Habitat For Humanity - Sangamon County

What Habitat For Humanity - Sangamon County does

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing ministry and an approved affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1989 and headquartered at 2744 South Sixth Street, Springfield, Illinois. The organization provides affordable homeownership opportunities to low-to-moderate income families (at or below 80% of HUD median income for Sangamon County) through no-profit, no-interest mortgages combined with a sweat equity requirement of 250–400 hours per partner family and mandatory homeowner education classes. Since its founding, the affiliate has built or renovated 118 homes in Sangamon County (including Springfield, Pawnee, Glenarm, and Grandview), providing shelter to more than 500 individuals.

The operating model is multi-revenue and community-driven. Construction is financed primarily through individual and corporate donations, house sponsorship programs (with a Steering Committee minimum of $20,000 per home), and partner family mortgage repayments that are recycled into additional construction. A complementary retail operation — ReStore, located at the same Springfield address — sells donated new and used home goods, appliances, furniture, and building materials to the general public, generating funds for home construction while diverting reusable materials from landfills. Additional revenue and service streams include a free large item pickup service operated in partnership with the City of Springfield and Sangamon County (up to 6 items per household annually, scheduled via Vonigo), an Accessibility/Wheelchair Ramp Program funded by grants, and annual fundraising events such as the Raise the Roof TV Game Show Night. The organization is led by Executive Director Candace Silas and a Board of Directors, with operations staffed by approximately 8–9 employees and supported by AmeriCorps members, an Interfaith Council, faith communities, corporate sponsors (including Hickory Point Bank, Wells Fargo, and KW Capital), and a broader volunteer base mobilized through the VolunteerHub platform.

Name

Habitat For Humanity - Sangamon County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County

Website

https://habitatsangamon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that builds and renovates affordable homes for low-to-moderate income families in Sangamon County, Illinois via no-profit mortgages, volunteer labor, and ReStore retail proceeds, serving 500+ residents across 118 builds since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home building
• Donated home goods retail
• Volunteer construction services
• Community housing ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual & Corporate Donations: Habitat relies on gifts from individuals, corporations, and organizations to fund house construction. Donations of any amount support the building mission. House sponsorship programs allow companies/organizations to sponsor a specific Habitat house, raising a minimum of $20,000 per Steering Committee. Leadership sponsors and build sponsors contribute funds, materials, or services.
2. ReStore Sales: ReStore sells donated new and used home goods and building materials (appliances, furniture, cabinets, fixtures, etc.) to the general public at affordable prices. Proceeds fund construction of new Habitat houses. Items accepted from contractors, suppliers, individuals and organizations, subject to staff discretion and customer demand.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Raise the Roof TV Game Show Night fundraiser sells tickets ($25 donation) and tables for 8 attendees. Additional revenue from reverse raffles, trivia nights, and golf outings.
4. Partner Family Mortgage Payments: Homeowners purchase Habitat houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans. Monthly mortgage payments are recycled to fund construction of additional Habitat houses.
5. Large Item Pickup / Disposal Fees: Sangamon County and City of Springfield partnered with Habitat for large item pickup services. Residents schedule free pickup of up to 6 items annually. Habitat charges for disposal services, generating revenue to support home building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County is a nonprofit housing ministry that partners with low-to-moderate income families to build and renovate affordable homes in Sangamon County, Illinois, financed through no-profit, no-interest mortgages and requiring 250–400 sweat equity volunteer hours from each partner family. The organization also operates ReStore, a retail store that sells donated new and used home goods and building materials to fund construction; runs a free Large Item Pickup Service in partnership with the City of Springfield and Sangamon County; installs accessibility/wheelchair ramps for mobility-impaired homeowners; and coordinates volunteers through build sites and ReStore operations.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County operates as a nonprofit housing ministry offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offering is the Home Ownership Program, which provides affordable homeownership opportunities through no-profit, no-interest mortgages combined with sweat equity requirements. The ReStore retail operation generates funding by selling donated home goods and building materials. Supporting services include a Large Item Pickup Service (handling both donations and disposal) and an Accessibility/Wheelchair Ramp Program for homeowners with disabilities. The Volunteer Program coordinates construction and office support. Annual fundraising events like Raise the Roof! supplement donations, while corporate and faith-based partnerships provide additional sponsorship and volunteer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Retail home goods and building materials store selling new and used donated items at affordable prices to fund Habitat home construction

