irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.08MHABITAT BUFFALO OPERATES TWO RESTORE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER BUFFALO AREA. THE BUFFALO RESTORE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY OPTION FOR UNWANTED PROPERTY, PROVIDES A SOURCE OF QUALITY HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AND FURNITURE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, AND FULFILLS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cars for Homes
Accepts vehicle donations of any condition, which are sold or recycled to support affordable housing construction and repairs
Construction Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in building and renovating homes, including deconstruction projects where materials are salvaged for ReStore sales
Homeownership Program
Assists low-income first-time homebuyers by selling them affordable homes with no-profit mortgages and requiring 400 sweat equity hours; includes financial education and HUD-certified homebuyer counseling
ReStore
Operates two home improvement thrift stores in Buffalo and Tonawanda that sell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund homebuilding and provide volunteer opportunities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Discount Retail for Reuse 3 activities
- Accepts and sells donated goods to support homebuildingCollects donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home decor through community donations and a paid pickup service, with items sold in ReStores or via an online eBay store to fund affordable housing projects.
- Operates ReStore retail locations to sell donated building materials and home goodsRuns two ReStore locations in Buffalo and Tonawanda that sell donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home decor at reduced prices. These stores feature daily new inventory and support the organization's homebuilding mission through revenue generation.
- Provides free deconstruction services to recover reusable materialsOffers free evaluation and removal of reusable materials such as cabinets, countertops, and appliances from residential kitchens and bathrooms, providing donors with tax-deductible receipts and supplying ReStores with inventory.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 2 activities
- Constructs and sells affordable homes to qualifying low-income homebuyersBuilds and renovates homes in partnership with future homeowners and volunteers, providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Western New York. Since 1985, the organization has built, rehabilitated, or repaired nearly 400 homes.
- Generates funding for homebuilding through ReStore revenuesUses proceeds from ReStore sales to support the construction of Habitat homes, contributing $130,048 in 2020, $147,143 in 2021, and $99,491 in 2023 toward building and renovating affordable housing.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
- Engages volunteers in construction and organizational operationsRecruits and coordinates thousands of volunteers annually to participate in new home construction, ReStore operations, special events, and non-construction roles such as event support, office administration, and committee service.
- Offers team build opportunities for groups and organizationsProvides volunteer construction opportunities for corporate teams, small businesses, faith organizations, and other groups on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority scheduling for sponsor organizations.
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Accepts vehicle donations to fund homebuilding and repairsAccepts donations of cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles regardless of operating condition, using proceeds to support the construction and repair of affordable homes in the Greater Buffalo area.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Engages young professionals in volunteer and networking activitiesOrganizes regular volunteer days and social events for young professionals to support Habitat’s mission while building personal and professional relationships.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides governance through community volunteer board membersEngages community volunteers on its Board of Directors to provide organizational governance and oversight.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Supports homeownership through education and sweat equity programsRequires prospective homebuyers to complete a HUD-certified pre-purchase homebuyer education workshop and participate in the Family Investment Education Program, along with fulfilling sweat equity hours by working on their own and other Habitat homes.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Uses financial contributions to construct and renovate homesDirects monetary donations toward the construction, renovation, and critical repair of affordable homes for low-income families in the Buffalo area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.84M
Contributions & grants$1.55M32%
Program service revenue$2.50M52%
Investment income$737K15%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$4.89M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.54M
Cash$1.45M
Investments$331K
Liabilities$2.31M
Net assets$9.23M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $93K |
board members · 20
- ANGELO THREATS — BOARD MEMBER
- BENNIE WILLIAMS — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAN KNIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- DEANNA EASON — BOARD MEMBER
- DEEPALI MCCLOE — BOARD MEMBER
- ERROL DOUGLAS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY MANHARDT — VICE PRESIDENT
- JODYANN GALVIN — CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
- JOE ALFIERI — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN SEXTON — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- JUDITH NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE WEIBEL — SECRETARY
- KEITH PACE — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTI HUMPHREY — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN O'CONNOR — PRESIDENT
- MARK TALLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BONITATIBUS — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE SCHAFFSTALL — TRESURER
- PRECIOUSS PATTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RHONDA FREDERICK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Agents For Advocacy & New Directions Youth & Family Services Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- Buffalo Police Department Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- Buffalo ReStore Partner — ReStore location in Buffalo where donated items are sold to support Habitat’s homebuilding mission.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Follows HUD income guidelines and requires a HUD-certified pre-purchase homebuyer education workshop.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Local affiliate of the global Habitat for Humanity network, operating under its mission and model.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Local affiliate of the global Habitat for Humanity network, participating in shared mission and programming.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Parent organization providing funding and affiliation
- Harmac Partner — In-kind sponsor supporting Habitat for Humanity Buffalo
- House Opportunities Made Equal Inc. Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- Moog Space and Defense Group Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- New York State Department of Housing and Community Development Government — Follows income guidelines and program requirements set by HCD.
- Noel Partner — Habitat homeowner who donated a car to give back to the community after being selected as a Partner Family.
- People Inc. Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- ReSupply Partner — Partners with ReSupply to provide a faster, full-service donation pickup experience.
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- Sponsorship organizations Partner — Collaborates with sponsorship organizations for team build opportunities, offering them priority scheduling and perks.
- Tonawanda ReStore Partner — ReStore location in Tonawanda where donated items are sold to support Habitat’s homebuilding mission.
- Uniland Development Company Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- West Herr Automotive Group Partner — Board member organization contributing to governance and oversight
- corporate teams Partner — Corporate teams participate in team build events as volunteer groups.
- faith organizations Partner — Faith organizations participate in team build events as volunteer groups.
- small businesses Partner — Small businesses participate in team build events as volunteer groups.
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.
- Circular Economy Model for Mission Funding and Sustainabilitymethodology: reuse-retail-for-social-missionBy reclaiming and reselling used materials through retail operations and vehicle donations, we generate funding and volunteer engagement for affordable housing because diverting waste from landfills creates a self-reinforcing cycle of environmental stewardship, affordable goods access, and mission-aligned revenue.
- Community-Driven Homebuilding and Volunteer Engagementmethodology: community-collaborative buildingBy engaging volunteers in home construction and offering flexible, skill-aligned roles—including unskilled and non-construction positions—we deepen community participation and mission understanding because inclusive, hands-on involvement builds empathy, strengthens social ties, and sustains long-term support for affordable housing.
- Community-Governed and Faith-Motivated Developmentmethodology: faith-based community developmentBy integrating faith-based motivation and community-elected volunteer governance, we ensure organizational accountability and sustained community ownership because spiritual values and local leadership align program goals with community needs and ethical stewardship.
- Nonprofit Affordable Homeownership Financingmethodology: affordable homeownership financingBy selling homes to low-income buyers at no profit and financing them with affordable loans, we enable sustainable homeownership because removing profit motives and reducing financial barriers increases accessibility and long-term stability for underserved populations.
- Sweat Equity Partnership Modelmethodology: sweat_equity_homeownershipBy requiring future homeowners to contribute 200–500 hours of labor (sweat equity) toward the construction of their own and others' homes, we promote responsible and sustainable homeownership because shared labor fosters a sense of ownership, accountability, and community investment.