Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

What Habitat for Humanity of Omaha does

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and operating as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, headquartered at 1229 Millwork Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization addresses affordable housing access across a five-county service area (Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties) in the Greater Omaha metro, serving working families who cannot afford market-rate housing, seniors needing critical home repairs, veterans, refugees and immigrants, and workforce employees of partner employers. Its core programming is structured around the Home Journey Program, a preparedness-based homeownership readiness pathway offering financial education, counseling, and below-market mortgage products; a no-interest Home Repair Program serving approximately 150 residents annually; and a Transfer on Death Deeds (TODD) legal-services partnership with Legal Aid of Nebraska to protect generational wealth. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations rely on standard nonprofit CRM, donation platforms, and third-party SaaS (FreeWill for estate planning, Paylocity for HR).

Habitat Omaha operates a hybrid revenue model combining individual donations, foundation and corporate grants (notably U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund, FNBO, Robert B. Daugherty Foundation, Sunderland Foundation, and The Home Depot Foundation for veterans' repairs), two ReStore retail locations selling donated building materials and home goods, below-market mortgage lending, and no-interest repair loans. Capital for affordable mortgages is sourced through partnerships with First National Bank of Omaha and U.S. Bank, enabling interest rates as low as 2.6% for qualifying homebuyers. Distribution is primarily event- and community-led: Rock the Block neighborhood beautification events, Women Build construction events, Voices in Action monthly advocacy meetings, TODD clinics at community venues, and onsite Workforce Housing events at employer worksites (Tyson Foods, Children's Nebraska). The organization employs 101–250 staff and engages approximately 7,626 volunteers annually, with a 42-year operating history and CEO Amanda Brewer leading a management team that includes Chief Program Officer Lacey Studnicka and Chief Construction Officer Drew Lier.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Website

