Sacramento Habitat for Humanity

What Sacramento Habitat for Humanity does

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization and local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1985 and headquartered at 819 North 10th Street, Sacramento, California. It serves Sacramento and Yolo counties through three integrated programs: (i) a Home Construction program that builds new affordable homes for low-income working families, where partner families contribute 500 hours of sweat equity and purchase homes via 30-year, 0%-interest-equivalent mortgages capped at 30% of gross monthly income (qualifying at 30-80% of Area Median Income); (ii) a Home Repairs / Neighborhood Revitalization program serving low-income homeowners, seniors, and veterans through critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and the Rock the Block community event series; and (iii) the ReStore, a nonprofit home-improvement retail operation selling donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at 50-90% off retail, which generated $1,178,348 in 2025 sales and diverted over one million pounds of material from landfills.

The business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding engine rather than a for-profit commercial operation. Revenue and program funding come from individual donations (including the Carpenter's Club monthly-giving program at $25-$100/month tiers and the Future 40 Donor Society at $2,500+), corporate sponsorships (with home-sponsorship tiers from $5K Foundation Builder to $100K Home Builder), ReStore retail sales, vehicle donations (Cars for Homes), stock donations directed to a Framing the Future Annuity Fund, planned/legacy giving, IRA qualified charitable distributions, municipal and state grants (HUD framework, SHRA, California HCD, Rancho Cordova Measure H), and Sweat-equity contributions from partner families. Active housing developments include Folsom (10 homes), Oak Park (10 homes completed 2024), the Cornerstone mixed-income community (18 Habitat homes plus 108 Mutual Housing rental units, completed June 2024, 400+ residents), and an all-electric, solar-powered, EV-ready development under construction in Citrus Heights. Marquee signature events (Hard Hats & High Heels Gala, Women Build, Build for Unity, Rock the Block, Playhouse Program, Veterans Service Day, Playhouse Jingle Build) drive fundraising, volunteer engagement, and corporate visibility.

In 2025 the organization reported record operational output: 10 new homes built and sold, 16 under construction, 84 home repairs, 8,000+ individuals served, 22,945 volunteer hours, 891 homeowner applications, 161 partner organizations, and 1,121 hours of job-training/workforce development. Since 1985 it has built or repaired 642 homes locally and tithed over $1.5 million to Habitat Nicaragua, supporting 1,586+ families internationally over 29 years. It has earned two consecutive Habitat International "Affiliate of Distinction" designations (2013-2015 and 2015-2017), the Sam Mompongo tithe award, the US Green Building Council Achievement in Excellence (2010), and a 2015 Housing Innovation Award for the LEED Platinum Indian Lane Project.

Name

Sacramento Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento

Website

https://habitatgreatersac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that builds affordable homes, provides critical home repairs, and operates a ReStore retail store to serve low-income families, veterans, and seniors across Sacramento and Yolo counties through sweat-equity partnerships, corporate sponsorships, donations, and volunteer labor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit homebuilding
• Reuse retail store
• Community revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations provide the primary funding for home construction and repair operations. This includes one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts through the Carpenter's Club program, and major gifts from the Future 40 Donor Society.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: The ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at 50-90% off retail prices. Sales exceed $1 million annually and diverted over 1 million pounds from landfills in 2025. Proceeds directly fund Habitat's homebuilding and repair mission.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor home construction, events, and programs at various tiers (Home Builder $100k, Future Framer $50k, Wall Raiser $25k, Roof Raiser $10k, Foundation Builder $5k). Includes team-building opportunities and promotional visibility.
4. Stock Donations: The Framing the Future Annuity Fund accepts stock donations, which are invested and grown. Up to 10% of the portfolio is used annually for critical needs, with lower-performing assets prioritized for sale.
5. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): The Cars for Homes program accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles), which are sold and proceeds support local homebuilding and repair efforts.
6. Planned and Legacy Giving: Estate planning vehicles including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and other planned gifts that provide long-term funding for the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds affordable homes for low-income families, provides critical home repairs for seniors, veterans, and low-income homeowners, and operates a ReStore retail store selling donated goods at 50-90% off retail. Partner families contribute 500 hours of sweat equity and purchase homes with 30-year fixed-rate 0% interest equivalent mortgages.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization that operates as a single integrated platform offering affordable homeownership development and home repair services. The core offerings include: (1) Home Construction Program - building new affordable homes through sweat-equity partnerships with low-income families; (2) Home Repairs Program - neighborhood revitalization and critical repairs for low-income families, seniors, and veterans; and (3) ReStore - a nonprofit home improvement retail store selling donated materials at discount prices. Supporting programs include Rock the Block community events, Women Build, Veterans Service Day, Playhouse Program, Hard Hats & High Heels Gala, corporate sponsorship opportunities, monthly giving (Carpenter's Club), vehicle donations (Cars for Homes), stock donations, IRA charitable contributions, planned giving, Global Village international trips, and workforce development. The organization also maintains a VolunteerHub platform for volunteer coordination. Major housing developments include Folsom (10 homes), Oak Park (10 homes), Cornerstone (18 homes), and Citrus Heights (under construction), with a focus on all-electric, solar-powered, EV-ready affordable homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, fixtures, and home goods at discounted prices. Operates to support Habitat's mission and divert materials from landfills.

