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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NEWBURGH INC
NEWBURGH, NY · EIN 141815690 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · habitatnewburgh.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$3.2M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
27
volunteers
912
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NEWBURGH IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES IN NEED. REACHING ACROSS RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, AND RACIAL BOUNDARIES, WE SEEK TO REBUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS AND DIGNITY THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP.

profile · synthesized from sources

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh builds and rehabilitates affordable homes in partnership with low-income families in Newburgh, NY. Families contribute "sweat equity" hours and complete homeownership education to qualify. The organization also supports global housing efforts by tithing 10% of unrestricted donations to Habitat International.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $88K
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NEWBURGH SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONALS GLOBAL HOUSING EFFORTS BY TITHING TEN PERCENT OF ITS UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS TO BUILD HOMES INTERNATIONALLY. IN ADDITION TO OUR WORK IN THE CITY OF NEWBURGH, HFHGN HAS SERVED OVER 122 FAMILIES IN MEXICO, ETHIOPIA, JORDAN, INDIA, AND HAITI. HFHGN STRIVES TO CONTINUE TO HELP BUILD STRENGTH, STABILITY AND SELF RELIANCE THROUGH HOME OWNERSHIP TO MAKE SHELTER A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

A Brush With Kindness
Minor home repair program for low-income homeowners and community organizations
Homeownership Program
Partners with low-income families to build or rehabilitate affordable homes; requires sweat equity and homeownership education
ReStore
Nonprofit retail store selling donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances to fund housing programs
Women Build
National program engaging women volunteers in construction, with at least 75% women on build sites
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 2 activities
    • Faith group-sponsored homebuilding
      Partners with faith groups to sponsor and build homes, with Faith Build groups having sponsored 27 of 80 completed homes and 10 of 30 A Brush With Kindness repair projects. Five homes on E. Parmenter Street were designated as Faith Builds and completed by partner congregations.
    • Local affordable homeownership program
      Builds and rehabilitates homes in the Greater Newburgh, NY area through a homeownership program that partners with low-income families, providing mortgage financing and requiring 250–500 hours of sweat equity depending on household composition. The organization has completed over 100 homes since 2000, including energy-efficient developments and mixed-use pilot projects.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
    • Volunteer engagement and team building
      Hosts Team Build days for volunteer groups of 5–10 people, including corporate, school, faith, and family groups, and conducts year-round construction activities through scheduled volunteer build days. Partners with community, educational, and non-profit organizations to provide hands-on experiences for individuals seeking to create sustainable community change.
    • Women Build program
      Engages women volunteers aged 16 and older in construction activities through the Women Build program, which staffs build sites with at least 75% women volunteers. Organizes annual participation during National Women Build Week across multiple Habitat worksites.
  • Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
    • A Brush With Kindness minor home repair program
      Provides minor home repair services to low-income homeowners through its A Brush With Kindness program, having completed over 50 repair projects. The program includes both construction and non-construction volunteer work and has supported at least 40 homeowners as of recent reporting.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding international homebuilding through Habitat International
      Funds international homebuilding efforts by contributing 10% of its unrestricted or undesignated contributions annually to Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Mission Fund, supporting the construction of homes in countries including Mexico, Ethiopia, Jordan, India, and Haiti. As of recent reports, this partnership has helped over 122 families secure shelter internationally.
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
    • Neighborhood revitalization initiatives
      Conducts neighborhood revitalization efforts beyond individual homebuilding, including the development of a 22-house neighborhood on a previously blighted block in Newburgh and the creation of pocket parks within historic districts to improve community quality of life.
  • Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
    • ReStore retail operation
      Operates a ReStore that sells donated new and gently used home improvement items to the public, with proceeds supporting local homeownership programs. The ReStore was opened in 2008 in the Kimball Building and moved to a larger facility at 38 S. Plank Road in Newburgh in 2014.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.67M
Contributions & grants$1.94M73%
Program service revenue$779K29%
Investment income$38K1%
Other revenue$-92K
expenses
Total expenses$3.22M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$1.40M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.89M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$0
Liabilities$638K
Net assets$4.25M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JILL M ROTHSCHILD RESIGNED 1/2 40 $116K
board members · 23
  • ANTHONY CASILLO — TREASURER
  • BEVERLY MENNERICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHRYN SURGENOR — TERM ENDED 1
  • CHLOE REDDICK-JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA RANDAZZO — 2ND VICE PRE
  • DANIELLE HOVENCAMP — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARESHANIE D'ARPINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ED WOLF — TERM ENDED 1
  • JAMES DIANA — 1ST VICE PRE
  • JANIS BERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • K JAMES DITTBRENNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVINDARYAN LUJAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KHEETAH KOUTOUAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LIAM JOY — BOARD MEMBER
  • LYNN BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAUREEN LASHLEE — EXECUTIVE DI
  • MICHAEL NEPPL — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICHOLAS ESPOSITO — TERM ENDED 1
  • PAUL BROTHE — PRESIDENT
  • STEPHEN SOSLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN MAJANO — SECRETARY
  • WILLIAM MURPHY — BOARD EMERIT
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • A Brush With Kindness Partner — Home repair and homeownership program operated in partnership with Habitat Newburgh.
  • Annual Sponsorship Partner — Corporate giving program supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh through annual sponsorship.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Collaborates with staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters in shaping the strategic plan.
  • City of Newburgh Police Department Partner — Recipient of minor repair services through the A Brush with Kindness program.
  • Habitat International Network — Habitat Newburgh is an official local affiliate of Habitat International.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Member affiliate that contributes annually to the Global Mission Fund.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Member of the global Habitat for Humanity network, operating as a locally governed affiliate.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Network — Participates in the Women Build program as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • Habitat for Humanity International Partner — Receives 10% of unrestricted contributions from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh to support international homebuilding.
  • Marist University Partner — Hosts a College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.
  • MasterCard Partner — Co-sponsored a pilot live/work home project with Habitat Newburgh.
  • Mount Saint Mary College Partner — Hosts a College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.
  • Resource Development Manager Partner — Staff member responsible for coordinating Team Build days and volunteer scheduling.
  • SUNY New Paltz Partner — Hosts a College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.
  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Source of area median income data used to determine family eligibility.
  • Vassar University Partner — Hosts a College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.
  • Washingtonville High School Partner — Hosts a newly formed High School Chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.
  • local faith communities Partner — Faith communities partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh through volunteer, fundraising, and prayer support for home construction and repair projects.
  • various faith groups Partner — Faith groups sponsor the construction of homes, contributing to the building of over 35 homes.
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.

