Habitat For Humanity of Kansas City

What Habitat For Humanity of Kansas City does

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (Habitat KC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable-housing developer founded in 1979 by John and Mary Pritchard and affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International. Operating across a six-county service area (Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and Johnson counties in Kansas; Clay, Platte, and Jackson counties in Missouri), the organization serves low-to-moderate-income families, single mothers and women-led households, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and existing homeowners in need of repairs. It is positioned as the largest nonprofit home builder in the Kansas City region, having built or renovated more than 1,200 homes to date, with 46 families reaching homeownership and 8,219 individuals impacted in 2025.

Its core offerings are the Homebuyer Program (a sweat-equity partnership model providing 0% interest mortgages, housing counseling, and credit/savings support), Home Repair Assistance (roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs), and a Down Payment Assistance program (grants up to $10,000 delivered with Health Forward Foundation and Jackson County). Affinity build programs—Women Build, Veterans Build, Pride Build, and Faith Build—engage specific communities and corporate sponsors. The organization operates no proprietary technology platform; it uses a third-party borrower portal (The Mortgage Office) for mortgage management and maintains a conventional web/social presence. Physical distribution runs through four to five ReStore discount home-improvement retail locations plus headquarters.

Revenue mechanics are those of a diversified nonprofit rather than a commercial enterprise: ReStore retail sales (100% of profits fund housing programs), individual/corporate/foundation donations and grants, corporate build sponsorships (team builds starting at $2,500), planned giving (bequests, gift annuities, Cars for Homes vehicle donations), and 0% interest homeowner mortgage repayments. Go-to-market is community-led and volunteer-driven—4,324 volunteers contributed roughly 40,000–46,000 hours in the past year—supported by government and corporate partnerships (Ford, U.S. Bank, PNC Bank, Walmart, Humana, Chase, Johnson County, KS). The organization is led by President and CEO Lindsay Hicks (appointed 2022) and governed by a board chaired by Rob Givens.

Name

Habitat For Humanity of Kansas City

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

Website

https://habitatkc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable-housing developer serving low-income families, veterans, women-led households, and LGBTQ+ residents across six Kansas–Missouri counties through 0% mortgages, home repairs, down-payment assistance, and ReStore retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

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 industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Housing Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention & Loss Mitigation Programs (FSALAKAM)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Home construction nonprofit
• Home repair programs
• Down payment assistance
• Homeownership counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: ReStore sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances, building supplies, and home goods at discounted prices. 100% of ReStore profits are used to build and repair homes in Kansas City.
2. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations support housing construction and repair programs.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor affinity builds (Women Build, Veterans Build, Pride Build) with financial contributions starting at $2,500 for team builds.
4. Planned Giving: Planned giving includes bequests, charitable gift annuities, retirement plans, and vehicle donations (Cars for Homes program).
5. Mortgage Payments: Homeowners make monthly mortgage payments on 0% interest mortgages through The Mortgage Office portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Habitat KC partners with low-to-moderate income families to build affordable homes through a sweat-equity model and 0% interest mortgages, and offers home repair, down payment assistance grants up to $10,000, and housing counseling. Programs are funded by donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, and ReStore retail operations selling donated furniture, appliances, and building supplies.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City operates a multi-service affordable housing platform centered on homeownership programs and volunteer-driven home building. The core offerings include the Homebuyer Program (personalized path to homeownership with housing counseling and financial guidance), Home Repair Assistance (critical repairs for existing homeowners), and Down Payment Assistance (grants up to $10,000 for first-time buyers). The ReStore retail operation funds these programs through discounted home improvement sales. Affinity volunteer programs—Women Build, Veterans Build, Pride Build, and Faith Build—engage specific communities in building affordable homes while raising awareness. Mortgage Management services support existing homeowners. All services operate across Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and Johnson counties in Kansas and Clay, Platte, and Jackson counties in Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women Build: Affinity build program empowering female-led families to achieve strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership.
• Veterans Build
• Pride Build
• Faith Build
• ReStore

