BLUE SPRUCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

What BLUE SPRUCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY does

Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit affordable housing organization and a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1990 in Evergreen, Colorado, and now serving the mountain communities of western Jefferson County, Clear Creek County, and Park County up to Kenosha Pass. It operates three core programs: a Homeownership Program that sells simple, Energy Star-standard homes to families earning 35%-80% of Area Median Income via USDA Direct Loans at up to 5.5% interest with payments capped at 30% of gross monthly income; a Home Preservation Program offering $250 flat-fee repairs (plus an 8-hour sweat-equity requirement) and a DRCOG Chores track for homeowners aged 60+; and a Habitat ReStore thrift store at 1232 Bergen Parkway that sells donated furniture, appliances, décor, and building supplies to fund construction and repairs. New homeowner applications are now open for a townhome development in Idaho Springs.

The organization is run by a six-person paid staff and an eight-member Board of Directors (President Janet Heck-Doyle, Vice President Jeff Detlefs, Treasurer Jon Johnson, Secretary Bruce Marshall, plus four Members-at-large), with Kathleen O'Leary serving as Executive Director. Revenue is multi-stream and nonprofit-structured: ReStore retail sales, recurring individual and faith-community donations, corporate sponsorships (CHFA as presenting sponsor of the Hard Hats & High Heels gala, plus Gemini Concrete, Storey Real Estate, Thrivent, Evergreen Mercantile, Freadhoff Home Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, State Farm, and Evergreen National Bank), foundation and government grants, homeowner mortgage repayments, and fees from new international Global Village build trips to Guatemala ($1,415-$1,865) and Madagascar ($1,580). Partner families contribute 250 hours of sweat equity per adult alongside financial education and maintenance workshops. Strategic partnerships include Habitat for Humanity International, Lowe's Home Improvement (2022 home-repair initiative serving seven Clear Creek County households), Fuller Center for Housing, and Habitat Guatemala, with the organization currently participating in Habitat International's inaugural Rural Rally under the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project as part of its 35th-anniversary year.

Name

BLUE SPRUCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Legal name

Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://bluesprucehabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is a 35-year-old Colorado nonprofit and Habitat for Humanity affiliate that builds and repairs affordable Energy Star homes for low-income households across Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Park Counties, funded by ReStore thrift sales, donations, sponsorships, and homeowner mortgage repayments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAC

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit thrift retail
• Community homeownership programs
• Volunteer housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Evergreen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: Revenue generated from sale of donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials at the Habitat ReStore thrift store. All proceeds fund affordable housing construction and home repair programs.
2. Homeowner Mortgage Payments: Partner families purchase homes through USDA Direct Loans at up to 5.5% interest. Monthly payments are capped at 30% or less of gross monthly income. Mortgage payments help repay construction loans and fund additional home building.
3. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals, families, community members, faith community, and local organizations. Tax-deductible contributions support operations and construction.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships from local businesses including CHFA (presenting), Gemini Concrete, Storey Real Estate, Thrivent, Evergreen Mercantile, and others for events like Hard Hats & High Heels.
5. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from local government grants and family/community foundations. In 2022, partnered with Lowe's Home Improvement for home repair funding in Clear Creek County.
6. International Build Trip Fees: Fees charged for international volunteer trips: Guatemala trip costs $1,415 for Thrivent members / $1,865 for others (excluding airfare). Madagascar trip costs $1,580 (excluding airfare and entry/exit fees).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is a local nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that builds simple, decent, affordable homes for low-income families in mountain communities of Colorado. The organization operates three interconnected programs: a Homeownership Program where families purchase homes through affordable USDA Direct Loans with sweat equity requirements, a Home Preservation Program offering low-cost home repairs, and a Habitat ReStore thrift store whose proceeds fund affordable housing construction.

