Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
habitat for humanity california is a coalition of habitat for humanity affiliates working across the state providing, permanent, affordable homeownership housing for working families, by building and preserving homes. habitat for humanity's homeownership opportunities help address California's housing shortage and promote housing justice and econommic stability.our vision is a world where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. habitat for humanity staff members, volunteers, donors, and advocates throughout california work together to make this vision a reality.
- Income
- $938,001
- Spending
- $692,955
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 16.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
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: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 132% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $275,000 spent. california advocacy and policy for non-profit affordable homeownership production-led a statewide campaign for affordable homeownership production to construct and preserve homes for first-time homeownership.-hosted a statewide conference advocating for CalHome funding and housing justice, including Habitat for Humanity private and public partners.-Sponsored and supported state affordable housing laws in coalition.
- $270,503 spent. habitat for humanity local affiliate support, capacity building, professional development and technical assistance-supported Habitat affiliates operating in 42 counties, providing capacity building, technical assistance and professional development networking events including:-habitat western regional collaboration with california, oregon, washington and hawaii-leadership and professional development conference and sector.-monthly peer leadership trainings-calhome application and funding opportunities technical assistance and support
- $60,611 spent. habitat for humanity statewide and local community impact measurementand reporting-statewide impact project collaborative, collecting and reporting on impact data at the state and local levels.-published statewide and local reports with habitat for humanity outcomes and benefits of homeownership on community economics, civic engagement, educational attainments and demographics of californians served including the most underserved populations of veterans, older adults, and black, indigenous and latino households. reports are valuable in shaping policy, identifying community needs, successful program outcomes, and further investment and progrm advancements to serve more people.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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