Nonprofit · EIN 62-1260347
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,316,082 | $2,903,087 | $1,412,995 | $7,797,964 | $501,586 | $7,296,378 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,481,395 | $3,221,128 | $1,260,267 | $6,361,295 | $477,912 | $5,883,383 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,084,673
- of which government grants
- $897,553
- Program service revenue
- $847,434
- Investment income
- $161,499
- Net income from fundraising events
- $222,606
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$130
- Other revenue
- $222,476
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $272,349
- Other salaries and wages
- $875,730
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,298,126
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,766
- Accounting fees
- $21,600
- Occupancy
- $73,152
- Travel
- $13,559
- Depreciation
- $43,781
- Program services (functional)
- $2,638,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $160,181
- Fundraising (functional)
- $104,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,361,295
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,797,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $501,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,296,378
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $842,275
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,817,181
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,479,197
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$130
- Gross receipts
- $4,378,501
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 1,605
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENS CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 60 | $150,307 | $29,482 |
| BRANT MASON | CFO Officer | 60 | $69,073 | $2,966 |
| DEREK BULLARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERNAE JORDAN JR | DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SANDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MCDOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROWENA BELCHER | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FEEMSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN STAPLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE TODD | DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIOLA ORTIZ SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CORNELIUS BAYES | HOMEOWNER SERVICES CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENS CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 60 | $115,500 | $18,594 |
| TENASA MCGHEE | CAO Officer | 60 | $66,615 | $11,843 |
| BRANT MASON | CFO Officer | 60 | $66,133 | $2,888 |
| PATRICK DAUGHERTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ADAMS | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERNAE JORDAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SANDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYSON ASAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA DHANANI | SECRETARY & DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL REASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN STAPLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE ANN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK BULLARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN NICHOLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEY HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIONNE JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES NUNALLY JR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIOLA ORTIZ SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1201 E MAIN ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408-1613
- In care of
- % GAIL T POLLOCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENS CHRISTENSEN, 1201 EAST MAIN STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408
- Signed the 990
- JENS CHRISTENSEN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (423) 756-0507
- Website
- HABICHATT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON HICKEY & MURCHISON PC
Mission
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA (HFH-GC) BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO SPARK AUTHENTIC TRANSFORMATION IN OUR CITY THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE AND SAFE HOMES.
Program accomplishments
- THE LARGEST PORTION OF HFH-GC'S PROGRAM IS THE PROCESS OF HOME BUILDING. THIS INCLUDES LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT, HOME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED EFFORTS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOMES THAT ARE SOLD AT COMPLETION TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES THROUGH ZERO PERCENT INTEREST LOAN SUPPORT AND AT NO PROFIT.Expenses $1,557,365 · revenue $787,434
- THE SECOND LARGEST PORTION OF HFH-GC'S PROGRAM IS THE RESTORE OPERATION. RESTORE HELPS RECYCLE NEW AND USED CABINETS, APPLIANCES, LIGHTING, HARDWARE AND OTHER ITEMS DONATED BY AREA BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS INTO THE COMMUNITY, WHILE GENERATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT HABITAT'S WORK IN CHATTANOOGA.Expenses $475,479
- THE THIRD LARGEST PORTION OF HFH-GC'S PROGRAM COVERS THE PROCESS OF RECRUITING AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL HABITAT PARTNER FAMILIES, AND WORKING WITH THEM THROUGH THE HABITAT APPLICATION PROCESS, A COMPREHENSIVE HOME OWNERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES COURSES ON HOME MAINTENANCE AND ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND FOLLOW UP SUPPORT ONCE THEY ARE LIVING IN THEIR NEW HOME. THIS SUPPORT SPANS THE 30+ YEAR LIFE OF THEIR HABITAT ZERO-INTEREST MORTGAGE.Expenses $343,375
- ZERO INTEREST LOANS ARE EXTENDED TO PARTNER FAMILIES AT A DISCOUNT FAR BELOW MARKET RATE MORTGAGE COSTS, ALLOWING PARTNER FAMILIES TO STRETCH PRECIOUS RESOURCES. MORTGAGE DISCOUNTS ARE EXPENSED AND AMORTIZED ON THOSE MORTGAGE LOANS THAT ARE HELD IN-HOUSE, RATHER THAN BEING SOLD TO ASSET RECOVERY PROGRAMS LIKE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES NEW START PROGRAM.Expenses $262,000 · revenue $60,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1260347
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,797,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,378,501
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,316,082 | $2,903,087 | $7,797,964 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,481,395 | $3,221,128 | $6,361,295 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,356,702 | $2,707,621 | $5,095,803 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1260347).
Questions about HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
- What is the EIN of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA is 62-1260347.
- Is HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENS CHRISTENSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,307 (JENS CHRISTENSEN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,316,082, expenses of $2,903,087 and total assets of $7,797,964 at year end.
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