Options Inc
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $10.0m
- Investments
- $1.6m
- Employees
- 331
- Location
- Hammond, LA
- Founding
- 09/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 72-1161001
Organization Overview
Options Inc is located in Hammond, LA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Options Inc employed 331 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Options 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 06/2022, Options Inc generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPTIONS MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1973, OPTIONS HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MAXIMIZING LIFE SKILLS, MEANINGFUL WORK AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BEYOND THE FAMILY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OPTIONS OPERATES 4 COMMUNITY HOMES. EACH HOME PROVIDES A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR SIX INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CALL HOME. TWO OF THE HOMES ARE FOR WOMEN AND TWO ARE FOR MEN. THE HOMES PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS TO LIVE WITH PEERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LOCATIONS WERE CHOSEN IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS. EACH HOME IS STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK TO ENSURE THE CARE AND SAFETY NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ARE MET. ALL 4 COMMUNITY HOMES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
OPTIONS PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE COMPETITIVE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OPTIONS JOB PLACEMENT, JOB COACHING, AND ONGOING SUPPORTS. THEY WORK AT BUSINESSES SUCH AS BANKS, OFFICES, GROCERY STORES, RESTAURANTS, RETAIL STORES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE JOBS THROUGH OPTIONS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK ON OPTIONS CLEANING CREWS, LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW, LEARNING GARDENS, WEAVING STUDIO, AND AT FABULOUS FINDS. IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY, JOBS CAN BE SCARCE, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OVER 80% OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE U.S. ARE NOT EMPLOYED AND THIS PROGRAM IS JUST ONE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. OPTIONS SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRACTS WITH AREA BUSINESSES OR STARTS NEW BUSINESSES TO DIRECTLY EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
OPTIONS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIONS IS TO SUPPORT, ASSIST, AND MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON BASED ON HIS OR HER UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS. OPTIONS OFFERS SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, WANTS, AND SKILLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING HOUSING AND NEGOTIATING LEASE TERMS, NAVIGATING HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING AND SUPPORT, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THAT PERSON. OPTIONS HAS BEEN MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ITS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SINCE 1985.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carrie Mercke Chief Executive Officer/president | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,051 |
Laurie Johnson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Alombro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Titus III Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Dosch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Poteet Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,306,557 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,878,128 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,396,524 |
| Investment income | $701 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,007 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $456,695 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,041,582 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,815,289 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $180,475 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,943 |
| Office expenses | $13,361 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,788 |
| Travel | $48,204 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $228,015 |
| Insurance | $306,663 |
| All other expenses | $685,675 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,754,694 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,827,922 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,859 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $456,480 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $430,486 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,173 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,603 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,163,941 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,601,982 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $581,724 |
| Total assets | $7,174,170 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $519,539 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $519,539 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,492,927 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,161,704 |
| 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 | $7,174,170 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Options Inc has recieved totaling $6,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rocker Family Foundation Hammond, LA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING | $6,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,038,887 |
| Net Contributions | $243,500 |
| Other Expense | $120,683 |
| Ending Balance | $1,161,704 |
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Options Inc Hammond, LA | $7,174,170 | $10,041,582 |