Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County

What Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County does

Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 57-0829082), operating since 1986 as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It is headquartered at 210 S. Murray Ave., Anderson, South Carolina, with a lean staff of approximately seven employees and is governed by a board drawn from area employers including Michelin, AnMed, and Arthrex. Its mission is to deliver affordable homeownership to low-income households — those earning below 60% of area median income — through interest-free mortgages combined with a 300-hour sweat-equity requirement. To date, it has helped more than 80 households achieve affordable homeownership.

The business model is multi-stream. Capital and mission revenue flow from individual donations, corporate home sponsorships (notably Executive Builds sponsored by roughly 20 area companies), foundation grants (Dabo's All In Team Foundation, Publix Charities, Gambrill Foundation, Timken Foundation), estate/legacy gifts, and vehicle donations via Cars for Homes. Retail revenue is generated by the ReStore thrift outlet — a wholly-owned operating unit that resells donated furniture, home d\u00e9cor, and building supplies at 50%-90% below retail, diverting approximately 1,800 tons of material from local landfills each year. Homes are sold at cost to qualified applicants with zero interest and no down payment, producing a long-duration mortgage receivable on the balance sheet.

Program offerings include the core Homeownership Program, the Senior Cottage Program for accessibility-constrained buyers, Women Build, Give Back Build (corporate team builds), Volunteer programs, and a planned-giving/legacy pipeline. Distribution is single-county and physical: applications are accepted during defined windows, the ReStore is a single storefront in downtown Anderson, and donation pickup service is restricted to Anderson County. The organization uses community events, word-of-mouth referrals, social media, and a CharityProud newsletter channel as its go-to-market; no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or AI capability is in use or planned per the available data.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity Anderson, Inc.

Website

https://habitatanderson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that builds affordable, interest-free mortgage homes for low-income households in Anderson County, South Carolina, funded by donations, sponsorships, and a ReStore thrift operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home building
• Interest-free mortgages
• Thrift retail operations
• Volunteer housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and community partners. This includes home sponsorships, general donations, legacy/planned gifts, and event-based fundraising.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: The ReStore sells donated furniture, home décor, and building supplies at 50-90% below retail prices. All proceeds fund the homeownership mission. The store diverts approximately 1,800 tons of usable material from local landfills annually.
3. Interest-Free Home Mortgages: Homes built by Habitat Anderson are sold to partner households with interest-free mortgages, creating a sustainable revenue stream while providing affordable housing solutions.
4. Vehicle Donation Program: The Cars for Homes program accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, boats, RVs) which are sold to support affordable housing initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County builds affordable homes and sells them to qualified low-income families in Anderson County, South Carolina, using interest-free mortgages paired with a 300-hour sweat-equity requirement. The organization supplements homebuilding revenue through the ReStore, a home improvement thrift store that sells donated furniture, décor, and building supplies at 50–90% below retail prices, while also operating donation, sponsorship, and volunteer engagement programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County operates as a nonprofit housing organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on affordable homeownership. The core offering is the Homeownership Program, which provides interest-free mortgages to low-income families who complete sweat-equity requirements. Supporting this mission are the ReStore (a retail thrift operation selling donated building materials and home goods), various giving programs (Home Sponsorship, Cars for Homes, Legacy Giving, In-Kind Gifts), volunteer engagement programs (construction and retail volunteering), and specialized build initiatives (Women Build, Give Back Build, Senior Cottage Program). The ReStore generates revenue for home construction while diverting materials from landfills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Home improvement thrift store and donation center selling furniture, home décor and building supplies. Proceeds support Habitat's mission to build affordable homes.

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Affordable homeownership opportunity for low-income individuals and families in Anderson County, featuring interest-free mortgages and a 300-hour sweat-equity requirement. Eligible households must have income below 60% of area median income, demonstrate housing need, and the ability to pay approximately 25% of gross monthly income toward housing costs.
• ReStore Home improvement thrift store and donation center that sells new and used furniture, home décor, and building supplies at discounted prices, with all proceeds supporting Habitat Anderson's homebuilding mission. Also accepts donations and offers free pickup for larger items within Anderson County.
• Senior Cottage Program Specialized affordable housing program designed to meet the accessibility needs of senior citizens in Anderson County, enabling elderly individuals and couples (including those with mobility limitations) to age in place safely in accessible cottages.
• Home Sponsorship Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunity to fund the construction of Habitat homes for qualified families. Sponsors provide financial support for specific home builds, with named sponsors including Dabo's All In Team Foundation, Publix Charities, Gambrill Foundation, and Timken Foundation.
• Cars for Homes Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, boats, and RVs which are sold to support affordable housing initiatives. Donations can be arranged by calling 877.277.4344.
• Legacy Giving Planned gift options including wills, trusts, real estate donations, retirement plans, and charitable gift annuities to support the long-term Habitat mission in Anderson County.
• In-Kind Gifts Donation program accepting goods, materials, and services including building materials, construction equipment, property, and professional services to support Habitat Anderson's construction operations.
• Women Build Annual women-focused building initiative empowering women to take action against the housing crisis by participating in Habitat home construction, with corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Give Back Build Corporate volunteer program inviting area businesses to participate in raising walls for new Habitat homes, with groups of 2–20 able to participate in construction builds.
• Volunteer Program Construction and ReStore volunteer opportunities including individual and group builds, corporate team-building events, and youth volunteering for community members age 16 and older.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of Habitat homeowners feel safer than they did before moving into their Habitat home
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United Way of AndersoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way of Anderson is listed as a community partner, indicating a collaborative relationship to further shared community impact goals in Anderson County.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat Anderson is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in Americus, Georgia in 1976. The affiliation provides brand recognition, operational frameworks, and access to global resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County: Affiliated Habitat chapter serving the adjacent Greenville County, SC market with the same interest-free mortgage, sweat-equity, and ReStore model. Closest geographic and operational peer, useful for benchmarking build pace, sponsorship structure, and ReStore scale.
• Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg: Regional Habitat affiliate in upstate South Carolina operating a parallel affordable homeownership and ReStore program; same brand, donor ecosystem, and Sweat Equity model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Pickens County: Another nearby South Carolina Habitat affiliate using the same homeownership and ReStore model. Comparable on funding mix, volunteer base, and family qualification criteria.
• Homes of Hope (Greenville, SC): Upstate South Carolina nonprofit that builds affordable homes in partnership with low-income families and operates thrift/retail stores to fund construction. Direct functional peer in both homebuilding and the ReStore-style retail model.

Emerging players

• Goodwill of Upstate / South Carolina (ReStore-style thrift): Operates thrift retail outlets that divert used goods from landfills and fund workforce mission. Comparable to Habitat's ReStore on the retail/donation flywheel side, though with a different mission focus.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent/affiliate network overseeing all local Habitat chapters; sets brand standards, operational frameworks, and global ReStore strategy. Relevant as parent context, though not a directly comparable operating entity at the local level.
• SC Housing (South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority): State housing finance authority administering affordable housing programs, mortgage products, and tax credits statewide. Operates in the same affordable-housing ecosystem but as a public-sector funder rather than a nonprofit homebuilder.

Others

• United Way of Anderson County: Listed as a community partner; operates as a regional funder/convener for local social services. Not a direct competitor, but a comparable scale nonprofit in the Anderson County social services landscape and a potential co-funding partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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