Alternative Directions is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (I31) the organization is classified as: Half-Way Houses for Offenders & Ex-Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Alternative Directions employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternative Directions 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 09/2021, Alternative Directions generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
TO PROVIDE COMMNITY SANCTIONS, HOUSING, AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESIDENTIAL PROBATION - PROGRAM FOR REHABILITATION AND SUPERVISED HOUSING FOR PROBATIONERS (APPROX. 238 PARTICIPANTS).
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED FROM PRISON CAN RESIDE HERE FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS. THEY CAN LEAVE AT ANY TIME IF THEY FIND ACCEPTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. THEY RECEIVE MINIMAL SERVICES (ROOM & BOARD) AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN REHAB-RELATED ACTIVITIES, UNLIKE 'REGULAR' RESIDENTS. THEY WORK WITH AND REPORT TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL COURT (PAROLE/PROBATION) OFFICERS RATHER THAN OUR CASE MANAGERS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 100 RESIDENTS DURING THE YEAR.
OFFENDERS SUCCESS PRIVIDES MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT SERVICES PRIMARILY TO NON-RESIDENT MEN AND WOMEN RECENTLY RELEASED FROM PRISON. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING DRIVERS LICENSES, STATE IDS, HOUSING SEARCH SERVICES, FOOD & CLOTHING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE (MOSTLY BUS PASSES), ETC. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 303 RESIDENTS DURING THE YEAR.
FEDERAL PRE-TRIAL, DROP, AND GED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Parrish President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Joseph Gavin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jane Markey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Michelle Macdonald Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Dennis Leiber Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Christopher Yates Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $215,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $225,696 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,148,443 |
Investment income | $8,371 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $2,388,610 |
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 | $856,248 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $163,108 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,692 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,282 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $88,172 |
Travel | $2,389 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,016 |
Insurance | $55,119 |
All other expenses | $46,722 |
Total functional expenses | $1,502,752 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,873,389 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $982,898 |
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 | $19,549 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $470,475 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,346,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,058 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $42,347 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $19,664 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $106,069 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,240,242 |
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 | $3,346,311 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Alternative Directions has recieved totaling $57,143.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI PURPOSE: FIGHT HUNGER | $37,143 |
Spectrum Health System Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: Program to assist offenders in leading successful crime-free lives in the community. | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Smb Probation Center Inc Saginaw, MI | $5,109,566 | $3,052,938 |
Twin County Community Probation Center Three Rivers, MI | $4,010,687 | $1,973,360 |
Compass Point Housing Portsmouth, OH | $4,533,344 | $2,132,614 |
Nothing Into Something Real Estate Inc Columbus, OH | $1,577,846 | $1,933,975 |
Alternative Directions Grand Rapids, MI | $3,346,311 | $2,388,610 |
Blue Jacket Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $1,618,510 | $1,675,157 |
Good Samaritan Home Inc Greenville, OH | $1,279,738 | $987,726 |
Huron House Inc Port Huron, MI | $714,059 | $1,094,441 |
Im In Transition Ministries Cleveland, OH | $80 | $635,719 |
Good Shepherd Ministries Dayton, OH | $504,992 | $499,091 |
Freedom Hills Inc Berlin, OH | $549,546 | $296,071 |
Besor Ravine Ministries Inc Findlay, OH | $157,916 | $291,385 |