Treasure Valley Habitat For Humanity, Inc

What Treasure Valley Habitat For Humanity, Inc does

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization founded in 1990 and based in Boise, Idaho, operating as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization serves Ada and Canyon Counties in the Treasure Valley region, addressing affordable homeownership for low-income families, home preservation for seniors and people with disabilities, and community revitalization. Its core service lines are the Homeownership Program (constructing and selling energy-efficient homes at no profit, with 0% interest mortgages capped at 30% of the homeowner's gross monthly income and a sweat equity requirement of 300-500 hours of homeowner labor), the Home Repairs Program (launched in 2021 to deliver accessibility modifications, weatherization, and critical repairs for existing low-income homeowners), and two ReStore retail locations (Overland and Collister) that sell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund operations.

The underlying production model is volunteer-driven construction using Energy-Star-certified appliances, triple-glazed windows, LED lighting, low-water xeriscape landscaping, and practices that have yielded HERS scores as low as 54 (46% better than the 2006 code standard). Revenue mechanics are diversified across mortgage repayments from homeowners, ReStore retail sales, individual donations, corporate sponsorships from major regional and national banks (Boise Cascade, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, US Bank, First Interstate), foundation grants (Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation), and special events including the 20-year Evening in the Garden fundraiser and Women Build program. Administrative functions are funded through homeowner mortgage payments and ReStore sales, while building and program costs are funded via donations, events, sponsorships, and grants. The organization has built 81 homes serving 99 families and 321 children since founding, with Habitat homeowners having paid over $1 million in property taxes.

Name

Treasure Valley Habitat For Humanity, Inc

Legal name

Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://www.tvhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity is a Boise-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that builds affordable energy-efficient homes, delivers critical home repairs, and operates two ReStore retail locations serving low-income families in Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Affordable Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Homeownership programs
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit construction
• Recycled building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that builds and sells affordable homes to qualifying low-income families in Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho, using an all-volunteer labor model and offering them at 0% interest with mortgage payments capped at 30% of gross monthly income. Complementing home construction, the organization provides a Home Repairs Program for accessibility modifications and weatherization, and operates two ReStore retail outlets that resell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund the mission.

Product overview

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization that operates as a single, unified service model rather than a platform architecture. The core offerings consist of a Homeownership Program (which sells affordable homes with no-interest mortgages to qualifying families who contribute sweat equity), a Home Repairs Program (providing accessibility modifications and critical repairs for low-income homeowners), and ReStore retail locations (which sell donated furniture and building materials to fund operations). Supporting programs include Women Build (volunteer construction teams), the Children's Playhouse Program, Family Partnership and Selection support services, and the annual Evening in the Garden fundraiser. All programs work together to fulfill the mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities in Ada and Canyon Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program An affordable homeownership program that empowers qualifying families in Ada and Canyon Counties to own a home with a no-interest loan, built mostly by volunteers. Selected families contribute 300–500 hours of sweat-equity labor; mortgage payments are capped at 30% of gross monthly income with a $1,500 down payment at closing.
• Home Repairs Program A program providing essential repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners in Ada and Canyon Counties, focusing on accessibility and safety including grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, and weatherization. Households below 40% AMI receive free repairs; others pay on a sliding scale with 0% interest payment plans up to 2 years, helping seniors age in place and preserving homeownership.
• ReStore Retail Two nonprofit retail locations (Overland and Collister) selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials. ReStore accepts donations, offers free pickup services, and directs proceeds to fund Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity's mission.
• Women Build Program A volunteer-construction and fundraising program in which women-led teams earn points for fundraising and on-site participation in building Habitat homes, with no prior construction experience required. Includes a Women's Guild Gala celebration.
• Children's Playhouse Program A program that builds and donates playhouses for children in need, often sponsored by local businesses and corporations such as Wells Fargo's previous sponsorship.
• Evening in the Garden Annual Fundraiser An annual fundraising event held at FarWest Landscape & Garden Center featuring local cuisine, wine and beer, and silent and live auctions to support Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity's programs.
• Family Partnership Program A support program pairing prospective homeowners with Family Partners who serve as liaisons and mentors throughout the homeownership process, providing support through credit counseling, home maintenance, and energy conservation training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81 homes built with 321 children and 99 families served; Habitat homeowners have paid over $1 million in property taxes since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• LINC IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LINC Idaho for the Home Repairs Program addressing accessibility and safety concerns for low-income families and elderly residents. The program initially focused on constructing permanent accessibility ramps.
• Intermountain GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create instructional video series on home weatherization and energy efficiency, helping homeowners reduce energy consumption and save on utility bills.
• Mighty Dog RoofingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Critical Home Repairs Program, providing roof replacements and repairs for qualified homeowners. Owned by Jeremy and Blake, native Idahoans committed to community support.
• FarWest Landscape & Garden CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonates seven-acre nursery as venue for the annual Evening in the Garden fundraiser for 17 years. Contributes a portion of event-day sales to Habitat.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• HomeVestors: National franchise home-buying company; a recent $20,000 donor to Treasure Valley Habitat. Not a direct competitor, but adjacent in the affordable-distressed-housing space, and a useful potential funding/source partner for Habitat's homeowner repair programs.
• The Turf Company: Long-term Idaho-based supplier of turf and landscaping products to Treasure Valley Habitat (in-kind sponsor since founding). Operates as an adjacent ecosystem enabler — comparable only as a regional in-kind supplier relationship rather than a programmatic peer.

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator building and managing rental and ownership housing for low-income families. Directly comparable in mission (affordable homeownership for working families), construction approach, and reliance on cross-subsidized funding.
• LINC Idaho: Boise-based nonprofit community development partner; Treasure Valley Habitat's existing partner on the Home Repairs Program (accessibility ramps). Operates in the same Treasure Valley geography serving overlapping low-income and elderly populations through housing modifications.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating thrift retail stores (analogous to Habitat ReStore) that fund mission programs. Directly comparable through its donated-goods retail model — the same self-funding mechanism ReStore relies on at scale across thousands of locations.
• Jesse Tree: Idaho nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness through housing assistance, rent support, and case management. Operates in the same Treasure Valley market addressing overlapping affordable-housing and housing-stability needs, complementing Habitat's ownership-focused model.
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA): Idaho's state housing finance agency, providing affordable mortgage products, down payment assistance, and rental support throughout Idaho. Directly comparable in serving the same Treasure Valley affordable-housing market, with overlapping programs (low-interest loans, homebuyer education).
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing affordable housing, community services, and volunteer-driven programs for vulnerable populations. Operates affordable housing developments nationwide using volunteer and donated-resource models comparable to Treasure Valley Habitat's approach.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing, including affordable homeownership pathways. Comparable in mission and the integration of financing, development, and resident support services, though at national scale and with different funding tools.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The national umbrella organization that charters Treasure Valley as a local affiliate. Operates the same homeownership model, brand standards, and global ReStore concept across 2,000+ affiliates — directly comparable mission and methodology at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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