Innovative Alternatives Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (I44) the organization is classified as: Prison Alternatives, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Innovative Alternatives Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Innovative Alternatives 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 09/2023, Innovative Alternatives Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO EMPOWER FAMILIES LIVING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF MENTAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH MEDIATION, COUNSELING, TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDIATION PROGRAMS GUIDE DISPUTING PARTIES THROUGH PROVEN STAGES OF COMMUNICATION THAT PROMOTE RECONCILIATION, SETTLEMENT AND/OR UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THEM. MEDIATION SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY RECONCILIATION AND INTERVENTION MEDIATION; COMMUNITY-BASED MEDIATION; DIVORCE & CUSTODY AND ELDER-CARE AND GUARDIANSHIP MEDIATION. INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVES OFFERS CULTURALLY SENSITIVE PROGRAMS OF CHILD PLAY THERAPY, FAITH-BASED SERVICES AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SERVICES IN ALL VERBAL AND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS. COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE GENERAL COUNSELING, FAMILY PRESERVATION AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VICTIM SERVICES FREE UNDER GRANT FUNDING SLIDING-SCALE AND TAKES MOST MAJOR INSURANCE AND CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE REDUCED FEE PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, AND TRAINS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND MEDIATORS IN BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharon Bayus President | Officer | 40 | $128,978 |
Debbie Corn Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $79,623 |
Dennis Stetzel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacy Dickson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Austin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Armistead Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $49,603 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $731,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $39,394 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $819,997 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $946,148 |
Investment income | $90 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,207 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,735,028 |
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. | $188,036 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,443 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $837,377 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,342 |
Other employee benefits | $107,927 |
Payroll taxes | $89,103 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $240,062 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,112 |
Office expenses | $2,349 |
Information technology | $72,605 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $109,261 |
Travel | $1,082 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,855 |
Interest | $30,295 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,003 |
Insurance | $14,335 |
All other expenses | $6,154 |
Total functional expenses | $1,785,816 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $612 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $121,140 |
Accounts receivable, net | $123,048 |
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 | $5,848 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,569 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $449,586 |
Total assets | $754,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,025 |
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 | $555,633 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $638,658 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $115,890 |
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 | $754,548 |
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