Habitat for Humanity of Springfield

What Habitat for Humanity of Springfield does

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri is a nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1988 and headquartered at 2410 S. Scenic Ave. in Springfield, MO. The organization delivers affordable housing services to low-to-moderate income families across Greene, Christian, and Webster Counties through a portfolio of coordinated programs: the Homebuying Program (0% interest, no-down-payment mortgages on homes costing approximately $185,000-$215,000 to build), the Home Preservation and Repair Program (currently paused), Tools for Life homeowner education, and Neighborhood Revitalization through the Rock the Block initiative focused on Woodland Heights. The ReStore thrift superstore operates as a social enterprise, reselling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials and diverting approximately 800+ tons from landfills annually.

The organization generates revenue through five primary streams: ReStore retail and online sales, individual and corporate monetary donations (including the $7/month Hope Builders recurring program), signature event fundraising (Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala, Women Build, Day of Caring), 0%-interest mortgage proceeds on partner homebuyer sales, and non-cash asset giving (land, stocks, IRA QCDs, cryptocurrency, DAF grants) processed via the FreeWill platform. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, mobilizing 1,300+ volunteers on Day of Caring 2026 and leveraging a deep corporate sponsor ecosystem that includes Thompson Sales, Arvest Bank, Lowe's, Russell Cellular, U.S. Bank, Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Dale's Roofing. The organization employs 11-50 staff, is governed by an independent volunteer Board of Directors, and is led by Executive Director Chris Tuckness. There is no proprietary technology; competitive advantage is built on brand recognition, community ecosystem density, and the differentiated 0% interest mortgage product.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri

Website

https://habitatspringfieldmo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is a nonprofit affiliate building affordable homes through 0% interest mortgages for low-to-moderate income families across Greene, Christian, and Webster Counties in Missouri, funded via ReStore thrift sales, donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Nonprofit homebuilding
• Home repair services
• Thrift retail
• Community revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Thrift Sales: Resale of donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods through the ReStore retail location and online store. Revenue supports Habitat's mission while providing affordable goods to the community and diverting materials from landfills.
2. Monetary Donations: Individual and corporate donations including one-time gifts, monthly Hope Builder recurring donations, corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising. Donations fund home construction, repairs, and organizational operations.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala generate funds specifically designated for home builds. The 2026 event aimed to fund the Haskett family home build.
4. Home Construction Program: Partner homebuyers purchase homes through affordable 0% interest mortgages. The organization builds and sells homes to qualified families at below-market costs, with proceeds reinvested into the mission.
5. Non-Cash Asset Giving: Accepts land and property donations, stocks, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, cryptocurrency, and Donor-Advised Fund grants. These diversify revenue streams and provide tax-advantaged giving options for donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is a nonprofit organization that builds and sells affordable homes to qualified low-to-moderate income families using 0% interest mortgages, provides critical home repair services to existing homeowners, and operates a ReStore thrift superstore that resells donated building materials and home goods. The organization also delivers Tools for Life homeowner education, hosts signature fundraising events such as Tool Belts & Bow Ties and Women Build, and runs neighborhood revitalization initiatives such as Rock the Block.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is a non-profit home-building organization offering a coordinated portfolio of housing programs. The core offerings include the Homebuying Program (affordable home construction and purchase), Home Preservation and Repair Program (critical home improvements), and Neighborhood Revitalization through its Rock the Block initiative focused on the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Supporting these programs are Tools for Life homeowner education classes, the ReStore thrift superstore social enterprise, and signature fundraising events including the Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala and Women Build initiative. The organization also operates the Hope Builders Community monthly giving program and manages land and property acquisition for its mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Thrift store selling discounted new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, and building materials to support Habitat's mission

Products and services

• Homebuying Program Provides families or individuals the opportunity to build or renovate and purchase a home through an affordable 0% interest mortgage, helping them achieve homeownership in Greene County, Missouri.
• Home Preservation and Repair Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ tons of materials diverted from landfills annually through ReStore operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thompson SalescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Tool Belts & Bow Ties 2026 annual gala held at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Thompson Sales is a Buick, GMC, and Cadillac dealership that has consistently supported Habitat's annual signature fundraising event.
• Arvest BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Women Build 2026 initiative. Arvest Bank has been a returning sponsor demonstrating continued leadership and commitment to empowering women in building homes and strengthening the community.
• Desrosiers DigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial media partner for Women Build 2026. As a women-owned creative business, Desrosiers Digital provides storytelling, artistry, and marketing support for the Women Build campaign.
• Lowe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Rock the Block neighborhood revitalization events, providing materials and support for home improvement projects in the Woodland Heights neighborhood.
• Russell CellularcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Rock the Block neighborhood revitalization. RC Cares program provides employee volunteers and resources for community service projects.
• United Way of the Ozarks RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Day of Caring partnership. United Way organizes the Day of Caring event bringing more than 1,300 volunteers to Habitat Springfield construction sites in June 2026.
• Dumpster 417minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner supporting Rock the Block events through trash removal and debris cleanup services for neighborhood revitalization projects.
• Dale's RoofingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSunset Circle sponsor for Tool Belts & Bow Ties 2026. Donating both roofing materials and labor for the home build for the second consecutive year.
• WilgusIQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partner for 2026, donating countertops for two upcoming Habitat home builds. First-time supporter of Tool Belts & Bow Ties.
• Steadfast Construction and RemodelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunset Circle sponsor committing hands-on support by donating labor to pre-build walls and assist with erecting the Tool Belts & Bow Ties home display.
• Hogan Land TitleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party title company handling closing documents and title searches for partner homebuyer purchases.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: National umbrella organization for all Habitat affiliates. Directly comparable as the parent brand and mission framework that Habitat Springfield operates within, sharing the same homeownership model, ReStore concept, and volunteer-driven construction approach.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: Other Missouri-based Habitat for Humanity affiliate offering the same affordable home construction, 0% interest mortgage, and ReStore thrift store model. Comparable in mission, program structure, and funding mix (donations, events, ReStore).
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Louis: Another Missouri Habitat affiliate with directly overlapping program structure, including home construction, repair, neighborhood revitalization, and ReStore retail. Same funding model, same donor and volunteer mechanics.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, with a volunteer-driven construction model. Directly comparable to Habitat Springfield's Home Preservation and Repair Program and neighborhood revitalization work.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Arkansas: State-level Habitat organization supporting affiliates in a neighboring state. Operates the same homeownership, ReStore, and volunteer construction model; serves as a useful peer for benchmarking regional nonprofit scale and impact metrics.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: Large national nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator. Comparable in providing affordable housing solutions for low-income families, though Mercy focuses more on rental multi-family rather than homeownership pathways.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing and partners with local organizations. Overlapping mission in affordable housing production, with broader geographic and capital scale than Habitat Springfield.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating a large network of thrift retail stores that fund mission programs, similar to Habitat's ReStore model. Comparable in social-enterprise thrift retail operations and material diversion from landfill.
• Salvation Army: Large nonprofit with thrift retail stores and community service programs, including housing-related assistance. Comparable in combining mission-driven thrift retail with community social services and volunteer mobilization.

Others

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution that funds local affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable as a capital and capacity-building partner to community-based housing nonprofits like Habitat Springfield.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HFHSpringfield
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• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatspringfieldmo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-springfield-mo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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