Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

What Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity does

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry founded in 1988 and headquartered at 350 6th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operating as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It serves low-income families (income range 30%-80% of area median income) across Linn and Benton counties, Iowa, through an Affordable Homeownership Program that combines 300-400 hours of partner-family sweat equity with 30-year interest-free mortgages capped at 30% of monthly income, plus an A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) critical repair program, a Women Build program, and Aging in Place projects. Since founding the organization has built or rehabilitated more than 180 homes and served over 360 families, currently serving up to 30 families annually through new construction, rehabilitation, and repairs.

The operating platform is anchored by the Cedar Valley Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement resale storefront opened in October 2005 that sells donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and housewares at a fraction of retail and diverts roughly 560 tons of material from landfills each year. The technology stack is a conventional nonprofit web stack: WordPress CMS, CharityProud for donations and event registration, VolunteerHub for volunteer scheduling, Constant Contact for email newsletters, Google Analytics, and MailMunch. A network of six volunteer committees (Construction, Family Support, Family Selection, Faith Relations, Development & Communications, Safety) plus AmeriCorps placements and corporate volunteer days (Transamerica, Schneider Electric, Hy-Vee) delivered 11,223 volunteer hours from 3,660 individuals in FY25.

Revenue is generated through a diversified multi-stream model: individual and corporate monetary donations (one-time and recurring), ReStore retail sales, revolving mortgage payments from partner families, tiered Hope Builders corporate sponsorships (Dream Builder through Front Door), foundation and corporate grants, and annual fundraising events (Home Team Huddle NFL raffle, Bags for a Build tournament, Recycle Gala fashion show, Sites & Bites bus tour, Upcycle Challenge). A 10% tithe of unrestricted donations flows to Habitat for Humanity International builds in Nicaragua, Haiti, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Guatemala. CVHFH is supported by an approximately 10-person staff led by Executive Director Brittany Scanlon, a roughly 12-member volunteer Board of Directors, and credentials including the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026 and a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating.

Name

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://cvhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing affiliate serving low-income families in Linn and Benton counties, Iowa, through interest-free mortgages, home rehabilitation, and a ReStore resale operation, supported by volunteers, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home rehabilitation services
• Nonprofit retail thrift
• Volunteer homebuilding
• Critical home repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual & Corporate Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations received online, via planned giving (wills, IRAs, life insurance), stock transfers, real estate gifts, vehicle donations (Cars for Homes), and employer match programs.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: Sales of donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at discounted prices from a nonprofit home improvement storefront in Cedar Rapids. Accepts Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and cash (no checks).
3. Revolving Fund for Humanity (Mortgage Payments): Affordable 30-year interest-free mortgage payments from partner families, calculated so housing does not exceed 30% of monthly income, recycled to fund additional home construction.
4. Corporate Sponsorships (Hope Builders Program): Tiered sponsorships (Dream Builder through Front Door) from corporations, faith-based, and community groups, often accompanied by hundreds of volunteer hours annually.
5. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grants from corporate foundations (e.g., International Paper Foundation) and community foundations (e.g., Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation) supporting specific programs such as the Students Building Community internship and ABWK efforts.
6. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Home Team Huddle raffle, Bags for a Build tournament, Recycle Gala fashion show, Sites & Bites bus tour, and Upcycle Challenge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry that builds, rehabilitates, and repairs affordable homes for low-income families in Linn and Benton counties, Iowa. Partner families qualify through 300–400 sweat-equity hours and receive 30-year interest-free mortgages capped at 30% of monthly income, with payments recycled into a Revolving Fund for Humanity. The ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement resale store, and the A Brush with Kindness critical repair program supplement the core homeownership offering.

Product overview

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) operates as a single 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate rather than a unified software product, but its offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture of interconnected programs, retail operations, and fundraising events. The core Affordable Homeownership Program is supported by the ReStore retail/donation operation (which generates the bulk of unrestricted funding through furniture and building-material resales), the A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) critical home repair program, and the Women Build Program for women-led construction training. Adjacent modules include the AmeriCorps Program (national-service placements), Global Engagement/Global Village (international builds), Cars for Homes, and the Hope Builders corporate Sponsorship Program, while community engagement is driven by annual fundraising events—Home Team Huddle, Bags for a Build, Recycle Gala, Sites and Bites, and the Upcycle Challenge—all feeding back into homebuilding across Linn and Benton counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances at a fraction of retail price; proceeds fund CVHFH's affordable housing mission. Opened in October 2005.
• Women Build Program
• Home Team Huddle