https://habitatomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, serving working families, seniors, veterans, and refugees across the five-county Greater Omaha area through homeownership readiness, no-interest home repair loans, below-market mortgage lending, ReStore retail, workforce housing partnerships, and affordable housing advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Homeownership counseling programs
• Home repair loans
• Nonprofit home building
• Workforce housing partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Habitat Omaha receives donations from individuals including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, memorial gifts, and stock donations. Donors can give through the website, FreeWill integration, or direct mail.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from foundations including U.S. Bank Foundation ($15 million Opportunity Fund), Robert B. Daugherty Foundation, and Sunderland Foundation to support homeownership programs and mortgage lending.
3. ReStore Retail Operations: Two ReStore locations sell donated home improvement materials, furniture, and building supplies. Revenue supports Habitat Omaha programs. Includes year-end warehouse sales and holiday markets.
4. Mortgage Lending: Habitat Omaha provides below-market-rate mortgage loans to homebuyers through financial partners. The organization expands access to affordable mortgage capital for qualifying families.
5. Home Repair No-Interest Loans: Provides no-interest loans to seniors and residents for essential home repairs including heating, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and exterior renovations. Open to all qualifying homeowners regardless of whether they own a Habitat home.
6. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Planned giving program allows donors to include Habitat Omaha in their estate plans. Also accepts real estate donations and vehicle donations (Cars for Homes program).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels16 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that provides pathways to homeownership for working families in the Greater Omaha area. Its core offerings include the Home Journey financial education and mortgage counseling program paired with below-market mortgage lending, no-interest home repair loans for qualifying homeowners, and construction of affordable homes built largely with volunteer labor and donated materials.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha operates as a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected programs centered on homeownership. The core offering is the Home Journey Program, a financial education and counseling-based pathway to homeownership, supported by Home Repair services for existing homeowners and Transfer on Death Deeds for generational wealth protection. Additional programs include ReStore retail operations, Workforce Housing workplace partnerships, Rock the Block neighborhood beautification events, Veterans Home Repair, and Women Build construction initiatives. The organization also runs advocacy programming through Voices in Action and donor engagement via Habitat Omaha Friends and Habitat Young Professionals. Programs are offered across a five-county service area (Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties) in the Greater Omaha metro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Journey Program Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's flagship homeownership readiness program providing a free, personalized path to homeownership through financial education, one-on-one counseling, and support services preparing families to become mortgage-ready before purchasing a home through Habitat.
• Homeownership Program Complete homeownership pathway offering three routes: buying a Habitat-built home, using Habitat's lending program to buy an existing house, or strengthening finances first before purchasing.
• Home Repair Program No-interest loan program providing essential home repairs including heating, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and exterior renovations to seniors and residents in the Greater Omaha Area, serving approximately 150 residents annually. Open to qualifying homeowners regardless of Habitat ownership.
• Veterans Home Repair Program Home repair services specifically for veterans, helping them stay in their homes safely with dignity and independence. Includes roof, heating, plumbing, foundation, and accessibility modifications, supported by The Home Depot Foundation.
• Transfer on Death Deeds (TODD) Program Partnership with Legal Aid of Nebraska and volunteer attorneys (including Kutak Rock) that helps homeowners prepare Transfer on Death Deeds at free community clinics, ensuring property passes to chosen beneficiaries and protecting family financial futures.
• Habitat ReStore Discount home improvement retail stores selling donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, and home goods at affordable prices. Two locations in Omaha (South at 1003 S 24th St. and West at 10910 Emmet St.) plus a warehouse at 1352 N 11th St. Proceeds support Habitat Omaha's affordable housing mission.
• Workforce Housing Program Workplace-based partnership program that brings Habitat Omaha's homeownership services directly to employees at partner employer worksites. Includes onsite events, financial coaching, credit improvement support, and access to affordable mortgages. Active partnerships include Tyson Foods (127 employees reached via 6 onsite events in 2025) and Children's Nebraska.
• Villas at Bluestem Prairie Habitat Omaha's empty-nester and retiree housing development near 51st Street and Sorensen Parkway, offering independent living with zero-entry units and amenities tailored for aging in place.
• Capriana Affordable Housing Component Habitat Omaha's affordable housing component of the Capriana mixed-income development in Elkhorn, comprising 11 Habitat homes within a 149-unit luxury apartment project. Developed in partnership with Apogee Professional Services and Metonic Real Estate Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 104 home closings achieved
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• Tyson FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce housing partnership bringing Habitat Omaha directly to Tyson Foods employees. Habitat hosted 6 onsite events at Tyson facilities in 2025, reaching 127 employees directly. Program helps employees work through credit barriers, language barriers, and navigate the path to homeownership.
• Children's NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare workforce housing partner. Children's Nebraska is one of the region's largest employers and brings Habitat Omaha's homeownership programs to employees at their workplace. Mercedes, a nurse at Children's, achieved homeownership through this partnership.
• Legal Aid of NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Transfer on Death Deeds events to help homeowners ensure property passes to chosen beneficiaries. Volunteer attorneys from Legal Aid help prepare legally sound documentation at free community events.
• Kutak RocksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational law firm partner supporting TODD (Transfer on Death Deeds) events with volunteer attorney services to help homeowners protect generational wealth.
• Apogee Professional ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction arm of Metonic Real Estate Solutions. Instrumental in $43 million Capriana project in Elkhorn - a mixed-income development with 149 luxury apartments and 11 Habitat homes. Apogee sold 9 ready-to-build-on lots and donated 2 lots to Habitat.
• Metonic Real Estate SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidwest-based real estate investment and development firm led by Kassie Inness. Partnered on Capriana mixed-income development. Oversees $380 million in ground-up construction projects and has led development strategies resulting in 1,700+ new apartment homes.
• Community Corrections Center (Avenue J)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-release program participants ('The Avenue J Brothers') volunteer on Habitat Omaha construction sites every Saturday. Men from East Omaha correctional facility build homes as part of their rehabilitation. Habitat hired Mark as first paid intern from the program who is now a Plumber Apprentice.
• The Ecumenical Labor Force (ELF) CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 11 churches that come together to complete Habitat Omaha home renovations or builds and pay a portion of material costs. Led by John Fuller, the coalition supports the Avenue J Brothers and other volunteer groups.
• Bellevue UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for November TODD Event at John B. Muller Admin Services building, 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue. Partner location for Transfer on Death Deeds community clinics.
• Omaha Community PlayhousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for January TODD Event. Partnership location for free legal clinics helping homeowners prepare Transfer on Death Deeds.
• Village Empowerment CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner host for September TODD Event at 5190 Sprague Plaza, Omaha. Partnership location for Transfer on Death Deeds legal clinics serving the community.
• Fabric LabssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for August TODD Event at 2514 N 24th St., Omaha. Partnership location for Transfer on Death Deeds legal assistance.
• Unity Title GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for June TODD Event. Partnership location for Transfer on Death Deeds events helping homeowners protect property.
• Trinity Lutheran ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for May TODD Clinic at 6340 N 30th St., Omaha. Community partnership location for free legal assistance events.
• Blair Public Library and Technology CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTODD Clinic host venue in Blair, NE for Transfer on Death Deeds assistance serving Washington County residents.
• Citizens State BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Plattsmouth Home Journey Event helping gauge interest in affordable homeownership opportunities in Cass County area.
• Jimmy and Rosalyn CartermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer U.S. President and First Lady served as Habitat for Humanity's most famous volunteers for 35 years. Worked on Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work Projects. Habitat Omaha's Mona McGregor worked on Carter Work Projects alongside the former president.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal affordable housing nonprofit organization that Habitat Omaha is a local affiliate of. Provides brand, resources, advocacy support, and global mission alignment.
• Habitat Omaha homeownerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Habitat Omaha homeowners form a community advocacy group focusing on furthering affordable homeownership and helping other families achieve their dreams. John, a single father veteran, now belongs to this affordable housing advocacy group.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NeighborWorks America: National network of community development nonprofits focused on affordable housing, homeownership counseling, and neighborhood revitalization. Operates through local affiliates that provide similar services to Habitat Omaha, including homebuyer education and below-market mortgage lending.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: Similar-sized Habitat affiliate serving the Kansas City metro with new home construction, home repair, and ReStore retail operations. Closest comparable peer in structure, program mix, and Midwest market dynamics.

