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Habitat for Humanity International

EIN 91-1342397 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS VOLUNTEERS, HOMEOWNERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, CONGREGATIONS, AND DONORS, WE ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT SEATTLE-KING & KITTITAS COUNTIES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP POSSIBLE FOR LOW-INCOME, HARDWORKING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

Income
$61.1 million
Spending
$44.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
196
Volunteers
2,148
Highest pay
$290,161, chief executive officer

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: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $21.9 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE WORK WITH HABITAT TO BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED. THEY ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER FAMILIES' NEEDS, BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AFFORDABLE. BY USING THE LABOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS, EMPLOYING EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, KEEPING HOUSE SIZES MODEST, AND USING DONATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES, HABITAT MAKES ITS HOUSES AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PURCHASE. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HELPS CREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT FREE FAMILIES FROM INSTABILITY, STRESS AND FEAR, AND ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE AND CONFIDENCE. STUDIES SHOW THAT STRONG AND STABLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. WHEN A HOME FOSTERS INSTEAD OF HINDERS HEALTH AND SAFETY, FAMILIES CAN FLOURISH. OWNING AN AFFORDABLE HOME ALSO ALLOWS HOMEOWNERS TO LIFT THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY BY SAVING FOR THEIR FUTURES AND INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOLSTERING JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER GROWTH. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE-KING COUNTY SERVED 39 FAMILIES THROUGH ITS LONG- TERM HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
  2. $12.0 million spent. HABITAT RESTORES: HABITAT RESTORES OPERATED FOUR RETAIL LOCATIONS IN BELLEVUE, TUKWILA, AUBURN, AND ELLENSBURG. THE RESTORES SERVED AS A COMMUNITY DONATION AND REUSE CENTER FOR NEW AND GENTLY USED BUILDING MATERIALS, HOME FURNISHINGS, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MANUFACTURERS, CONTRACTORS, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS, HABITAT DIVERTED SIGNIFICANT VOLUMES OF MATERIALS FROM LANDFILLS DURING FY2025, REDUCING WASTE AND SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THESE DONATED MATERIALS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, AS WELL AS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDERS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM RESTORE SALES DIRECTLY SUPPORTED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S HOMEOWNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO FOUR PHYSICAL STORES, HABITAT UTILIZED ONLINE TOOLS, INCLUDING A DONATION SCHEDULING SYSTEM, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK PLATFORMS, TO INCREASE ACCESS TO DONATIONS AND ENHANCE SALES VOLUME IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION.
  3. $1.9 million spent. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM: OUR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF AGE, DISABILITY OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP THEM RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND AVOID THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA AND EXPENSE OF MOVING. PROJECTS CONSIST OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REPAIRS INTENDED TO ALLEVIATE CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES, PRESERVE THE STRUCTURE OF THE HOME, AND/OR ADDRESS CODE VIOLATIONS. HABITAT STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS COLLABORATE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS NECESSARY TO KEEP HOMES SAFE AND SECURE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE-KING COUNTY COMPLETED 106 HOME REPAIRS DURING FY2025.

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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