Hit Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Vision: HIT supports people with disabilities through self-directed services that promote independence, dignity and respect.Mission: - We will strive to meet our customer's needs.- We will serve as a catalyst in uniting our customers and the community.- We will attract, retain and motivate competent employees.- We will effectively use resources in customer-driven activities.
- Income
- $50.8 million
- Spending
- $49.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 846
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $281,357, chief executive officer
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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $27.6 million spent. Residential ServicesHIT provides residential group home services, independent supports to people living in their own apartments and supports to families with family members living in their homes. All of these people have various developmental disabilities. The Organization operates fourteen group homes that are licensed to serve four to six individuals and in excess of 175 individuals living in their own apartments or at home with family members. Services provided at these sites are individualized to resident needs. The primary purpose is to provide an environment that is the least restrictive and yet gives support where needed. This gives the individual the opportunity to belong to the community around them in the most inclusive manner. Three homes serve children under the age of 21, ten homes serve adults and one home primarily serves retired individuals who will benefit from a 24 hour residential setting. The program in the retirement home is committed to assisting aging individuals in retaining a meaningful level of physical and mental health by developing interest and encouraging participation in activities.
- $9.2 million spent. Developmental Day Activity Program & Employment ServicesHIT's day programs provide individuals with a personalized program of achievement based on the individual's goals and objectives. The programs fall primarily into one of three areas - day activity, senior program and training center - and offer the flexibility of moving between the three areas as needs and desires dictate. The day programs operate from 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday and are headquartered out of the HIT administration building at 2640 Sunset Drive and 1007 18th St NW, Mandan. Work contracts, recreational and leisure activities and other programs are carried out throughout the communities of Bismarck and Mandan. The day program offers services to the public through West River Produce and West River Lawn Services. Employment Services provides job development, job placement and follow along services to assist individuals with disabilities acquire gainful employment. We assist the consumer with locating, obtaining, and maintaining employment in the community. There are two phases to our supported employment services. Training and stabilization focusing on teaching job tasks and meeting other employment related requirements. Extended services are designed to provide the on-going support necessary to maintain employment after training and stabilization is completed.
- $5.2 million spent. Rehabilitative Brain Injury ServicesHIT Inc. provides different levels of brain injury services. Dakota Alpha offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies, cognitive retraining, independent living skills training, social services, activities, and dietary services, and is staffed 24 hours per day by professional nursing staff. Dakota Pointe offers more of an independent living type setting. The two facilities have a total of 30 beds. The new brain injury social & recreational services provide extra one-on-one time for the individuals within Dakota Alpha and Dakota Pointe.
- $4.2 million spent. West River Head Start (net of donated services) is dedicated to the empowerment of children, families and staff through community partnerships in order to provide exceptional services in a holistic environment one child and family at a time. West River Head Start has four center-based sites with a total of 7 classrooms: four classrooms in Mandan and one classroom in Hazen, Carson, and New Salem. West River Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program for eligible preschool children and their families. Right Track and the K.I.D.S. Infant Development Program work with families of children (birth to 3 years old) that have developmental delays.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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