Alternatives
- Assets
- $17.1m
- Revenue
- $16.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 229
- Location
- Billings, MT
- Founding
- 08/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-0382745
Organization Overview
Alternatives is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 1979. 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 06/2022, Alternatives employed 229 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 06/2021, Alternatives generated $16.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE REHABILITATIVE AND OTHER SERVICES TO PUBLIC OFFENDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ALPHA HOUSE: A MEN'S PRE-RELEASE CENTER (PRC) LOCATED IN BILLINGS, MT, SERVES AS AN INTERMEDIATE STEP BETWEEN PRISONS AND THE COMMUNITY. OFFENDERS LIVE IN THIS PRC UNDER TWENTY-FOUR HOUR A DAY SUPERVISION FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. THE RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING, ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, MAINTAIN STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FACILITY RULES, OBTAIN A RESIDENCE FOR RELEASE, AND DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE READY TO RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
PASSAGES IS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PRERELEASE CENTER FOR FEMALE ADULT OFFENDERS FROM THE MONTANA STATE WOMENS PRISON, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, AND MONTANA PROBATION AND PAROLE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SUPERVISION, TREATMENT AND REHABILIATIVE PROGRAMING IS PROVIDED TO THE OFFENDERS TO HELP AND CHALLENGE THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR INTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. PASSAGES ALSO PROVIDES TWO SECURED SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS: AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT UNIT AND AN ASSESSMENT, SANCTION, REVOCATION AND HOLD CENTER. ALL UNITS UTILIZE THE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY MODEL WHICH IS DESIGNED TO INSTILL THE CONCEPT OF "RIGHT LIVING".
JAIL ALTERNATIVES AND MISDEMEANOR PROBATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATIVE AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO YELLOWSTONE, STILLWATER AND CARBON COUNTIES FOR OVER 5,000 COMMUNITY AND LOCAL OFFENDERS. JAIL ALTERNATIVES PROVIDES SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SEVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE JAIL OVERCROWDING, TEACH RESPONSIBILITY, PERMIT NON-DANGEROUS OFFENDERS TO RETAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND SAVE THE TAXPAYER MONEY. THE MISDEMEANOR PROGRAM PROVIDES YELLOWSTONE COUNTY WITH PRETRAIL AND PROBATIONARY SERVICES WITH PARTICULAR EFFECTIVENESS IN DUI AND PARTNER/FAMILY MEMBER ASSAULT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Armstrong Administrator/ceo | Officer | 41 | $176,888 |
Jan Begger Director - Passages | Officer | 44 | $101,785 |
John Williams Deputy Administrator | Officer | 40 | $94,107 |
Tamara Fleetwood Director - Finance | Officer | 40 | $83,209 |
Amanda Stonerock Director Of Development | Officer | 40 | $81,482 |
Shannon Breipohl Director Of Human Resources | Officer | 40 | $59,090 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Associated Employers Group Human Resource Advice And Support | 6/29/17 | $804,308 |
Sysco Of Montana Foodservice Products | 6/29/17 | $631,522 |
Alcohol Monitoring Services Monitoring Equipment Plus Monitoring Ser | 6/29/17 | $303,114 |
Redwood Toxicology Supplies Plus Moitoring Services | 6/29/17 | $172,064 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,739,607 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $502,933 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,242,540 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,030,701 |
| Investment income | $283 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$13,248 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $91,789 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$24,935 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,365,492 |
| 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. | $686,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $457,957 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,274,973 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $213,077 |
| Other employee benefits | $508,731 |
| Payroll taxes | $641,047 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,595 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $23,039 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,303 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,429 |
| Office expenses | $195,647 |
| Information technology | $197,975 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $753,929 |
| Travel | $4,040 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $159,595 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $618,515 |
| Insurance | $297,597 |
| All other expenses | $351,046 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,568,329 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,030,383 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $964,844 |
| 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 | $50,708 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,575,812 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $524,825 |
| Total assets | $17,146,572 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,287,927 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $602,282 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,557,201 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,447,410 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,699,162 |
| 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 | $17,146,572 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Alternatives has recieved totaling $32,728.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Behavioral Health Alliance Of Montana Missoula, MT PURPOSE: COVID-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT. | $32,588 |
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $140 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alternatives Billings, MT | $17,146,572 | $16,365,492 |
Second Chance Ministries Gillette, WY | $207,930 | $0 |
Community Supervision Alternatives Missoula, MT | $42,971 | $174,022 |
Greater Grand Forks Community Corrections Advisory Board Inc Grand Forks, ND | $216,066 | $0 |
Helena Community Offender Reentry Program Helena, MT | $51,352 | $0 |
Community Corrections Advisory Board Jamestown, ND | $24,208 | $0 |