Products and services

• Homebuyer Program Personalized path to homeownership for families who demonstrate need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Provides housing counseling, credit building, savings growth guidance, and 0% interest mortgages. More than 80% of Habitat KC homeowners are single mothers or women-led households.
• Home Repair Assistance Critical home repair services including roof repair/replacement, HVAC repair/replacement, and minor plumbing and electrical repairs for eligible homeowners who own and occupy homes in the service area.
• Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant program providing up to $10,000 to qualified first-time homebuyers in partnership with Health Forward Foundation and Jackson County, MO. Applicants must work through approved lenders and complete Habitat KC's application process.
• ReStore Discount home improvement store and donation center operating four Kansas City area locations (Deramus, Lenexa, Martin City, Northland). Sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances, building supplies, and home goods at discounted prices. 100% of profits fund Habitat KC's home building and repair programs.
• Women Build Volunteer program empowering women and female-led families to achieve strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership via dedicated build events.
• Veterans Build Volunteer and housing assistance program providing affordable housing solutions, volunteer opportunities, and critical home repairs for U.S. veterans, military service members, and their families.
• Pride Build Volunteer program empowering the LGBTQ+ community with stable, affordable housing through dedicated build events promoting fair and inclusive housing in Kansas City.
• Faith Build Year-round program through the Faith Builders Coalition engaging Kansas City faith-based organizations in expanding affordable homeownership through volunteering, advocacy, and giving.
• Group Volunteering Corporate and community group volunteer opportunities for team building supporting affordable housing construction. Sponsorship partnerships start at $2,500 and include priority scheduling, co-branded signage, social media recognition, volunteer t-shirts, and lunch.
• Mortgage Management Online mortgage payment and management service for Habitat KC homeowners, accessible through The Mortgage Office borrower portal with options for ACH, automated bill pay, and mail payments on 0% interest mortgages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 families achieved homeownership in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Women Build program, supporting female-led families and women empowerment in housing
• U.S. BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Women Build program supporting affordable homeownership for women
• JEDunncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company partner supporting Women Build sponsorship and volunteer efforts
• PNC BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual funder supporting Neighborhood Revitalization and Home Preservation Services; participant in Women Build since 2023
• KiewitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction partner supporting Women Build program through volunteer engagement and sponsorship
• MultivaccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDedicated volunteer partner since 2020 with 2,500+ volunteer hours contributed; financial partner since 2021
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans Build corporate sponsor supporting veteran housing solutions
• HumanacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans Build sponsor supporting housing for military veterans and families
• Schneider ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans Build sponsor supporting energy-efficient housing for veterans
• ChasecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPride Build sponsor supporting LGBTQ+ housing equity initiatives
• Children's MercycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPride Build sponsor supporting inclusive housing for LGBTQ+ community
• United HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPride Build sponsor supporting housing access for LGBTQ+ individuals and families
• Johnson County, Kansas GovernmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVisionary Partnership Award recipient; contributed 283 volunteer hours; instrumental in Pathway at Heritage Park development; committed substantial funding for Home Preservation projects
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersThird-party nonprofit evaluation organization providing Platinum transparency seal for donor confidence
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization; participates in Tithe Program supporting international home building in Haiti, Uganda, and Nepal
• Bobby BerkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity supporter of Pride Build program; advocates for LGBTQ+ housing equity

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator, providing similar services (affordable rental/homeownership, resident services) to low-income families across multiple states.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The global parent/affiliate network of all local Habitat organizations including Habitat KC. Comparable as the umbrella brand that provides shared infrastructure, brand recognition, and the Tithe Program Habitat KC participates in.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Major national nonprofit developer and investor in affordable housing, with development, lending, and policy work comparable to Habitat KC's community development approach but at much larger national scale.
• NeighborWorks America (network affiliates): National network of community development nonprofits focused on affordable housing, counseling, and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable in nonprofit affordable housing services, though broader in scope than Habitat KC.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity St. Louis: Sister Habitat affiliate serving the St. Louis metro with the same home-ownership, ReStore, and volunteer-driven build model. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and program mix.
• Salvation Army Kansas City: Major nonprofit resale retail operator and social services provider in Kansas City. Comparable in retail competition with ReStore and in delivering social/housing-related services in the same metro.
• Goodwill of Kansas City: Operates a comparable network of thrift/retail stores in the Kansas City metro. Directly comparable as a nonprofit resale retail operator competing with Habitat KC's ReStore locations for donations and shoppers.
• Rebuilding Together Kansas City: Nonprofit providing critical home repairs for low-income homeowners, directly overlapping with Habitat KC's Home Repair Assistance program in the same KC metro geography.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis: Another large, well-established Habitat affiliate operating in a Midwestern U.S. metro with comparable homeownership, home repair, ReStore retail, and affinity build programs.

Regional players

• Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc. HUD-certified housing counseling agency serving Kansas, providing homebuyer education and counseling services overlapping with Habitat KC's housing counseling component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChCtCJ6hIMKGtrM2eXE-2hA
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatkc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-kansas-city
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatkc
• TikToktiktok.com/@habitatkc
• Xx.com/habitatkc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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