Creative Alternatives
- Assets
- $16.5m
- Revenue
- $17.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 371
- Location
- Turlock, CA
- Founding
- 11/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2378380
Organization Overview
Creative Alternatives is located in Turlock, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Creative Alternatives employed 371 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative 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, Creative Alternatives generated $17.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION. THE AGENCY IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES OPERATES FOURTEEN SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (STRTP) HOMES IN STANISLAUS AND MERCED COUNTIES.OUR STRTP HOME ENVIRONMENT IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE EMOTIONALLY FRAGILE YOUTH FOR THE TRANSITION FROM STRTP LIVING TO REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR NATURAL FAMILY, FOSTER CARE, OR IN SOME CASES, EMANCIPATION. IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, OUR CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WHICH RANGE FROM BASIC DAILY FUNCTIONING TASKS TO MONEY MANAGEMENT AND JOB TRAINING. YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED, ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS, BY LEARNING APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND GOAL SETTING. OUR YOUTH ARE TAUGHT COPING STRATEGIES WHICH OFFER THEM ALTERNATIVES TO SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR.
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR VIEW IS THAT ONCE A CHILD'S CHAOTIC BEGINNING HAS BEEN STABILIZED, POSITIVE CHANGES AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT CAN OCCUR. WHEN CHILDREN ARE PLACED WITH OUR AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REUNIFICATION, ADOPTION OR EMANCIPATION, WE GEAR TREATMENT PLANS TOWARD THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO PLACE ALL CHILDREN IN OUR CARE INTO HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, POSITIVE SOCIAL ATTACHMENTS.
REYN FRANCA SCHOOL (STANISLAUS COUNTY), REYN FRANCA ANNEX (STANISLAUS COUNTY), GRACE BISHOP SCHOOL (MERCED COUNTY) AND CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES SCHOOL (FRESNO COUNTY) ARE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL AND UNIQUE NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT. THE MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS WE SERVE HAVE A VARIETY OF EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. WE SERVE GRADES K-12 WITH THE MAJORITY OF PLACEMENTS IN GRADES 3-12. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS BY REQUIRING STUDENTS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. A SYSTEM OF REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES IS USED TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS. ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ARE GIVEN EQUAL ATTENTION.
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES OPERATES FOURTEEN SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (STRTP) HOMES IN STANISLAUS AND MERCED COUNTIES.OUR STRTP HOME ENVIRONMENT IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE EMOTIONALLY FRAGILE YOUTH FOR THE TRANSITION FROM STRTP LIVING TO REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR NATURAL FAMILY, FOSTER CARE, OR IN SOME CASES, EMANCIPATION. IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, OUR CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WHICH RANGE FROM BASIC DAILY FUNCTIONING TASKS TO MONEY MANAGEMENT AND JOB TRAINING. YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED, ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS, BY LEARNING APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND GOAL SETTING. OUR YOUTH ARE TAUGHT COPING STRATEGIES WHICH OFFER THEM ALTERNATIVES TO SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR.
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR VIEW IS THAT ONCE A CHILD'S CHAOTIC BEGINNING HAS BEEN STABILIZED, POSITIVE CHANGES AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT CAN OCCUR. WHEN CHILDREN ARE PLACED WITH OUR AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REUNIFICATION, ADOPTION OR EMANCIPATION, WE GEAR TREATMENT PLANS TOWARD THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO PLACE ALL CHILDREN IN OUR CARE INTO HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, POSITIVE SOCIAL ATTACHMENTS.
REYN FRANCA SCHOOL (STANISLAUS COUNTY), REYN FRANCA ANNEX (STANISLAUS COUNTY), GRACE BISHOP SCHOOL (MERCED COUNTY) AND CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES SCHOOL (FRESNO COUNTY) ARE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL AND UNIQUE NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT. THE MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS WE SERVE HAVE A VARIETY OF EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. WE SERVE GRADES K-12 WITH THE MAJORITY OF PLACEMENTS IN GRADES 3-12. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS BY REQUIRING STUDENTS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. A SYSTEM OF REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES IS USED TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS. ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ARE GIVEN EQUAL ATTENTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Joy Biddle Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $161,467 |
Lisa Jacobs Assistant Executive Direct | 40 | $115,495 | |
Brandi Boehme Strtp Director | 40 | $112,767 | |
Darren Borrelli Human Resource/compliance | 40 | $112,459 | |
Shelby Medeiros Nps Schools Director | 40 | $105,781 | |
Lisa Amarant Mental Health Director | 40 | $102,662 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Shimoda Law Corporation Legal Services | 6/29/20 | $200,000 |
John Matthew Yarbrough Psychiatric Services | 6/29/20 | $221,335 |
John Matthew Yarbrough Psychiatric Services | 6/29/20 | $221,335 |
Shimoda Law Corporation Legal Services | 6/29/20 | $200,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,881,628 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,382 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,942 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,036,010 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,266,711 |
| Investment income | $165,635 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $619,476 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,191,691 |
| 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. | $180,389 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,150 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,669,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,628,200 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,402,790 |
| 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 | $79,732 |
| Fees for services: Other | $236,219 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,387 |
| Office expenses | $61,895 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $235,872 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,628 |
| Interest | $533 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $437,857 |
| Insurance | $243,788 |
| All other expenses | $544,419 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,352,962 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,839 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,270,101 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,618,267 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $40,721 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,136 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,486,694 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,790,515 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,460,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,691,466 |
| 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 | $20,725 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $240,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,952,191 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,434,048 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,034 |
| 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 | $16,460,273 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Creative Alternatives has recieved totaling $5,536.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Good360 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED. | $5,427 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $109 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wu Yee Childrens Services San Francisco, CA | $6,752,580 | $40,253,785 |
Community Child Care Coordinating Council Of Alameda County Hayward, CA | $5,365,652 | $37,609,581 |
Pathways La Los Angeles, CA | $7,866,630 | $33,308,303 |
Community Child Care Council Of Sonoma County Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $6,379,645 | $25,248,101 |
Bananas Incorporated Oakland, CA | $7,952,890 | $24,289,933 |
Central Valley Childrens Services Network Fresno, CA | $5,032,577 | $21,440,109 |
Creative Alternatives Turlock, CA | $16,460,273 | $17,191,691 |
Central California Child Development Services Ceres, CA | $5,867,759 | $17,911,125 |
Child Care Coordinating Council Of San Mateo County Inc Redwood City, CA | $6,695,792 | $17,903,623 |
Sjb Child Development Centers San Jose, CA | $5,435,445 | $16,724,123 |
Quality Childrens Services Carlsbad, CA | $6,642,630 | $14,225,799 |
B J Jordan Child Care Programs Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,184,918 | $12,848,102 |