Mission: Seeking to put God's love into action, South Puget Sound (SPS) Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Founded in 1989, SPS ... (More)
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1987, and donations may or may not be tax-deductible.
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Contact Information
711 Capitol Way South
Suite 401
Olympia WA 98501
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Financial and Accountability & Transparency score for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
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Good
This charity's score is 86.32, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.
This score is calculated from two sub-scores:
Finance: 92.91 View details
Accountability & Transparency: 82.00 View details
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Program Expense Ratio
77.7%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expenses
15.5%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expenses
6.6%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
34.1%
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency
$0.05
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Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio
1.50 years
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Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth
16.60%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Governance
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Sources Include: IRS Form 990
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Policies
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Transparency
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Total Revenue and Expenses
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Salary of Key Persons
Presented here are this organizations key compensated staff members as identified by our analysts. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Carly Colgan, Executive Director
$43,475 (2.09% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2021
Business Master File Data
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Instruction and guidance on housing (BMF activity code: 398)
Low-income housing (BMF activity code: 380)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling. (BMF affiliation code: 9)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
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Pandemic Response
Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Not applicable to South Puget Sound Habitat
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Lumber prices have gone up dramatically. Trusses went from average of $3,942 to $5,279 - an increase of 34%. Framing costs for homes completed in 2020 (pre-COVID) averaged $12,458 and in February 2021, the average framing cost was $18,287 - an increase of 46%. A recent analysis of material cost increases reflects an average increase of 36% per home (approximately $37,423). Other examples: • Drywall: Budgeted at $9,500, actual cost $17,750 – increased 87% • Insulation: Budgeted at $3,500, actual cost $5,700 – increased 63% • Windows: Budgeted at $2,000, actual cost $2,672 – increased 34% We also operate two Habitat Stores that provide a critical source of operating revenue for SPSHFH. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, South Puget Sound Habitat had to close both Habitat Stores for 12 weeks in the spring of 2020 resulting in a loss of over $325,000 in revenue. We received PPP funding, which covered payroll for our staff while the two Habitat Stores were closed for 12 weeks.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
The COVID-19 pandemic for South Puget Sound Habitat has meant slower construction schedules. Pre-COVID, we relied on volunteers for many construction tasks. However, due to safety regulations, mainly Habitat construction staff and sub-contractors have been allowed on our build sites. Homeowners and their families have been able to be on-site to complete their sweat equity hours while following COVID-19 safety precautions. As restrictions have started lifting, South Puget Sound Habitat has been able to invite more volunteers back on the construction site and that will help projects move forward at a quicker pace. It has also been harder to find and schedule sub-contractors, and the city’s design reviews are taking longer. Again, we are hopeful that fewer restrictions will mean getting this work done easier.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
In 2018, South Puget Sound Habitat identified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as guiding principles. We held internal group learning opportunities focused on US postwar housing discrimination, the wealth gap, and the stark homeownership gap for communities of color. We discussed where our organization fits in this system of oppression and how we can focus on creating a more equitable community. In 2020, staff explored how white dominant culture manifests in our organization, named org practices that cause harm and inequity, built antiracist skills, and operationalized racial equity. Our agency-wide DEI committee meets monthly to discuss how different topics manifest in our organization. We hired a Human Resources firm to bring an equity lens to our hiring practices, job descriptions, employee handbook, compensation philosophy, performance review process, and general employee engagement and communication.
Historical Ratings
| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 12/1/2020 | 2019 | 86.32 | |
| 4/1/2020 | 2018 | 83.70 | |
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Impact & Results
This score estimates the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
Impact & Results Score
Not Currently Scored
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Largest Programs
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity reported its three largest programs on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
$2,620,101
Spent in most recent FY
94%
Percent of program expenses
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED. THEY ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER FAM ... (More)
$32,636
Spent in most recent FY
1%
Percent of program expenses
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION WORK, WE TAILOR OUR EFFORTS BY PARTNERING LOCALLY WITH RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BEST ADDRESS TH ... (More)
$132,448
Spent in most recent FY
4%
Percent of program expenses
HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM: OUR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SE ... (More)
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Leadership & Adaptability
This score provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of the organization's Leadership & Adaptability through the nonprofit organization submitting a survey response directly to Charity Navigator.
