Civic Intelligence

Blind Institute of Technology

EIN 46-2557719 • 501(c)3 • Thornton, CO

Profile

Bit prepares the blind and visually impaired, and the employers who hire them, for success in the workplace.

13062 Spruce PlaceThornton, CO 80602

blindinstituteoftechnology.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

92nd percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

126%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

82%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,439,987

Up $2,161,462 (+776%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$81,574

Down $121,665 (-60%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,358,413

Up $2,283,127 (+3033%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,922,588

Up $2,845,418 (+264%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,639,461

Up $332,686 (+25%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,283,127

Up $2,512,732 (+1094%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2013: $816Liabilities 2013: $10,000Net Assets 2013: -$9,1842013Assets 2014: $6,334Liabilities 2014: $4,000Net Assets 2014: $2,3342014Assets 2015: $35,674Liabilities 2015: $28,535Net Assets 2015: $7,1392015Assets 2016: $66,009Liabilities 2016: $41,608Net Assets 2016: $24,4012016Assets 2017: $210,331Liabilities 2017: $83,417Net Assets 2017: $126,9142017Assets 2018: $242,531Liabilities 2018: $44,813Net Assets 2018: $197,7182018Assets 2019: $166,662Liabilities 2019: $109,958Net Assets 2019: $56,7042019Assets 2020: $239,804Liabilities 2020: $30,721Net Assets 2020: $209,0832020Assets 2021: $507,124Liabilities 2021: $189,497Net Assets 2021: $317,6272021Assets 2022: $478,149Liabilities 2022: $173,258Net Assets 2022: $304,8912022Assets 2023: $278,525Liabilities 2023: $203,239Net Assets 2023: $75,2862023Assets 2024: $2,439,987Liabilities 2024: $81,574Net Assets 2024: $2,358,4132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,439,987
Liabilities$81,574
Net Assets$2,358,413
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $45,758Expenses 2013: $54,942Net Income 2013: -$9,1842013Revenue 2014: $131,042Expenses 2014: $119,524Net Income 2014: $11,5182014Revenue 2015: $191,854Expenses 2015: $187,047Net Income 2015: $4,8072015Revenue 2016: $328,635Expenses 2016: $311,373Net Income 2016: $17,2622016Revenue 2017: $943,560Expenses 2017: $823,121Net Income 2017: $120,4392017Revenue 2018: $841,686Expenses 2018: $770,882Net Income 2018: $70,8042018Revenue 2019: $576,626Expenses 2019: $717,640Net Income 2019: -$141,0142019Revenue 2020: $834,553Expenses 2020: $682,174Net Income 2020: $152,3792020Revenue 2021: $1,065,318Expenses 2021: $956,774Net Income 2021: $108,5442021Revenue 2022: $1,184,778Expenses 2022: $1,197,514Net Income 2022: -$12,7362022Revenue 2023: $1,077,170Expenses 2023: $1,306,775Net Income 2023: -$229,6052023Revenue 2024: $3,922,588Expenses 2024: $1,639,461Net Income 2024: $2,283,1272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,922,588
Expenses$1,639,461
Net Income$2,283,127
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$2,439,987
Liabilities
$81,574
Net assets
$2,358,413
Revenue
$3,922,588
Expenses
$1,639,461
Net income
$2,283,127
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.44$0.08$2.36$3.92$1.64$2.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.20$0.08$1.08$1.31$0.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.17$0.30$1.18$1.20$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.19$0.32$1.07$0.96$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.03$0.21$0.83$0.68$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.11$0.06$0.58$0.72$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.04$0.20$0.84$0.77$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.08$0.13$0.94$0.82$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.04$0.02$0.33$0.31$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.01$0.19$0.19$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.12$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.05$0.05$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,925,362
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bit prepares the blind and visually impaired, and the employers who hire them, for success in the workplace.

Bit educates employers about the advantages of working with the biv community, improving accessible technology capabilities within the workplace, increasing access to professional certification and training programs, and by partnering with employers to create access to meaningful employment opportuntities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$1,924,600▲ $1,914,600
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,734$286,892▲ $281,158
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$126,725$122,826▼ $3,899
Accounts Receivable$126,294$91,493▼ $34,801
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,772$14,176▲ $4,404
Total Assets$278,525$2,439,987▲ $2,161,462
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$55,239$76,400▲ $21,161
Deferred Revenue$148,000$5,174▼ $142,826
Total Liabilities$203,239$81,574▼ $121,665
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$75,286$2,327,721▲ $2,252,435
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$30,692-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$75,286$2,358,413▲ $2,283,127
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$278,525$2,439,987▲ $2,161,462

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$1,720$1,720

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024-$35,000-$4,308$30,692
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Michael HessExecutive Di$140,961$6,195$147,156
Natalie HessCCO$51,321$3,713$55,034

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amanda WodsenskiBoard Presid
Tammy TeitscheindBoard Secret
Zenita HendersonBoard Treasu
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,099,454
Program Service Revenue
$820,430
Investment Income
$1,433
Other Revenue
$1,271
All Other Contributions
$3,055,410
Change in Net Assets
$2,283,127

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,922,588
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,922,588
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,922,588
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$921,056
Other Expenses$718,405
Total Fundraising Expense$162,264
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$515,489$73,932$11,321$600,742
Fees for Services Other$365,827$68,539$58,128$492,494
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$64,030$64,030$64,030$192,090
Fees for Services Accounting-$87,979-$87,979
Payroll Taxes$49,251$11,725$6,404$67,380
Other Employee Benefits$44,473$10,588$5,783$60,844
Travel-$51,011-$51,011
Advertising-$29,163-$29,163
Office Expenses$4,885$6,352$9,693$20,930
Insurance$3,736$3,736$3,736$11,208
Occupancy-$8,391-$8,391
Other Expenses$8,504$850$3,169$850
Information Technology-$350-$350
Total Functional Expenses$1,056,195$421,002$162,264$1,639,461

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,639,461
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,639,461
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,639,461
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$4,045
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,774
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Michael hess natalie hess ex. Director cco married”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Copy of form 990 is provided to the board and approved before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board used comparability data to determine the appropriate compensation level for the executive director.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blind Institute of Technology
EIN
46-2557719
Phone
3039956453
Address
13062 SPRUCE PLACE, THORNTON, CO 80602

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Hess
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3039956453
Signed
2025-09-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Hess
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
29
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Principle Accounting LLC
Address
40 W LITTLETON BLVD STE 210-63, LITTLETON, CO 80120
Preparer
Vincent Jaramillo CPA
Phone
3034184804
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Various programs under bit.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees 365,827 68,539 58,128”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The institute is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the united states internal revenue code and comparable state law, and contributions to it are deductible within the limitations prescribed by the code. The institute has been classified as a publicly supported organization which is not a private foundation under section 509(a) of the code. The institute did not have any material unrelated business income tax liability or significant uncertain income tax positions for the year ended december 31, 2024. The institutes open internal revenue service audit periods are generally december 31, 2021, and thereafter.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INSTITUTE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND COMPARABLE STATE LAW, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO IT ARE DEDUCTIBLE WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE CODE. THE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE INSTITUTE DID NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY OR SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. THE INSTITUTES OPEN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AUDIT PERIODS ARE GENERALLY DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND THEREAFTER.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0VARIOUS PROGRAMS UNDER BIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MICHAEL HESS NATALIE HESS EX. DIRECTOR CCO MARRIED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD AND APPROVED BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD USED COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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