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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 91-1885667 · Port Townsend, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 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.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
30
Volunteers
364
Highest pay
$154,465, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    9 of 9 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. $3.2 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION CONSTRUCTED OR RECYCLED 6 HOMES, SELLING THEM TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IN ITS HISTORY HABITAT HAS BUILT 71 HOMES, RECYCLED 14, SOLD 86 AND REHABBED 1. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SKILLED CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION TO 198 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 5,363 HOURS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $214,088. HOMES BUILT WERE CERTIFIED ENERGY STAR, ENSURING AFFORDABILITY OVER THE LONG TERM. PARTNER FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERS. HABITAT IMPLEMENTED "PERMANENT AFFORDABILITY" FOR ALL HOME SALES, THROUGH THE USE OF 99-YEAR GROUND LEASES AND DEED RESTRICTIONS, ENSURING HOMES REMAIN AFFORDABLE TO FUTURE BUYERS.
  2. $872,025 spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STORE: THE PORT TOWNSEND HABITAT STORE WAS OPERATED BY 98 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 5,034 HOURS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $175,133. THE STORE RECYCLES USED FURNISHINGS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, KEEPING ITEMS OUT OF LANDFILLS AND PROVIDING A SOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY OF HIGH QUALITY, REASONABLY PRICED HOUSEHOLD GOODS. HABITAT HOMEOWNER PARTNERS EARN SWEAT EQUITY HOURS AND LEARN RETAIL SALES SKILLS. THE STORE IS A VENUE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS OF POVERTY HOUSING, PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNER APPLICANTS AND VOLUNTEERS, AND KEEPS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOREMOST IN THE MIND OF THE COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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