Emerging players

• MetroPlains Management: Regional affordable housing developer and property manager in the Upper Midwest, providing similar services including affordable rentals and homeownership pathways. Comparable in mission and multi-state operations to Habitat Omaha but smaller scale.

Regional players

• Together Omaha: Omaha-based nonprofit focused on poverty relief and family stability, including housing-related programming. Operates in the same service area and overlaps with Habitat Omaha on serving low-income families needing housing support.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-area human services nonprofit providing housing, counseling, and family support services. Comparable in regional scope and nonprofit status though broader than housing-focused services that Habitat Omaha provides.
• Omaha Housing Authority: Local public housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers and public housing in the Omaha metro. Addresses the same affordable housing need as Habitat Omaha but through subsidized rentals rather than the homeownership pathway.

Others

• Reinvestment Fund: National CDFI providing financing for affordable housing, community development, and ReStore-like social enterprises. Comparable as a financing partner ecosystem but does not directly compete with Habitat Omaha's program delivery.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent organization of which Habitat Omaha is a local affiliate. Operates the same affordable homeownership model worldwide, provides brand recognition, advocacy, and operational support that directly enables Habitat Omaha's fundraising and program credibility.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and policy advocate that develops and preserves affordable rental and ownership housing. Comparable to Habitat Omaha in mission and nonprofit structure but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National nonprofit that supports local community development organizations, including affordable housing developers, through financing, technical assistance, and capacity building. Comparable in mission and nonprofit structure to Habitat Omaha but acts more as a funder/intermediary than a direct builder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/habitatomaha
• Facebookfacebook.com/hfhomaha

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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