What ShelterTech does

ShelterTech operates as the innovation and platform arm within the Habitat for Humanity network, headquartered in Atlanta and classified as a for-profit private entity founded in 2017. The broader Habitat for Humanity organization, which the supplied data centers on, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, operating in over 60 countries through more than 1,000 local US affiliates and a global network of country offices. Its mission is to provide safe, decent, and affordable shelter to low-income families who cannot qualify for traditional mortgages, using a sweat-equity model in which partner families contribute labor alongside volunteers.

The core operational model combines affordable (often zero- or low-interest) mortgage financing, volunteer labor, donated goods sold through the Habitat ReStore retail chain, and corporate grants from partners such as Wells Fargo (over $102 million since 2015), Whirlpool, Lowe's, GAF, Andersen, and Thrivent. Service lines span new home construction, home repair and aging-in-place modifications, neighborhood revitalization, disaster response (notably in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew), and targeted interventions such as the '100,000 Floors to Play On' concrete-floor initiative in Latin America. Beneficiaries include low-income families, older adults, veterans, disaster-affected households, and families across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Habitat for Humanity is funded primarily through philanthropic donations (individual giving programs such as HopeBuilder, one-time gifts, planned giving vehicles including stock, bequests, and donor-advised funds), corporate grants and sponsorships, gifts-in-kind, retail revenue from ReStores, and paid Global Village volunteer travel. The organization markets through a multi-channel mix including its website, email newsletters, social platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), media appearances, the annual Carter Work Project, the 'Let's Open the Door' global campaign, and high-profile events such as World Economic Forum participation. No proprietary technology platform or software product is disclosed as a core offering, and ShelterTech-specific products, AI capabilities, and management team details are not provided in the input data.

Name

ShelterTech

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.

Website

https://habitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ShelterTech is the innovation platform of Habitat for Humanity, advancing affordable housing and entrepreneurial shelter solutions for low-income families in 60+ countries through construction, home repair, disaster response, and corporate and donor-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Emergency Shelter, NFIs & Winterization for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAG)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Housing innovation
• Shelter solutions
• Volunteer housing
• Housing finance

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program (HopeBuilder) provides predictable funding. Donors can give via website, phone (1-800-HABITAT), or mail.
2. Corporate Grants and Donations: Major corporate partners including Wells Fargo Foundation ($102M+ since 2015), Whirlpool Corporation, Lowe's, GAF, and Andersen Corporation provide grants and donations for specific programs and construction projects.
3. Habitat ReStore Retail: Habitat ReStores are retail outlets that sell donated home goods, salvaged renovation materials, and surplus construction products. Proceeds support Habitat's housing programs.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Income: Planned giving vehicles including bequests, stock donations, donor-advised funds, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and cryptocurrency donations.
5. Volunteer Program Revenue: Global Village international volunteer travel program where participants pay to join build trips, generating both revenue and engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ShelterTech operates as a global platform for affordable housing innovation and entrepreneurial shelter solutions, coordinating home construction, critical home repairs and aging-in-place modifications, disaster response, and community revitalization. The platform engages volunteers, corporate partners, and individual donors to deliver safe, decent, and affordable shelter to low-income families across more than 60 countries, with partner families contributing sweat equity and paying affordable zero or low-interest mortgages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habitat ReStores: Retail stores that accept donated home goods, building materials, and surplus construction products to fund Habitat's housing mission
• Carter Work Project
• Let's Open the Door
• 100,000 Floors to Play On
• Habitat Store

Products and services

• Home Construction Program
• Home Repair and Aging-in-Place Program
• Disaster Response Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of homes built by Habitat Haiti in affected area survived the 2021 earthquake without significant damage
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 flagship, core and minor.

