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Huron Area Center for Independence

EIN 46-0326401 · Huron, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE AS ESSENTIAL MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.5 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
370
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$173,984, ceo/secretar

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (1)
  1. $15.1 million spent. HURON AREA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, OUTCOME-BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. CENTRAL TO THIS PHILOSOPHY IS DISCOVERING EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE GOALS AND DELIVERING INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. EACH PERSON IS SUPPORTED BY A COLLABORATIVE TEAM THAT MAY INCLUDE THE PERSON, THEIR GUARDIAN OR PARENTS, A FRONT LINE SUPERVISOR, AND OTHER AGENCY STAFF. TOGETHER, THE TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED ENHANCEMENT PLAN DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE PERSON IN REACHING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, ENCOURAGING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND FOSTERING SELF- ADVOCACY. CURRENTLY, 154 PEOPLE RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE AGENCY, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, DAY, VOCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND MEDICAL SUPPORTS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE, WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO MAKE THIS PARTICIPATIION POSSIBLE. HURON AREA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, OUTCOME-BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. CENTRAL TO THIS PHILOSOPHY IS DISCOVERING EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE GOALS AND DELIVERING INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. EACH PERSON IS SUPPORTED BY A COLLABORATIVE TEAM THAT MAY INCLUDE THE PERSON, THEIR GUARDIAN OR PARENTS, A FRONT LINE SUPERVISOR, AND OTHER AGENCY STAFF. TOGETHER, THE TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED ENHANCEMENT PLAN DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE PERSON IN REACHING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, ENCOURAGING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND FOSTERING SELF- ADVOCACY. CURRENTLY, 154 PEOPLE RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE AGENCY, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, DAY, VOCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND MEDICAL SUPPORTS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE, WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO MAKE THIS PARTICIPATIION POSSIBLE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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