Habitat for Humanity East Bay

What Habitat for Humanity East Bay does

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Oakland, California. The organization addresses the Bay Area's affordable housing crisis by building and improving homes for low- and moderate-income households earning up to 80-120% of Area Median Income (AMI) across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties. Core operations span an affordable Homeownership Program with mortgages capped at 35% of gross monthly income, a Home Repair/Home Preservation Program for existing low-income homeowners, and Housing & Financial Counseling services. Major developments include Esperanza Place (42 Zero Net Energy townhomes in Walnut Creek) and Sequoia Grove (10 climate-smart townhomes in Hayward featuring EV charging, battery backup, heat-pump systems, and induction cooktops).

The organization's technology stack is centered on climate-smart, Zero Net Energy residential construction that integrates rooftop solar, advanced framing, energy-efficient systems, and full home electrification. The Home Electrification Equity Project (HEEP) represents a pilot program using data-driven targeting, combining smart meters, air-quality monitors, census data, and Google's Environmental Insight Explorer, with Cal State East Bay providing data-science collaboration to install solar arrays and electrical appliances for low-income homeowners. Habitat Community Capital functions as an affiliate financing vehicle supporting affordable housing development. A wholly-owned social enterprise subsidiary, ReStore, operates three nonprofit home-improvement retail locations (Oakland, Concord, and San Jose) selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices, with proceeds funding Habitat programs.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue engine. Income streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, planned giving), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Workday, Cisco, JP Morgan, Western Digital, Prologis and others), government funding through housing bonds and public grants (e.g., City of Walnut Creek), foundation grants (Google.org via ICLEI USA Action Fund, Lesher Foundation), ReStore retail sales, vehicle and real estate donations, cryptocurrency donations processed through The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange, IRA qualified charitable distributions, and homeowner mortgage repayments. The go-to-market model is community-led and volunteer-powered: prospective homeowners must complete sweat-equity requirements by volunteering on construction sites, while corporate partners sponsor team-building events and development sponsors underwrite specific projects. To date, the affiliate has served 22,700+ people, logged 314,000+ volunteer shifts, and claims a $20 economic return for every $1 invested in its programs.

Name

Habitat for Humanity East Bay

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley

Website

https://habitatebsv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and repairs affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households (up to 120% AMI) across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, financed through donations, corporate sponsorships, government grants, ReStore retail sales, and homeowner mortgages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Nonprofit homebuilding
• Home repair services
• Housing counseling
• Home construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and planned giving through estates and trusts
2. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): Accepts cars, trucks, RVs, boats, and motorcycles; free towing provided; proceeds support local housing programs
3. Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts over 100 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, SOL, DOGE; processed through The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange; provides capital gains tax advantages for donors
4. ReStore Sales: Nonprofit home improvement retail stores selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials; all proceeds fund Habitat programs
5. Homeowner Mortgages: Affordable mortgages sold to partner families earning up to 80-120% AMI; payments help fund future Habitat operations
6. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Sponsorships from Bay Area corporations for developments, programs, events; includes team building volunteer programs
7. Stock & Securities Donations: Accepts donations of stocks and securities directly; provides tax deduction for fair market value
8. IRA & Qualified Charitable Distributions: Accepts distributions from IRAs for donors 70½ years and older; tax-advantaged giving method
9. Real Estate & Property Donations: Accepts residential and commercial real estate donations; Ellen Hill's home donation generated $1.4 million
10. Government Funding: Government funding from housing bonds and public grants supporting affordable housing developments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley builds affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, financed through affordable mortgages capped at 35% of gross monthly income. It also delivers critical home repair services, housing and financial counseling, and operates ReStore nonprofit home improvement retail stores that sell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials. The organization funds its operations through individual donations, corporate partnerships, government grants, foundation support, and mortgage repayments.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley operates a multi-faceted affordable housing platform offering core homeownership programs, home repair services, housing counseling, and retail/social enterprise operations. The core offerings include the Homeownership Program (affordable mortgages for households earning up to 120% AMI), Home Repair/Home Preservation Program, and Housing & Financial Counseling services. The organization runs special initiatives including the Home Electrification Equity Project (HEEP) for energy resilience. Major developments include Esperanza Place (42 Zero Net Energy townhomes in Walnut Creek) and Sequoia Grove (10 climate-smart townhomes in Hayward). The social enterprise portfolio includes ReStore retail outlets, the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program, cryptocurrency donations, and Planned Giving services. Volunteer programs encompass Corporate Team Building, the Playhouse Program, and Global Village international builds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $20 economic return for every $1 invested in Habitat programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ava Community EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sponsor for Sequoia Grove in Hayward; 40th Anniversary Dream Maker recognizing their contributions to affordable housing in the Bay Area
• The Giving BlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrypto philanthropy platform processing cryptocurrency donations to Habitat; enables acceptance of 100+ cryptocurrencies
• Gemini Trust ExchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationCryptocurrency exchange partner for processing charitable crypto donations
• GRID AlternativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on Home Electrification Equity Project providing solar installation expertise
• Cal State East BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData science partner supporting HEEP with analytical capabilities for targeting electrification efforts
• Rebuilding TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on Home Electrification Equity Project for low-income homeowner services
• Habitat para la Humanidad El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Habitat affiliate partnership spanning over two decades; Global Village build trips to El Salvador
• United Way Bay AreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting Habitat programs

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eden Housing: Nonprofit affordable-housing developer operating across the Bay Area with a portfolio of more than 13,000 affordable rental homes. Comparable in Bay Area footprint and affordable-housing mission though primarily a multifamily rental operator.
• EAH Housing: Bay Area-based nonprofit affordable-housing organization providing rental housing and resident services across California and Hawaii. Comparable in regional affordable-housing focus though primarily a rental operator.
• BRIDGE Housing: Major nonprofit affordable-housing developer in California producing multifamily rental and for-sale housing for low- and moderate-income households. Larger scale than Habitat EBSV but operates in the same Bay Area affordable-housing market.
• MidPen Housing: One of the largest nonprofit affordable-housing developers in Northern California, building and managing rental housing for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Comparable in mission though predominantly a multifamily rental developer.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent organization and global network of more than 1,000 Habitat affiliates. Provides brand, supply-chain, and funding infrastructure to regional affiliates including Habitat EBSV, and operates the most directly comparable mission and model.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable-housing developer operating in California and other states, providing affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. Comparable in affordable-housing mission at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento: Adjacent Habitat affiliate covering the Sacramento region with the same affordable housing, volunteer-driven construction, and ReStore operating model. Comparable in mission, structure, and program mix though serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit providing critical home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, and an explicit HEEP collaborator with Habitat EBSV. Closely comparable in home-repair/preservation service model and homeowner segment.
• Habitat for Humanity San Francisco: Sibling Habitat affiliate serving the San Francisco/Greater Bay Area with a similar affordable homeownership, home repair, and ReStore model. Most directly comparable as a regional Habitat affiliate operating the same core programs.

Emerging players

• GRID Alternatives: Nonprofit solar installer focused on low-income households and workforce development; explicit HEEP partner with Habitat EBSV. Comparable in mission targeting low-income homeowners with energy and sustainability upgrades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/habitatebsv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HabitatEBSV
• Facebookfacebook.com/325744544141046
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2638306
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitat_ebsv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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