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COLUMBIA-GREENE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
HUDSON, NY · EIN 141766587 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · columbiagreenehabitat.org
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$3.0M
employees
24
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

WE TRANSFORM LIVES OF WORKING FAMILIES BY BUILDING SAFE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES, WORKING IN PARTNERSHIIP WITH QUALIFIED FAMILIES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AREA BUSINESSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity builds safe, energy-efficient, and affordable homes for working families in Columbia and Greene Counties, NY. The organization partners with qualified low- to moderate-income families who contribute "sweat equity" hours and participate in homeowner education. It also operates a ReStore retail outlet and offers home repair assistance through its Habitat Helping Hands program.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $461K
    RESTORE: RESTORE IS A HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE AND A DONATION CENTER, SELLING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE, APPLICANCES, HOME GOODS, BUILIDNG MATERIALS, AND MORE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Habitat Helping Hands
Provides minor home maintenance, repair assistance, and education programs for seniors and low-income homeowners in Columbia and Greene Counties.
Habitat Homeownership
Builds and sells affordable homes to qualified low- to moderate-income working families who contribute 200–400 hours of "sweat equity" and complete homeowner education courses.
Hudson ReStore
Retail outlet selling donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices to fund affordable housing initiatives.
Rural Starter Home Initiative (RSHI)
Develops energy-efficient, low-cost, and replicable starter homes designed for lower-wage residents, featuring sustainable construction and net-zero-ready systems.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Build and refurbish affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families
      Constructs safe, energy-efficient, and affordable homes in partnership with working families in Columbia and Greene Counties; has built or refurbished 27 homes since 1993. Includes initiatives like the Rural Starter Home Initiative to provide low-cost starter homes for lower-wage residents.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Deliver training and education programs on home maintenance and repair
      Provides training and education programs for seniors and low-income homeowners through the Habitat Helping Hands program, including workshops such as the Introduction to Power Tools session to increase accessibility to tool use and support home and community repair projects.
  • Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
    • Operate the Hudson ReStore retail outlet to support housing programs
      Runs the Hudson ReStore, a retail store selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at deeply discounted prices. The store is funded by public donations and volunteer support, operating Tuesday through Saturday, with proceeds supporting homebuilding and repair programs.
  • Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
    • Provide minor home maintenance, repair, and accessibility modifications for seniors and low-income homeowners
      Offers the Habitat Helping Hands program, launched in Spring 2022, which delivers minor home repairs, exterior repairs, and accessibility modifications such as ramps and grab bars to help seniors, disabled, and low-income homeowners remain safely in their homes. Services are typically completed within a few days.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.23M
Contributions & grants$2.69M83%
Program service revenue$14K0%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$503K
expenses
Total expenses$1.86M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$793K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.36M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$500K
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$3.05M
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +274.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALBERT BELLENCHIA EXECUTIVE OF 40 $91K
board members · 14
  • ALAN NISSELSON — DIRECTOR
  • BECCA NELL — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYNN ANKLAM — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER VOLLOR — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE DUNNE MURPHY — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH GIOVANNELI — PRESIDENT
  • LAURA B FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
  • PAUL MOSSMAN — VICE PRESIDE
  • RICHARD KOWEEK — DIRECTOR
  • SARA MCWILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN KRIM — SECRETARY
  • VERNON PAYNE JR — DIRECTOR
  • VERONICA MANGIONE — DIRECTOR
  • VIRGINA NIGHTINGALE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Al Bellenchia Partner — Executive Director of Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity, involved in discussing sponsorship opportunities.
  • Area Businesses Partner — Collaborates with area businesses to support homebuilding and ReStore operations.
  • Build Hudson Partner — Provides additional support for the Introduction to Power Tools workshop.
  • Community Volunteers Partner — Engages community volunteers in building and home improvement activities.
  • Habitat Helping Hands Partner — Program launched by Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity to provide home maintenance, repair assistance, and education for seniors and low-income homeowners.
  • Habitat Helping Hands Partner — Program providing home maintenance, repair assistance, and education to seniors and low-income homeowners.
  • Habitat for Humanity Network — Local affiliate of the Habitat for Humanity international network.
  • Habitat for Humanity Network — Part of the Habitat for Humanity network, referencing the broader organization in planned giving context.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Follows policies and requirements set by Habitat for Humanity International, including annual liability waivers for volunteers.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — Operates as part of CGHFH to sell donated home goods and support affordable housing efforts.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — Operates as part of Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity to sell donated home goods and support programming.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — Operates in conjunction with Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity to sell donated home goods and support affordable housing initiatives.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — Operates the Hudson ReStore as part of its programming to support affordable housing and community reuse of building materials.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — ReStore is operated by Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity as part of its programming to support affordable housing through retail operations.
  • Hudson ReStore Partner — Retail store operated by Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity that supports construction programs through sales revenue.
  • Local Organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to support affordable housing initiatives.
  • Qualified Families Partner — Collaborates with qualified families in the construction of their own affordable homes.
  • Toolshed Partner — Partners to co-host workshops on power tools, home weatherization, energy efficiency, and ecological living, expanding access to skills and resources.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Partnered Homebuilding
    methodology: community-partnership housing model
    By building homes through collaborative partnerships with families, volunteers, contractors, and local businesses, we expand affordable housing access because shared investment strengthens community ownership and program sustainability.
  • Financial Readiness and Homeownership Education
    methodology: financial_readiness_education
    By requiring partner families to complete homebuyer education in financial literacy, mortgage management, and maintenance, we increase long-term homeownership success because preparedness reduces default risk and builds confidence in managing home responsibilities.
  • Homeowner Support and Education
    methodology: homeowner_support_and_education
    By providing ongoing education, minor repairs, and maintenance support to low-income homeowners and seniors, we promote long-term housing stability and aging in place, because sustained engagement reduces displacement risks and builds financial and physical capacity.
  • ReStore Social Enterprise
    methodology: social_enterprise_funding
    By operating a retail ReStore that sells donated building materials and household goods, we generate self-sustaining revenue for homebuilding programs and promote environmental sustainability through reuse, creating a dual impact on housing and waste reduction.
  • Sweat Equity Model
    methodology: sweat_equity
    By requiring future homeowners to contribute 200–400 hours of labor toward building their own and others' homes, we foster a sense of ownership, dignity, and self-reliance, which increases long-term commitment to homeownership and community stability.