Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity

What Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity does

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Menasha, Wisconsin. Operating as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, it serves low-income working families across Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Northern Winnebago counties through a portfolio of housing programs: a Homebuyer program offering 0% interest mortgage loans with monthly payments capped at 25% of gross income; a Home Repair program offering 0% deferred loans for critical repairs; the Almost Home financial coaching program; the Rock the Block neighborhood revitalization initiative; the Lead Safe Homes remediation program; and a Global Support program administered through Habitat for Humanity International tithe funds. The organization also operates the Appleton Habitat ReStore, a retail outlet selling donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods.

The organization's Build-Finance-Reinvest model rests on volunteer labor and donated materials to minimize construction cost, no profit or interest charged to homeowner partners, and repayment of mortgage principal recycled into new builds. Sweat-equity requirements align homeowner incentives and offset labor expense: hours on one's own construction earn 1.5x credit. Operational scale includes 700+ homes built or repaired since 1993, 1,000+ annual volunteers, and up to 17 new home projects planned for 2026. A 24-chapter Construction Manual and Quick Reference Guides govern build quality across volunteer-led sites. Family eligibility is income-based, with sweat equity, financial education workshops, and application cycles (e.g., $75 application fee during June 29-July 31 enrollment windows).

Revenue is assembled from individual and corporate donations (92¢ of every donated dollar flows to programs), ReStore retail sales, 0% mortgage repayments, government and foundation grants, and legacy planned gifts via the Golden Hammer Society. Major recent grants include $344,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, $135,000 from the Avangrid Foundation, $100,000 from the City of Menasha, $50,000 from the WHEDA Foundation, and $27,500 via the FHLBank Indianapolis Community Multiplier program. The organization holds GuideStar Platinum and Charity Navigator four-star ratings and is BBB Wise Giving Alliance compliant across all 20 standards.

Name

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Website

https://foxcitieshabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 serving low-income families across four Wisconsin counties through 0% interest mortgages, critical home repair loans, neighborhood revitalization, the Lead Safe Homes program, and a ReStore retail operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM), Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Home construction programs
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing assistance
• ReStore retail sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Menasha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization relies on generous contributions from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations. Donations fund programs and operations, with 92 cents of every dollar donated going directly to programs.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: Appleton Habitat ReStore sells donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods. Proceeds directly support the Habitat mission. The store also accepts donations and offers free pickup services.
3. Homebuyer Mortgage Payments: Families pay for homes through affordable 0% interest mortgage loans. Monthly payments include repayment of principal, property taxes, and home insurance. All payments are reinvested into programs to help more families.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: The organization receives grants from government programs and foundations including Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Lead Safe Homes), Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, USDA, and others to support specific housing programs.
5. Legacy Giving (Golden Hammer Society): Legacy donors include Fox Cities Habitat in their will or estate plans. These planned gifts provide long-term sustainable funding for the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families to build and rehabilitate affordable homes, offering 0% interest mortgage loans and sweat-equity requirements to qualifying homebuyers. The organization also operates a Home Repair program with 0% deferred loans, a free lead remediation program, neighborhood revitalization initiatives, and an Appleton ReStore retail store that resells donated building materials and home goods to fund the mission.

Product overview

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit housing organization offering a portfolio of interconnected housing programs and services. The core offerings include the Homebuyer Program (0% interest mortgages with sweat equity requirements), Home Repair Program (critical repairs with 0% deferred loans), Almost Home Program (homeownership preparation), Rock the Block (neighborhood revitalization), Lead Safe Homes Program, and Global Support (international tithing). Supporting operations include ReStore (retail building materials store) and the Deconstruction Program (salvage services). The organization serves Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Northern Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, with operations centered in Menasha and Appleton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Appleton Habitat ReStore: A retail store selling new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances and home goods. Donations support Habitat's mission to help low-income families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
• Almost Home Program
• Lead Safe Homes Program
• Rock the Block Program

