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Community Development : Housing and Neighborhood Development

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County

Creating affordable housing

four stars

96.66

13350 Jones Road Houston, TX 77070
tel: (281) 477-0460   Web Site
EIN: 76-0273510

Board Leadership
Brian Kolenda
President

CEO
Soleil Watt
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.66 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. Our mission is founded on the conviction that every family should have the opportunity to own a basic, decent home in which to live in dignity and safety. We partner with the community and families to create affordable housing and help develop responsible homeowners and successful neighborhoods. Since its inception Habitat Northwest Harris County (NWHC) has built more than 160 homes, providing housing for more than 650 individuals. As of 2011 Habitat NWHC has built 5 subdivisions: Carrell Manor, Cherie Cove, Lancaster, Hampton Place and Hamill Ranch. Construction commenced in February 2012 on our sixth subdivision, Hamill Crossing. When completed, Hamill Crossing will house 46 families.

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. Our mission is founded on the conviction that every family should have the opportunity to own a basic, decent home in which to live in dignity and safety. We partner with the community and families to create affordable housing and help develop responsible homeowners and successful neighborhoods. Since its inception Habitat Northwest Harris County (NWHC) has built more than 160 homes, providing housing for more than 650 individuals. As of 2011 Habitat NWHC has built 5 subdivisions: Carrell Manor, Cherie Cove, Lancaster, Hampton Place and Hamill Ranch. Construction commenced in February 2012 on our sixth subdivision, Hamill Crossing. When completed, Hamill Crossing will house 46 families.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 09/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, 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)		 93.1%
  Administrative Expenses 3.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.29
  Program Expenses Growth 12.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County 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 Northwest Harris County (TX) 96.66 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Broward (FL) 90.59 four stars
Austin Habitat for Humanity (TX) 90.64 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County (OH) 92.15 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis (IN) 98.23 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $598,270
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $598,270
   Program Service Revenue $260,800
Total Primary Revenue $859,070
   Other Revenue $3,797,320
TOTAL REVENUE $4,656,390
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,092,664
   Administrative Expenses $158,900
   Fundraising Expenses $97,686
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,349,250
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $307,140
   
Net Assets $5,308,608

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 $4,092,664 100.0%

Ratings History
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 09/01/2017 96.66 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 98.19 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 04/01/2016 88.88 three stars
2014-06 09/01/2015 88.20 three stars
2013-06 02/01/2015 85.07 three stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 81.44 three stars
2011-06 10/01/2012 81.58 three 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 76-0273510
Name in IRS Master File HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (29) Other religious activities
(380) Low-income housing
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 January, 1987
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Soleil Watt Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County (TX) 96.66 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (NY) 92.76 four stars
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity (FL) 90.59 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (CO) 85.97 three stars
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County (FL) 92.92 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County
13350 Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
tel: (281) 477-0460
fax: (281) 890-5760
EIN: 76-0273510

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 682785
Houston, TX 77268

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Board Leadership

Brian Kolenda
President

CEO

Soleil Watt
Executive Director

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