Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

What Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity does

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 and headquartered in Holland, Michigan. It delivers affordable housing solutions across Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties through three core programs: a Homeownership Program that sells homes to qualifying low-to-moderate income families with 0% interest mortgages over 20–30 years in exchange for 250 sweat-equity hours and completion of financial education; a Home Repair Program that provides grants, loans, and labor for critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and exterior rehabilitation for income-qualified existing homeowners; and a network of two ReStore resale stores (Holland and South Haven) that sell donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home goods at discounted prices, supplemented by free deconstruction services that divert reusable materials from landfills. The organization employs approximately 20 paid staff supplemented by roughly 1,852 volunteers contributing 8,805–20,000 hours annually.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: charitable donations (including The Neighborhood monthly giving program, legacy gifts, IRA qualified charitable distributions, and vehicle donations via Cars for Homes), state and county grants, proceeds from ReStore retail, deconstruction services, and long-term 0% mortgage repayments from partner families. Recent capital formation includes $1.5 million from Ottawa County for 'missing middle' housing and $1.18 million from the State of Michigan for Holland construction and Allegan home repair work. The organization is governed by a local Board of Directors and affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International, which provides brand standards, training, and network access without equity-style ownership. Active developments include Vista Green (up to 42 homes in Holland with Jubilee Ministries), Buttermilk Creek Townhomes (Hudsonville), and Haven Townhomes (disability-focused housing in Holland).

Name

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://lakeshorehabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is a Holland, Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and sells affordable homes to low-to-moderate income families in Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties through 0% interest mortgages and sweat-equity partnerships, supplemented by a home repair program and two ReStore resale stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Affordable Housing Property Management (BPAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable home construction
• Nonprofit homeownership programs
• Home repair services
• Resale store operations
• Volunteer housing ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Holland

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. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. This includes one-time gifts, recurring monthly donations through 'The Neighborhood' monthly donor program, legacy gifts, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and appreciated asset donations.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: Two resale stores (Holland and South Haven) sell donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home goods at discounted prices. Proceeds support the homebuilding mission. The organization also offers free deconstruction services to carefully remove reusable items from renovation projects.
3. Home Sales and Mortgage Financing: Homes are sold to partner families at affordable prices with 0% interest mortgages over 20-30 years. Families must save $4,000 for down payment and meet income/credit requirements.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: The organization receives grants from government entities and foundations. Recent examples include $1.5M awarded for 'missing middle' housing in Ottawa County and $1.18M from the state for Holland housing and Allegan home repairs.
5. Vehicle and Property Donations: Accepts donations of cars, boats, trucks, RVs through Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes program. Also receives donations of land and build sites suitable for construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity builds and sells affordable homes to qualifying low-to-moderate income families in West Michigan through a partnership model that requires 250 sweat equity hours, financial education, and a $4,000 down payment, with homes financed via 0% interest mortgages over 20-30 years. The organization also delivers critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and exterior rehabilitation for low-income existing homeowners, and operates two ReStore resale stores (Holland and South Haven) that sell donated building materials and home goods at discounted prices to fund the homebuilding mission.

Product overview

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on homeownership and home repair. The core offering is the Homeownership Program, which builds and sells affordable homes to qualifying families through sweat equity partnerships and 0% interest mortgages. Supporting this mission are the Home Repair Program (grants and loans for critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and exterior rehabilitation) and the ReStore retail operations in Holland and South Haven, which sell donated building materials and accept deconstruction services to divert materials from landfills. The organization also runs volunteer initiatives including Women Build, and manages housing developments such as Vista Green (18 homes), Buttermilk Creek Townhomes, and Haven Townhomes for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising programs include The Neighborhood monthly donor initiative and annual events like the Golf Outing and Rock the Block. All programs operate across Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties in Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lakeshore ReStore: A resale store selling donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home goods at discounted prices. Proceeds support Lakeshore Habitat's homebuilding mission. Locations in Holland and South Haven.
• Women Build
• The Neighborhood

