Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

What Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley does

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. It serves low-income families, seniors (65+), individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other homeowners in need across portions of Cook, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The organization's core offerings fall into four interconnected programs: Homeownership (new construction and renovation of homes sold at fair market value with no-interest, no-profit loans), Critical Home Repair (health/life/safety repairs for vulnerable homeowners), Aging In Place (accessibility modifications for seniors), and A Brush With Kindness (exterior maintenance for low-income homeowners). In 2024-2025, it consolidated operations with Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, with a full merger expected by July 1, 2025, expanding coverage to all of Kane County.

The organization operates two ReStore retail locations in Elgin and Arlington Heights that sell donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances, forming a self-funding revenue channel that supports construction activities. Habitat NFV generates revenue through four primary streams: ReStore retail sales, monetary donations (individual and corporate), Cars for Homes vehicle donations (with 84-87% of gross revenue passing to Habitat programs), and recurring monthly mortgage payments from partner families. Significant partnerships include Nicor Gas for two Smart Neighborhood developments (Carter Crossing, 28 homes in Carpentersville; Habitat Green Freedom, 17 homes in Aurora), three faith-based coalitions encompassing roughly 20 member churches, and the City of St. Charles for grant-funded urgent home rehabilitation. Major fundraising events include Women Build (May/June 2026) and the Home Planet Earth public art sculpture event. The organization is led by Executive Director Barbara Beckman and a management team of approximately 25 staff across executive, construction, ReStore, development, and program functions. No proprietary technology platform exists; operations rely on third-party tools (VolunteerUp, Car Donation Wizard, NMLS Consumer Access) for volunteer coordination, donation processing, and mortgage licensing compliance.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley

Website

https://habitatnfv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that builds affordable homes and provides home repair services for low-income families, seniors, and veterans across Cook, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois, funded through ReStore retail sales, donations, and no-interest mortgages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit homebuilding programs
• Home repair assistance
• Volunteer construction services
• Community housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: Sale of donated new and gently used building materials, appliances, and furniture at two ReStore locations. Proceeds fund home building and repair programs.
2. Monetary Donations: Individual and corporate donations support affiliate operations and building projects.
3. Cars for Homes Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program generates revenue through vehicle sales at auction or to auto salvage yards. 84-87% of gross revenue goes directly to Habitat programs.
4. Mortgage Payments: Partner families repay no-profit, no-interest loans through monthly mortgage payments, providing ongoing revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is a nonprofit affiliate that builds and renovates houses in partnership with qualifying low-income families using donated materials and volunteer labor, financing the homes through no-interest, no-profit loans at fair market value. It also operates four home preservation programs (Critical Home Repair, Aging in Place, A Brush with Kindness, and a St. Charles grant program), two ReStore retail outlets selling donated building materials and furniture, and a vehicle donation program (Cars for Homes) to fund operations.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley operates as a nonprofit housing organization offering multiple interconnected programs and services. Core offerings include four housing assistance programs: Homeownership (new home construction with affordable financing), Critical Home Repair, Aging In Place, and A Brush With Kindness. The organization operates two ReStore retail locations (Elgin and Arlington Heights) that sell donated building materials and use proceeds to fund construction. Supporting services include the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program and ReStore donation pickup services. Major initiatives include the Smart Neighborhoods partnership with Nicor Gas (featuring Carter Crossing and Habitat Green Freedom developments), annual Women Build volunteer events, and the Home Planet Earth public art fundraiser. All programs serve qualifying families in Cook, Kane, and McHenry Counties, Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley's retail outlets selling donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances, with proceeds supporting Habitat's homeownership and repair programs.
• Smart Neighborhoods
• Women Build
• Home Planet Earth

Products and services

• Homeownership Program
• Critical Home Repair (CHR)
• Aging In Place (AIP)
• A Brush With Kindness (ABWK)
• ReStore Elgin
• ReStore Arlington Heights
• ReStore Donation Pickup Services
• Cars for Homes
• Women Build
• Home Planet Earth
• Carter Crossing
• Habitat Green Freedom
• City of St. Charles Urgent Need Home Rehabilitation Grant

Named customers3 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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nicor GascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Nicor Gas and Habitat NFV partnered to develop two Smart Neighborhoods in Chicagoland (Aurora and Carpentersville). Homes equipped with smart home technologies, energy-efficient building materials, and combination of natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy sources. Carter Crossing includes 13 Nicor Gas Smart Neighborhood homes; Habitat Green Freedom includes 17 homes.
• Fox Valley Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Consolidation of Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley following retirement of Fox Valley Executive Director Jeffrey Barrett. Creates stronger, more efficient organization covering all of Kane County. Full merger expected by July 1, 2025. No reduction in services; expanded capacity to build more homes and serve more families.
• Spring of Life PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partnership consisting of churches in Arlington Heights, Palatine, and Inverness. Member churches: All Saints Lutheran, Holy Family Catholic Community, Our Savior's Lutheran, St. Edna Catholic Church, St. Theresa Parish, Southminster Presbyterian.
• Joyful Hope PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined New Hope and Joyful Hands partnerships. Churches across the region: Bethlehem Lutheran, Christ the Lord Lutheran, First Congregational Church (West Dundee), Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran, St. Mary's Catholic (Huntley), Presbyterian Church of Barrington.
• Pottawatomie PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partnership in St. Charles and Geneva. Member churches: Baker Memorial United Methodist, Geneva Lutheran, Geneva United Church of Christ, Grace Lutheran of Lily Lake, St. John Neumann Catholic, The Congregational UCC, United Methodist Church Geneva.
• JunkLuggersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner for priority donation pick-ups. Handles scheduling and payment for premium pick-up service where fees start at $145 and go up based on items picked up.
• City of St. CharlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of St. Charles Housing Trust Fund provides grant funding for critical repairs. Habitat NFV administers the Urgent Need Home Rehabilitation Program on behalf of the City.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent organization of which Habitat NFV is a regional affiliate. Operates the same no-interest mortgage / volunteer build / ReStore model at worldwide scale, sharing brand, mission framework, and operational playbook.
• Mercy Housing: Large national nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator. Comparable mission (affordable homeownership and rental for low-income families) but operates at significantly larger, multi-state scale.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing and drives community investment. Overlapping mission around affordable housing supply, though broader in scope (policy, lending, community development).

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing preservation and critical home repairs for low-income homeowners, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. Closest mission peer to Habitat NFV's Critical Home Repair and Aging in Place programs.
• Lake County Habitat for Humanity: Adjacent Illinois Habitat affiliate serving Lake County with homeownership, repair, and ReStore programs. Directly comparable operating scope, geographic profile, and program mix to Habitat NFV.
• Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity: Chicagoland Habitat affiliate covering southern suburbs with the same affiliate model, faith-based volunteer ecosystem, and ReStore retail operations. Direct operational peer in the same metropolitan region.
• Will County Habitat for Humanity: Another nearby Illinois Habitat affiliate in Will County running the same homeownership, home repair, and ReStore operations. Comparable size, mission, and volunteer-driven construction model.
• Cook County Habitat for Humanity: Habitat affiliate serving Cook County, overlapping with portions of Habitat NFV's service area. Operates the same Homeownership and ReStore model in the adjacent Chicago metro territory.
• DuPage Habitat for Humanity: Neighboring Illinois Habitat affiliate operating the same Homeownership, Critical Home Repair, Aging in Place, and ReStore model in DuPage County. Most direct operating-model comparable to Habitat NFV.

Others

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): Community development financial institution that channels capital and technical assistance to affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts. Thematically aligned as a funder/ecosystem participant for Habitat NFV-type work rather than a direct builder peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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