Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho

What Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho does

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (administrative offices at 7950 N. Meadowlark Way, Suite E). The organization serves Kootenai County, Idaho, building and rehabilitating affordable homes and providing critical home repairs for low- and moderate-income households earning 30-80% of Area Median Income, with annual mortgage income supporting sustainability. Its core programs are the Homeownership Program (condo-style new construction and rehabilitation at prices of $115,000-$274,000 versus a $529,950 county median, paired with a 250-hour per adult sweat-equity requirement and 9-week financial education course), the A Brush With Kindness home repair program (~20 repairs per year including accessibility modifications and weatherization), and Repair Corps for Veterans (up to 100% funding for qualifying veterans). Deed restrictions with Habitat's first right-of-refusal lock in perpetual affordability. The organization holds NMLS ID# 1672570 for mortgage lending and EIN 82-0425146.

Operating capacity rests on volunteer labor, donated materials, and subsidized land, with the 12,000 sq ft ReStore thrift store in Hayden (176 W. Wyoming Ave.) acting as the principal revenue engine at approximately $300,000 in annual sales, supplemented by an eBay storefront and Fred Meyer Community Rewards integration. Funding is assembled from individual donations (including via Cars for Homes vehicle donations, stock, and property gifts), corporate and foundation grants (Wells Fargo, Lowe's, Sierra, Women's Gift Alliance, Idaho Community Foundation/Kissler Family Foundation, Windermere Foundation, Coeur d'Alene Rotary), and event-driven fundraising anchored by the annual Sweethearts Ball. Current production is dominated by the 21-unit Duffield Place development on 2nd Street in Coeur d'Alene and the 6-unit Fruitland Project, reflecting a strategic pivot under Executive Director James Casper (since November 2016) from single-family builds toward multi-unit land-lease condo housing to mitigate land cost pressure and ensure permanent affordability. The board includes a Chair (Ben Simpson), Vice Chair (Peggy Appleman), Treasurer (Brock Olson, U.S. Bank), Secretary (Jeff Herrman, retired Boy Scouts of America executive), and additional members Gary Pinkerton (PRS), Scott Forsell, and Larry Simms.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho

Website

https://northidahohabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho is a nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1988, that builds and rehabilitates affordable homes and provides home repairs for low-income families in Kootenai County, Idaho, funded by donations, grants, and its ReStore thrift store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home construction
• Home repair programs
• Homeownership financing
• Thrift store fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: The Habitat ReStore at 176 W. Wyoming Ave. in Hayden sells donated new, used, and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, hardware, tools, clothing, and home goods. The store raises approximately $300,000 per year supporting the homeownership and home repair programs. The ReStore has expanded to 12,000 square feet and also sells items on eBay.
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting affordable housing mission. Donations can be made online, by mail, or through various assets including automobiles, stocks, and property.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners and foundations including Wells Fargo ($20,000 in 2023 and 2024), Lowe's ($11,000 in 2024), Sierra ($10,000 in 2025), Women's Gift Alliance ($30,000 in 2025), Idaho Community Foundation ($2,500-$3,000), Coeur d'Alene Rotary ($1,000), and Windermere Foundation ($5,000).
4. Homeownership Program Revenue: Families purchase homes at below-market prices ($115,000-$274,000) through affordable mortgages. Monthly payments range from $900 (1-bedroom) to $2,090 (5-bedroom). Land costs are subsidized through donations and deed restrictions ensure perpetual affordability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds, repairs, and finances affordable homes for low-income working families in Kootenai County, Idaho. The organization sells affordable condo-style homes priced from $115,000 to $274,000 through an affordable mortgage program, provides critical home repairs to low-income homeowners via the A Brush With Kindness program, and operates the ReStore thrift store to generate approximately $300,000 annually in support of its housing mission.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho operates as a nonprofit housing organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on affordable homeownership and home repair. The core offerings include the Homeownership Program (new construction and rehabilitated condo-style homes with sweat equity requirements) and the A Brush With Kindness Home Repair Program. The ReStore thrift store supports these programs through merchandise sales. Additional services include a Community Service/Diversion Program, Volunteer Program, multiple donation channels, and annual fundraising events (Sweethearts Ball). The organization primarily serves Kootenai County through condo-style housing developments like Duffield Place (21 units) and the Fruitland Project (6 units), offering homes priced from $115,000 to $274,000 with monthly payments from $900 to $2,090.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Brush With Kindness: A home repair program through Habitat that provides simple home repairs for low-income homeowners in Kootenai County, including house painting, yard cleanup, accessibility improvements, critical repairs and weatherization.
• The ReStore
• Repair Corps for Veterans

