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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest

Foundation · Grantmaker Gary, IN EIN: 56-1525939 Website

Build decent affordable housing for those in need and make decent shelter a matter of conscience with people everywhere.

Key facts about Habitat for Humanity of Northwest

In short: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest reported $11K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
56-1525939
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$10,827 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$4,401,240

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

+16.5% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$11K

-39.9% YoY

Revenue

$2.6M

-4.3% YoY

Net Investment Income

$25K

+5839.4% YoY

About Habitat for Humanity of Northwest

Based on IRS filings

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Gary, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $11K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $25K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Americus

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants20201 grants2021Total only2022Total only2023Total only2024Total only2025

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$4,401,240$3,776,873$3,902,138
Revenue$2,577,217$2,693,485$1,435,945
Expenses$1,205,238$1,317,210$1,090,508
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$24,589$414$-220
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest is led by Dawn Michaels, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Dawn Michaels

    Executive Director

    Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    55 hrs/week

    $74K (2020) → $77K (2025)

  • Kristin Marlow

    President

    Vice President → President, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rich Shields

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Johnson

    Vice President

    Member → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dexter Harris

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Holmer

    Secretary

    Member → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tami Pae

    Treasurer

    Member → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tierra Jackson

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Thomas

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yashica Milton

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Mendoza

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Frendling

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lakesha Brown

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samillia Bush

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Brown

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacy Zembala

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Jennings-Johnson

    Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Neal

    Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (21)
  • Former: Keith Bruxvoort (2020–2024) — Member
  • Former: David Childress (2022–2024) — Member
  • Former: Madison Dinga (2024) — Member
  • Former: Jami Bradshaw (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Laura Rice (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Rich Zeigler (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Rosanna Fowler (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Shirley Williams (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Danna Carter (2020–2022) — Member
  • Former: Julie Mintz (2020–2022) — Member
  • Former: Melanie Dunajeski (2020–2022) — Member
  • Former: Elaine Nelson (2021–2022) — Member
  • Former: Chris Bengtson (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Chris Chyung (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Kristin Marlow-Kelleman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Linda Cobb (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Dave Baker (2021) — Member
  • Former: Carol Swisher (2020) — Member
  • Former: Jackie Stewart (2020) — Member
  • Former: Lee Anderson (2020) — President
  • Former: Stephanie Madison (2020) — Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Dawn Michaels — Executive Director: $77KDawn MichaelsExecutive Director$77K

Frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Northwest

How much does Habitat for Humanity of Northwest give each year?

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest reported $11K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $18K in grants paid.

How large is Habitat for Humanity of Northwest?

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.

What is Habitat for Humanity of Northwest?

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Gary, IN. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Habitat for Humanity of Northwest operate?

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is Habitat for Humanity of Northwest's EIN?

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1525939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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