Housing First Minnesota Foundation

What Housing First Minnesota Foundation does

Housing First Minnesota Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-1802616) founded in 1995 that operates as the charitable arm of Housing First Minnesota — a statewide association of builders, remodelers, suppliers, and trade partners. The Foundation is also the Minnesota affiliate of HomeAid America, a national nonprofit operating through 19 chapters across 13 states. Headquartered at 2960 Centre Pointe Drive in Roseville, Minnesota, it builds and remodels transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the Twin Cities metro area and greater Minnesota.

The Foundation delivers its impact through a structured build-partner ecosystem rather than proprietary technology. Its portfolio comprises seven core programs: Housing for Heroes (15 completed projects serving veteran families, operated by MACV), Bravo Zulu House (the nation's first all-military sober home for veterans with PTSD, in Winnebago), Family Recovery Housing (women in addiction recovery with children), Avivo Village (pod-based homeless shelter model — 48 beds in St. Cloud serving ~120 people annually), Hope House (trauma-informed teen crisis shelter in Chanhassen), Elevate Hope House (housing for single mothers and children in Anoka County), and 360 Communities – Lewis House (groundbreaking Fall 2026). Major builders including Lennar, Pulte Homes, John Kraemer & Sons, BCI Construction, APX Construction Group, Nor-Son Custom Builders, and Greiner Construction serve as build partners.

The Foundation is funded through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants from funders including Bridgewater Bank (Premier Partner), AEGON TransAmerica Foundation, Home Depot Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Eagan Community Foundation, Remick Family Foundation, Roles Family Foundation, Bank of America, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, and Warners' Stellian (in-kind). It maintains a small staff led by Executive Director Sofia Humphries, Chief Impact Officer Jessica Ryan, and Development & Engagement Manager Kristi Jorgensen. Service organizations — MACV, Avivo, 360 Communities, Hope House (180 Degrees), Elevate Hope House, Bravo Zulu House (Trinity Sober Homes), and Homeward Bound — own and operate the resulting residences, providing on-site supportive services to residents.

Name

Housing First Minnesota Foundation

Legal name

Housing First Minnesota Foundation

Website

https://housingfirstmnfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Housing First Minnesota Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, founded in 1995 and affiliated with Housing First Minnesota and HomeAid America, that builds transitional housing for individuals, families, veterans, and youth experiencing homelessness across Minnesota through volunteer labor and builder partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Transitional Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Transitional housing construction
• Nonprofit affordable housing
• Veteran housing programs
• Homeless shelter development
• Recovery housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The Foundation operates as a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners to fund housing construction and renovation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Housing First Minnesota Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that builds and remodels transitional housing for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness. It partners with Housing First Minnesota association builders, remodelers, suppliers, and volunteers to construct residences that are then operated by nonprofit service organizations serving veterans, families, youth, women in recovery, and individuals with disabilities. The Foundation is the Minnesota affiliate of HomeAid America and operates programs including Housing for Heroes, Bravo Zulu House, Family Recovery Housing, Avivo Village, Elevate Hope House, Hope House, and 360 Communities Lewis House.

Product overview

Housing First Minnesota Foundation operates as a nonprofit 501c(3) organization that serves as the charitable arm of Housing First Minnesota. The foundation functions as the HomeAid Minnesota affiliate of HomeAid America. The organization offers a portfolio of transitional housing programs including: Housing for Heroes (veteran housing - 15 projects completed), Family Recovery Housing (women and children in recovery), Avivo Village (innovative pod-based homeless shelter), Bravo Zulu House (veteran PTSD sober living), Elevate Hope House (single mothers and children), Hope House (youth crisis shelter), and 360 Communities - Lewis House. All programs partner with local builders, remodelers, suppliers, and volunteers to build and remodel transitional housing throughout the Twin Cities area.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing for Heroes Transitional housing program for veteran families experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities metro area. The Foundation builds single-family and multi-bedroom homes acquired and operated by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), which provide housing for veterans and their families alongside supportive services for up to two years. Fifteen Housing for Heroes projects have been completed in the metro area.
• Bravo Zulu House Nation's first all-military sober home for veterans with PTSD, located in Winnebago, Minnesota. The 13-bed community house features a hydroponic farm, canine companions, therapy, and counseling services to address the unique sober housing needs of veterans suffering from PTSD.
• Family Recovery Housing Transitional housing program for women seeking recovery services for addiction while living with their children. The Foundation renovates apartment units in a 100-year-old building to provide safe family housing as women receive treatment and counseling to achieve wellness and stability.
• Avivo Village - St. Cloud Innovative homeless shelter model featuring individual living pods. The St. Cloud location is a 48-bed shelter with eight individual living pods, each containing six private rooms, plus shared bathrooms and communal spaces, serving approximately 120 people each year.
• Elevate Hope House Shelter program serving young single mothers and their children in Anoka County who need safe and stable housing. The Foundation constructs three-bedroom homes in partnership with high school construction trades programs.
• Hope House - Chanhassen Crisis shelter for young individuals facing homelessness in the southwest metro suburbs. Located in Chanhassen, the two-story trauma-informed home provides safe space and resources for up to six teens at a time. Hope House has supported over 700 teens overnight and helped nearly 2,700 more via calls and texts since 2016.
• 360 Communities - Lewis House Transitional housing project developed in partnership with 360 Communities service organization, with PulteGroup and Greiner Construction serving as build partners. Scheduled to break ground in Fall 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 Housing for Heroes projects completed in metro area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, regular, premier partner and in-kind community partner.

