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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2023 Expires: August 2025

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

1701 N 24th St
Omaha, NE, 68110-2326

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter."  

Year, State Incorporated:
1984, NE

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha supports our neighbors to achieve this strength and independence through homeownership. Every day, we see how quality, affordable housing replaces people’s struggles to keep a sturdy roof over their heads with opportunities to build healthy, prosperous futures. This impact is transformational not just for individuals but for our entire community – fighting poverty, revitalizing neighborhoods, strengthening our economy, and creating stability for the next generation. In 2020, Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County came under the umbrella of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, allowing the organization to serve more families across a five-county service area. 

For the year ended December 31, 2021, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's program expenses were:

Programs $25,453,079
Total Program Expenses $25,453,079

Chief Executive
Amanda Brewer, Executive Director

Compensation*
$272,002

Chair of the Board
Caren Woodruff, Founder and Owner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
QuarterLife Coaching

Board Size
25

Paid Staff Size
117

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.64%

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 Omaha's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Source of Funds
Contributions $22,839,307
Sales to Homeowners $8,142,548
Grants $3,266,718
ReStore Sales $2,758,500
In-Kind Contributions $905,591
Income from Debt Extinguishment $702,647
Revenue from Homeowners Home Repair $646,580
Other Revenue $637,305
Event Income $563,907
Loan Discount Interest Income Homeowner Sales $425,133
Loan Discount Interest Income Home Repair $54,839
Income from Joint Ventures $47,676
Investment Loss $-43,577
Loss on Sales of Land, Property and Equipment $-53,571
Total Income $40,893,603

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $40,893,603
Total expenses: $28,190,505
  Program expenses $25,453,079
  Fundraising expenses $1,104,325
  Administrative expenses $1,633,101
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $12,703,098
Beginning Net Assets $28,316,734
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $41,019,832
Total Liabilities $23,342,975
Total Assets $36,024,210

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