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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DUTCHESS COUNTY INC
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY · EIN 141767037 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · habitatdutchess.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$1.8M
employees
26
volunteers
1,067
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DUTCHESS COUNTY TRANSFORMS LIVES AND OUR COMMUNITY BY BUILDING QUALITY HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED AND BY UNITING OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AROUND THE CAUSE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County builds affordable, quality homes for families in need and provides critical home repairs to improve safety and accessibility for low-income homeowners in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, NY. The organization also offers free financial education workshops to help individuals prepare for homeownership and long-term financial stability. It funds its mission through home sales, ReStore revenue, and community donations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Home Repair Program
Provides safety, health, and accessibility-related home repairs at low or no cost to qualified homeowners in Dutchess and Putnam Counties
Homebuying University
Free financial education workshops covering budgeting, credit, debt management, and homeownership preparation for community members
Homeownership Program
Builds and sells affordable, energy-efficient homes to low-income families in Dutchess County, requiring sweat equity and financial education participation
ReStore
Retail outlet that sells donated new and gently used home improvement items, with proceeds supporting local Habitat programs
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 2 activities
    • Construction and sale of affordable, energy-efficient homes
      Builds and sells newly constructed, energy-efficient homes to families in need in Dutchess County, NY, as part of its mission to address substandard housing and promote homeownership.
    • Sweat equity program for prospective homeowners
      Requires and supports prospective homeowners in completing sweat equity hours through participation in home construction, ReStore operations, or community events as part of the homeownership pathway.
  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
    • Advocacy for fair housing policies
      Engages in advocacy efforts to promote fair housing policies as part of its broader mission to improve housing access and equity in the community.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
    • Financial education and homebuyer readiness programs
      Offers free financial education workshops and a Homebuying University program that includes classes on budgeting, mortgage understanding, and financial literacy; requires participants to complete 4–10 classes for graduation, supporting families in preparing for homeownership.
  • Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
    • Operation of ReStore retail outlet
      Operates a ReStore in Wappingers Falls, NY that accepts donations of new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, appliances, and building materials; sells them to the public with proceeds funding local housing programs. The store also engages volunteers in operations and offers donation pick-up, trailer drop-off, and auction services for high-value items.
  • Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
    • Provision of essential home repairs
      Provides health, safety, and accessibility-focused home repairs—including ramp installations, grab bars, bathroom modifications, roofing, and porch repairs—for low-income homeowners in Dutchess and Putnam Counties using volunteers, skilled tradespeople, and community partners.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.66M
Contributions & grants$3.08M116%
Program service revenue$-558K-21%
Investment income$21K1%
Other revenue$118K
expenses
Total expenses$2.59M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.85M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$11K
Liabilities$3.02M
Net assets$1.83M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAUREEN LASHLEE RESIGNED 12312024 CEO 40 $107K
board members · 14
  • ANN CONSTANTINOPLE — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA ADAMS — DIRECTOR
  • BROOKE YOUNGWIRTH — SECRETARY
  • CATHY BAER — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER BROWN — EMERITUS
  • DAVE MACK — EMERITUS
  • ED ORTLIEB — TREASURER
  • EDDIE LAMONDO — DIRECTOR
  • GARY BECK — DIRECTOR
  • PETE CARR — DIRECTOR
  • PHILLIP LEKANIDES — DIRECTOR
  • SEAN SOLIVA — CO-CHAIR
  • SIMONE OBERMAIER — DIRECTOR
  • TINA TARQUINIO — CO-CHAIR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Friends of Habitat Fee for Serve Contractors Partner — Contractors who provide fee-for-service work in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County.
  • Heritage Financial Credit Union Partner — Provides expert instructor Sandra Alvarez for Homebuying University financial literacy workshops.
  • Hudson River Housing Partner — Offers a certification course for first-time homebuyers that can be completed as part of the Homebuying University program.
  • MHV Partner — Provides expert instructor Charles Broe for Homebuying University workshops on identity theft prevention.
  • PathStone Partner — Offers a certification course for first-time homebuyers that can be completed as part of the Homebuying University program.
  • ReStore Partner — Prospective homeowners can complete sweat equity hours by working at the ReStore, indicating operational integration with Habitat’s ReStore program.
  • Sarita Mongelli Partner — Donation Gift Supervisor for ReStore operations
  • The Brain & Body Coalition LLC Partner — Provides expert instructor Heather Ann Pitcher for Homebuying University workshops on SMART goals and self-care.
  • The Roundhouse Partner — Host venue for the Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction event.
  • Tompkins Bank Partner — Provides expert instructor Glenn Wu for Homebuying University workshops on credit and down payment assistance.
  • Walden Savings Bank Partner — Provides expert instructors for Homebuying University workshops on topics including credit and home purchasing preparation.
  • habitatdutchess.org Network — Official website associated with Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
  • partner families Partner — Families who partner with the organization to build or improve their own homes.
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.

  • Client-Centered Financial and Repair Support
    methodology: client_centered_support
    By tailoring financial coaching and home repair planning to individual needs, the organization increases relevance and effectiveness, because personalized support addresses specific barriers to stability and empowers homeowners to achieve long-term success.
  • Community-Engaged Volunteer and Reuse Model
    methodology: community_engaged_model
    By engaging community volunteers in construction and operating a reuse retail model, the organization reduces costs and strengthens local investment, because involving the community in both labor and revenue generation creates shared ownership and sustainable program funding.
  • Housing as a Foundation for Stability and Self-Reliance
    methodology: housing_as_a_foundation
    By providing access to safe, affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity enables individuals and families to build stability, strength, and self-reliance, because housing serves as a foundational platform that supports long-term personal and economic well-being.
  • Partnership-Based Homeownership with Income-Appropriate Financing
    methodology: homeownership_partnership
    By co-creating homeownership opportunities through a partnership model and structuring mortgages at 30% of household income, the organization ensures affordability and long-term sustainability, because this approach aligns financial responsibility with household capacity and fosters shared investment in success.