named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Interfaith Build
Partners with faith communities to fund and construct homes, combining spiritual service with community development
Rehabilitation Program
Renovates donated homes and resells them to qualifying low-income families through affordable mortgages
Rosewood Circle New Construction Project
Building four new single-story homes in Canastota, NY, for low-income first-time homebuyers through NYS HCR funding; homes have 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Veteran Build
Provides homeownership opportunities for veterans, addressing their disproportionate representation among the homeless population
Women Build
Engages women volunteers to lead construction of a Habitat home, promoting gender equity in building trades
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Construction and rehabilitation of affordable homesBuilt or renovated over 80 homes since 1986, including new construction and rehabilitation of donated homes for sale to first-time homebuyers at a cost no greater than 30% of their household income. Builds 1–2 new homes annually and engages in specific projects such as the Rosewood Circle New Construction Project and the Veteran Build initiative for disabled veterans.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding local Habitat for Humanity affiliates through vehicle donationsDirects 84% to 87% of gross revenue from vehicle donations to Habitat for Humanity, with 80% of that funding supporting local affiliates to build and repair housing.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising through community events and programsOrganizes and hosts events such as the Brews for Builds Passport program, which sells passes for free drinks at 11 participating breweries and offers raffle incentives for completing visits, to raise funds for housing construction and rehabilitation.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Homeownership education and financial readinessPartners with Home Headquarters to require all prospective homeowners to complete a HUD-approved First Time Homebuyer Course as part of the homeownership program.
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Vehicle donation and recycling programProcesses donated vehicles by selling approximately half to licensed dealers via wholesale auctions and recycling the remainder through salvage yards, recovering usable parts and recycling scrap steel. Contributes to the recycling of over 15 million tons of steel annually and reduces carbon emissions by saving energy equivalent to powering 18 million homes.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in construction and operationsEngages volunteers in construction, office, and ReStore activities, including organizing build days for corporate, church, and college groups. Requires prospective homeowners to complete at least 300 hours of sweat equity through home construction and homeowner education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$890K
Contributions & grants$865K97%
Program service revenue$-34K-4%
Investment income$22K3%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$675K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$409K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.36M
Cash$929K
Investments$0
Liabilities$545K
Net assets$1.81M
Liquid reserves16.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BRUCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $78K |
board members · 12
- ANN FORDOCK — DIRECTOR
- BETSY BERNARDIN — DIRECTOR
- CHARMAIN MASON-CARSWELL — DIRECTOR
- COURTNEY GAUTHIER — DIRECTOR
- INDU GUPTA — DIRECTOR
- JAMES ZINO — DIRECTOR
- JEAN COLE — TREASURER
- JEFF PAWLOWSKI — PRESIDENT
- LISA CORNISH — DIRECTOR
- MARISSA SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL D'ARRIGO — SECRETARY
- TIM ANDERSEN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 11 brewers Partner — Collaborates with 11 breweries as part of the Brews for Builds Passport program.
- Advanced Remarketing Services Partner — Agency that processes vehicle donations on behalf of Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, handling title transfer and sales.
- Central New York Breweries Partner — Collaborates with Syracuse Habitat for Humanity on the Brews for Builds Passport program to promote community engagement and fundraising.
- Habitat Family Partner — Refers to a network of supporters and volunteers engaged in Habitat activities.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, receiving and distributing funding through the Cars for Homes program.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Member affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
- Home Headquarters Partner — Partner organization providing HUD-approved First Time Homebuyer Counseling for Syracuse Habitat for Humanity participants.
- InterFaith Build Partner — Partnership among faith communities to fund and build homes for local families, aligned with shared spiritual mission.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — Finances the Rosewood Circle New Construction Project through HOME Homebuyer Development Funding.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — Provided HOME Homebuyer Development Funding for the Rosewood Circle New Construction Project.
- Syracuse Habitat for Humanity Inc Partner — Collaborates with corporate, church, and college groups to conduct volunteer build days.
- Veteran Build Partner — Program focused on addressing housing needs of veterans, involving volunteer and sponsorship support for veteran homeownership.
- Women Build Partner — Collaborative initiative engaging women in building homes and addressing the local affordable housing crisis.
strategies · 4
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.
- Dual-Impact Resource Generationmethodology: dual-impact-donation-modelBy leveraging vehicle donations as a funding source, we produce affordable housing and environmental sustainability outcomes because recycling vehicles generates financial resources for homes while reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Faith-Based Inclusive Service Modelmethodology: faith-based_service_with_inclusionBy partnering with diverse faith communities for funding and construction while maintaining a non-proselytizing policy, we produce inclusive housing solutions because spiritual motivation drives volunteer and financial support without excluding those of different or no faith backgrounds.
- Holistic Homebuyer Partnership Criteriamethodology: holistic_homebuyer_selectionBy evaluating applicants based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner through sweat equity and financial contribution, we produce equitable and sustainable homeownership outcomes because this tripartite model ensures both program integrity and household readiness for long-term success.
- Sweat Equity Homeownership Modelmethodology: sweat_equity_homeownershipBy requiring homebuyers to contribute sweat equity hours and financial investment, we produce sustainable homeownership and community engagement among low-income families because shared investment fosters responsibility, builds skills, and strengthens long-term commitment to the home and neighborhood.