Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota is a public charity based in St. Paul that supports Minnesota’s Habitat affiliate network. It provides affiliates with financial resources, operational support, training and technical assistance, and public policy advocacy to advance affordable homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc at a glance
In short: Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc gave $407K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Minnesota. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $406,849
- +670.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,932
- +172.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $40,520,566
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14297, St Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (612) 331-4439
Website: https://habitatminnesota.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ($99K). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 58 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota supports affiliates across Minnesota. Its 2025 reported grant dollars were directed predominantly to Minnesota recipients, with 2% going to a recipient in New Mexico. Its public policy work addresses affordable housing and homeownership at local, state, and federal levels.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $33K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2024) to $407K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $407K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity Rochester, MN | Results Foundation Gift | $99,062 |
| Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity Brainerd, MN | MPCA Grant - Expansion of Restore | $51,800 |
| Central MN Habitat for Humanity St Cloud, MN | Us bank foundation grant disbursement to affiliates and capacity building grant | $40,000 |
| Goodhue Co Habitat for Humanity Red Wing, MN | Us bank allocation and capacity building grant for hire ot contractor | $38,783 |
| East Central MN Habitat for Humanity Cambridge, MN | Capacity building grant for hiring a full-time executive director | $30,715 |
| North St Louis Co Habitat for Humanity Virginia, MN | Us bank allocation, capacity building grant for scaffolding and trailer | $26,619 |
| West Central Habitat for Humanity Willmar, MN | Capacity Building Grant for Building and Tech Updates | $22,606 |
| Habitat for Humanity Serving Winona County Winona, MN | Capacity building grant for part time grant researching and writing | $15,699 |
| Fergus Falls Habitat for Humanity Fergus Falls, MN | Capacity Building Grant for Grant Writing by Contract | $15,000 |
| Itasca Co Habitat for Humanity Grand Rapids, MN | Us bank allocation, capacity building grant for part time community outreach coordinator | $11,708 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,520,566 | $5,502,703 | $2,513,282 | $406,849 | 17 | $193,876 |
| 2024 | $38,647,459 | $1,848,383 | $1,750,139 | $52,777 | 6 | $179,870 |
| 2023 | $36,752,114 | $3,152,606 | $1,459,043 | $145,846 | 10 | $81,412 |
| 2022 | $30,111,691 | $2,293,890 | $1,816,618 | $188,850 | 12 | $2,640 |
| 2021 | $31,495,864 | $2,116,307 | $1,692,099 | $172,229 | 13 | $3,068 |
| 2020 | $32,226,335 | $2,135,875 | $2,238,367 | $294,289 | 20 | $24,931 |
| 2019 | $32,674,910 | $2,104,710 | $2,178,385 | $385,285 | 20 | $37,389 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that Habitat brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, it advances the work of Minnesota Habitat affiliates to create and preserve affordable homeownership.
Its programs include a loan fund that provides a secondary market for Habitat mortgages, down-payment assistance for eligible homebuyers, grants and capacity-building support for affiliates, and training and technical assistance. The organization also supports public policy advocacy, fundraising, finance, mortgage origination, board development, sustainable building, and communications.
Its grantees include local Habitat affiliates. Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as building “strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter” and working toward affordable, safe, and healthy homes for everyone. Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope throughout the Lakes Area. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity likewise describes its work as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota reported 17 grants totaling $406,849. Grants ranged from $5,300 to $99,062, with a median of $15,000. The itemized grants show support for affiliate capacity building, including staffing, grant writing, outreach, equipment, and building and technology improvements, as well as a ReStore expansion. The filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients and 2% to New Mexico recipients.
Among the largest reported grants were $99,062 to Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity for a Results Foundation gift; $51,800 to Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity for an MPCA grant for ReStore expansion; and $40,000 to Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity for a U.S. Bank Foundation grant disbursement and capacity building. Other notable awards included $38,783 to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity and $30,715 to East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, both for capacity-building purposes. The filing also lists $9,857 to The Solstice Project LLC for community and economic development.
The organization’s filing describes requirements established before funds are disbursed. For CRV grants, affiliates must provide annual certification that the homeowner continues to occupy the home; it states that no reports are required for U.S. Bank or Results Foundation funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bret Busse as chair, Emma Kasiga as vice chair, Jill Kiener as treasurer, and Irene Ruiz-Briseno as secretary. Other listed directors are Aubrey Albrecht, Stan Carignan, Pat Cullen, Katie Cumming, Danielle Duncan, and Vincent Henry.
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc is led by Cristen Incitti, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cristen Incitti
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $154K (2025)
Bret Busse
Chair
Chair - → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Hatlie
Finance Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$67K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Devon Pohlman
Lending Strategies Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Becca Seidel
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Aubrey Albrecht
Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Kasiga
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Cumming
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Lunde
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Henry
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole St Arnold
Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Nelson
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Duncan
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Ruiz-Briseno
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Kiener
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Kier
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Cullen
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Carignan
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Thompson
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Herman
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Doug Gettle (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Pelkey (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Cathy Lawrence (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Gugin (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Mary Jayne Crocker (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Haley (2019–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Deb Flannery (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Geri Hickerson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Grant Piller (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Keiner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marjorie Grevious (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Worden (2019–2021) — Chair -
- Former: Dayle Nolan (2019–2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Holly Stocker (2019–2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Nancy Fuchs (2019–2020) — Interim President & Executive Director
- Former: Nichol Beckstrand (2019–2020) — Chair -
- Former: Pat Heydon (2019–2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Adrienne Thorson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Vosbeek (2019) — President & Executive Director
- Former: Deborah Flannery (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Robert White (2019) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Thaomee Xiong (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $154K, to Cristen Incitti (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc
How much does Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc give each year?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc gave $407K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $53K across 6 grants.
What is Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's typical grant size?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,932, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc give grants?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "US Bank Allocation" (3 grants).
Who are Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's largest grantees?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ($99,062), Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity ($51,800) and Central MN Habitat for Humanity ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc reported $40.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc fund?
The organization states that Habitat brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, it advances the work of Minnesota Habitat affiliates to create and preserve affordable homeownership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check habitatminnesota.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's EIN?
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1889904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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