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Affordable homeownership program providing new construction and rehabilitated condo-style homes to low-income working families earning 30-80% of Kootenai County Area Median Income. Families complete 250 hours of sweat equity, attend financial education, and purchase homes at below-market prices ($115,000-$274,000) with affordable monthly mortgages ($900-$2,090). Includes NMLS-licensed mortgage origination.
• A Brush With Kindness Home Repair Program Home repair program providing simple home repairs for low-income homeowners in Kootenai County, including house painting, yard cleanup, accessibility modifications, critical repairs, and weatherization. Helps approximately 20 homeowners per year age in place safely.
• Habitat ReStore Thrift Store 12,000-square-foot thrift store selling donated new, used, and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, hardware, tools, clothing, and home goods. Also sells antiques and vintage items on eBay. Raises approximately $300,000 annually to support Habitat's homeownership and home repair programs.
• Duffield Place Affordable Housing Development 21-unit affordable condo development at 3246 N. 2nd Street in Coeur d'Alene providing homes priced from $115,000 (1-bedroom) to $274,000 (4-bedroom) with monthly payments from $900 to $2,090. Five families moved in during 2025 with four more expected in spring 2026.
• Fruitland Project 6-unit condo development on Fruitland Lane in Coeur d'Alene representing Habitat's land-lease condo housing model for affordable homeownership.
• Repair Corps for Veterans Program providing critical home repairs for qualifying veteran homeowners with funding that can cover up to 100% of approved repair costs. Funding is awarded annually on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Sweethearts Ball Fundraising Event Annual fundraising gala (Hearts for Homes) held on Valentine's Day featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles, and dancing. Tickets $85 per person or $680 for a table of eight. The organization's largest single fundraising event supporting affordable housing programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly payments as low as $900 for 1-bedroom unit vs market rent in Kootenai County
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity of North Idaho is an official affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The affiliate gives a tithe of board-designated funds to HFHI to support Habitat's international work. The affiliation provides organizational support, program frameworks, and brand recognition.
• Fred MeyersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHabitat for Humanity of North Idaho participates in Fred Meyer's Community Rewards program. Shoppers can designate Habitat as their donation organization using number RW734 when shopping at Fred Meyer.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County: Larger Habitat affiliate serving the Seattle metro. Operates under identical Habitat model including ReStores, sweat equity, and affordable condo/homeownership programs, but in a higher-cost urban market where the affordable housing dynamics mirror Kootenai County's trajectory.
• Habitat for Humanity Spokane: Direct affiliate operating in adjacent Spokane County, Washington. Shares the same Habitat model (sweat equity, ReStore thrift operations, volunteer construction) and serves a similar Pacific Northwest affordable housing market with comparable regulatory and economic dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: One of the largest national nonprofit affordable housing organizations, operating across 40+ states. Develops and manages affordable rental and homeownership housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities - a comparable mission and model at much larger scale.
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association: Statewide housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental assistance, and affordable housing development financing in Idaho. Comparable as a funder and developer of affordable housing stock in the same state where Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho operates.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The national umbrella organization to which Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho is an affiliate. Operates the same model (sweat equity, volunteer builds, ReStores, deed-restricted affordable homes) at national and international scale, providing program frameworks, brand, and tithe-funded support.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops affordable housing, provides financing, and advocates for housing policy. Operates a comparable affordable housing development model across the U.S., and frequently partners with Habitat affiliates on multifamily developments.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of more than 250 nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations. Provides comparable affordable homeownership, home repair, and counseling services through local affiliates, operating as a parallel ecosystem to Habitat's network.

Regional players

• Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium: Coalition of affordable housing providers in the Spokane region. Operates as a comparable regional ecosystem of affordable housing services including homeownership assistance and home repair, adjacent geographically to Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho's market.
• Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance: Regional nonprofit serving the Idaho Panhandle area including Kootenai County. Provides affordable housing development, rental assistance, and homelessness services in overlapping geography, operating as a complementary regional peer in the same service territory.
• Housing Authority of the City of Coeur d'Alene: Local public housing authority operating in the same Kootenai County geography. Provides subsidized rental housing and housing assistance, serving overlapping low-income populations though with a different (rental/subsidy) model versus Habitat's ownership focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkjXt0Qu3mxYCnuCphefbLg
• Facebookfacebook.com/northidahohabitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-north-idaho
• Instagraminstagram.com/northidahohabitat

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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