Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

What Habitat for Humanity of Evansville does

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization incorporated in Indiana in 1984 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It serves Vanderburgh and Posey Counties in southwest Indiana, with a stated international tithing footprint in Uganda and Haiti. Its core product is the Homeownership Program, which provides zero-percent APR mortgages (approximately $625/month for a 3-bedroom home) to low-income families who cannot qualify for conventional bank financing, paired with a 300+ sweat-equity labor requirement, a 6-month money-management course, Budget Partners coaching, and Homeowner Advocate mentorship. Construction is volunteer-driven (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday build days), with average volunteer-labor savings of about $15,000 per home.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model spanning home mortgage repayments, a corporate and individual home-sponsorship product (approximately $100,000 per full home), tiered annual giving (Welcome Home Fund up to $100,000+), monthly recurring giving (Carpenter's Club at $5-$100+), Indiana's 50% Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit program, legacy/planned giving (Perigo-Prickett Society), vehicle donations (Cars for Homes), and a wholly-owned ReStore retail subsidiary at 1301 N. Royal Avenue that sells donated appliances, furniture, and building materials. The organization also runs event-driven fundraising (Hard Hats and High Heels Gala, Otter's Night, Faith in Action Breakfast) and structured workforce-development partnerships.

Operationally, the organization runs with approximately 15 staff across Administration, Development, Family Services, and Construction teams, supported by ~15 standing governance committees and an extensive volunteer ecosystem spanning Core Crew, faith coalitions (Catholics for Habitat, Interfaith Committee, Lutherans for Habitat, Methodists for Habitat, UCC/DOC), HYPE young professionals, Community Builders Crew corporate teams, college chapters, and Youth United. Recent strategic activity includes a new Volunteer Center opened in 2026, a Building Homes and Health program with Deaconess and three universities ($250,000/5 years), a Work-Based Learning collaboration with Ivy Tech and United Way, and a 14-home St. Theresa Place subdivision. The organization holds Charity Navigator 4-star and HUD Equal Housing Lender distinctions.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

Website

https://evansvillehabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization, founded in 1984, that builds and sells affordable homes via zero-percent APR mortgages to low-income families in Vanderburgh and Posey Counties, Indiana, relying on volunteer labor, faith-based and corporate partnerships, and a ReStore retail subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Backyard Homes (IMAFABAK)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home construction
• Volunteer homebuilding
• Zero-interest mortgages
• Discount home goods retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Home Mortgage Payments: Homeowners purchase homes through affordable zero-percent APR mortgages. Monthly payments are approximately $625 for a 3-bedroom home. This creates a recurring revenue stream as homeowners make mortgage payments over the life of their loans.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships for home builds ($100,000 per full home sponsorship), monthly giving program (Carpenter's Club), legacy giving, and tax-credit donations (Indiana AHTC 50% state tax credit).
3. ReStore Retail Operations: The ReStore sells donated new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, and household goods at discounted prices. All proceeds support Habitat's homeownership programs. Located at 1301 N. Royal Avenue, Evansville, IN.
4. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): Vehicle donation program where cars, trucks, vans, trailers, RVs, or boats are donated to support affordable housing initiatives. Towing is provided free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and sells homes to low-income families through zero-percent APR mortgages, with each family required to contribute 300+ sweat equity hours. The organization supplements its homeownership program with a ReStore discount home goods retail outlet, a Cars for Homes vehicle donation program, and comprehensive family support services including Budget Partners financial coaching, Homeowner Advocates mentorship, and a 6-month Money Management course.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville operates as a single integrated nonprofit housing organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Homeownership Program, which combines affordable mortgage financing with volunteer-built construction and comprehensive family support services including the Budget Partners financial coaching program, Homeowner Advocates mentorship, and 6-month Money Management seminars. Supporting operations include the ReStore discount home goods retail outlet, the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program, and diverse volunteer programs (Construction/Core Crew, No Hammer Opportunities, Faith Relations, Corporate Team Building, HYPE young professionals group). Fundraising mechanisms include the Carpenter's Club monthly giving program, Welcome Home Fund annual giving, Perigo-Prickett Society legacy giving, the Hard Hats and High Heels Gala, and Indiana's Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit program. The organization also operates through volunteer committees for governance across Construction, Development, Family Selection, Finance, Real Estate, and ReStore Advisory functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Home improvement retail store selling donated new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, and household goods at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds support Habitat's affordable housing mission.
• Carpenter's Club
• Perigo-Prickett Society
• HYPE (Habitat's Young Professionals of Evansville)
• Community Builders Crew
• Welcome Home Fund
• Hard Hats and High Heels Gala