Products and services

• Home Construction Program Builds new affordable homes for low-income families, seniors, and veterans through sweat-equity partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% of families with school-age children improved study habits and school performance after receiving their Habitat home
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Hábitat para la Humanidad NicaraguacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995International tithe partner since nearly 30 years. Habitat Greater Sacramento tithes over 10% of unrestricted funds to support Habitat Nicaragua's mission to eliminate poverty housing. Has served over 1,586 families through this partnership.
• Mutual HousingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development partner for Cornerstone project, combining 18 Habitat homes with 108 affordable rental units.
• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partner for Women Build event, empowering women in construction to support affordable housing.
• Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Women Build event for the past two years.
• Holy Cross ParishsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based partner hosting Rock the Block West Sacramento event location at their facility.
• GreenWastesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWaste management partner providing debris removal support for Rock the Block events.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BRIDGE Housing: California-focused nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of affordable rental and homeownership housing. Directly comparable in serving Sacramento-area low-income families through affordable housing development and community revitalization, but operates at a meaningfully larger scale and with a primarily rental portfolio.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing, advances housing policy, and deploys capital for community development. Comparable mission and Sacramento presence, but operates as a hybrid funder/developer/policy organization rather than a direct homebuilder.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest US nonprofit affordable housing developers and operators, providing affordable rental and homeownership housing across multiple states. Comparable mission and target population but a much larger, more institutional operation with a stronger rental focus versus Habitat's ownership-and-repair model.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent organization governing the global Habitat affiliate network. Provides branding, funding mechanisms (tithe), and operational frameworks that Habitat Greater Sacramento operates within. Not a direct competitor but a strategic umbrella and funding relationship.
• Sacramento Housing Alliance: Regional housing advocacy coalition in Sacramento that awarded Habitat its Housing Innovation Award. Adjacent rather than competing — works on housing policy, advocacy, and convening, while Habitat does direct development and repair.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on affordable home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safe-housing interventions for low-income homeowners, veterans, and elderly — closely overlapping with Habitat Greater Sacramento's Neighborhood Revitalization and Home Repair program. National scale and similar volunteer-driven repair model make it a strong operational peer.
• Habitat for Humanity Orange County: Southern California Habitat affiliate operating under the same parent (Habitat for Humanity International) with an essentially identical business model: sweat-equity new builds, critical home repairs, ReStore retail, and corporate sponsorship tiers. Comparable in mission and structure, with overlapping geographic exposure to California housing-cost dynamics.
• Mutual Housing California: Sacramento-area nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator. Currently a development partner with Habitat Greater Sacramento on the Cornerstone project (18 Habitat homes + 108 rental units). Closely comparable geographic focus and target population, with a primary rental housing model.
• Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley: Northern California Habitat affiliate serving the East Bay and Silicon Valley region under the same parent with an identical business model. Comparable in scale and offerings, providing a useful parallel for assessing Habitat Greater Sacramento's relative performance and trajectory within the California affiliate network.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: A larger California Habitat affiliate running the same affordable homeownership, home repair, and ReStore model in a different regional market. Directly comparable business model with overlapping product offerings (sweat equity, 0%-equivalent mortgages, ReStore retail) but a meaningfully larger budget and housing output.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sachabitatrestore
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacramentorestore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sachabitat

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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