Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity

What Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity does

Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity is a locally governed nonprofit 501(c)(3) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in December 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki and headquartered at 1-3410 Kaumuali'i Highway in Hanapepe, Kaua'i, Hawaii (Tax ID #99-0302595). The organization's core product is a self-help affordable homeownership program: qualified homebuyers earning 30-80% of Kaua'i County Area Median Income contribute approximately 30 productive hours per week of sweat equity in lieu of a traditional down payment, build their own homes alongside volunteers, and purchase the completed home at no profit through affordable mortgages financed via USDA Rural Development programs (502 Direct, 502 Guarantee, Section 523). Secondary revenue and program lines include a ReStore retail operation (a nonprofit home improvement store in Hanapepe selling donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at discounted prices, with 100% of profits funding housing), a Repair & Renovation program, and ancillary fundraising programs (Annual Fund, Builders Guild, Legacy Giving, Women Build, Hawaii Village Build volunteer travel).

The organization maintains a project portfolio spanning 'Ele'ele Iluna (125 homes across two phases on 24 acres acquired from McBryde Sugar Company in 2007), Waimea Huakai (32 single-family homes on 6.56 acres purchased November 2017), Kauhale O Waipouli (17 units co-developed with PAL-Kauai, broke ground June 2023), Puu Maluhia (6 CPR units in Kalaheo), Hawaiian Home Lands partnership with the State Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands (97 homes completed as of 2017), and the newly announced Ahukini Affordable Housing Development (111 units in Lihu'e in partnership with KHDC, announced February 2026). Cumulative impact metrics reported on the organization's homepage include 248 new homes built, 37 homes repaired, 5,217 total volunteers, and 268,303 volunteer hours contributed.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: no-profit home sales (long-duration affordable mortgages), ReStore retail transactions, donations/grants/sponsorships (individuals, faith-based groups, corporate matching, foundation and government grants), and volunteer in-kind labor. Pricing for individual homes is unit-specific and project-dependent (e.g., Puu Maluhia two-bedroom at $378,000 estimated, three-bedroom at $402,000 estimated). Marketing and customer acquisition rely on a community-led go-to-market via the website, Facebook (2,649 followers), Instagram (@kauaihabitat), email newsletter, community events, and volunteer programs. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard nonprofit tooling — PayPal for donation processing, BetterImpact for volunteer management, and the My Impact App for jobsite hour tracking — with no proprietary systems, no API, and no AI/ML components.

Name

Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://kauaihabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization on Kaua'i, Hawaii, that builds and sells homes at no profit to families earning 30-80% of Area Median Income through a sweat-equity self-help model, supplemented by a ReStore retail operation and volunteer-driven construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Nonprofit home construction
• Self-help homeownership
• Home repair services
• ReStore retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanapepe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. ReStore Retail Sales: Nonprofit home improvement retail store selling new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances at discounted prices. 100% of profits directly fund Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing projects. Revenue is generated through point-of-sale transactions with consumers.
2. Home Sales: Homes are sold to qualified homebuyers at no profit through affordable mortgages. Homebuyers invest sweat equity (approximately 30 productive hours per week) in lieu of down payment. Mortgage payments, combined with grants, private contributions, volunteer labor, and sweat equity enable the organization to keep costs low and build affordable housing.
3. Donations and Grants: Annual Fund gifts from individuals or businesses restricted for general use on Kaua'i. Builders Guild sponsorships through subdivision or house sponsorships. Legacy/planned giving options. Corporate matching gift programs. Foundation and government grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and sells homes at no profit to qualified low-income families (30-80% of Kaua'i County Area Median Income) using a self-help construction model where homebuyers contribute sweat equity instead of a down payment. The organization also operates the ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement retail store in Hanapepe that sells donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at discounted prices, with 100% of profits funding the housing program. Supporting offerings include a Repair & Renovation Program for existing substandard homes, volunteer travel programs, and donation/fundraising channels.

Product overview

Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of programs and projects rather than a unified software product. The core programs include the New Home Construction Program (self-help homeownership model), the ReStore (nonprofit home improvement retail), and the Repair & Renovation Program. Major development projects include Ahukini (111 units in Lihu'e), Kauhale O Waipouli (17 units), Waimea Huakai (32 units), Puu Maluhia (6 units), Hawaiian Homelands Partnership, and 'Ele'ele Iluna (125 units). Supporting programs include Hawaii Village Build (volunteer travel), Women Build (annual event), Builders Guild (sponsorship), Legacy Giving, and Annual Fund donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement store and donation center selling new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances at a fraction of retail price. Proceeds fund affordable housing projects.

