Alternatives Incorporated
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-2720602
Organization Overview
Alternatives Incorporated is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Alternatives Incorporated employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Alternatives Incorporated generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH AGENCY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLINICAL SERVICES - BY COMBINING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THROUGH CLINICAL SERVICES WITH THE POSITIVE SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVES IS ABLE TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; SUCCEEDING ACADEMICALLY; BUILDING STRONG COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS WHILE POSITIONING THEM AS LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR CLINICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT-ALTERNATIVES' YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BUILD ON YOUTH'S ASSETS AND ARE DESIGNED WITH INPUT FROM THE YOUTH TO BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCE RISK-FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS.OUR PROGRAMS OFFER YOUTH A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, DISCOVERY, SKILL-BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUDE GIRL WORLD, CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, URBAN ARTS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE, UTILIZING INTERNAL REFERRALS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE YOUTH RECEIVE ALL OF THE SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVELOP HEALTH AND STABILITY. ALTERNATIVES WORKS WITH MORE THAN 3,000 YOUTH EACH YEAR, PROVIDING SERVICES IN ITS UPTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER, AS WELL AS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CHICAGO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bessie L Alcantara Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,514 |
Katie Eng Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Harris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffery Becker President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Inder Kaur Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Juliette Stancil Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,116,527 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $892,765 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,009,292 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,268 |
| Investment income | $146 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $58,120 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,076,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,776 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,733 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,206,160 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $243,778 |
| Payroll taxes | $170,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,728 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $112,464 |
| Information technology | $64,942 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,905 |
| Travel | $8,704 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $43,562 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,767 |
| Insurance | $31,580 |
| All other expenses | $5,610 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,719,336 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,624 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $407,451 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,054,679 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $91,995 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $853,654 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,582,403 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,470 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $720,204 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $433,075 |
| Total liabilities | $1,253,749 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $907,571 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $421,083 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,582,403 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Alternatives Incorporated has recieved totaling $392,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
A Better Chicago Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $205,000 |
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMS, EVERYONE CAN CODE CHICAGO | $109,500 |
| $30,000 | |
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT PATH PROGRAM | $25,000 |
The Siragusa Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GIRL WORLD PROGRAM | $10,000 |
The Siragusa Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: URBAN ARTS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $138,000 |
| Ending Balance | $138,000 |
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