Houston Habitat for Humanity
Houston Habitat for Humanity reported $18.8 million in revenue and $20.6 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $79.12 went to program services, $12.03 to management and general costs and $8.85 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 49.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $221,398 (Chief Executive Officer). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 41% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor context, the median across 933 covered housing & shelter charities: $89.27 programs, $10.73 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.1% | 87.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.20 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 47.6% | 17.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 49.2% | 66.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $221,398 | $300,863 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.08% | 1.57% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.4 | 10.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHouston Habitat builds homes in the Houston metropolitan area utilizing volunteer labor, donated materials and contributed funds. The homes are then sold to pre-qualified, very low-income, low-income or moderate-income persons. Homebuyers are selected based on need, ability to repay the Houston Habitat mortgage, and willingness to partner. During 2025, Houston Habitat built 47 new homes, rehabilitated 5 homes and sold 30 homes to low income persons thus providing a decent home for economically disadvantaged individuals
Long-term mortgage financing is a key component of making Houston Habitat homes affordable. Affordable low interest mortgages are provided to qualified persons as payment for the homes sold. During 2025, 4 homes were sold and financed by Houston Habitat
Houston Habitat also operates 2 ReStores, home improvement outlets that are open to the public. The ReStores accept donations from individuals, corporations and retail stores in the area and purchase some material for resale. In 2025, the ReStores sold 130,855 items, saving an estimated 1.4 million pounds from the landfill
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $218,360 | $0 | $3,038 | $221,398 |
| Chief Operating Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $178,100 | $0 | $6,620 | $184,720 |
| Homeowner Services Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,544 | $0 | $8,336 | $136,880 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,114 | $0 | $3,545 | $131,659 |
| Construction Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,496 | $0 | $8,064 | $129,560 |
| Development & Communication Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,966 | $0 | $1,979 | $126,945 |
| ReStore Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $109,200 | $0 | $5,823 | $115,023 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Houston Habitat for Humanity (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $538K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 588
- Volunteers Part I, line 64,679
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ASR Mechanical HVAC services | $1,093,008 |
| DuraPro Construction LLC Construction services | $946,337 |
| Reese Electrical Services LLC Electrical services | $721,171 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 19 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
16 private foundations reported grants to Houston Habitat for Humanity totaling $502K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Houston Habitat for Humanity's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Houston Habitat for Humanity reported that 79.1% of its $20.6 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 8.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Houston Habitat for Humanity pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Houston Habitat for Humanity reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $221,398, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Houston Habitat for Humanity get its money?
Of $18.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 47.6% came from contributions and grants (including 2.6% from government grants) and 49.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Houston Habitat for Humanity a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 76-0207084 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202642459349300234 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503179349304755 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202432899349302528 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202342859349302279 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202222729349301627 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122679349301117 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013189349307346 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 76-0207084: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.