Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, Inc.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, Inc.

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, Inc.

Website

https://habitatdutchess.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing program
• ReStore donated goods
• Volunteer construction programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wappingers Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Retail Sales: ReStores accept donations of new and gently used appliances, building materials, furniture, and home décor. Proceeds from store sales fund Habitat Dutchess programs in Dutchess and Putnam Counties. The ReStore operates as a retail storefront with physical location and online sales.
2. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): The organization accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles) through the Cars for Homes program. Towing is free and donations may be tax-deductible. All net proceeds support local families in Dutchess County.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction event generates sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. The event celebrates the organization's mission and includes tiered sponsorship packages (Community Builder, Roof Raiser, Carpenter, Groundbreaker, Media Sponsor).
4. Homeownership Program - Mortgage Payments: Habitat homes are sold at affordable rates based on buyer income. Monthly payments are based on 30% of household income for mortgage, taxes, interest, and insurance. Homebuyers must obtain mortgages through third-party lenders.
5. Planned Giving and Charitable Contributions: Multiple donation mechanisms: planned giving through wills/estate plans, Charitable IRA distributions (up to $108,000/year for individuals, $216,000 for married couples), donor-advised funds, and appreciated securities donations. Monthly Hope Builder recurring giving program.
6. Land Donations: Habitat Dutchess accepts land donations. The organization handles all paperwork and pays transfer fees, recording fees, and appraisal costs. Donations are tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County builds affordable, energy-efficient homes for low-to-moderate income families in Dutchess County, with mortgage payments capped at 30% of household income. The organization also provides critical home repair services for safety and accessibility improvements for homeowners in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, alongside free financial education through Homebuying University. The ReStore retail operation sells donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home décor to fund these programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and services focused on affordable housing and homeownership. The core offerings include the Homebuying Program (newly built, energy-efficient homes with affordable mortgages), Home Repair Program (health/safety/accessibility repairs), and Homebuying University (free financial education). The ReStore retail operation generates funding by selling donated building materials and furniture. Supporting programs include vehicle donations (Cars for Homes), volunteer initiatives (Women Build), and annual fundraising events (Hearts & Hammers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: A retail outlet accepting donations of new and gently used appliances, building materials, furniture, and home décor. The proceeds from store sales help fund Habitat's programs in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.

Products and services

• Homebuying Program
• Home Repair Program
• Homebuying University (Financial Education)
• ReStore Retail Operation
• Cars for Homes (Vehicle Donation Program)
• Women Build Program
• Affordable Mortgage Program
• Volunteer Engagement Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly mortgage payments based on 30% of household income
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Central HudsonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Central Hudson is a sponsor of the 2026 Women Build program. The sponsorship supports accessibility and safety builds for women-led households across Dutchess and Putnam Counties, including smoke alarm installation and ramp construction for seniors in need.
• Tina and Pam TarquiniominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNamed sponsors of the 2026 Women Build program. Sponsoring to support women-led households through accessibility and safety home improvements.
• Barb AdamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNamed sponsor of the 2026 Women Build program, in loving honor of her mother Kaye. Sponsoring to support women-led households through accessibility and safety home improvements.
• Hearts & Hammers Event SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple corporate sponsors supporting the Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction (October 1, 2026) at various sponsorship tiers: Community Builder, Roof Raiser, Carpenter, Groundbreaker, and Media Sponsor levels. Supports the organization's 40th anniversary celebration and affordable housing mission.
• Homebuying Navigators / Field ExpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial education program partners including lenders, municipalities, home inspectors, and financial professionals who serve as expert educators in Homebuying University workshops. Partners include Walden Savings Bank, Tompkins Bank, Heritage Financial Credit Union, MHV, The Brain & Body Coalition LLC, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and PathStone/Hudson River Housing for certification programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• PathStone Corporation: Rural New York–based community development and affordable housing nonprofit running housing development, weatherization, and financial capability programs. Identified as a Habitat Dutchess Homebuying University partner and addresses the same low-income housing/financial education gap in upstate NY.
• RUPCO (Rural Ulster Preservation Company): Hudson Valley-based affordable housing and community development nonprofit developing and managing affordable housing across Ulster and nearby counties. Regional peer operating the same affordable-housing nonprofit model in an adjacent upstate NY geography.
• Hudson River Housing: Hudson Valley-based nonprofit housing organization supporting affordable housing, homeownership pathways, and resident services across multiple NY counties. Comparable mission and target population to Habitat Dutchess, with overlapping partnerships (PathStone) in financial coaching/certification programming.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, especially seniors and veterans. Directly comparable to Habitat Dutchess's Home Repair Program (ramps, grab bars, safety modifications) and shares the volunteer-driven, community-funded model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Westchester County: Adjacent New York Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Westchester County. Operates the same affiliate model — new affordable home construction, ReStore retail, home repair, and homebuyer education — making it the most directly comparable peer in the NY metro/Hudson Valley region.
• Habitat for Humanity New York City: NYC-based Habitat for Humanity affiliate running nearly identical programs (new home development, ReStore, homebuyer education, critical repairs) at larger scale. Closest functional peer for the New York state ecosystem and same Habitat operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer/investor in affordable rental and for-sale housing. Comparable mission and target population (low-to-moderate-income households), operates at much larger scale and broader geography than Habitat Dutchess.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI and community development intermediary funding affordable housing, including down-payment assistance and capacity-building grants. Comparable as a funding and capacity-building partner ecosystem for small affiliates like Habitat Dutchess.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent/umbrella organization of which Habitat Dutchess is a local affiliate. Operates the global brand, ReStore trademark, Cars for Homes program, and international funding vehicles that Habitat Dutchess leverages; broader scope but same operating model.

Others

• Make-A-Wish Foundation (ReStore model analog): National nonprofit operating a comparable mission-funded retail/thrift concept (cars-for-wishes, in-kind donation programs). Useful analog for evaluating Habitat Dutchess's ReStore and Cars-for-Homes revenue model economics rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitatdutchess
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatdutchessco
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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