Products and services

• Homeownership Program A partnership program that builds and sells affordable homes to low-to-moderate income families in Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties who do not qualify for conventional mortgages. Families invest 250 sweat equity hours, complete financial education, save $4,000 for a down payment, and meet credit score and debt-to-income requirements before purchasing homes at 0% interest mortgages over 20-30 years.
• Home Repair Program Assists low- and moderate-income homeowners earning 80% or below HUD Area Median Income in Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties with critical repairs (plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling), accessibility improvements (ramps, grab bars, walk-in showers), and exterior rehabilitation (siding, roofing, structural repairs). Funding is provided through grants, loans, and partner organizations.
• ReStore (Holland & South Haven) Resale stores in Holland (12727 Riley Street) and South Haven (02959 73rd St) selling donated building materials, appliances, furniture, and home goods at discounted prices. Proceeds support the homebuilding mission and the Holland location offers deconstruction services for donated building materials.
• Deconstruction Services Free professional deconstruction services that carefully remove cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and other items from renovation sites for resale at the ReStore. Provides tax receipts to donors and diverts reusable materials from landfills.
• Vista Green Development Single-family affordable home development in Holland, Michigan, built in partnership with Jubilee Ministries. Homes feature approximately 1,300 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2-stall garages, located near 36th St. and S. Washington Ave.
• Buttermilk Creek Townhomes Completed townhome development in Hudsonville, Michigan featuring 1,400 sq ft units with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and detached 1-stall garages, delivered through the Homeownership Program.
• Haven Townhomes Completed accessible housing development in Holland, Michigan at Felch St. and Buttermilk Ave., designed specifically for individuals affected by disability. Offers single-story, 750 sq ft, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom accessible units.
• Women Build 2026 An annual international Habitat for Humanity initiative running May through August each year, creating a female-friendly worksite where women take leadership roles and learn construction skills while building homes. Local participating teams include Baker College of Nursing, Bosgraaf Builders, Gentex, Hope College, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Miller Knoll, Lakewood Construction, Panera Bread, and State Farm Insurance.
• The Neighborhood (Monthly Giving Program) Monthly donor program providing financial stability for long-range budgeting and planning. Monthly donors authorize automatic recurring donation deductions and commit to ensuring partner families can thrive in affordable housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of homeowners believe they would not be where they are today without Habitat
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jubilee MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for housing development. Jointly developing Vista Green (42-home development in Holland) and Buttermilk Creek Townhomes. Jubilee Ministries provides supportive services while Lakeshore Habitat handles home construction and homeownership program.
• Lighthouse TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for Lakeshore Habitat events and programs.
• Geenen Group (Coldwell Banker)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for events. Board member (Kyle Geenen) serves as Board Secretary.
• K&R Truck SalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for events and programs.
• 857 RoofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for events and programs.
• Budget BlindsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for events and programs.
• Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for Women Build and other events. Provides financial support for homebuilding programs.
• GentexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor. Board President Matt Fox is from Gentex.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization providing operational framework, brand standards, training resources, and access to global Habitat network. Lakeshore Habitat is a local affiliate.
• Women Build Teams (Baker College of Nursing, Bosgraaf Builders, Gentex, Hope College, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Miller Knoll, Lakewood Construction, Panera Bread, State Farm Insurance, and others)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate and community groups volunteering during Women Build 2026 construction event.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids: Large regional nonprofit operating thrift/retail stores whose proceeds fund mission programs, analogous to the ReStore model. Comparable retail/thrift operations but focused on workforce development rather than housing.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent affiliate organization and global umbrella for all local Habitat for Humanity chapters. Lakeshore Habitat is a local affiliate operating under HFHI's brand, operational standards, and resource network, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Habitat for Humanity of Michigan: State-level Habitat organization coordinating Michigan affiliates and advocating for affordable housing policy. Comparable as the regional governing body supporting Lakeshore Habitat's grant pursuits and policy advocacy.
• Grand Rapids Area Habitat for Humanity: Another West Michigan Habitat affiliate executing the identical 0% interest mortgage, sweat equity, and ReStore model. Directly comparable in customer base, funding sources, and operational structure.
• Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF): Grand Rapids-based nonprofit providing affordable housing development, homebuyer education, and home repair programs for low-income families. Highly comparable mission and customer base to Lakeshore Habitat in the West Michigan region.
• Detroit Habitat for Humanity: Michigan-based Habitat affiliate operating the same homeownership, ReStore, and volunteer-driven model at greater scale. Comparable in mission, programs, and donor/volunteer dynamics, with urban market nuances.
• Kent County Habitat for Humanity: Adjacent West Michigan Habitat affiliate operating the same affordable homeownership, ReStore, and home repair model in nearby Grand Rapids/Kent County. Highly comparable in mission, programs, volunteer model, and revenue mix.
• Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids: West Michigan nonprofit developer and manager of affordable housing, offering both rental and homeownership pathways. Comparable in mission, geography, and target low-to-moderate income families.

Emerging players

• Mel Trotter Ministries: Grand Rapids-based faith-based nonprofit addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency shelter and transitional housing. Adjacent mission serving overlapping low-income populations in West Michigan.

Others

• Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA): State housing finance agency that provides funding and policy framework supporting Lakeshore Habitat's affordable housing programs. Functions as a funder/enabler rather than direct competitor but is central to the operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HabitatHolland
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakeshorehabitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakeshore-habitat-for-humanity
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakeshorehabitat

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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