A mark of trust
Accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®
The Home Builders Care Foundation earned the Seal of Excellence in 2011 and has maintained it through re-certifications in 2016 and 2021. The Standards for Excellence Institute® is a national organization that promotes ethics and accountability across the nonprofit sector.
Before certification, HBCF's programs, management, fundraising, and financial practices all underwent an in-depth, independent examination, so donors and partners can be confident in how the foundation operates.
A standard we keep
More than a decade of accreditation
HBCF earns the Seal of Excellence after a full review of its governance and operations.
The foundation reaffirms its commitment with a successful re-certification.
A third certification confirms HBCF continues to meet the highest standards.
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The Standards for Excellence, explained
Hear what the accreditation represents and why it matters for the nonprofits and donors we serve.
What we stand on
The values behind the seal
The Standards for Excellence® are grounded in a set of values that guide everything we do, and that we are measured against.
The process demonstrates our commitment to serving the community well and operating in an ethical and upright way.Patti B. Kane · Executive Director, HBCF
About the program
A Maryland-born national benchmark
Launched in 1998, the Standards for Excellence program originated right here in Maryland and was the nation's first effort of its kind. It examines nonprofits across six major governance and management areas containing 27 topic areas.
Each is evaluated against specific benchmarks and measures, a structured approach to building capacity, accountability, and sustainability that gives the accreditation real weight.
Give with confidence
Every dollar, accountable
Our accreditation means your gift is stewarded with integrity, and multiplied by donated labor and materials. See the ways you can help.