HomeAid

What HomeAid does

HomeAid America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 in Southern California and headquartered in Irvine, California. It develops, builds, and preserves housing and programmatic facilities for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, operating through a federated network of 20 independent local affiliates across 17 U.S. states. Each affiliate is operationally and fiscally independent, while HomeAid America stews the brand, guides programming, and cultivates national partnerships. Core program areas are construction (dignified housing and programmatic facilities), community engagement (essential resources and direct support), and education (the HomeAid Glossary, awareness campaigns, and the Unsheltered Conversations podcast hosted by CEO Scott Larson). HomeAid WORKS, launched in 2019, adds a workforce development layer linking job training to construction employment.

The organization's distinguishing operational mechanism is the "builder captain" model, in which homebuilder partners and trade allies donate labor, materials, and services, covering 83% of project costs through in-kind contributions. This has produced 1,598 completed projects, 17,000+ beds created, 6.4M+ square feet of construction work, $161M+ in lifetime in-kind cost avoidance, and $383M+ in all-time project value. National corporate partners include Toll Brothers, Lennar Foundation, Taylor Morrison, AMH, Builders FirstSource, Sherwin-Williams, Delta Faucet, GE Appliances, MSI Surfaces, Zonda, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), with multi-market and local engagement tiers. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Jeff Roos of the Lennar Foundation and is rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial: cash inflows come from individual donations (one-time, monthly, honor/memorial, and legacy/bequest), corporate partnerships (national multi-market and local single-market tiers), in-kind construction contributions, foundation grants, and stock/securities donations (including QCDs from IRAs). The technology platform is lightweight—Salesforce for affiliate reporting, Squarespace for web, plus standard podcast and newsletter distribution—with no disclosed AI/ML, API, or proprietary software products.

Name

HomeAid

Legal name

HomeAid America, Inc.

Website

https://homeaid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HomeAid America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that builds housing and programmatic facilities for people experiencing homelessness through a federated network of 20 affiliates across 17 U.S. states, leveraging homebuilder and trade partner in-kind donations that cover 83% of project costs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Homeless Housing Development

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Homeless housing development
• Nonprofit construction services
• Workforce development training
• Affordable housing solutions
• Community engagement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: HomeAid accepts donations from individuals through various channels including one-time donations, monthly giving, and honor/memorial gifts.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnerships including national multi-market engagements and local single-market partnerships with homebuilders and construction industry companies.
3. Legacy Giving: Bequests, planned giving, and legacy donations from supporters.
4. Stock and Securities Donations: Donations of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, including Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs.
5. In-Kind Donations: Building materials, furniture, appliances, and other in-kind gifts from corporate partners supporting construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HomeAid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, builds, and preserves housing and programmatic facilities for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It operates through a federated network of 20 affiliates across 17 states, coordinating homebuilders and trade partners who donate labor and materials (covering 83% of project costs in 2025). The HomeAid WORKS program adds workforce development linking job training with construction employment.

Product overview

HomeAid America is a nonprofit organization that operates as a single unified mission-driven entity focused on ending homelessness through housing development and workforce development. The core organization provides construction, community engagement, and education services through a federated network of 20 affiliates across 17 states. Key programs include HomeAid WORKS (workforce development), Unsheltered Conversations (podcast), and the HomeAid Glossary (educational resource). The organization leverages Salesforce for affiliate reporting and coordinates volunteer activities and donation drives across its network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HomeAid WORKS: Workforce development program linking job training and education with construction employment to address homelessness.
• Unsheltered Conversations

Products and services

• HomeAid America Housing Development Program National nonprofit service that develops, builds, and preserves dignified housing and programmatic facilities for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Delivered through a federated network of 20 affiliates across 17 states using a builder captain model that coordinates homebuilder and trade partner in-kind donations of labor, materials, and fixtures.
• HomeAid WORKS Workforce Development Program Workforce development program that provides job training and pathways to construction employment for vulnerable populations experiencing or at risk of homelessness, connecting trainees to high-paying construction jobs and addressing root causes of housing insecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.4 million individuals served since founding in 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Toll BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Toll Brothers hosts annual gala raising over $1.2 million for HomeAid in 2025. Toll Brothers' CEO Rob Parahus serves on HomeAid's Board of Directors.
• ZondacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Zonda is a Gold Level sponsor of HomeAid, hosting annual Housing Market Outlook Breakfast that raises over $130,000. CEO Jeff Meyers serves on HomeAid's Board.
• MatsonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Multimillion-dollar private-sector partnership between Matson and HomeAid Hawai'i for Maui housing recovery, providing critically needed infrastructure for wildfire survivors through Ka La'i Ola development.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly three decades of partnership with NAHB and its local associations including Home Builders Associations (HBAs) and Building Industry Associations (BIAs) for shared mission of improving lives through housing and community development.
• Landsea HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandsea Homes became a national sponsor of HomeAid, supporting housing initiatives for those experiencing homelessness.
• Builders FirstSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor in-kind partner providing building materials and construction supplies for HomeAid projects. SVP Jason Behunin serves on HomeAid's Board of Directors.
• Delta FaucetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind partner providing plumbing fixtures and supplies for HomeAid housing projects.
• GE AppliancescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind partner providing appliances for HomeAid housing developments.
• Sherwin-WilliamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind partner providing paints and coatings for HomeAid construction projects. VP Mike Robidoux serves on HomeAid's Board of Directors.
• Jackson Tidus LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind partner providing legal services. Shareholder Alim Malik serves on HomeAid's Board of Directors.
• MSI SurfacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind partner providing surface materials for HomeAid projects.
• Taylor Morrison Home CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChairman, President & CEO Sheryl Palmer serves as Past Chair 2019-2021 on HomeAid's Board. Taylor Morrison actively supports HomeAid programs.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity: National nonprofit housing developer that builds affordable and transitional housing using volunteer labor and donated materials, with an affiliated local-organization model very similar to HomeAid's. Directly comparable on mission, operating model, donor base, and use of construction industry partnerships.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit that develops, owns, and operates affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families, including formerly homeless populations. Closely comparable on building housing specifically targeted to homeless and vulnerable populations.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Directly comparable on the homeless-services mission, though Family Promise emphasizes service delivery while HomeAid emphasizes facility construction — they are natural partners and competitors for the same donor and volunteer base.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter and housing services specifically for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable on mission focus (homelessness services), and operates housing facilities that HomeAid-constructed facilities might serve.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit that renovates and rebuilds homes for low-income homeowners and nonprofit facilities using volunteer labor and donated materials. Closely comparable on construction-driven nonprofit model, in-kind donation structure, and affiliate network operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit that develops and finances affordable and supportive housing across the U.S. Operates at much greater scale and with broader mission scope than HomeAid, but directly comparable on the affordable/supportive housing development focus.
• Lutheran Services in America: National network of Lutheran-affiliated nonprofits providing housing, health, and human services including services for those experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a federated nonprofit network addressing homelessness through member organizations.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing housing and human services, including supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a multi-state operator of affordable and supportive housing, though significantly broader in mission.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on expanding availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals. Not a direct operator, but a key policy/advocacy peer with overlapping donor, builder, and government stakeholders.

Regional players

• Home Builders Foundation: Regional nonprofit foundation affiliated with home builder associations that uses builder volunteer labor and donated materials to construct accessible housing. Closely comparable mission and operating model to HomeAid, though smaller scale and geographically concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@unsheltered-conversations
• Xx.com/homeaidamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homeaid-america

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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