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Development Homes Inc

EIN 45-0322736 · Grand Forks, ND

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 562 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

DEVELOPMENT HOMES, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE PROVISION OF QUALITY COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ENABLING THEM TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND REALIZE THEIR PERSONAL DREAMS.

Income
$21.9 million
Spending
$19.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
483
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$221,429, gaming manager

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 562 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.9 million spent. GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES: DHI MANAGED AND OPERATED 7 GROUP HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. OF THESE, 3 ARE ICF/IDD HOMES INCLUDING ONE FOR CHILDREN AND 4 ARE DD WAIVER GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS. A TOTAL OF 43 PERSONS ARE SERVED IN GROUP HOME SETTING.
  2. $9.4 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES: 84 PEOPLE RECEIVED SUPPORT TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT NEEDED BY THE PERSON SERVED. THE RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S NEED FOR ASSISTANCE, AND CAN PROVIDE 24 HOURS A DAY SUPPORT. THE INDEPENDENT HABILITATION PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND A MINIMAL NUMBER OF DIRECT CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED GREATER LEVELS OF FUNCTIONING AND INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $2.3 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES: INCLUDES THE OPERATION OF A BAKERY TO EMPLOY CLIENTS. THE PRE-VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS HELPED 60 INDIVIDUALS FIND, ATTAIN, AND KEEP PAYING JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. JOB COACHES SUPPORTED PERSONS TO LEARN AND PERFORM WORK DUTIES TO MEET THE STANDARDS OF THE EMPLOYER. OVER 30 PEOPLE WERE OFFERED DAY HABILITATION SERVICES THAT TAILORED INTERVENTION LEVELS TO MEET A FULL RANGE OF ABILITIES ENABLING THEM TO LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS AND ENGAGE IN A MEANINGFUL WAY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $225,410 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES: SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WAS PROVIDED TO A TOTAL OF 18 FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN THE CHILD'S FAMILY HOME EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT THE PARENT OR PRIMARY CARE GIVER PRESENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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