named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Critical Home Repairs Program
Offers minor exterior repairs, painting, door installation, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners; funded by foundation grants and homeowner contributions on a sliding scale based on income
Homeownership Program
Provides affordable mortgage opportunities for low-income families through new construction or renovation of homes; requires applicants to complete 150 hours of sweat equity and meet income eligibility (30%-80% AMI)
Women Build
Community event engaging women in construction to support Habitat home projects and promote affordable housing
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Administers an affordable homeownership program with sweat equity requirementOffers annual homebuyer program applications with a December deadline, providing affordable mortgages and requiring 150 hours of sweat equity, including 100 hours of construction work, homebuyer education, and event participation.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Builds and renovates affordable homes in partnership with low-income familiesConstructs new homes and renovates existing ones in Cayuga County through collaborative efforts with partner families, including regular construction activities on Fridays and Saturdays. Between 1992 and 2026, the organization began or completed work on 24 homes.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funds Habitat for Humanity projects in HaitiAllocates 10% of its operating budget annually to support Haiti Habitat through direct donations.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Operates a critical home repair program for low-income homeownersProvides exterior repairs, painting, door installation, and accessibility modifications to support safety and accessibility for community homeowners in Cayuga County, with ongoing expansion of the program.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer-driven construction events such as Women BuildHosts targeted volunteer events like Women Build to advance construction on homes and support homeownership goals through community labor.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$92K82%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$11K10%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$487K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$487K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- BRANDY HARDY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PALEN — DIRECTOR
- HARRY COOPER — DIRECTOR
- JEFF CARLBERG — DIRECTOR
- KERI CLINGERMAN — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BADER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- DE French Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the Critical Repair Program.
- Habitat Sri Lanka Partner — Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity tithes to Habitat Sri Lanka to support housing projects.
- Habitat for Humanity Network — Member of the Habitat for Humanity national network.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, partnering to support global shelter initiatives.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Member affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
- Haiti Habitat Partner — Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity partners with Haiti Habitat by donating 10% of its operating budget.
- Larry Pidgeon Government — Construction Supervisor at Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity who coordinates volunteer scheduling.
- Local businesses Partner — Donated materials, advice, and time to support home construction projects.
- Mary Pidgeon Partner — Executive Director leading organizational outreach and engagement.
- SW Metcalf Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the Critical Repair Program.
- Willard Chapel Partner — Host venue for the "Music for an Autumn Evening" concert event.
- del Lago Resort & Casino Partner — Hosts a monthly fundraising event where all proceeds are donated to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity.
strategies · 3
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.
- Housing as a Foundation for Stability and Opportunitymethodology: housing_as_foundationBy providing safe and stable affordable housing, we enable families to improve their health, education, and economic outcomes because housing is a foundational precondition for long-term well-being and community integration.
- Shared Responsibility Through Sweat Equity and Financial Readinessmethodology: sweat_equity_modelBy requiring future homeowners to contribute sweat equity and participate in financial readiness education, we foster ownership, affordability, and long-term success because shared investment builds capacity, accountability, and stability.
- Volunteer-Powered Collaborative Constructionmethodology: volunteer_driven_modelBy mobilizing volunteers and community partners to co-build homes alongside families, we reduce costs and strengthen community ties because collective labor increases accessibility and fosters mutual investment in housing outcomes.