Wichita Habitat for Humanity

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Seeking to put god's love into action, habitat for humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. habitats vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. we have chosen to create opportunities for all people to live in adequate, durable shelter. we put faith into action by helping to build, renovate or preserve homes, and by partnering with others to accelerate and broaden access to affordable housing as a foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty. and, in all of our work, we seek to put shelter on the hearts and minds in such powerful ways that poverty housing becomes socially, politically and religiously unacceptable.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Habitat for humanity is a non-profit christian housing ministry that seeks to be a partner and catalyst in building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. we believe our model of service capital, not charity and co-workers, not case workers provides a strength-based approach that enhances the capabilities of families; encouraging them to draw on their own self determination and strengths. we believe that families who invest in themselves through financial education and sweat equity in construction of their own homes transform their lives and the lives of their children for the better. our families are required to invest 250-400 hours of sweat equity into habitat programs. forty hours of homeownership readiness classes is also required of the families before purchasing their habitat homes. as the mortgage holder, wichita habitat is able to provide a 0% interest mortgage loan.”.

• In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as KS.
• The filing records the non-profit's address for 2017 as 130 E MURDOCK ST NO 102, WICHITA, KS, 672143630.
• As of 2017, the non-profit's form reports a total of 37 employees.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $358,793.
• The organization has 20 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1986.
• The organization pays $793,799 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $250,994 in fundraising expenses.