• HomeAid AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing First Minnesota Foundation is the HomeAid Minnesota affiliate, part of a leading national nonprofit provider of housing and resources for people experiencing homelessness, operating through a network of 19 chapters in 13 states.
• Housing First MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation operates as the charitable arm of Housing First Minnesota, an association of builders, remodelers, suppliers, and trade partners throughout the state.
• LennarkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor homebuilder serving as primary build partner for Housing for Heroes projects including Veteran Village, multiple North Minneapolis projects, and Cottage Avenue St. Paul residence.
• Pulte Homes of MinnesotakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for 360 Communities - Lewis House project breaking ground in Fall 2026.
• BCI ConstructionkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for Avivo Village - St. Cloud project, a 48-bed homeless shelter with individual living pods.
• John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for Hope House - Chanhassen project serving youth facing homelessness.
• APX Construction GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for Bravo Zulu House - Winnebago, the nation's first all-military sober home for veterans with PTSD. Foundation contributed $100,000 to help cover construction costs.
• Nor-Son Custom BuildersregularStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for Family Recovery Housing projects at Columbus 1810.
• Greiner ConstructionregularStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild partner for 360 Communities - Lewis House project.
• Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization that owns and operates Housing for Heroes residences, providing supportive services to veteran families experiencing homelessness.
• 360 CommunitieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Lewis House transitional housing project.
• AvivokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partner for Avivo Village St. Cloud and Family Recovery Housing Columbus 1810 projects.
• Hope House - 180 DegreeskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization for Hope House - Chanhassen project serving youth facing homelessness.
• Elevate Hope HousekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner for Elevate Hope House project serving single mothers and their children in Anoka County.
• Bravo Zulu House - Trinity Sober HomeskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization for Bravo Zulu House - Winnebago, nation's first all-military sober home for veterans with PTSD.
• Bridgewater Bankpremier partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner providing financial and marketing support.
• Warners' Stellianin-kind community partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind community partner providing appliances and marketing support.
• Spring Lake Park High School Construction Trades ProgramregularStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent construction trades program building Elevate Hope House in partnership with the Foundation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: National nonprofit that builds affordable housing through volunteer labor and donations. Operates at vastly greater scale with similar volunteer-driven construction model, though focused on homeownership rather than transitional housing.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Major national CDFI and community development organization that finances and supports affordable housing and community development. Overlapping mission of building housing for underserved populations through partnerships and capital deployment.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing development and community development finance. Comparable in mission (building affordable housing) but operates at much larger scale with significant capital deployment capability.

Others

• PulteGroup Foundation: Corporate philanthropic foundation of PulteGroup (a major build partner of the Foundation). Relevant as both a potential funder and as a comparable corporate-affiliated housing-focused philanthropy.

Emerging players

• Community Solutions: Nonprofit focused on ending homelessness through data-driven Built for Zero methodology and community partnerships. Comparable mission of ending homelessness but takes a more systems-level, programmatic approach rather than direct construction.

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: National nonprofit that builds and operates temporary housing for families with sick children. Comparable nonprofit housing-provider model, though serving a different beneficiary population, with similar reliance on volunteer support and corporate partnerships.
• The Fuller Center for Housing: Nonprofit housing organization that builds and renovates homes for low-income families using volunteer labor and donations. Similar volunteer-driven, donor-supported model focused on affordable housing.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations including veterans, families, and those experiencing homelessness. Operates transitional and permanent supportive housing programs comparable to the Foundation's model.
• HomeAid America: The national parent network of which Housing First Minnesota Foundation is the Minnesota affiliate. Operates 19 chapters in 13 states building transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness using the same builder-led, in-kind labor model.
• Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV): Minnesota-based nonprofit that operates transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness, including the Housing for Heroes residences that Housing First Minnesota Foundation builds. Direct operational partner with overlapping veteran housing mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hfmn-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

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