Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
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
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, OH
1. Affordable Homeownership Program
This program helps families with low to moderate incomes purchase affordable homes through a partnership model. Qualified applicants work alongside volunteers, complete “sweat equity” hours, attend homebuyer education classes, and then purchase their home with a zero-interest mortgage that includes taxes and insurance, keeping payments within ~30% of their income.
2. Critical Repair Program
Designed to help existing homeowners stay safe and in their homes, HFHGC offers Veteran Repair (for veterans or surviving spouses) and Aging in Place (for homeowners aged 60+). These initiatives provide no-upfront-cost repairs and accessibility modifications—like ramps, HVAC work, plumbing, roofing, showers—to address health, safety or code issues across Hamilton, Butler, Clermont & Warren counties in Ohio, plus neighboring counties in KY and IN.
3. Construction Training Program (CTP)
CTP is a workforce development partnership with CityLink that trains low-income adults in construction skills, provides OSHA-10 and NCCER Core certifications, hands-on experience on Habitat build sites, and support for job placements. This tuition-free, six-week course equips graduates for careers in construction—many of whom are hired soon after graduation.
4. Habitat ReStores
HFHGC operates six resale stores across Greater Cincinnati (Ohio and Northern Kentucky). These ReStores sell donated home goods, appliances, furniture, and building materials at affordable prices. Revenue from sales supports building more homes and prevents reusable materials from ending up in landfills.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati's program expenses were:
| Program services | $16,924,531 |
| Total Program Expenses | $16,924,531 |
Chief Executive
Joe Hansbauer, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Michael Q Dozier, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ethicon
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
110
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
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 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $5,182,385 |
| ReStore sales | $3,589,859 |
| In-kind contributions | $3,491,020 |
| Transfers to homeowners | $2,950,128 |
| Investment return, net | $412,930 |
| Mortgage loan discount amortization | $350,958 |
| Miscellaneous revenue | $104,322 |
| Other gains and revenue | $79,118 |
| Rebates | $32,661 |
| Recycling | $11,349 |
| Repair program | $7,596 |
| Total Income | $16,212,326 |
Programs: 92% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $16,212,326 |
| Total expenses: | $18,323,056 |
| Program expenses | $16,924,531 |
| Fundraising expenses | $887,405 |
| Administrative expenses | $511,120 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,110,730 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $19,171,264 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $17,060,534 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,881,278 |
| Total Assets | $20,941,812 |
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