Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity

What Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity does

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 43-1532266) founded in 1989 and headquartered at 505 North Dodgion Avenue, Independence, Missouri, operating across 10 cities in Eastern Jackson County including Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, Raytown, and parts of Kansas City. The organization is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and employs 41 staff. Its core mission is to build affordable housing and provide home repair services for low-to-moderate income families facing housing insecurity, a condition affecting nearly 20% of residents in its service area. Since 1989, Truman Habitat has built or rehabilitated over 100 homes and completed 386 home preservation projects; the Home Preservation Program has been active since 1990.

The organization operates two integrated program lines. The Homeownership Program (HOPE) provides 0% interest mortgages capped at 30% of household income to families earning between 40% and 80% of HUD Area Median Income, paired with a 350-hour sweat equity requirement and a nine-week Master Homeowner educational workshop. The Home Preservation Program delivers critical repairs (roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, accessibility modifications, aging-in-place adaptations) to income-qualified existing homeowners in Independence, Raytown, and Lee's Summit, including a recent partnership with the City of Lee's Summit. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on construction management, volunteer coordination, and standard nonprofit SaaS tools such as Salsalabs for fundraising and SmartSheet forms for pre-qualification.

Revenue is generated across five streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring through the Carpenters Club), retail sales at three ReStore thrift locations (Blue Springs, Independence, Lee's Summit) that have diverted 7.1 million+ pounds of waste from landfills since 2020, corporate sponsorships and group volunteer engagements, a vehicle donation program (Vehicles for Homes), and planned giving including property, stock, and IRA distributions. Pricing is not market-based: mortgages are 0% interest and income-tiered, repair services are subsidized based on HUD AMI, and ReStore items are sold at donated-item discount prices. The customer base comprises prospective and current low-income homeowners, individual donors, corporate volunteer partners, faith-based congregations, and thrift retail consumers, reached through community outreach, social media (Facebook page with 389,607 followers), local press, and annual events such as the Holes FORE Homes golf tournament.

Name

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://trumanhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1989 and based in Independence, Missouri, that builds affordable homes and provides critical home repairs for low-to-moderate income families across 10 cities in Eastern Jackson County, funded through donations, three ReStore thrift locations, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing programs
• Homeowner education programs
• Thrift retail sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization raises funds from individual donors through online donation portals, phone calls, and mail. Donors can give one-time or recurring gifts via the 'Carpenters Club' monthly giving program. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (FEIN: 43-1532266).
2. ReStore Retail Revenue: Three ReStore locations sell donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home décor at discount prices. All proceeds directly fund the mission of building affordable housing. Revenue is generated through point-of-sale transactions at retail storefronts.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Companies contribute through financial donations, sponsorships, and matching gift programs. Corporate groups engage in volunteer projects on construction sites and at ReStore operations. Sponsorship opportunities include holes and special games at events such as the Holes FORE Homes golf tournament.
4. Vehicle Donation Program: The organization accepts donated vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs) whether running or not, with free towing included. This is part of the Habitat for Humanity 'Vehicles for Homes' program, which Forbes rated as one of the best among nonprofits.
5. Planned Giving and Real Estate Donations: The organization accepts planned gifts including properties, land, legacies, stock donations, IRA distributions, and charitable remainder trusts. The planned giving line is managed through a dedicated phone line (816-839-5522).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates affordable homes for low-to-moderate income families, finances them through 0% interest mortgages capped at 30% of household income, and provides critical home repairs to existing low-income homeowners. Funding is supported by three ReStore thrift retail outlets that resell donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home decor, with all proceeds directed to the affordable housing mission.

