Alternatives In Action
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 02/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3210413
Organization Overview
Alternatives In Action is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Alternatives In Action employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternatives In Action 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 In Action generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
INSPIRING YOUNG ADULTS TO TAKE ACTION TO POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES & COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION HIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY THE BAY AREA SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE) IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING YOUTH WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL SETTINGS, AND STRIVES TO PREPARE THESE YOUTH FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY. IT WAS LAUNCHED AS A COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT BY ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION AND OPENED IN 2001 AS THE FIRST YOUTH-INITIATED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY. LOCATED IN THE SEMINARY NEIGHBORHOOD OF EAST OAKLAND, OUR HIGH SCHOOL SERVES 165 CULTURALLY, ETHNICALLY, AND ACADEMICALLY DIVERSE YOUTH BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR LEARNING AND PARTNER WITH CARING ADULTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AS THEY CHANGE THE COMMUNITY AROUND THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phung Lai Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,000 |
Asia Laigo Staff Representative | Trustee | 40 | $57,290 |
Sierra Thai Binh Assistant Director | Officer | 40 | $38,964 |
Katharine Earhart Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aileen Throne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Crystal Cheng Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,758,933 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,372 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,771,305 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,772,753 |
| 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. | $178,290 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,300 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $977,183 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $236,493 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,919 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,810 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $161,543 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,174 |
| Office expenses | $13,244 |
| Information technology | $15,516 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $98,181 |
| Travel | $63 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,411 |
| Insurance | $34,181 |
| All other expenses | $132,295 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,381,672 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,306,231 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $717,478 |
| 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 | $475,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,877 |
| Total assets | $2,534,426 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $279,781 |
| 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 | $245,072 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $524,853 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,009,573 |
| 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 | $2,534,426 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Alternatives In Action has recieved totaling $8,740.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,740 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Raza Development Fund Inc Phoenix, AZ | $287,338,176 | $23,229,153 |
Craft3 Astoria, OR | $178,565,925 | $26,936,516 |
Business Finance Capital Los Angeles, CA | $7,749,774 | $11,735,552 |
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Los Angeles, CA | $4,675,991 | $8,340,208 |
Economic Development Corporation Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $29,436,314 | $9,374,870 |
Main Street Launch Oakland, CA | $33,776,792 | $12,838,427 |
Inquiring Systems Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $7,524,299 | $8,764,937 |
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Inc Portland, OR | $2,663,862 | $6,607,892 |
Mce Social Capital San Francisco, CA | $62,791,597 | $6,149,930 |
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center San Francisco, CA | $5,879,123 | $7,123,665 |
Pacific Community Ventures Oakland, CA | $20,029,825 | $8,516,576 |
Pacific Coast Regional Urban Small Business Development Corporation Los Angeles, CA | $22,353,411 | $11,894,942 |