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Community Development : Housing and Neighborhood Development

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East

Bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

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three stars

89.70

1478 NE Killingsworth Street Portland, OR 97211
tel: (503) 287-9529   Web Site
EIN: 93-0801200

Board Leadership
Ian Gordon
Board Chair

CEO
Steve Messinetti
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.70 three stars
  Financial 85.44 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building movement. Habitat welcomes people from all walks of life to partner in serving families in need and creating a better community for everyone who lives here. Founded in 1981, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has been providing homeownership opportunities for hardworking families for 35 years.

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building movement. Habitat welcomes people from all walks of life to partner in serving families in need and creating a better community for everyone who lives here. Founded in 1981, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has been providing homeownership opportunities for hardworking families for 35 years.

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Financial

three stars

85.44

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 87.4%
  Administrative Expenses 5.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.01
  Program Expenses Growth 3.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 58.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East 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 Portland/Metro East (OR) 89.70 three stars
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County (FL) 100.00 four stars
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity (TX) 91.70 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville (VA) 88.66 three stars
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (MN) 85.85 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,439,544
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $244,774
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $388,656
Total Contributions $7,072,974
   Program Service Revenue $5,515,382
Total Primary Revenue $12,588,356
   Other Revenue $1,053,301
TOTAL REVENUE $13,641,657
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $11,972,189
   Administrative Expenses $577,058
   Fundraising Expenses $771,496
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $13,320,743
   
Payments to Affiliates $691,523
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $320,914
   
Net Assets $10,443,861

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 $9,020,480 75.3%
Retail Store Operations $2,951,709 24.7%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 03/01/2019 89.70 three stars
2017-06 09/01/2018 89.32 three stars
2016-06 12/22/2017 90.94 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2017 86.39 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 93-0801200
Name in IRS Master File HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PORTLAND METRO EAST
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 (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 Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
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
$114,806 0.86% Steve Messinetti President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East (OR) 89.70 three stars
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (NC) 92.74 four stars
Habitat for Humanity Tucson (AZ) 93.21 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County (FL) 93.98 four stars
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County (FL) 92.02 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East
1478 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97211
tel: (503) 287-9529
fax: (503) 287-4649
EIN: 93-0801200

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 11527
Portland, OR 97211

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Board Leadership

Ian Gordon
Board Chair

CEO

Steve Messinetti
Executive Director

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