Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA

What Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA does

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc. is a California-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 33-0311059) headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, operating as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Founded locally in the late 1980s and operating for over 35 years, the organization has built 239 affordable homes across 17 Orange County cities and helped over 4,000 people achieve homeownership. Its core programs include a Homeownership Program providing affordable 30-year mortgages with monthly payments capped at 30-35% of family income to low-to-moderate-income working families earning $50,000-$140,000; a Home Preservation/CalHome Program offering forgivable and zero-interest repair loans up to $55,000; and a ReStore retail operation with two locations (Santa Ana and Anaheim) plus an online storefront selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at 30-50% discounts. Specialized programs serve veterans, active military, and seniors requiring accessibility modifications.

The organization's business model is multi-revenue-stream: monetary donations from individuals and corporations (cash, checks, stock via Morgan Stanley, vehicles, planned giving/Donor Advised Funds), event sponsorships (Keys to 100 Gala, Leaders Build Challenge, TCA Charity Golf Tournament), ReStore retail sales, and grant funding including a $2.7 million CalHome award. Sweat equity requirements (100-250 hours) and financial education function as both program requirements and switching cost mechanisms. A four-step applicant funnel (orientation webinar, credit review, application, selection) operates with multilingual delivery in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

The organization is currently scaling operations through a newly established Land Bank Reserve program targeting 100 new homes over three years, and maintains strategic partnerships with TCA Architects (25-year golf tournament partnership raising $2.2M+), First Bank (mission-aligned financing), Heroes Linked (veteran home repair), and Morgan Stanley (securities donation processing). It holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating (91% overall score) and GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. The Board of Directors is composed of senior executives from Behr Paint, Mazda North American, Alcon, Columbia Bank, Auto Club Enterprises, and TCA Architects, reflecting deep corporate community integration.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc.

Website

https://habitatoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that builds affordable homes and offers home repair loans to low-to-moderate-income families, veterans, and seniors across 17 Orange County cities, funded through donations, two ReStore retail locations, fundraising events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home construction
• Home repair programs
• Reuse home goods retail
• Community volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Individual and corporate donations received through online portals, checks, stock transfers, and planned giving. Tax-deductible contributions under 501(c)(3) status with Tax ID 33-0311059.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: Nonprofit home improvement stores selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices. Proceeds fund affordable home construction.
3. Vehicle Donations: Accepts cars, trucks, RVs, boats, and motorcycles. Net proceeds from sales support home construction. Towing is free for donors.
4. Event Sponsorships & Fundraising: Keys to 100 Gala sponsorships ($1,500-$50,000), Leaders Build Challenge team captaincies ($2,500-$25,000), and TCA Golf Tournament sponsorships. 2026 Leaders Build raised $150,000+.
5. Land Bank Reserve: Program focused on acquiring land for immediate and future housing developments to address Orange County's land scarcity challenges.
6. CalHome Grant Program: Received $2.7 million CalHome grant for low/very low-income mobile home and homeowner repairs. Provides up to $55,000 forgivable loans (mobile homes) or $45,000 0% loans (single-family) per project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and sells affordable homes to low- and moderate-income working families in Orange County through a sweat-equity partnership model with 30-year affordable mortgages. The organization also operates the CalHome Home Preservation Program offering forgivable and zero-interest repair loans, and runs two ReStore retail locations (Santa Ana and Anaheim) plus an online store that sell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund home construction.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County operates as a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include: (1) the Homeownership Program providing affordable homes to low-to-moderate income families through sweat equity partnerships; (2) the Home Preservation Program (CalHome) offering repair loans and services; (3) ReStore retail operations selling donated building materials; and (4) volunteer engagement programs including individual volunteering, Women Build, corporate partnerships, and community events. Additional programs encompass vehicle/stock donations, Donor Advised Fund options, veteran-specific services, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. All programs support the mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities for Orange County families, with ReStore proceeds and fundraising events (Keys to 100 Gala, Leaders Build Challenge, TCA Golf Tournament) providing funding for home construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 239 homes built in 35 years across 17 Orange County cities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, supporting, minor and core.

• TCA ArchitectsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026TCA Architects has hosted the annual TCA Charity Golf Tournament for 25 years, raising over $2.2 million for Habitat OC. This flagship partnership is one of the organization's most impactful fundraising events, with the 2026 tournament scheduled for May 28 at Tustin Ranch Golf Course.
• Thrivent FinancialsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership with Thrivent Financial and Woodcrest Elementary School created Little Free Libraries throughout the Woodcrest neighborhood in Fullerton, increasing access to reading for younger residents.
• St. Joseph's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Community partnership established through Woodcrest neighborhood revitalization efforts in Fullerton starting in 2012, supporting community events and social connectedness.
• Cal State FullertonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Community partnership through Woodcrest neighborhood revitalization, supporting events and programs for Fullerton residents.
• City of FullertonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012City partnership for Woodcrest neighborhood revitalization starting in 2012, hosting summer family movie nights and supporting community development initiatives.
• Heroes LinkedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeroes Linked partners with Habitat OC for Operation Home Renewal, providing home repair services to local veterans. The program addresses health, safety, and accessibility concerns for low-income or disabled veterans in Orange County. Three Medal of Honor recipients have participated in painting events.
• ReSupplyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReSupply is a veteran-owned company that partners with Habitat OC to offer priority donation pickup services. Pickups occur within 48 hours, can collect from inside homes and multiple floors, and can disassemble furniture. Accepts items in any condition.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BRIDGE Housing: California-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer producing ownership and rental homes for working families across the Bay Area and Southern California. Directly comparable in California-specific affordable homeownership and rental development economics.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator building and preserving multifamily and homeownership housing for low-income families, seniors, and special needs populations. Direct comparable in nonprofit affordable housing development, with overlapping grant and corporate funding sources.
• Abode Communities: Southern California nonprofit affordable housing developer building and managing homes for low-income families, veterans, and special needs populations. Directly comparable in CA-specific affordable housing development, supportive housing, and homeownership pathway programs.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, including a veteran-focused program. Highly comparable to Habitat OC's CalHome Hand-Up Home Preservation and veteran repair programs.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Direct sibling affiliate serving the adjacent LA County market with the same Habitat for Humanity International affordable homeownership model, including sweat equity, ReStore retail, and home repair programs. Closest comparable in mission, program structure, and Southern California cost dynamics.
• Habitat for Humanity San Gabriel Valley: Neighbor Habitat affiliate serving the San Gabriel Valley with the same affordable homeownership, ReStore retail, and home repair model. Comparable in scale, operating model, and Southern California cost environment.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent federation of which Habitat OC is an affiliate; operates the Habitat brand, training, and major donor infrastructure that Habitat OC leverages. Comparable as the umbrella organization defining the program model Habitat OC executes locally.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing and community development projects, including in California. Comparable in mission and in combining development capital, policy work, and on-the-ground program delivery.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): Large national community development financial institution that finances affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable as a broader ecosystem player providing capital and capacity-building to nonprofits doing affordable housing work like Habitat OC.

Emerging players

• Orange County United Way: Regional nonprofit in the same Orange County geography addressing housing stability, homelessness prevention, and family financial security. Comparable as a same-geography competitor for corporate partnerships, donor dollars, and volunteer engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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