Product overview

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of affordable housing programs and social enterprise operations. The core programs include the Homeownership Program (HOPE) providing 0% interest mortgages, the Home Preservation Program for home repairs, and the Master Homeowner educational workshop series. The organization operates ReStore, a social enterprise with three thrift store locations selling donated building materials and home goods. Additional offerings include vehicle donation, planned giving, corporate engagement, and community events like Rock the Block. The portfolio is unified by the mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable shelter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Discount home improvement retail stores selling donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home décor at reduced prices to support the Habitat mission
• HOPE Program
• Home Preservation Program (HPP)
• Master Homeowner Program

Products and services

• Homeownership Program (HOPE)
• Home Preservation Program (HPP) / Home Repair Program
• ReStore Retail Operations
• Vehicle Donation Program (Vehicles for Homes)
• Planned Giving Program
• Corporate Engagement Program
• Rock the Block Community Revitalization

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 homes built or rehabilitated since 1989; 386 home preservation projects completed since 1990
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mr. HandymanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Handyman is a partner of Truman Heritage Habitat's Home Preservation Program. The partnership supports homeowners in maintaining their homes safely, benefiting both homeowners and their communities.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruman Heritage Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, operating as part of a federated network working in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and 70+ countries. The affiliation provides brand identity, operational standards, global mission alignment, and access to shared resources and programs such as the Vehicles for Homes initiative.
• City of Lee's SummitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with the City of Lee's Summit, Truman Habitat is accepting applications for eligible homeowners under its Critical Home Repair program. The city collaboration enables immediate program availability for Lee's Summit residents who meet income and eligibility requirements.
• Englewood Neighborhood Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Englewood neighborhood revitalization initiative is the result of three years of civic and community collaboration. Truman Habitat is implementing a multi-year plan to build 6–8 homes in the Englewood neighborhood of Independence, Missouri, representing a significant community revitalization effort.
• The Examiner (Local Newspaper)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Examiner published a feature article on Truman Habitat's new affordable homes in Englewood, providing earned media coverage and community awareness for the organization's mission and programs.
• Channel 5 and Fox 4 (Local TV News)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television stations Channel 5 and Fox 4 covered Truman Habitat's Rock the Block event and International Volunteer Day activities, providing broadcast media coverage for community engagement and volunteer recruitment.
• Lakewood Oaks Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLakewood Oaks Golf Club hosts Truman Habitat's annual Holes FORE Homes golf tournament fundraiser. Sponsorship opportunities include hole sponsorships and special game sponsorships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Grounded Solutions Network: National nonprofit network supporting community land trusts and shared-equity homeownership models — adjacent to Truman Habitat's affordable homeownership mission and useful peer for long-term affordability and stewardship strategies.
• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization advancing affordable housing policy. Indirectly comparable as a sector peer operating in the same affordable housing ecosystem, providing policy context and federal-funding advocacy relevant to Truman Habitat's mission.
• Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas: Adjacent nonprofit social enterprise operating retail thrift outlets in the same Kansas City region. Comparable on ReStore-style thrift retail operations and mission-driven workforce/reuse model, though not a housing peer.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Federated parent organization of which Truman Heritage is an affiliate, operating in ~1,400 U.S. communities and 70+ countries. Provides brand, standards, and shared programs (e.g., Vehicles for Homes) that anchor Truman Habitat's model and donor trust.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit affordable housing developers and operators. Comparable mission of building/rehabilitating affordable homes for low-income households, but operating at national scale with multifamily rental focus rather than single-family homeownership.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization combining development, lending, and policy work. Comparable mission and nonprofit structure, but broader in scope and significantly larger in scale.

Direct peers

• ReBuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on affordable home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners — directly comparable to Truman Habitat's Home Preservation Program (386 projects), with a similar volunteer-driven model and income-qualified service delivery.
• Heartland Habitat for Humanity: Regional Habitat affiliate serving a comparable mid-sized Missouri/Heartland market with the same affiliate playbook (new builds, critical repairs, ReStore). Closely comparable on scale, volunteer model, and donor structure.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: Sibling Habitat affiliate operating in the same Kansas City metro region with an overlapping service area and the same new-construction, home-repair, and ReStore model. Most directly comparable local peer for benchmarking production, ReStore economics, and corporate engagement.

Regional players

• St. Louis Habitat for Humanity: Another Missouri-based Habitat affiliate operating in a different metro. Comparable model — new construction, home repair, ReStore, volunteer mobilization — but in a separate geographic market, useful for cross-regional benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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