Alternatives For Girls is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Alternatives For Girls employed 134 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternatives For Girls 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, Alternatives For Girls generated $8.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN AVOID VIOLENCE, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND EXPLOITATION, AND TO HELP THEM TO EXPLORE AND ACCESS THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO BE SAFE, GROW STRONG, AND MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SHELTER/TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM)1. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 114 YOUNG WOMEN, WHICH INCLUDES 23 MINORS. 2. 44 YOUTHS RECEIVED AFTERCARE SERVICES. 3. 16 YOUNG WOMEN SERVED WERE PREGNANT AT INTAKE, 36 WERE PARENTING, AND 4 WERE BOTH PREGNANT AND PARENTING. IN ADDITION TO THE PREGNANT AND PARENTING MOTHERS, 38 OF THEIR CHILDREN LIVED WITH THEM IN THE PROGRAM.4. 8,700 NIGHTS OF CARE WERE PROVIDED TO THE YOUNG WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.5. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND PARENTING GROUPS. IN ADDITION, THE PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS AND A SUMMIT.6. 78 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT WHILE IN THE TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM:1. 538 PARTICIPANTS DIRECTLY SERVED ACROSS REGULAR PROGRAMMING.2. 1,035 INDIVIDUALS WERE SEEN IN THE CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER.3. 1,242 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH STREET OUTREACH.4. 144 PARTICIPANTS WERE ENROLLED AND ACTIVE IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HUB; ALL RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHILE 68 ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT AND 16 ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM:1. 63 GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND THE SUMMER PROGRAM.2. 632 YOUTHS WERE SERVED DURING 502 HOURS OF YOUTH STREET OUTREACH; 20 PERCENT OF THESE RECEIVED ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PREVENT OR RESOLVE HOMELESSNESS.3. SUMMER PROGRAMMING WAS PROVIDED TO 69 GIRLS.4. 119 GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WERE SERVED IN THE PREGNANCY PREVENTION "GIRLS WITH AMBITION" PROJECT.5. 1,068 GIRLS WERE SERVED OVERALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rochelle Lento Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
D'anne Carpenter Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Samuels Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stefanie Worth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Guadalupe Avalos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Carrington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Evaluation Strategies Llc Evaluation Services | 9/29/23 | $246,110 |
Robert Half Accounting And Financial Services | 9/29/23 | $244,716 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,190,239 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,241,196 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $219,856 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,431,435 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $50,730 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,278 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $334,216 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,847,722 |
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. | $219,856 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $473,807 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $361,305 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,964,447 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,474 |
Other employee benefits | $610,767 |
Payroll taxes | $339,824 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $821,572 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $50,133 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $238,402 |
Travel | $30,482 |
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 | $136,313 |
Insurance | $88,969 |
All other expenses | $90,837 |
Total functional expenses | $8,961,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $512,235 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $840,213 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,295,550 |
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 | $48,701 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,222,210 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $522,817 |
Investments—other securities | $162,647 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,840 |
Total assets | $6,615,213 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $490,256 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,858 |
Total liabilities | $502,114 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,305,341 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,807,758 |
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 | $6,615,213 |