Homes 4 Homes

What Homes 4 Homes does

Homes 4 Homes is the operating brand of Homes for Homes, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 47-3696537) incorporated in Tennessee that builds single-family homes for families in underserved communities in Uganda, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The organization was founded by Jonathan Harris and Mike Smalling, with Michelle Smalling serving as Director. To date, the program has constructed 1,600 homes serving 10,000 people across 15 communities, delivered at a stated all-in cost of $4,000 per home through volunteer labor, donated land, and in-country partner execution.

The operating model is built on four legs: a U.S.-based fundraising organization that captures donations, and an in-country execution layer staffed through local pastors and institutional partners including Amor Ministries (Tijuana, Mexico), The Way Home Africa (Uganda), 1C13 (Monterrey, Honduras), and the Municipality of Villanueva. There is no proprietary technology stack or software platform evident in the input; the "product" is a physical home unit and the "service" is end-to-end coordination from donor dollars to poured foundation.

The revenue model is a diversified donation engine rather than a commercial sales motion. Donation products include one-time Sponsor a Home gifts at $4,000, Groundbreaker Monthly recurring giving at $50 per month, Business Partners, Donor-Advised Fund and securities donations, Custom Giving Campaigns, and an annual gala targeted at $500K or more. The current capital campaign, 99 Homes Rising in Villanueva, Honduras, is targeting $400,000. Donor acquisition is augmented by the Home Hero Kids youth and family engagement program. Customer segments span individual donors, faith-based supporters, families, and business and high-net-worth donors, with no single donor or channel disclosed as a majority contributor to revenue.

Name

Homes 4 Homes

Legal name

Homes for Homes, Inc.

Website

https://homes4homes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Homes 4 Homes (Homes for Homes, Inc.) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds $4,000 single-family homes for underserved families in Uganda, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, funded through individual donations, monthly giving, business partners, and capital campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Housing Construction

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFABAI

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYBPAGALAC

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Nonprofit housing
• Home construction
• Humanitarian aid
• Charitable giving
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Home Sponsorship: Individual donors fund entire homes at $4,000 per home. Each $4,000 in donations is matched with a specific family, with photo documentation provided as proof of impact.
2. Monthly Recurring Donations (Groundbreakers): $50 monthly donation provides foundation for one house every year. Recurring revenue stream that keeps the organization shovel-ready for construction.
3. Business Partnership Program: Business partners incorporate the organization's story into their business model and give consistently throughout the year. Receive personal concierge service, co-branded materials, and quarterly social media content.
4. Donor Advised Funds (DAF): Donors contribute to a DAF for immediate tax deduction and recommend grants over time. Organization's EIN is 47-3696537, legal name Homes for Homes, Inc. (DBA Homes 4 Homes).
5. Securities and Stock Donations: Accepts appreciated assets (stocks, securities, mutual funds) allowing donors to avoid capital gains taxes. Transfer instructions provided via email.
6. Custom Giving Campaigns: Individuals start campaigns for birthdays, races, or community events with tailored giving pages to raise funds toward specific home construction goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Homes 4 Homes (legal name: Homes for Homes, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds and constructs safe, stable homes for families in need in developing countries. The organization raises donations from individuals, businesses, and recurring monthly givers, and channels 100% of contributions directly to home construction carried out by trusted local ministry partners using locally sourced labor, materials, and culturally adapted designs.

