Alternative Directions

Organization Overview

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.

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


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kenneth Parrish
President
$0
Joseph Gavin
Treasurer
$0
Jane Markey
Secretary
$0
Michelle Macdonald
Executive Director
$0
Dennis Leiber
Board Member
$0
Christopher Yates
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Alternative Directions has recieved totaling $57,143.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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