Homes 4 Homes
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Homes 4 Homes meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide safe, stable homes for those in need, helping entire communities move from survival to stability."
Year, State Incorporated:
2015, TN
Homes 4 Homes (H4H) reports that it provides safe housing and community development programs in Uganda, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico through partnerships with local leaders, organizations, and skilled laborers. H4H states that its primary program activity is the construction of durable homes for families in need using locally sourced materials and labor. In addition to housing, H4H reports that it supports community development initiatives focused on education, workforce training, water access, sanitation, and economic empowerment. The organization operates the Aketcha Preschool in Uganda, serving approximately 170 children daily through early childhood education, meals, and care services. Workforce development programs provide vocational training in welding, sewing and embroidery, hair braiding, construction, and masonry. H4H states that it supports access to clean water through wells and water storage systems and improves sanitation through the construction of household and community latrines.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Homes 4 Homes's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,014,345 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,014,345 |
Chief Executive
Michelle Smalling, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Michael Smalling
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Mortgage Advisor, Steadfast Mortgage Company
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
2
*As reported in H4H's 2025 IRS Form 990, Michelle Smalling is not directly compensated by the organization.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,189,444, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Homes 4 Homes's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Special events | $707,374 |
| Contributions | $471,231 |
| Interest revenue | $18,319 |
| In-kind contributions | $10,839 |
| Total Income | $1,207,763 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $1,207,763 |
| Total expenses: | $1,141,713 |
| Program expenses | $1,014,345 |
| Fundraising expenses | $88,657 |
| Administrative expenses | $38,711 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $66,050 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $937,038 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,003,088 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,684 |
| Total Assets | $1,004,772 |
Note: According to H4H's 2025 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $10,839.
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Report completed by:
BBB of Middle Tennessee