Leadership & Adaptability Report
100
of 100 points
Mission
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We are the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and serves Thurston County, Washington. We’re an autonomous, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are governed locally, raise funds locally, and build locally. A Christian-based, ecumenical (all-inclusive), nonprofit organization, South Puget Sound Habitat is welcoming to people of any or no faith. Founded in 1989, we are the only builder of affordable, owner-occupied housing units for low- to moderate-income households in Thurston County.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Vision
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We envision a world where everyone has a decent place to live. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve a decent place to call home. Our core values and guiding principles — diversity, equity, and inclusion, future generations, people first, community, and integrity — shepherd our work. We take very seriously our purpose and place in an ever-evolving community. This leads us to regularly reflect, evaluate, and progress internally as an organization working to be an innovator for the future of housing in Thurston County.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Grow the number of families served
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Grow our home building capacity
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: Grow our store profits
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
In November 2020, we partnered with RisewithKJ LLC (risewithkj.com) to become an anti-racist community organization that fosters an inclusive environment for all staff, board members, volunteers, clients, and donors. RisewithKJ’s worked with our leadership team to create a DEI roadmap. Employees were asked to complete an anonymous race equity assessment that established a baseline for our DEI work going forward. The assessment asked about their work experiences, the organization’s culture, and gaps in leadership development. The assessment’s results highlighted where we needed to raise awareness, deepen cultural humility, and build DEI competencies. RisewithKJ has provided three different learning tracks for us - race equity basics, equitable supervision, and DEI Committee support.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Mobilizing for Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
In addition to lifting our hammers, we must also lift our voices in support of adequate shelter. Building is part of the solution, but less visible aspects of housing like laws, regulations, systems, and rules about land and development are critical components in eliminating barriers to safe, healthy, affordable housing. From our deep understanding of housing and its central role in providing opportunities for families, we work to reform policies and laws in collaborative, nonpartisan ways. In June 2019, South Puget Sound Habitat joined Habitat affiliates across the country in a five-year nationwide advocacy campaign, Cost of Home. We commit to mobilizing our partners, volunteers, and community members across the US to find solutions and create policies that will allow 10 million individuals to meet their most basic needs.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Story of Adaptability
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The COVID-19 pandemic for South Puget Sound Habitat has meant slower construction schedules. Pre-COVID, we relied on volunteers for many construction tasks. However, due to safety regulations, mainly Habitat construction staff and sub-contractors have been allowed on our build sites. Homeowners and their families have been able to be on-site to complete their sweat equity hours while following COVID-19 safety precautions. As restrictions have started lifting, South Puget Sound Habitat has been able to invite more volunteers back on the construction site and that will help projects move forward at a quicker pace. It has also been harder to find and schedule sub-contractors, and the city’s design reviews are taking longer. Again, we are hopeful that fewer restrictions will mean getting this work done easier. Lumber prices have gone up dramatically. Trusses went from average of $3,942 to $5,279 - an increase of 34%. Framing costs for homes completed in 2020 (pre-COVID) averaged $12,458 and in February 2021, the average framing cost was $18,287 - an increase of 46%. A recent analysis of material cost increases reflects an average increase of 36% per home (approximately $37,423). Other examples: • Drywall: Budgeted at $9,500, actual cost $17,750 – increased 87% • Insulation: Budgeted at $3,500, actual cost $5,700 – increased 63% • Windows: Budgeted at $2,000, actual cost $2,672 – increased 34%
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
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Organization Leadership
Carly Colgan
Chief Executive Officer
John Hutchings
President
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Culture & Community
This score provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves. Learn more about how and why we rate Culture & Community.
Culture & Community Score
100
out of 100
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity has earned a passing score. This score has no effect on the organization's Star Rating. The organization provided data about how it listens to constituents (Constituent Feedback) and its Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) practices (see report below).
The Culture & Community Beacon is comprised of the following metrics:
Constituent Feedback: 100/100 (30% of beacon score)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 100/100 (70% of beacon score)
Culture & Community Report
100
of 100 points
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
100/100 points
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 11 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective DEI policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
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Methodology
We are utilizing data collected by Candid to document and assess the DEI practices implemented by the organization. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the Equity Strategies section of their Candid profiles to receive a rating.
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Constituent Feedback
100/100 points
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
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Methodology
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Analysis and Research
Like the overall Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as metrics are developed and ready for integration. Below you can find more information about the metrics we currently evaluate in this beacon and their relevance to nonprofit performance.
Constituent Feedback
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
