Educational Alternatives is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Educational Alternatives employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Educational Alternatives 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, Educational Alternatives generated $283.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $212.5k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.4% per year over the past 4 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
TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOUTH AND OTHERS TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OKLAHOMA CHALLENGE - OKLAHOMA CHALLENGE IS A DISTRACTED DRIVING PEER TO PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS TEENS TO TALK TO OTHER TEENS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRIVING DISTRACTED AND WITHOUT SEAT BELTS. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE DISTRACTED DRIVING CRASHES, INJURIES, AND DEATHS IN THE 16 - 24 YEAR OLD AGE GROUP WHERE TRAFFIC CRASHES ARE THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH. WE HOSTED LARGE AND SMALL EVENTS ACROSS OKLAHOMA REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS. WE ALSO CONTINUED ALL OF OUR ONLINE CONTESTS WE DEVELOPED OVER THE PANDEMIC SO WE ARE REACHING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE. SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS ATTEND THE OKLAHOMA CHALLENGE EVENTS FOR FREE.
CLEET CERTIFYING CLASSES - WE OFFER TWO CLEET CERTIFIED ONLINE CLASSES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY GUARDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THEIR REQUIRED CEU'S. WE AVERAGE APPROXIMATELY 35 STUDENTS PER MONTH IN THE CLASSES. THE COST PER CLASS IS $25 WHICH PROVIDES AN ACCESSIBLE, COST-EFFECTIVE WAY FOR THESE POPULATIONS TO MAINTAIN THEIR REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Terrell Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $72,188 |
Peggy Nele Rogers Program Associate | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Katherine Keith Bookkeeper | Officer | 3 | $1,663 |
Richard Coberg President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Bill Gillis Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Purcell Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
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 | $50,800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,800 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $232,443 |
Investment income | $649 |
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 | $283,892 |
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. | $122,188 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,929 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,109 |
Other employee benefits | $17,231 |
Payroll taxes | $9,300 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,060 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,403 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,575 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,194 |
Information technology | $1,026 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,222 |
Travel | $14,696 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,050 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $21,476 |
Total functional expenses | $212,530 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,379 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $154,379 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,379 |
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 | $154,379 |