Austin Habitat For Humanity Inc

Austin, TX · Founded 1985

Builds affordable homes and provides critical home repairs for low-income families in the Austin area

Primary audience
Low-income families
Work area
Housing development
Topic
Affordable homeownership
Contact
Michele Anderson
Website Contact

About Organization

Austin Habitat for Humanity partners with families to build and renovate affordable homes in the Austin, TX metropolitan area. Based in Austin, TX, the organization reported $31.1 million in revenue and 225 employees in 2023. The organization operates through homeownership programs, critical home repair services, and community development initiatives.

What They Focus On

Affordable Housing

Building new homes and providing homeownership opportunities for low-income families through sustainable partnerships and affordable financing

Home Preservation

Completing critical home repairs for existing homeowners to ensure safe, healthy living conditions and prevent housing displacement

Community Development

Engaging volunteers and community partners to address housing insecurity and support vulnerable populations in the Austin area

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$31.1M

+45.2% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$75.8M

+39% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $21,411,423 $22,699,092 $54,529,741 225
2022 — — — —
2022 $25,429,155 $17,921,209 $53,731,820 197
2020 — — — —
2020 $8,753,095 $8,723,672 $33,709,475 106
2019 $11,262,013 $10,455,275 $30,167,037 91
2018 $10,051,378 $7,730,757 $30,971,840 91

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Family Selection

    Identify and select partner families based on need, ability to repay, and willingness to partner

  • 02

    Build and Renovate

    Construct new homes or complete critical repairs with volunteer labor and professional oversight

  • 03

    Sweat Equity

    Partner families contribute work hours on their home and complete homeownership education courses

  • 04

    Homeownership

    Families purchase homes with affordable zero-interest mortgages that support sustainable long-term ownership

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Austin Habitat For Humanity Inc

Affordable Homeownership Program

Builds new homes and partners with low-income families to achieve sustainable homeownership through sweat equity and affordable mortgages

Critical Home Repairs

Provides essential home repair services to existing homeowners who need assistance maintaining safe and healthy living conditions

Community Relations

Engages volunteers and community partners to address housing needs and support homeless populations in the Austin area

Housing Assistance

Offers support programs including housing counseling and resources to help families navigate the path to homeownership

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Austin Habitat For Humanity Inc.

MA

Michele Anderson

CEO From 2/1/23
Full-time
Compensation: $288,432
WG

Wayne Gerami

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $198,843
DK

Donald K McPhee

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $159,374
GA

Greg Anderson

Director Of Community Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $134,189
TR

Trena Robinson

Chief Hr Officer Thru 06/08/23
Full-time
Compensation: $111,657
PS

Phyllis Snodgrass

CEO Thru 1/31/23
Full-time
Compensation: $72,133
DK

Donald K McPhee

Chief Financial Officer
WW

William Whipple

Senior VP Of Contruction
Full-time
Compensation: $158,428
RA

Ricardo Alarcon

VP Of Real Estate
Full-time
Compensation: $143,421
WD

William D Stockton

VP Of Retail
Full-time
Compensation: $112,078
SC

Silvio Cruz

VP Of Client Services
Full-time
Compensation: $108,636
PH

Phil Hutchinson

Regional Representative
1 hrs/week
AM

Abby Mellott

Director
AB

Aj Bingham

Director
AV

Alex Valdes

Director
BB

Bob Barnes

Director
CS

Charmane Sellers

Director
CR

Cynthea Rhodes-Patterson

Director
JN

Jessica Nelson

Director
JB

Joe Bland

Director
JG

John Garrett

Director
KP

Kazique Prince

Director
KC

Kevin Cunningham

Director
LG

Larry Graham

Director
LD

Lauren Dupuis

Director
MG

Melinda Garvey

Director
NS

Neha Sampat

Director
NM

Nikelle Meade

Director
RL

Robert Lee

Director
RM

Ryan Mattox

Director
TG

Tami Garcia

Director
TM

Terry Mitchell

Director

Milestones

1985

Organization Founded

1985

Austin Habitat for Humanity received tax-exempt status and began serving the local community