Products and services

• Homebuyer Program Enables qualified low-income families in Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Northern Winnebago counties to purchase homes with 0% interest mortgage loans. Monthly payments are capped at 25% of gross monthly income and cover principal, property taxes, and home insurance. Families invest sweat equity by helping build homes, attending education workshops, and volunteering at the ReStore; hours on own home construction earn 1.5x credit.
• Home Repair Program Helps existing low- and moderate-income homeowners complete critical repairs including roof repairs, plumbing, heating, electrical, accessibility modifications, and lead paint remediation. Offers 0% deferred loans and coordinates community resources, with eligibility based on county-specific income limits tied to 80% county median income.
• Almost Home Program Provides financial coaching, debt resolution, credit improvement, and budgeting education to help nearly 100 families annually become eligible for affordable homeownership. Helps prospective buyers prepare to purchase through the Homebuyer program or on the open market.
• Rock the Block Program A neighborhood revitalization program that brings together residents, municipalities, and community partners to complete free exterior home repairs, painting, and landscaping for low-income homeowners in targeted neighborhoods across the Fox Cities region.
• Lead Safe Homes Program Provides free lead remediation work, including replacement of siding and windows, for qualifying homes built prior to 1978 where children under 6 or pregnant women are present and enrolled in Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus.
• Global Support Program International housing support through tithing (donating 10% of unrestricted funds to Habitat for Humanity International affiliates) and global village volunteer trips. Currently supports communities in Vietnam and Trinidad & Tobago; over $1 million tithed since 1994.
• Appleton Habitat ReStore A retail store in Appleton, Wisconsin (5402 Integrity Way) selling donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm for shopping and 10am-5pm for donations. Offers free donation pickup service. All proceeds directly support the Habitat mission.
• Deconstruction Program A free deconstruction service that carefully removes cabinets, countertops, appliances, and other materials from remodeling or demolition projects. Salvaged items are resold at ReStore to fund Habitat programs, providing an environmental and community benefit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 homes built and repaired since 1993
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of MenashacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026City of Menasha invested $100,000 into a neighborhood revitalization initiative focused on home repair. Fox Cities Habitat leverages these funds with additional community resources to serve more families. Pilot program supports homeowners earning below 80% area median income.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox Cities Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, following their model of partnership housing. Participates in tithe program, donating 10% of unrestricted funds to international affiliates. Currently supports communities in Vietnam and Trinidad & Tobago.
• BoldtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor that supports Fox Cities Habitat's mission through financial contributions and community advocacy.
• City of AppletonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Habitat's mission through financial contributions and community advocacy.
• Miron ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Habitat's mission through financial contributions and community advocacy.
• Winnebago CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal sponsor supporting Habitat's mission through financial contributions.
• Sure DryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor that sealed and dehumidified crawlspace as part of Habitat home repair project.
• Jensen ElectricminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical contractor that installed heaters with updated wiring and raised outlets for safety as part of home repair project.
• Romportls ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracting company that installed new roof, gutters, and downspouts for proper ventilation and drainage protection.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity: Affiliated Habitat for Humanity nonprofit serving the greater Green Bay, Wisconsin area. Directly comparable as a regional affiliate offering the same Homebuyer, Home Repair, ReStore, and sweat-equity programs in an adjacent Wisconsin market, competing for some of the same donors and corporate sponsors.
• Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh: Another Wisconsin-based Habitat affiliate serving Winnebago County and surrounding area. Overlaps geographically with Fox Cities Habitat's Northern Winnebago service area and competes for volunteers, donors, and grant funding across nearby communities.
• Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity: Larger Wisconsin Habitat affiliate serving the Milwaukee area. Operates the same affiliate model with Homebuyer, Home Repair, and ReStore programs, but at meaningfully greater scale; useful as a growth and program-mix benchmark for Fox Cities Habitat.
• Madison Area Habitat for Humanity: Habitat affiliate serving the Madison, Wisconsin region with the same partnership housing, sweat equity, and ReStore model. Comparable organizational structure, programs, and reliance on volunteer labor and donations in another Wisconsin market.

Regional players

• Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: Major Habitat affiliate in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. While based in Minnesota, it serves as a regional peer demonstrating scale, multi-county service area, and sophisticated ReStore operations that Fox Cities Habitat may aspire to emulate.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent/affiliation network for all Habitat affiliates including Fox Cities. Sets program standards, brand reputation, and tithe obligations (Fox Cities donates 10% of unrestricted funds internationally). Less a direct competitor and more an enabling umbrella.
• NeighborWorks America: National nonprofit network supporting affordable housing and community development through affiliated local organizations. Comparable mission and operating model with training, lending, and capital deployment for affordable housing at a broader scale.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable to Fox Cities Habitat in targeting low-income communities with housing and community revitalization programming.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing development and community development financial services. Operates at a broader scale than Fox Cities Habitat but serves overlapping populations and pursues similar affordable housing and community revitalization outcomes.

Emerging players

• Rebuilding Together Fox Valley: Local nonprofit focused on home repairs for low-income homeowners in the Fox Valley region. Directly overlaps with Fox Cities Habitat's Home Repair and Rock the Block programs in the same geographic market, representing a peer in the home-repair niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@habitathumanity
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoxCitiesHabitat
• Instagraminstagram.com/appletonhabitatrestore
• Xx.com/FoxCitiesHfH

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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