  • Cross-Boundary Community Building
    methodology: cross-boundary_community_building
    By partnering across religious, cultural, and racial lines through faith-based collaboration and inclusive volunteer engagement, the organization strengthens community cohesion and neighborhood stability because shared goals in homebuilding foster mutual understanding and collective investment.
  • Dignity Through Affordable Homeownership
    methodology: dignity-through-homeownership
    By providing affordable homeownership opportunities in partnership with families, the organization improves health, child development, and decision-making because stable housing restores dignity, strengthens neighborhoods, and enables long-term upward mobility.
  • Hand-Up-Not-A-Handout Approach
    methodology: hand-up-not-handout
    By requiring partner families to invest sweat equity and complete education programs, the organization produces greater program ownership and sustained outcomes because this approach fosters personal agency, financial literacy, and a sense of earned achievement rather than dependency.
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Through Targeted Development
    methodology: neighborhood_revitalization
    By focusing housing initiatives—including new construction, rehabilitation, and critical repairs—within a defined geographic area of 25 census tracts, the organization amplifies community impact because concentrated investment drives broader neighborhood revitalization and sustainable quality-of-life improvements.
  • Partnership Housing Model with Sweat Equity
    methodology: partnership_housing_model
    By requiring future homeowners to contribute sweat equity and participate in financial education, while working alongside volunteers to build their homes, the organization fosters shared responsibility, empowerment, and long-term stability because collaborative effort builds self-reliance and commitment to the community.