Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County

What Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County does

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 84-1136660) and a local affiliate of the national Habitat for Humanity network, founded on August 26, 1990 in Grand Junction, Colorado. It addresses affordable housing in Mesa County by providing a path to homeownership for income-qualified residents (30%-80% of Area Median Income, with at least one year of local residency) through 30-year 0% interest mortgages capped at 30% of household income, paired with mandatory sweat equity hours. As of the latest data, the organization has dedicated 98 homes since founding and is currently building in the Hoffman Estates Subdivision in Grand Junction.

The organization's core revenue and operational infrastructure is the ReStore, a retail location at 2936 North Avenue, Grand Junction that sells donated home improvement materials, furniture, appliances, and tools. ReStore revenue is stated to fully cover administrative costs, enabling 100% of monetary donations to flow directly to home construction. Supplemental funding sources include the Foundation to Front Door monthly recurring giving campaign (tiers $10-$200/month), legacy and planned giving vehicles (bequests, retirement designations, real estate, securities), vehicle donations through Cars for Homes, and the annual Hope Through Homes community block party event.

The go-to-market model is community-led: homeowners are recruited via information sessions and a Board-approved selection process; volunteers are sourced through corporate group-build partnerships and federal/state service programs (AmeriCorps, SCSEP, RSVP, SWAP); donors are acquired through website appeals, email outreach, events, and recurring giving. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by Executive Director Laurel Cole, with operations handled by a small staff including a Construction Crew Lead, ReStore Manager, Community Outreach Manager, and Senior Programs Specialist.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County

Website

https://habitatmesa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that provides affordable homeownership in Mesa County, Colorado through 30-year 0% interest mortgages, sweat equity requirements, and volunteer-built construction, supplemented by a ReStore retail operation covering administrative costs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Nonprofit homebuilding
• Homeownership financing
• Volunteer construction services
• Community development housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds from individual donors, businesses, and community members to cover the upfront cost of home construction. Monetary donations are supplemented by planned giving vehicles including bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, retirement asset designations, real estate donations, and stock donations. The organization states that 100% of monetary donations are applied to building affordable homes, as ReStore revenue covers administrative costs.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: The ReStore sells donated home improvement and building materials, furniture, appliances, tools, and other items at affordable prices to the public. Proceeds from ReStore sales cover the organization's administrative costs, enabling all monetary donations to be directed to home construction.
3. Homeownership Mortgages: Homebuyers receive a 30-year 0% interest mortgage from Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County. The mortgage payment is structured not to exceed 30% of the homeowner's income, making it affordable and sustainable. These mortgage payments contribute to the organization's operating revenue over time.
4. Events and Ticket Sales: The organization hosts fundraising events such as the annual 'Hope Through Homes' block party. Tickets are sold at $20 per person (children 12 and under free), with proceeds supporting Habitat's homebuilding mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County builds affordable homes for income-qualified Mesa County residents (30%-80% of Area Median Income) and provides them with 30-year 0% interest mortgages not exceeding 30% of their income, requiring sweat equity hours in return. The organization also operates the ReStore, a retail store selling donated home improvement materials, furniture, and appliances, with proceeds covering administrative costs so that 100% of monetary donations fund home construction.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on affordable homeownership. Its core offerings include the Habitat Homeownership Program (providing 0% interest mortgages and sweat equity requirements), the ReStore retail operation (generating revenue that covers administrative costs), and the Foundation to Front Door fundraising campaign (enabling community members to fund individual homes). Supplementary offerings include volunteer programs for construction and retail operations, various donation mechanisms, and annual community events like Hope Through Homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: A retail store selling donated home improvement materials and furniture to fund affordable housing initiatives

Products and services

• Habitat Homeownership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98 homes dedicated to Mesa County families since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Businesses and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity of Mesa County actively seeks partnerships with local businesses and community organizations that are passionate about addressing the affordable housing crisis. These partnerships support the organization's homebuilding mission through volunteer engagement, group build days, financial contributions, and community visibility. Interested parties are invited to contact [email protected].
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County as part of their national service, contributing labor to home construction and ReStore operations. This partnership provides Habitat with dedicated volunteers while offering AmeriCorps participants meaningful service experience in affordable housing.
• SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSEP is a program that helps older workers gain job skills through community service. SCSEP participants volunteer at Habitat's construction sites and ReStore, providing additional capacity for the organization while offering seniors meaningful volunteer opportunities.
• RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSVP connects retired volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County, providing the organization with experienced volunteers for construction and ReStore roles while offering seniors a purposeful way to give back to their community.
• SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAP is a school-to-work transition program for young adults with disabilities. SWAP participants volunteer with Habitat, gaining vocational experience while contributing to homebuilding and ReStore operations.
• Useful Public ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividuals fulfilling community service obligations (excluding violent felonies, theft, and sexual offenses) may perform useful public service at Habitat's construction sites or ReStore. Habitat reserves the right to refuse service based on the nature of charges presented.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brothers Redevelopment: Denver-based nonprofit providing affordable housing services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents via home rehabilitation, accessibility modifications, and housing counseling. Comparable community-based affordable-housing mission in Colorado.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Closely comparable nonprofit mission around affordable housing supply, though typically develops rental rather than for-sale homeownership.
• Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: Larger Colorado Habitat affiliate running the same homeownership program, ReStore retail, and volunteer build-day model as Mesa County, but serving the Denver metro area. Closest comparable operating affiliate within Colorado.
• Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation: Colorado-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing serving Western Slope and other rural Colorado communities near Mesa County. Closely comparable mission of nonprofit-led affordable homeownership and rental housing development in the same Colorado region.
• Habitat for Humanity of Colorado: State-level support organization for Colorado Habitat affiliates, providing fundraising, advocacy, and operational resources to county-level affiliates like Mesa County. Directly comparable mission and program portfolio within the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The global parent organization that licenses local affiliates including Mesa County. Shares the same 0% interest, sweat-equity, volunteer-driven affordable-homeownership model and brand, but operates at portfolio scale across 1,400+ affiliates worldwide.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that finances and develops affordable housing through CDFI lending and programmatic grants. Comparable affordable-housing mission and donor-supported model, but operates at much larger geographic and capital scale than a single county affiliate.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of more than 240 local nonprofits that provide affordable housing, homeownership counseling, and community development. Comparable mission across an affiliate network structure, with overlapping program types (homebuyer education, lending).

Regional players

• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA): Colorado's state housing finance authority offering down payment assistance, mortgage products, and financing targeted at the same 30%–80% AMI segment Habitat serves. Operates as a government-affiliated competitor/funder for affordable mortgages in the same region.

Others

• Goodwill Industries of Colorado: Operates thrift retail stores across Colorado with a similar donated-goods retail model to the ReStore (donated items resold to fund mission). Comparable revenue-stream mechanics and operational model for the retail leg of Habitat Mesa County's funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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