Living Alternatives For The Developmentally Disabled Inc is located in Dowagiac, MI. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Living Alternatives For The Developmentally Disabled Inc employed 729 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Living Alternatives For The Developmentally Disabled Inc 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 09/2023, Living Alternatives For The Developmentally Disabled Inc generated $26.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE ALL LEVELS OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. ALWAYS STRIVING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THAT WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIVING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INC. (LADD) ENSURED HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AT ALL SERVICE LOCATIONS, INCLUDING MULTIPLE LOCATIONS REQUIRING 24-HOUR STAFFING SUPPORT. LADD NOW HAS 67 PROGRAM SITES IN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING A TOTAL OF 300 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN FOUR COUNTIES WHILE EMPLOYING OVER 500 EMPLOYEES. THERE CONTINUES TO BE A NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF DIRECT CARE WORKERS. LADD IS CONSISTENTLY WORKING TO DEAL WITH STAFFING SHORTAGES AND CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR HIRING AND RETAINING DIRECT CARE WORKERS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS AND OVERTIME. LADD CONTINUED WITH HIGH SATISFACTION, AS NOTED BY THE PEOPLE SUPPORTED AND GUARDIANS, AND THE EXCELLENT OUTCOMES FROM 42 CITE-FREE AUDITS CONDUCTED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACT AGENCIES. LADD HAS CREATED AND HAD MULTIPLE DIRECT CARE WORKER TRAINING COURSES APPROVED BY THE STATEWIDE TRAINING GUIDELINE WORKGROUP (STGW). THE STGW IS A COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN. THE WORKGROUP'S PURPOSE IS TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT STAFF WORKING IN ALL TYPES OF SUPPORT AND SERVICE SETTINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathleen Nauer Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gloria S Mitzelfeld Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julia Jeffreys Exec. Director, Pres. & Sec. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Michelle Helmuth-Charles Director Of Operations & Management | 40 | $116,009 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,416,604 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,609 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,423,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,720,054 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $137,066 |
Other employee benefits | $1,034,655 |
Payroll taxes | $1,168,549 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,418,763 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,142 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,550,656 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,339,444 |
Travel | $265,784 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $22,435 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $174,260 |
Insurance | $364,855 |
All other expenses | $19,652 |
Total functional expenses | $25,909,721 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,942,648 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,140,397 |
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 | $162,467 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $563,149 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,835 |
Total assets | $7,820,496 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,854,097 |
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 | $483,285 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,337,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,483,114 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $7,820,496 |