2019

Revenue Growth

2019

Organization revenues reached $11.3 million as programs expanded to serve more families

2022

Peak Operations

2022

Achieved record revenue of $25.4 million with 197 employees serving the Austin metropolitan area

2023

Leadership Transition

2023

Michele Anderson became CEO in February, leading organization with $31.1 million in annual revenue

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Abby Mellott Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Aj Bingham Director 1.00 hrs/week
AV
Alex Valdes Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bob Barnes Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Charmane Sellers Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Cynthea Rhodes-Patterson Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Dana Leaman Development Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JN
Jessica Nelson Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joe Bland Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
John Garrett Director 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Kazique Prince Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kevin Cunningham Director 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Larry Graham Director 1.00 hrs/week
LT
Laura Toups Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lauren Dupuis Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mason Ayer Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Melinda Garvey Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mia Parton Re Chair 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Neha Sampat Director 1.00 hrs/week
NM
Nikelle Meade Director 1.00 hrs/week
RD
Rev Dr Daryl Horton Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
RL
Robert Lee Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ross Sabolcik Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Ryan Mattox Director 1.00 hrs/week
ST
Shelli Taylor Homebase Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Tami Garcia Director 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Terry Mitchell Director 1.00 hrs/week
YF
Yvette Flores Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$304K

Michele Anderson

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Michele Anderson CEO From 2/1/23 $288,432 $15,580 $304,012 45
Wayne Gerami COO $198,843 $21,904 $220,747 45
Donald K Mcphee CFO From 3/6/23 $159,374 $10,521 $169,895 45
William Whipple Senior VP Of Contruction $158,428 — $158,428 45
Ricardo Alarcon VP Of Real Estate $143,421 $14,092 $157,513 45
Greg Anderson Director Of Community Affairs $134,189 $13,663 $147,852 45
Silvio Cruz VP Of Client Services $108,636 $16,020 $124,656 45
William D Stockton VP Of Retail $112,078 $12,525 $124,603 45
Trena Robinson Chief HR Officer Thru 06/08/23 $111,657 $10,070 $121,727 45
Phyllis Snodgrass CEO Thru 1/31/23 $72,133 $4,174 $76,307 45

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.6M

Total Forgiven

$1.6M

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

144

Loan Details 2 loans

$787,500
Partially Forgiven
Forgiven: $775,166 98%
Approved Apr 9, 2020
Lender Frost Bank
Jobs Reported 71
Forgiven On Mar 18, 2021
$768,200
Forgiven
Forgiven: $775,903 100%
Approved Mar 12, 2021
Lender Frost Bank
Jobs Reported 73
Forgiven On Mar 17, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$8.9M Grants Received
10 Organizations

Top Funders

10 total
TC
The Chicago Community Trust
$8.5M
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$104K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$101K
AC
Austin Community Foundation Inc.
$92K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$69K
CC
Christian Community Foundation Inc.
$25K
TS
Texas State Affordable Housing
$25K
VC
Velocity Credit Union
$10K
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$8K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$5K
The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Austin Community Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Christian Community Foundation Inc. Texas State Affordable Housing Velocity Credit Union Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Endowment Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Austin Community Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Christian Community Foundation Inc. Texas State Affordable Housing Velocity Credit Union Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Endowment Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Austin Neighborhood Alliance For Habitat
Austin, TX
Affordable Home Ownership
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Homebase Texas
Austin, TX
Affordable Home Ownership
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Disregarded Entities

2
Affordable Housing Austin LLC
Austin, TX
Affordable Home Ownership
DRE
Persimmon Development LLC
Austin, TX
Affordable Home Ownership
DRE

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Habitat For Humanity International, Inc..
2 filings
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Austin Habitat For Humanity Inc

Phone

(512) 472-8788

Social

Visit Website
500 W Ben White Blvd Austin, TX 78704