Product overview

Homes 4 Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a single, unified charitable mission rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization offers a portfolio of giving programs centered on funding home construction for families in developing countries. Core offerings include the Sponsor a Home program (one-time donations for complete homes), the Groundbreaker monthly giving program, Custom Giving Campaigns for peer-to-peer fundraising, Donor Advised Funds for planned giving, the 99 Homes Rising project initiative in Honduras, Home Hero Kids youth engagement program, and a Business Partner program for corporate social impact. All programs ultimately fund the construction of safe, stable homes using locally-sourced materials and labor in Uganda, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sponsor a Home A donation program allowing an individual, family, or business to fund the complete construction of one safe home ($4,000 per home) for a family in need, with each donation matched to a specific beneficiary family.
• Groundbreaker Monthly Giving A recurring monthly donation program where donors contribute $50 per month to continuously fund home construction components, providing a sustainable, ongoing revenue stream.
• Custom Giving Campaigns A peer-to-peer fundraising offering that lets individuals create custom giving pages for events such as birthdays, races, or team goals to raise funds toward home construction.
• Donor Advised Funds (DAF) A planned-giving program allowing donors to contribute to a donor-advised fund for an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to Homes 4 Homes over time.
• Business Partner Program A corporate partnership program that lets businesses incorporate the nonprofit's story into their own brand and give consistently throughout the year, with co-branded materials and quarterly social content.
• Home Hero Kids An educational youth engagement program that empowers children to fundraise and learn about global housing needs through activity packets and materials.
• 99 Homes Rising A targeted capital campaign with a $400,000 goal to construct 99 homes for families displaced by land collapse in Villanueva, Honduras.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600 homes built
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amor MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term ministry partner managing home construction in Tijuana, Mexico for over 20 years. Forrest Fowler manages and selects all families in the Tijuana community. Also partners in Juarez, Mexico where Alfredo Chavez oversees construction.
• The Way Home AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner in Uganda where Alfred Nabudere serves as project manager, selecting home recipients and overseeing home completion. Also ensures families are taught farming techniques for sustainability.
• Municipality of VillanuevacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for the 99 Homes Rising project to relocate 99 families displaced by land collapse. Partners with 1C13 and Homes 4 Homes to build new community.
• 1C13coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic ministry partner in Monterrey, Honduras working alongside Orlando to provide safe housing to every family in the community. Part of economic change initiative in Monterrey.
• Thomas Boron and Pedro ReandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal pastors in Cerro de Oro, Guatemala who also have construction skills. They select families needing homes, personally build each home to develop personal relationships, and follow up to ensure needs are met.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Fuller Center for Housing: Faith-based nonprofit that partners with local families and communities to build affordable homes in the U.S. and abroad; close analogue in community-led construction and donor partnership structure.
• New Story: Nonprofit that funds and builds homes for families living in extreme poverty in developing countries, with a donor-sponsorship model similar to Homes 4 Homes' $4,000-per-home construct.
• Homes of Hope: Nonprofit partnering with low-income families in Latin America to build homes, with a focus on local construction crews and donor sponsorship — directly comparable in geography (Mexico, Central America) and per-unit sponsorship model.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit that builds affordable housing for families in need, often using donated materials, volunteer labor, and locally managed affiliate operations — the most direct, scaled analogue to Homes 4 Homes' mission and operating model.
• buildOn: Nonprofit that builds schools and supports community development in developing countries using local labor and partner-led execution — comparable developing-country footprint, donor activation, and locally sourced construction approach.
• World Housing: Nonprofit building homes in underserved communities internationally, relying on donor funding and local construction crews — comparable mission, geography mix, and per-unit sponsorship model.
• Amor Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit building homes in Mexico for families in poverty, and a 20+ year operating partner of Homes 4 Homes in Tijuana — direct overlap in geography, beneficiary profile, and volunteer/donor-driven construction.

Emerging players

• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project): Nonprofit that rebuilds homes for low-income families after disaster; overlapping affordable-housing mission and volunteer/donor-driven construction model, though focused on U.S. disaster recovery rather than developing-country new builds.
• ShelterBox: International disaster-relief nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and housing kits to displaced families globally; overlaps Homes 4 Homes on serving displaced/vulnerable families with constructed dwellings in developing countries, though focused on temporary shelter rather than permanent homes.

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Large faith-based humanitarian organization operating housing, shelter, and reconstruction programs in developing countries and post-disaster zones; broader portfolio but overlaps Homes 4 Homes on international home construction and donor-driven giving.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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