Product overview

Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering multiple interconnected programs: a Homeownership Program where families purchase homes through affordable mortgages, a Home Preservation Program for home repairs, a Habitat ReStore retail thrift store that funds operations, and volunteer programs including both local construction and international build trips. The organization serves the mountain areas of western Jefferson County, Clear Creek County, and Park County in Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program An affordable homeownership opportunity where income-qualified families partner with Habitat to purchase simple, Energy Star-certified homes. Homes are sold at appraised value with affordable mortgages structured so monthly payments do not exceed 30% of gross monthly income. Each adult must complete 250 hours of sweat equity plus financial education and maintenance workshops. Available to families with incomes between 35% and 80% of Area Median Income in Clear Creek County, mountain Jefferson County, and Park County up to Kenosha Pass.
• Home Preservation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly mortgage payments capped at 30% or less of gross income
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gemini ConcreteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golden Hammer sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event.
• Storey Real Estate and ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Golden Hammer sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event. Also listed as community partner on website homepage.
• Evergreen Mercantile BuildingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Silver Ladder sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event.
• Freadhoff Home GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Silver Ladder sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Silver Ladder sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event.
• State Farm (Michele Vanags)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Silver Ladder sponsor of 2024 Hard Hats & High Heels fundraising event.
• Lowe's Home ImprovementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, Blue Spruce Habitat was one of 100 Habitat organizations partnered with Lowe's for home repair and preservation efforts. Lowe's provided funding for repairs to manufactured housing in Clear Creek County, helping seven households with projects including skirting, stairs, ramps, and improved insulation.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Spruce Habitat is the local foothills affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Benefits include brand association, access to global Habitat network, and participation in initiatives like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project and Rural Rally.
• Fuller Center for HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2026 International Build Trip to Madagascar (Antsirabe, October 10-18, 2026). Volunteers register through Fuller Center platform.
• Habitat GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for Global Village trips. In a single year, Habitat Guatemala serves over 64,900 individuals through various construction projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill of Colorado: A Colorado nonprofit operating a large network of thrift retail stores whose proceeds fund job training and community programs. Directly comparable to the Habitat ReStore business model of selling donated goods to fund nonprofit programs.
• Restore (Habitat) Comparable - Habitat for Humanity of Utah ReStores: Regional Habitat ReStore thrift retail operations in Utah that sell donated furniture and building supplies to fund local Habitat construction. Comparable because the ReStore retail format, pricing, and funding model are identical to Blue Spruce's Bergen Park ReStore.
• Brothers Redevelopment: A Denver-area nonprofit offering critical home repair, weatherization, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners. Directly comparable because of the shared home preservation and aging-in-place mission that overlaps with Blue Spruce's Home Preservation Program.
• Mountain Habitat for Humanity (Summit County, CO): A nearby Colorado mountain-county Habitat affiliate serving Summit, Eagle, Lake, Park, and Grand counties. Direct comparable as a similarly-sized Habitat affiliate operating in mountainous Colorado geography with the same homeownership, repair, and ReStore programs.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The global parent organization of the Habitat affiliate network and the world's largest nonprofit affordable housing builder. Directly comparable because Blue Spruce operates under its brand, framework, and homeowner selection standards.

Others

• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA): Colorado's quasi-governmental housing finance agency that funds affordable housing development and down-payment assistance. Comparable because it is the same presenting sponsor partner funding Blue Spruce's work and is a major capital source for affordable housing in Colorado.

Regional players

• Denver Habitat for Humanity: The Metro Denver affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, operating a larger urban territory but running the same homeownership, repair, and ReStore model. Comparable as a same-brand affiliate with similar program structure but materially larger scale.
• Guadalupe Alternative Programs (GAP): A faith-based nonprofit in Colorado focused on affordable housing and community development for low-income families. Comparable because of the overlapping affordable homeownership mission and sweat-equity/ volunteer-driven construction model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlueSpruceHabitat
• Instagraminstagram.com/bluesprucehfh/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-spruce-habitat-for-humanity

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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