (HABITAT) A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1990. HABITAT'S PURPOSE IS TO BUILD LOW COST HOUSES WITH THE HELP OF THE HOMEOWNER FAMILIES, WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE FAMILIES AT NO PROFIT AND FINANCED BY HABITAT WITH AFFORDABLE, NO-INTEREST LOANS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
40.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
26
Volunteers
1,441
Highest pay
$130,727, ceo

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $878,570 spent. SINCE 1991, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LAS VEGAS (HFHLV) HAS BEEN BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY AND HAS PROVIDED SAFE, SECURE SHELTER FOR OVER 121 LOCAL LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES - 418 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 264 CHILDREN - WHILE ALSO COMPLETING 87 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS IN THE SAME AREAS IN WHICH WE BUILT HOMES. IN 2022, HABITAT EXPANDED THEIR PROGRAM DELIVERY AND BEGAN PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES TO LOCAL LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME PEOPLE AND HAVE HELD 142 CLASSES AND ASSISTED 155 HOUSEHOLDS TO ORGANIZE THEIR FINANCES. HFHLV OPERATES AUTONOMOUSLY FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL WITH ITS OWN LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FUNDING SOURCES AND STRATEGIC GOALS FOR LIFTING FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY IN CLARK COUNTY. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. WE MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES TODAY WHILE TRANSFORMING THEIR LIVES FOR YEARS TO COME. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES ON PREVIOUSLY VACANT IN-FILL LOTS IN CLARK COUNTY; REDEVELOPMENT ZONES NOT SUITABLE FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPER. THEN, USING A RIGOROUS SELECTION, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL COACHING PROCESS, WE FILL THE HOMES WITH FAMILIES WHO BECOME SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS. HFHLV IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES. WE ARE ABOUT SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH CAREFUL SELECTION OF PARTNER FAMILIES, RESPONSIBLE LENDING AND ONGOING SUPPORT. WE INVEST IN THE FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, LONG-TERM CREDIT COUNSELING AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. HOMEOWNERSHIP LEADS TO OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES-IMPROVED HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY. THE GIFT OF A HOME MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN A ROOF OVER SOMEONE'S HEAD. HOMEOWNERSHIP IS OFTEN A CATALYST TO WEALTH BUILDING, AND ITS IMPACT GROWS OVER TIME WITH EACH GENERATION AS WE BREAK DOWN BARRIERS OF LIMITED HOUSING SUPPLY, RESTRICTED ACCESS TO CREDIT, AND SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, ESPECIALLY FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF COLOR OR SINGLE WOMEN. OUR APPROACH TO HOUSING IS UNIQUE AS WE PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND BREAK ITS CYCLE. IN ADDITION TO MAKING THE DREAM OF AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY, WE IMPROVE EXISTING HOMES THROUGH OUR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY AGE, DISABILITY OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE HINDERED TO AFFORD IMPORTANT HOME MAINTENANCE FOR SUSTAINING, PRESERVATION, AND SAFETY. TOGETHER WE CAN PROVIDE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FAMILIES AND ENTIRE COMMUNITIES, GIVING THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST A "HAND UP" VERSUS A "HAND OUT." SINCE 1991, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LAS VEGAS (HFHLV) HAS BEEN BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY AND HAS PROVIDED SAFE, SECURE SHELTER FOR OVER 121 LOCAL LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES - 418 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 264 CHILDREN - WHILE ALSO COMPLETING 87 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS IN THE SAME AREAS IN WHICH WE BUILT HOMES. IN 2022, HABITAT EXPANDED THEIR PROGRAM DELIVERY AND BEGAN PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES TO LOCAL LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME PEOPLE AND HAVE HELD 142 CLASSES AND ASSISTED 155 HOUSEHOLDS TO ORGANIZE THEIR FINANCES. HFHLV OPERATES AUTONOMOUSLY FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL WITH ITS OWN LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FUNDING SOURCES AND STRATEGIC GOALS FOR LIFTING FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY IN CLARK COUNTY. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. WE MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES TODAY WHILE TRANSFORMING THEIR LIVES FOR YEARS TO COME. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES ON PREVIOUSLY VACANT IN-FILL LOTS IN CLARK COUNTY; REDEVELOPMENT ZONES NOT SUITABLE FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPER. THEN, USING A RIGOROUS SELECTION, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL COACHING PROCESS, WE FILL THE HOMES WITH FAMILIES WHO BECOME SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS. HFHLV IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES. WE ARE ABOUT SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH CAREFUL SELECTION OF PARTNER FAMILIES, RESPONSIBLE LENDING AND ONGOING SUPPORT. WE INVEST IN THE FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, LONG-TERM CREDIT COUNSELING AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. HOMEOWNERSHIP LEADS TO OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES-IMPROVED HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY. THE GIFT OF A HOME MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN A ROOF OVER SOMEONE'S HEAD. HOMEOWNERSHIP IS OFTEN A CATALYST TO WEALTH BUILDING, AND ITS IMPACT GROWS OVER TIME WITH EACH GENERATION AS WE BREAK DOWN BARRIERS OF LIMITED HOUSING SUPPLY, RESTRICTED ACCESS TO CREDIT, AND SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, ESPECIALLY FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF COLOR OR SINGLE WOMEN. OUR APPROACH TO HOUSING IS UNIQUE AS WE PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND BREAK ITS CYCLE. IN ADDITION TO MAKING THE DREAM OF AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY, WE IMPROVE EXISTING HOMES THROUGH OUR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY AGE, DISABILITY OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE HINDERED TO AFFORD IMPORTANT HOME MAINTENANCE FOR SUSTAINING, PRESERVATION, AND SAFETY. TOGETHER WE CAN PROVIDE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FAMILIES AND ENTIRE COMMUNITIES, GIVING THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST A "HAND UP" VERSUS A "HAND OUT."

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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