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Core affordable housing program enabling low-income families in Vanderburgh and Posey Counties to purchase 3-bedroom homes through zero-percent APR mortgages at approximately $625 per month. Requires $1,500 closing costs plus first year of homeowner's insurance, 300+ sweat equity hours, a 6-month money management course, and Budget Partner meetings. Homes are equipped with washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and stove.
• Habitat ReStore Discount home goods retail store at 1301 N. Royal Avenue, Evansville, IN selling donated new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, and household goods at a fraction of retail prices. All proceeds support Habitat's homeownership programs. Accepts donations with free pickup available.
• Cars for Homes Vehicle Donation Program Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, vans, trailers, RVs, and boats with free towing provided. Proceeds support Habitat's affordable housing initiatives.
• Community Builders Crew (Corporate Volunteer Program) Corporate and small business volunteer program providing team-building experiences through home construction, with customizable volunteer options. Sponsorships include company logo placement on construction site signage, website, newsletters, annual reports, and social media.
• Carpenter's Club Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program with gift levels of $5, $10, or $20 per month. Donors receive Azzip Pizza gift cards based on contribution tier ($10 gift card for $10/month, $20 for $25, $50 for $50, $100 for $100).
• Welcome Home Fund (Annual Giving Program) Annual giving program inviting donors to commit $1,000+ annually with leadership donor recognition levels: Founders ($1,000+), Home Builders ($2,500+), Master Builders ($5,000+), Foundation Sponsors ($10,000+), Partner Build Sponsors ($15,000+), Lead Build Sponsors ($25,000+), Premier Build Sponsors ($50,000+), and Full Build Sponsors ($100,000+).
• Perigo-Prickett Society (Legacy/Planned Giving) Planned giving and endowment program recognizing donors who include Habitat in their estate plans or contribute to the endowment fund.
• Hard Hats and High Heels Gala Annual fundraising gala hosted by the HYPE (Habitat's Young Professionals of Evansville) group, featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, with proceeds going toward building Habitat homes in the community.
• Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit (AHTC) Giving Indiana state tax credit program allowing taxpayers to receive a 50% credit toward Indiana state tax liability for contributions to Habitat, with a maximum credit of $10,000 on $20,000 contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $15,000 average savings per home from volunteer labor
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville Campus FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Habitat has partnered with Ivy Tech to integrate construction certification into the Work-Based Learning Program. Part of $1.1 million Empowering Employment Pathway grant from United Way of Southwestern Indiana ($192,105 to Ivy Tech).
• DeaconessflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021Deaconess is providing $250,000 over five years to Habitat Evansville for the Building Homes and Health program. Three local families will participate in Habitat's homeownership program. Students from healthcare programs at three universities will volunteer on construction sites as a unique service learning experience.
• Indiana University School of Medicine – EvansvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021Healthcare students from IU School of Medicine Evansville participate in home construction as part of Building Homes and Health program, providing service learning experience while connecting with the community.
• University of Southern IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021Healthcare students from University of Southern Indiana volunteer on construction sites as part of Building Homes and Health program service learning experience.
• University of EvansvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021Healthcare students from University of Evansville participate in home construction for Building Homes and Health program service learning.
• AlcoaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009First Green Build partner in 2009 along with Integra, Toyota, Vectren, and VPS Architecture as the Green Team for environmentally sustainable home construction.
• Azzip PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing gift cards to Carpenter's Club monthly donors. Azzip Pizza locations serve as ticket pickup locations for Habitat events. Andy Niemeier, Co-CEO of Azzip Pizza, serves on Board of Directors as Secretary.
• Liberty Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner location for ticket pickup for Habitat events. John B. Phipps, Vice President of Consumer Lending, serves on Board of Directors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent/affiliate network of the same brand, operating across 1,250+ U.S. affiliates and more than 70 countries. Directly comparable mission, homeowner selection model, and zero-interest mortgage product, but at vastly greater scale and with a broader portfolio that includes advocacy, microlending, and disaster response.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis: Another Indiana Habitat affiliate operating a similar zero-interest mortgage, sweat-equity, ReStore-funded homeownership model. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and product offering; differs only by larger service geography (central Indiana) and scale.
• Habitat for Humanity of Louisville: Regional Habitat affiliate in metro Louisville serving a comparable Midwestern affordable housing market with the same homeownership-plus-ReStore model. Direct competitor for corporate partner funding and national Habitat network resources in the Ohio Valley region.
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Louis: Larger regional Habitat affiliate operating the same volunteer-built, zero-interest mortgage model with multiple ReStore locations. Comparable in mission, fundraising architecture, and reliance on corporate/faith volunteer pipelines.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: Mid-sized regional Habitat affiliate with similar homeownership program structure, faith-based volunteer recruitment, and ReStore retail operations. Comparable in scale, donor programs, and geographic concentration in a single metro area.

Others

• United Way of Southwestern Indiana: Local community-funding umbrella that funnels workplace giving into partner agencies. Connected to Habitat Evansville via the $1.1M Empowering Employment Pathway grant (with Ivy Tech) and represents an adjacent donor-pool and funding partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Salvation Army of Evansville: Regional social-services nonprofit that addresses adjacent needs (emergency shelter, rent/utility assistance, transitional housing) in the same two-county service area. Competes for a portion of the same donor dollars and corporate sponsorships, and serves an overlapping low-income population.
• Tri-State Home Builders Association: Regional construction-industry trade association for the Evansville / tri-state area. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant ecosystem participant that could source volunteers, donated materials, and pro-bono subcontractor services to Habitat build days.
• Evansville Housing Authority: Local public housing authority administering Section 8 and public housing in Evansville. Serves an overlapping low-income population via a different model (rental subsidy vs. homeownership) and is a key referral/coordination partner for families moving from subsidized housing to Habitat homeownership.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Indiana: Regional nonprofit operating a thrift-retail model analogous to the ReStore (donated goods sold to fund mission programs). Comparable in retail-revenue-for-mission structure, donor base, and reliance on volunteers, but mission focus is workforce development rather than housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HabitatEVV
• Facebookfacebook.com/evansvillehabitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-evansville

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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