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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 93-1172258 · Newport, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HFHLC IS A NONPROFIT HOUSING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP, HOME REPAIR, COMMUNITY LAND TRUST INITIATIVES, AND DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS IN LINCON COUNTY, OREGON.

Income
$734,481
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
15
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$106,441, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

    13 of 13 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. $210,127 spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LINCOLN COUNTY DEVELOPS AND REHABILITATES AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH HOME CONSTRUCTION, HOMEOWNER SUPPORT SERVICES, HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY HOUSING INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY HOUSING AND LAND RELATED PROGRAMS SERVING LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON. HFHLC DEVELOPS AND REHABILITIES AFFORABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILES THROUGH HOME CONSTRUCTION, HOMEOWNER SUPPORT SERVICES, HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITEIS, AND COMMUNITY HOUSING INITIATIVES.
  2. $521,898 spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LINCOLN COUNTY OPERATES RESTORE RETAIL LOCATIONS IN LINCOLN CITY AND NEWPORT, OREGON. RESTORES ACCEPT DONATIONS OF NEW AND USED BUILDING MATERIALS, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND RESELL THESE ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO DIVERTS REUSABLE MATERIALS FROM LOCAL LANDFILLS AND PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITH THE COMMUNITY. HFHLC OPERATES RESTORE RETAIL LOCATIONS IN LINCOLN CITY AND NEWPORT, ORGEON. RESTORES ACCEPT DONATIONS OF NEW AND USED BUILDING MATERIALS, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND RESELL THESE ITEMS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITES.
  3. $82,984 spent. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LINCOLN COUNTY PROVIDES DISASTER RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCIES. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING-RELATED RECOVERY SUPPORT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE COORDINATION, VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. HFHLC PROVIDES DISASTER RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SERVICES DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY AND COMMUNITY ERMERGENCIES.

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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