Habitat for Humanity International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Habitat for Humanity International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by BBB WGA in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0
(This complaint involved mailing list removal).
Stated Purpose:
"to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope."
Year, State Incorporated:
1976, GA
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) reports to work in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need partner with the organization to build or improve a place they can call home. HFHI homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, the organization aims to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.
For the year ended June 29, 2025, Habitat for Humanity International's program expenses were:
| U.S. affiliates | $184,691,000 |
| International affiliates | $75,514,000 |
| Public awareness and education | $24,292,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $284,497,000 |
Chief Executive
Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$592,703
Chair of the Board
Christina Smith Shi
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Former President, Global Direct-to-Consumer, Nike Inc.
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
932
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving and Cryptocurrency
Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $314,955,000, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Habitat for Humanity International's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 29, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $239,383,000 |
| Other income, net | $68,150,000 |
| In-kind contributions | $51,792,000 |
| Government grants | $23,780,000 |
| Total Income | $383,105,000 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $383,105,000 |
| Total expenses: | $377,478,000 |
| Program expenses | $284,497,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $65,603,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $27,378,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $5,627,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $441,590,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $446,596,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $296,663,000 |
| Total Assets | $743,259,000 |
Note: According to HFHI's consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $51,792,000 in the form of Cars for Homes ($19,760,000), donated product for use in construction ($15,122,000), donated products for sale in ReStores ($13,656,000), media communication and production services ($1,915,000), contributed services requiring specialized skills ($1,115,000), other donated contributions ($224,000).
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Report completed by:
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