The ongoing support of individual donors makes homeownership a reality for families in need of safe and affordable housing across Greater Birmingham. An affordable home provides more than four walls – it creates a foundation for financial stability, improved educational outcomes, stronger health, and generational wealth.
When you give to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham, you invest in hardworking families who partner with us on their path to homeownership. Your generosity helps fund construction materials, infrastructure, homebuyer education, and home preservation.
No matter how you choose to give, your support builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Monthly & Recurring Giving
Become a sustaining donor and provide consistent support that helps us plan and build year-round. Monthly gifts offer dependable funding that allows us to serve more families and meet the growing need for affordable housing in our community.
Recurring giving is convenient, flexible, and one of the most impactful ways to create lasting change. Even a small monthly commitment adds up to a powerful investment in local families.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
If you have a donor-advised fund at a community foundation or a company like Schwab or Fidelity, you can make a gift to Habitat.
Simply follow your fund’s normal grant suggestion process and specify Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham (tax ID #63-0962910) as the grant recipient.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated securities — including stocks, bonds, or mutual funds — can maximize your charitable impact while potentially offering tax advantages. By transferring securities directly, you may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value.
It’s a smart way to turn investment growth into life-changing housing opportunities for families in our community.
IRA Charitable Gifts
If you are age 70 or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA. These gifts can count toward your required minimum distribution and may reduce your taxable income.
An IRA gift is a tax-efficient way to support affordable homeownership while meeting your financial planning goals.
Planned Giving
Unlike a cash gift, a planned gift is typically made in your estate rather than from your disposable income and comes to fruition after your lifetime. For many who make planned gifts, it’s a way to leave a legacy through extraordinary giving.
A legacy gift today creates strength and opportunity for decades to come.
Major Gifts
Leadership-level gifts accelerate our ability to build homes, revitalize neighborhoods, and expand access to affordable housing opportunities.
We are honored to work with donors to align their philanthropic goals with meaningful opportunities, including strategic growth initiatives that expand our reach across Greater Birmingham.