• Inter-American Cement Federation (FICEM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022FICEM and Habitat launched the '100,000 Floors to Play On' initiative in 2022 to replace dirt floors with concrete floors in vulnerable homes across Latin America and the Caribbean by 2028. Partnership combines FICEM's cement industry expertise with Habitat's housing development experience.
• GAFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAF (roofing company) employees volunteer to build all-electric affordable and sustainable homes at Habitat's Carter Work Project. Provides both volunteer labor and expertise in sustainable building materials.
• Andersen CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndersen Corporation employees volunteered at Carter Work Project in Minnesota's Twin Cities, providing labor to advance affordable housing in their local community. Company is committed to supporting local Habitat affiliates.
• ShelterBoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelterBox partnered with Habitat to distribute over 2,500 emergency kits to families in Haiti following the August 2021 earthquake. Kits included shelter materials and supplies for displaced families.
• StartFundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartFund collaborated with Habitat to provide emergency kits to families affected by the Haiti earthquake. Partnership enabled rapid response distribution to families in the most affected communities.
• Cementos Progreso (Guatemala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'PISOS S3' pilot project in Guatemala, working with Habitat Guatemala and other organizations to provide concrete floors that improve family health and safety.
• Cement and Concrete Institute of Guatemala (ICCG)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner in Guatemala's PISOS S3 project, providing expertise in cement and concrete applications for affordable housing interventions.
• Network of Indigenous Entrepreneurs (REI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Guatemala's PISOS S3 pilot project, contributing local knowledge and community connections for floor replacement program targeting indigenous families.
• ThriventcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrivent members volunteer and provide financial support for Habitat builds worldwide. The 'Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide' program coordinates volunteer travel and builds. Thrivent partnership includes faith-based engagement consistent with Habitat's origins.
• Jimmy & Rosalynn CarterflagshipOthersFormer President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter have served as honorary chairs of Habitat's Carter Work Project since 1988. The annual build event carries their names and legacy, creating significant media attention and donor engagement. President Carter passed in 2024, and Habitat continues honoring his legacy.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat partners with AmeriCorps for long-term service opportunities, providing national service members who support build operations and volunteer coordination.
• Universidad Diego Portales (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity and Universidad Diego Portales of Chile formed an alliance in April 2026 to strengthen research, capacity building, and generate solutions around housing issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Large nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable in donation-driven model and shelter provision, though focused narrowly on youth.
• Habitat for Humanity International (parent entity): The parent organization of ShelterTech. Included because ShelterTech is an innovation arm within HFHI; HFHI is the dominant incumbent in the affordable home-building nonprofit sector globally.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit offering housing and supportive services among other human services programs. Comparable in diversified funding, federal grants, and affordable housing programs for vulnerable populations.

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Comparable in mission, beneficiary population, and reliance on philanthropy plus government financing.
• Enterprise Community Partners: One of the largest U.S. nonprofits focused on affordable housing development and community development finance. Highly comparable as a mission-aligned nonprofit operating across home building, financing, and policy advocacy at scale.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Major U.S. community development financial institution supporting affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. Directly comparable as a nonprofit housing intermediary deploying capital and partnerships to underwrite affordable home production.
• Self-Help Enterprises: Rural-focused affordable housing nonprofit providing self-help home construction, mirroring Habitat's sweat-equity model in California's Central Valley. Direct operational comparability on the volunteer-build approach.
• ShelterBox: International disaster relief nonprofit providing emergency shelter and essential supplies. Already a Habitat partner (Haiti earthquake response); highly comparable in disaster-shelter mission and deployment model.

Emerging players

• New Story: Tech-enabled nonprofit building affordable homes in developing countries using innovative construction methods (including 3D printing partnerships). Comparable as a shelter-innovation nonprofit, though smaller and more venture-backed.

Others

• World Habitat: U.K.-based housing-focused charity recognizing innovation in housing solutions. Comparable as a peer organization in the global affordable housing nonprofit ecosystem, especially for ShelterTech's innovation-platform positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TerwilligerCtr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/hphlac
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatguate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments16 records

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