What kinds of work does Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Inc. support?

Its recent grants support housing-related work through local Habitat affiliates in Iowa. The foundation’s active programs include affordable housing development, homeownership and downpayment assistance, disaster response and recovery, volunteer engagement through AmeriCorps, and training and technical assistance for affiliates.

How large are typical grants?

The typical award is $35,000. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $35,000, a median of $35,000, and a p75 of $81,816, with some larger project awards reaching $251,440 in the recent record.

Does it fund only one-time projects or repeat partners?

The record shows repeat support to the same affiliates across 2024 and 2025. Iowa Heartland Hfh, Hfh of Central Iowa, Iowa Valley Hfh, and Hfh North Central Iowa each appear more than once, indicating ongoing relationships.

Can local affiliates seek support directly?

Yes. Some programs accept unsolicited requests, including HFHI Capacity Building assistance, HOME Downpayment Assistance, Habitat AmeriCorps State Program positions, and Section 502 Direct Loan packaging services. The State Housing Trust Fund project-based program is also used to support affiliate housing projects in Iowa.

Where does the foundation give?

Its giving is local and entirely in Iowa. Recent recipient cities include Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux City, Boone, Ames, Mason City, and Mount Pleasant, and 100% of grants in the record went to recipients in the HQ state.

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa

Name: Habitat for Humanity of Iowa — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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ActiveHousing & Shelter

ALTOONA, IAWebsite5152666886

About Habitat for Humanity of Iowa

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Focus Areas

HomeownershipAffordable housing developmentDisaster response and recoveryVolunteer engagement and managementTraining for affiliatesAmeriCorps service placements

Who They Fund

low-income families and homebuyerslocal Habitat for Humanity affiliatescommunities in Iowa

Funding Style

direct service (home construction & rehabilitation)capacity building (training & technical assistance for affiliates)

About Habitat for Humanity of Iowa

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Inc. centers its grantmaking on housing work for Habitat affiliates across Iowa, with recent awards ranging from $15,000 to $251,440. The largest grant in the record went to Iowa Heartland Hfh in Waterloo for housing, followed by another award to the same affiliate in 2025. That pattern points to a funder that supports ongoing project needs rather than only one-time awards. The organization’s grant activity aligns with affordable housing development, homeownership, disaster response and recovery, and affiliate capacity building. Its programs include state-level housing funding, downpayment assistance, mortgage-related support, and AmeriCorps member placements that serve local affiliates and communities. Grants also show direct support to affiliates in cities such as Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Sioux City. The foundation’s work is rooted in Habitat’s affiliate network, with grants and program support flowing to local organizations that build and preserve homes, strengthen operations, and help homebuyers move toward ownership. Recent grants also show use of financial mechanisms tied to housing delivery, not just unrestricted operating support.

What Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Funds

Affordable housing development is a clear throughline. Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Inc. gave $95,000 to Hfh of Council Bluffs for housing and $70,000 to Iowa Valley Hfh in Iowa City for the same purpose, both supporting local affiliate work in Iowa. Homeownership support appears in the HOME Downpayment Assistance Program, which is designed to reduce the sale price for homebuyers through agreements among the foundation, the local affiliate, and the homebuyer. The Section 502 Direct Loan packaging service also connects affiliates to USDA Rural Development financing in rural Iowa. Capacity-building support is part of the foundation’s role as well. Through HFHI Capacity Building Grant assistance, it provides information, webinars, and help to affiliates applying for funds that support training, technology, travel, and organizational development. The Habitat AmeriCorps State Program adds another layer, placing members with Iowa affiliates and nonprofits for direct service, community engagement, volunteer mobilization, and disaster response work.

How Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Gives

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$1.8M

Total Assets

$6.1M

Total Revenue

$3.1M

Total Expenses

$2.8M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $35K and $82K, with a median of $35K.

25th Percentile

$35K

Median

$35K

75th Percentile

$82K

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

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Leadership

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
IOWA VALLEY HFH	IOWA CITY, IA	$300,331	2025	HOUSING
HENRY COUNTY HFH	MOUNT PLEASANT, IA	$209,750	2025	HOUSING
NORTHWEST IOWA CORRIDOR HFH	SPIRIT LAKE, IA	$200,000	2025	HOUSING
GREATER KEOKUK HFH	KEOKUK, IA	$185,000	2025	HOUSING
IOWA HEARTLAND HFH	WATERLOO, IA	$119,000	2025	HOUSING
HFH OF COUNCIL BLUFFS	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$95,000	2025	HOUSING
CEDAR VALLEY HFH	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	$81,816	2025	HOUSING
CEDAR VALLEY HFH	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	$80,000	2025	HOUSING
MUSCATINE COUNTY AREA HFH	MUSCATINE, IA	$72,500	2025	HOUSING
IOWA VALLEY HFH	IOWA CITY, IA	$70,000	2025	HOUSING
WARREN COUNTY HFH	INDIANOLA, IA	$65,000	2025	HOUSING
HEART OF IOWA HFH	BOONE, IA	$65,000	2025	HOUSING
IOWA HEARTLAND HFH	WATERLOO, IA	$57,000	2025	HOUSING
HFH OF CENTRAL IOWA	AMES, IA	$40,000	2025	HOUSING
HFH OF CENTRAL IOWA	AMES, IA	$35,000	2025	HOUSING
HFH OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA	MASON CITY, IA	$35,000	2025	HOUSING
HFH OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA	MASON CITY, IA	$35,000	2025	HOUSING
HENRY COUNTY HFH	MOUNT PLEASANT, IA	$15,000	2025	HOUSING
IOWA HEARTLAND HFH	WATERLOO, IA	$251,440	2024	HOUSING
HFH NORTH CENTRAL IOWA	MASON CITY, IA	$35,000	2024	HOUSING
IOWA VALLEY HFH	IOWA CITY, IA	$35,000	2024	HOUSING
HFH OF SIOUX CITY	SIOUX CITY, IA	$35,000	2024	HOUSING
HEART OF IOWA HFH	BOONE, IA	$35,000	2024	HOUSING
HFH OF CENTRAL IOWA	AMES, IA	$35,000	2024	HOUSING

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