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Community Development : Housing and Neighborhood Development

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

four stars

96.46

1701 North 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110
tel: (402) 457-5657   Web Site
EIN: 36-3283625

Board Leadership
Drew Collier
Chair

CEO
Amanda Brewer
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.46 four stars
  Financial 95.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/20/2019 using data provided by the charity on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS.
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Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat Omaha works to eliminate substandard housing by providing low-to-moderate income families with opportunities to successfully achieve and maintain homeownership while improving the safety, appearance and value of neighborhoods.
Since 1984, Habitat Omaha has directly impacted the lives of more than 1,400 local families by providing a hand-up not a hand-out. Habitat Omaha partners with low-income families who purchase their homes at full cost and complete up to 350 hours of sweat equity.

Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat Omaha works to eliminate substandard housing by providing low-to-moderate income families with opportunities to successfully achieve and maintain homeownership while improving the safety, appearance and value of neighborhoods.
Since 1984, Habitat Omaha has directly impacted the lives of more than 1,400 local families by providing a hand-up not a hand-out. Habitat Omaha partners with low-income families who purchase their homes at full cost and complete up to 350 hours of sweat equity.

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Financial

four stars

95.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/20/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.4%
  Administrative Expenses 6.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.27
  Program Expenses Growth 11.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 45.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity of Omaha on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity of Omaha on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (NE) 96.46 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Broward (FL) 96.66 four stars
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity (VA) 89.17 three stars
Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity (CT) 96.37 four stars
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (CA) 93.70 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $5,810,936
   Federated Campaigns $35,668
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $2,213,406
Total Contributions $8,060,010
   Program Service Revenue $8,687,190
Total Primary Revenue $16,747,200
   Other Revenue $1,069,534
TOTAL REVENUE $17,816,734
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $16,362,244
   Administrative Expenses $1,197,318
   Fundraising Expenses $772,762
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $18,332,324
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-515,590
   
Net Assets $22,924,867

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Home Construction Program $11,922,248 72.9%
ReStore $2,500,043 15.3%
Home Roof and Repair Program $1,125,600 6.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/20/2019 96.46 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 36-3283625
Name in IRS Master File HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
NTEE Code L20
NTEE Classification Housing Development, Construction, Management
NTEE Type Housing, Shelter
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (380) Low-income housing
(994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Ruling Date April, 1984
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$204,380 1.11% Amanda Brewer Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (NE) 96.46 four stars
Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity (OH) 96.22 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County (CA) 98.23 four stars
Morris Habitat for Humanity (NJ) 92.92 four stars
Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (WI) 94.07 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
1701 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
tel: (402) 457-5657
fax: (402) 457-4012
EIN: 36-3283625

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Board Leadership

Drew Collier
Chair

CEO

Amanda Brewer
Chief Executive Officer

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