Products and services

• Home Ownership Program A program that helps families who cannot obtain conventional house financing achieve homeownership through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans. Partner families complete 250–400 sweat equity hours, attend homeowner education classes, and purchase homes at affordable prices. Applicants must be income-qualified (at or below 80% of HUD median for Sangamon County), demonstrate need, ability to repay, and willingness to partner, and carry homeowners' insurance.
• ReStore A retail store at 2744 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL that sells donated new and used home goods and building materials at affordable prices, including small and large appliances, furniture, antiques, flooring, cabinets, outdoor tools, windows, doors and fixtures. Accepts donations from contractors, suppliers, individuals and organizations, and uses proceeds to fund Habitat home construction. Items must generally be post-2014 (e.g., dishwashers); items over 10 years old are not accepted.
• Large Item Pickup Service
• Accessibility / Wheelchair Ramp Program A program that installs accessibility (wheelchair/handicap) ramps at eligible homeowners' residences, funded through grants including a $15,000 grant from King's Daughters Organization. Serves homeowners who meet income guidelines (at or below 80% of HUD median for Sangamon County), have homeowners' insurance, and need accessibility modifications to safely remain in their homes.
• Volunteer Program
• Donation Programs
• Raise the Roof Annual Fundraiser

Quantifiable outcome

• 118 houses built/renovated in Sangamon County since 1989, providing shelter for over 500 individuals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Taco GringominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Taco Gringo is the dinner sponsor for the 12th annual Raise the Roof fundraiser on November 7, 2025. They provide dinner for event attendees as a community contribution.
• City of SpringfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Springfield partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County to offer free large item pickup and drop-off collection for Sangamon County residents. The city also partners on ReStore promotions and recycling programs. Springfield residents within corporate limits are eligible for the city's free electronic recycling program.
• Sangamon CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSangamon County and the City of Springfield partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County to offer free large item pickup and drop-off collection. County residents are eligible for a maximum of 6 items picked up annually.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps engages over 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at 21,600 unique sites. Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County is proud to be an AmeriCorps host site, providing intensive volunteer service on build sites and in the community.
• Interfaith CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Christian housing ministry, Habitat's Interfaith Council is vital to achieving its mission. Members commit to support through advocacy and awareness, volunteering, and financial support. Specific theme projects include Interfaith Projects, Apostle's Builds, and Thrivent Builds. Council meets second Monday of each month at Habitat offices.
• BLH and F&W Resources (Electronics Recycling)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBLH and F&W Resources handle electronics/TV monitors that cannot be accepted by Habitat's large item pickup or ReStore, directing residents to proper recycling/disposal channels.
• Evan's RecyclingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvan's Recycling accepts yard waste and wood materials (leaves, branches, grass clippings, other wood) that cannot go to the landfill, serving as a recycling partner for Habitat's large item disposal program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The umbrella nonprofit organization of which Sangamon County is an affiliate. Provides brand, operational standards, donor infrastructure, and the global network (1,700+ US, ~500 international affiliates) under which this affiliate operates.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing organization operating service-enriched housing across the U.S. Broader in scale and geography than Habitat Sangamon County, but directly comparable in mission of providing affordable housing to low-income households.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing finance and community development. Operates at a much larger scale than Habitat Sangamon County but addresses the same underlying need of affordable housing supply and access.

Direct peers

• Will County Habitat for Humanity: Yet another Illinois-based Habitat affiliate providing the same homeownership, ReStore, and volunteer build programming. Directly comparable in mission, programs, and operational structure.
• DuPage Habitat for Humanity: A regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving DuPage County, Illinois. Operates the same affiliate model — homeownership program, ReStore, volunteer builds — and competes for similar donor and volunteer pools within Illinois.
• Habitat for Humanity of Chicago: Another Habitat for Humanity affiliate operating in Illinois. Directly comparable mission, homeownership program structure (sweat equity + no-profit mortgages), ReStore retail operations, and volunteer-driven build model — only operating at greater geographic scale in Chicago.

Regional players

• Central Illinois Land Bank Authority: Regional organization addressing vacant and abandoned properties in central Illinois, including Sangamon County. Adjacent in mission (community land and housing revitalization) and overlapping in some donor and municipal partnership networks.

Emerging players

• Springfield Center for Independent Living: Sangamon County-based disability services and accessibility nonprofit. Operates the Accessibility/Wheelchair Ramp Program in collaboration with Habitat Sangamon County; comparable mission element around in-home accessibility modifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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