Products and services

• New Home Construction Program Self-help homeownership program where qualifying families on Kaua'i (gross household income 30-80% of Kaua'i County Area Median Income) build their own homes alongside volunteers and community members, investing sweat equity hours (approximately 30 productive hours per week) and attending homebuyer education classes. Homes are sold at no profit through affordable mortgages financed via USDA Rural Development programs (USDA 502 Direct, USDA 502 Guarantee Loan, USDA Section 523). Underpins all subdivision projects including 'Ele'ele Iluna, Waimea Huakai, Kauhale O Waipouli, Puu Maluhia, Ahukini, and Hawaiian Homelands partnership homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children of Habitat homeowners are 25% more likely to graduate high school and 116% more likely to graduate college
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kaua'i Housing Development Corporation (KHDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Lead developer for the Ahukini Affordable Housing Development in Lihu'e. KHDC leads development of 81 rental units (48 kūpuna units and 33 multi-family units) while Kaua'i Habitat develops 30 homeownership units for households earning up to 80% AMI.
• Permanently Affordable Living-Kauai (PAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Co-developer of Kauhale O Waipouli project. PAL will sell 4 units below 115% AMI while Kaua'i Habitat sells 13 units at/below 80% AMI. PAL also partnered for Ahukini project to explore options for households earning 80-120% AMI.
• County of Kauai Housing AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2017Partner in Waimea Huakai subdivision development. Joint project provides 35 multi-family rental units (Ahe Group) and 32 single-family for-sale units (Kaua'i Habitat). Agency provides housing policy support and oversight.
• Ahe GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2017Joint venture partner in Waimea development developing 35 multi-family rental units. Also formed Puu Maluhia LLC with Affordable Housing Kauai to develop land in Kalaheo. Collaborated on affordable homeownership at Puu Maluhia, Kalaheo.
• Kikiaola Land Co. Ltd.minorOthers · 1 November 2017Sold 6.5 acres of land in Waimea to Kaua'i Habitat for affordable housing development in November 2017.
• State of Hawaii Dept. of Hawaiian HomelandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership providing affordable housing on Hawaiian Home Lands. DHHL owns lots leased to eligible native Hawaiians. Kaua'i Habitat builds homes in partnership with DHHL lessees. 97 homes completed as of 2017. Ongoing projects including Piilani Mai Ke Kai subdivision in Anahola.
• Corteva AgriscienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteers support affordable housing mission through volunteer work at ReStore, helping sort, price, and organize donated items. Demonstrates corporate social responsibility partnership.
• Trinity Western UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisiting volunteer team of 19 students led by Allen Kotanen contributed to ReStore operations through organizing, pricing, and stocking activities.
• Corcoran Pacific PropertiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrincipal Broker Chuck Garrett leads brokerage firm facilitating sale of Puu Maluhia properties to qualified buyers. Supports homeownership program by enabling property transactions.
• Ho'ike TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal TV station partnership through iPad Bootcamp program increasing community awareness about Kaua'i Habitat ReStore and affordable housing mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EAH Housing: Large California-based nonprofit affordable housing developer with operations in Hawaii. Operates a much broader rental and for-sale portfolio across multiple states, providing scale benchmarks for affordable housing operating models.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent/umbrella organization of all Habitat affiliates worldwide. Provides branding, training, and global advocacy; not a competitor but the institutional incumbent under whose structure Kaua'i Habitat operates.

Direct peers

• Kauai Housing Development Corporation (KHDC): Local affordable housing nonprofit on Kauai that co-develops the Ahukini project with Kaua'i Habitat. Directly comparable mission serving the same island with overlapping rental and for-sale affordable housing programs.
• Permanently Affordable Living-Kauai (PAL): Local Kauai nonprofit co-developing affordable housing projects (e.g., Kauhale O Waipouli) focused on permanently affordable homes for households between 80-120% AMI. Directly comparable mission and shared partnership on Kaua'i builds.
• Hawaii Island Habitat for Humanity: Habitat affiliate serving the Big Island with the same self-help build model, sweat-equity program, and ReStore retail arm. Operates in the same high-cost Hawaiian market with volunteer-driven construction.
• Honolulu Habitat for Humanity: Sister Habitat affiliate serving Oahu with the same self-help homeownership model, sweat-equity requirement, and Habitat for Humanity International branding. Directly comparable operating model serving a different Hawaiian island.
• Habitat for Humanity Maui: Neighbor-island Habitat affiliate serving Maui County using the same self-help homeownership and ReStore funding model. Shares the same Hawaii-specific high-cost construction and land-availability challenges.

Regional players

• Hawaiian Community Assets: Hawaii-focused nonprofit providing housing counseling, financial capability, and homeowner education programs statewide. Comparable mission of expanding affordable homeownership access for Native Hawaiians and low-income families.
• Hawaii HomeOwnership Center: Statewide HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Hawaii residents with homebuyer education and foreclosure prevention. Comparable mission of expanding affordable homeownership in Hawaii.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/126715517109
• Instagraminstagram.com/kauaihabitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaua-i-habitat-for-humanity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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