Products and services

• Affordable Homeownership Program Hand-up program offering affordable 30-year interest-free mortgages to first-time low-income homeowners (30%–80% AMI) in Linn and Benton counties who would not qualify for conventional financing; partner families complete 300–400 sweat-equity hours and homeownership training, with payments recycled into a Revolving Fund for Humanity.
• ReStore Nonprofit home improvement resale store and donation center at 350 6th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids; sells donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, paint, and building materials at a fraction of retail, with proceeds funding Habitat homebuilding and hundreds of tons of materials diverted from landfills annually.
• A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) Critical home repair, rehabilitation, and aging-in-place program serving low-income homeowners; delivers exterior and accessibility-focused repairs at low or no cost through volunteer Blitz Weeks and grants.
• Women Build Program Volunteer-driven construction program for women that builds construction skills and self-reliance through shelter; offers on-site build opportunities and recurring classes (Hand & Power Tool, Refinishing, Home Maintenance, DIY projects) with no prior experience required.
• Global Engagement / Global Village International volunteer travel-and-build program enabling CVHFH supporters to build alongside Habitat communities abroad, funded in part through CVHFH's 10% tithe of unrestricted donations to partner countries.
• AmeriCorps Program National-service placement program through which CVHFH annually fills the full-time AmeriCorps Construction Coordinator role; members serve a one-year commitment gaining job skills and education awards while supporting Habitat's mission locally.
• Hope Builders Sponsorship Program Tiered corporate, faith-based, and community sponsorship program offering volunteer build days, naming rights, and recognition across CVHFH channels in exchange for financial contributions and hundreds of annual volunteer hours.
• Cars for Homes Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and construction/farm equipment through the Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes program, with proceeds supporting home construction and rehabilitation.
• Home Team Huddle Annual Super Sunday NFL-themed raffle fundraiser selling $10 tickets for a grand prize of two NFL game tickets plus airfare and hotel vouchers; held in partnership with sponsors Build To Suit, Honkamp, and DoubleTree Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.
• Bags for a Build Annual cornhole (bags) and Yard Pong tournament fundraiser featuring cash prizes, paddle raffle, live DJ, food and drink; in partnership with Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS.
• Recycle Gala Annual fashion show gala featuring recycled and upcycled attire designed by local artists, businesses, and community members, with live auction, music, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres at the Olympic South Side Theater in Cedar Rapids.
• Sites and Bites Semi-annual bus tour of Cedar Valley Habitat build sites featuring Hy-Vee lunch bites, showcasing community impact and future project roadmaps to current and prospective sponsors.
• Upcycle Challenge

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 360 families since 1988
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship - parent organization and brand licensor, core - direct program partner, core - annual staffing pipeline, major recurring event partner, supporting event partner, major corporate volunteer/sponsor, supporting corporate volunteer, minor historical partner, recurring event sponsor, supporting sponsor, recurring sponsor, recurring sponsor; board member, minor sponsor, presenting sponsor, supporting sponsor; board member, standard donation channel and core ecosystem.

• Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)flagship - parent organization and brand licensorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVHFH operates as a local 501(c)(3) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (founded 1976 in Americus, Georgia; works in 1,000+ U.S. communities and ~70 countries; has helped 59M+ people). CVHFH tithes 10% of unrestricted donations to support HFHI builds abroad (Nicaragua, Haiti, Bangladesh, Uganda, Guatemala). Mutual relationship: CVHFH delivers local mission execution; HFHI provides brand, advocacy, and international reach.
• Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Associationcore - direct program partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CVHFH on the Students Building Community internship program that pairs high school students with members of the Association for hands-on construction trades experience. The Association also partners on Bags for a Build and Recycle Gala events.
• AmeriCorpscore - annual staffing pipelineStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service program that places members in full-time positions at CVHFH (e.g., AmeriCorps Construction Coordinator) on an annual basis; member plays essential role in transforming the lives of families and individuals served.
• Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS (CRAAR)major recurring event partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts Bags for a Build tournament and Recycle Gala fashion show; recognized as "In Partnership with" sponsor on event pages; the Bags for a Build event specifically thanks CRAAR as partner.
• Hy-Veesupporting event partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Hy-Vee lunch bites for the semi-annual Sites & Bites bus tour of CVHFH build sites; also has Chad Seely (Hy-Vee) on the Board of Directors.
• Transamericamajor corporate volunteer/sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and volunteer partner (Hope Builders Program); team members like Jennifer Hawks (Corporate Development) participated in the Beloved Community home build in 2018 and the home dedication ceremony; Julie Fay on Board of Directors.
• Schneider Electricsupporting corporate volunteerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner; Joel Miller (Manager) testimonial quoted on sponsorship page about the personal rewards of partnering with Habitat families.
• Hughes Nurseryminor historical partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2016, partnered with CVHFH to move an entire house, providing another family an opportunity for home ownership and green space for a new city park.
• Build to Suitrecurring event sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecurring corporate sponsor of Home Team Huddle (2026) and Bags for a Build (2026). Local construction company partner.
• Carson Wealthsupporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Bags for a Build tournament sponsor.
• Corda (CordaCU)supporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Bags for a Build tournament sponsor; community credit union partner.
• Iowa Valley Property Partners (IA Value Pro / IVP)supporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala sponsor and 2026 Bags for a Build tournament sponsor.
• Jeter Schrock & Associates (Allstate)recurring event sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala and 2026 Bags for a Build sponsor.
• Community 1st Credit Unionsupporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Bags for a Build tournament sponsor.
• GreenState Credit Unionrecurring sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala and 2026 Bags for a Build sponsor.
• Hills Bankrecurring sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala and 2026 Bags for a Build sponsor.
• Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORSrecurring sponsor; board memberGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala and 2026 Bags for a Build sponsor; Chris Terukina (Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors) on Board of Directors.
• Skogman Companiesrecurring sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala and 2026 Bags for a Build sponsor.
• Terraconsupporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Bags for a Build tournament sponsor.
• Ackley Kopecky & Kingery, L.L.P.minor sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Bags for a Build supporting sponsor.
• Honkamp Krueger & Co.supporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Home Team Huddle sponsor; local accounting/HR services firm.
• DoubleTree by Hilton (Cedar Rapids Convention Complex)supporting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Home Team Huddle sponsor; Travis Faust (DoubleTree) on Board of Directors.
• Weiss Home Improvement (WHI)presenting sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of CVHFH's 2026 Women Build Classes (March, May, July, September, November 2026).
• Cedar Rapids Bank & Trustsupporting sponsor; board memberGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala sponsor; Derek Kemble (Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust) is Board Treasurer.
• Transamericarecurring sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Recycle Gala sponsor.
• Cars for Homes (Habitat vehicle donation program)standard donation channelChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperated via cardonationwizard.com (1-877-277-4344) to facilitate donations of cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and construction/farm equipment on behalf of CVHFH.
• Local Faith Communities (Faith Relations Committee)core ecosystemStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Relations committee works to engage local faith communities in Habitat projects: sponsorship/co-sponsorship of houses, congregational workdays, lunches for volunteers, financial pledges, advocacy, and prayer support.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent/umbrella nonprofit for the Habitat network, operating in ~70 countries and 1,000+ U.S. communities. CVHFH is a direct local affiliate, sharing mission, brand, training, and the 10% tithe structure; directly comparable as the same operating model at global scale.
• Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity: Another Iowa-based Habitat for Humanity affiliate operating a similar affordable home-ownership program, ReStore retail operation, and volunteer-driven build model. Most directly comparable peer given shared regional Iowa context, regulatory environment, and donor market.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, with local affiliates (including Iowa). Directly comparable because CVHFH's A Brush with Kindness program performs the same critical home-repair function Rebuilding Together is built around, using volunteer labor and corporate partners.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Comparable in providing affordable housing pathways but operates larger multi-family developments rather than the single-family sweat-equity model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami: Mid-size Habitat affiliate running affordable homeownership, ReStore retail, and volunteer build programs in a larger metro market. Comparable as same brand and operating model at higher scale, useful for benchmarking how CVHFH could grow within its region.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Major national community development financial institution (CDFI) supporting affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization through lending and grants. Broadly comparable as a fellow affordable-housing funder/operator, but operates at multi-state scale and is not volunteer-driven.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit operating affordable housing developments, financing, and policy advocacy across the U.S. Overlaps with CVHFH's mission of affordable housing provision but at far greater scale and through different delivery (multi-family rental, not single-family sweat equity).
• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit operating donation-driven retail stores that fund mission programs (workforce development, not housing). Comparable retail/donation-revenue engine to CVHFH's ReStore but in a different mission vertical; useful benchmark for nonprofit thrift-store economics and store productivity.

Emerging players

• Volunteers of America: National faith-affiliated nonprofit operating housing, veteran, and human services programs with significant volunteer engagement. Partial overlap with CVHFH's faith-driven, volunteer-staffed affordable housing mission, though VoA serves broader social services beyond housing.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on federal affordable housing policy. Adjacent peer relevant to CVHFH's advocacy-to-Congress calls-to-action channel; not a direct operator but operates in the same housing-affordability ecosystem.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CVHFH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedar-valley-habitat-for-humanity

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

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