irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0OPERATING THE ORGANIZATION'S RESTORE BUILDING IN WHICH DONATED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ARE SOLD TO HOMEOWNERS AND THE PUBLIC AT DISCOUNTED PRICES. PROCEEDS OF THE RESTORE ARE USED TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW, AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN STEUBEN COUNTY, NY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Homebuilding Program
Constructs and rehabilitates homes in partnership with low-income families who contribute sweat equity and purchase homes through affordable mortgages
Power Tools for Women
Free, hands-on workshop teaching women the basics of power tool use in a supportive environment
ReStore
Nonprofit retail store selling donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods to the public; proceeds fund Habitat's homebuilding programs in Steuben County
Tool Library
Community lending library offering over 150 tools for home repair and construction to residents of Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler Counties for a $30 annual membership fee
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocating for fair and just housing policiesEngages in advocacy to address systemic causes of poverty housing by promoting equitable housing policies and raising awareness about housing insecurity in Steuben County.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Constructing and rehabilitating affordable homesBuilds new homes and rehabilitates existing ones for low-income families in Steuben County who qualify through an application process, committing to affordable mortgages, homeownership education, and sweat equity participation. The organization has been engaged in home construction and rehabilitation since 1993.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operating Habitat ReStore retail operationsRuns a ReStore facility that sells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices to the public, with proceeds funding local homebuilding and repair projects. The ReStore also accepts gently used clothing and offers free pick-up for large donated items.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Organizing community events and volunteer engagementHosts events such as Repair Cafés, youth art competitions using reclaimed materials, women’s power tool workshops, and volunteer opportunities beyond construction—including at the ReStore—to foster community engagement, skill-sharing, and waste reduction.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Providing critical home repair servicesOffers repair and revitalization services to help low-income homeowners in Steuben County live safely in their existing homes, addressing substandard housing conditions through direct intervention.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Providing housing education and capacity-building programsOffers training and resources to families, including homeownership education, credit counseling, and construction skills development, as part of its sweat equity and homeownership support model.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating a community tool lending libraryProvides residents of Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler Counties access to over 100 types of garden, construction, and home repair tools through a $30 annual membership. Members can borrow up to three tools for one week, renew if available, and reserve tools online up to one month in advance; personal protective equipment is provided with each loan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$259K24%
Program service revenue$280K26%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$519K
expenses
Total expenses$981K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$382K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.32M
Cash$712K
Investments$0
Liabilities$479K
Net assets$837K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN DANIELS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60K |
board members · 12
- ALISON HUNT — PRESIDENT
- BARRY NICHOLSON — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE MENARD — DIRECTOR
- DESIREE O'ROURKE — DIRECTOR
- DRINALD BILCARI — DIRECTOR
- FAYE GUILD-NASH — SECRETARY
- HAROLD CUTLER — TREASURER
- MICHELE WRIGHT — VICE PRESIDENT
- NANCY DUBENDORFER — DIRECTOR
- PAUL CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT AVVAMPATO — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SAYRE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning Funder — Provided grant support to launch the SCHfH Tool Library.
- Corning Museum of Glass Partner — Hosts registration and kick-off activities at the Visitor Center parking lot for the Hammer Down for Habitat event.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates on sales and new arrivals at the ReStore
- Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Partner — Sponsored the Power Tools for Women workshops.
- Habitat ReStore Partner — Collaborates with the Habitat ReStore to provide volunteer opportunities and support operations.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Local affiliate operating under the Habitat for Humanity model and brand, focused on housing construction and rehabilitation in Steuben County, NY.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Steuben County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, operating under its global network and principles.
- Habitat for Humanity of Corning Network — Collaborates with Steuben County Habitat for Humanity to fund home building, repair, and revitalization efforts.
- IA Riders Partner — Provides road safety and outrider escorts for the Hammer Down for Habitat motorcycle charity ride.
- Ironwood Disc Golf Partner — Host venue for the Hyzers for Habitat disc golf fundraiser.
- Jr’s Log Cabin Partner — Serves as event venue and provides live music for the Hammer Down for Habitat motorcycle charity ride.
- Online Tool Library Catalog Partner — Provides digital access to tool inventory and reservation system
- The ARTS Council Partner — Partnered to support the Spring Into Creativity: Youth Upcycled Art Competition.
- The Tool Library - Buffalo Partner — Shared operational experience and documentation to support the development of the Steuben County Habitat for Humanity Tool Library.
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.
- Integrated Housing Development and Advocacymethodology: integrated-housing-developmentBy combining home construction, rehabilitation, and preservation with advocacy for equitable housing policies and family support services, we produce long-term housing stability and community transformation because substandard housing is a systemic issue requiring multifaceted solutions.
- Social Enterprise Subsidizationmethodology: social-enterprise-subsidizationBy operating a nonprofit retail store (ReStore) that sells donated building materials, we generate self-sustaining revenue to subsidize affordable housing construction because earned income from community donations creates a resilient, locally funded model that reduces reliance on external grants.
- Sweat Equity and Shared Responsibility Modelmethodology: sweat_equity_partnershipBy requiring prospective homeowners to contribute sweat equity and complete financial literacy training, we produce greater long-term stability and ownership commitment because shared investment fosters responsibility, builds skills, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.