Alternative For Better Living
- Assets
- $425.1k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Napa, CA
- Founding
- 08/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3306094
Organization Overview
Alternative For Better Living is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Alternative For Better Living employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternative For Better Living 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, Alternative For Better Living generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.9% 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
ALTERNATIVES HELPS FAMILIES STAY SAFE. WE OFFER COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE AT-RISK OF, OR CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING, LIFE PROBLEMS. THIS INCLUDES CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PAROLE SERVICES, OR CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT. THE PRIMARY FOCI OF SERVICES ARE PARENTING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ANGER (OR OTHER EMOTION) MANAGEMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. BY PROVIDING LOW COST, ACCESSIBLE SERVICES TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING LIFE AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS ALTERNATIVES INTENDS TO REDUCE CURRENT SUFFERING AND REDUCE THE INTER- GENERATIONAL OF PROBLEM BEHAVIORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PAST TWO YEARS' EVENTS HAVE BEEN DRAMATIC AND ALTERNATIVES FOR BETTER LIVING STATISTICS REFLECT THIS. USING THE NUMBER OF CONTACTS OR INDIVIDUAL SERVICES THE AGENCY PROVIDED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEAR AS A MEASURE WE SEE THAT ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED 4,700 CONTACTS IN THE 2017-2018 TAX YEAR AND THAT 51% OF THAT WORK WAS PROVIDED IN THE BATTERERS' PROGRAM (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) WHICH IS COURT- ORDERED TREATMENT FOR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. IN 2018-2019 THE AMOUNT OF OUTPUT WAS ALMOST 6,000 UNITS OF SERVICE, A 26% INCREASE AND AGAIN OVER 50% OF THE WORK WAS IN THE BATTERER'S PROGRAM. IN 2019-2020 THE OVERALL OUTPUT WAS BACK DOWN TO ABOUT 4,700 UNITS OF SERVICE AND THE BATTERERS' PROGRAM SAW A REDUCTION OF ABOUT 1/3. SIMILAR REDUCTIONS HAPPENED IN OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES OPERATES INFLUENCED IN A LARGE MEASURE BY THE CLOSING OF THE COURTS IN MARCH 2020 WHEN REFERRALS WERE ZERO. ALTERNATIVES QUICKLY PIVOTED TO PROVIDING VIRTUAL SERVICES VIA ZOOM AND ADJUSTING REFERRAL PROCESSES. THIS PREVENTED A WORSE DECLINE IN WORK AND REVENUE. IN THE 2020-2021 YEAR, THE AGENCY PROVIDED 797 UNITS OF SERVICES AND SERVED 50 PEOPLE IN THE AOD PROGRAM.
THE 2020-2021 TAX YEAR SAW SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS IN PRODUCTIVITY. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM BEGAN TO INCREASE IN REFERRALS AND SERVICES, ALTERNATIVES BEGAN PROVIDING DUI SERVICES UNDER A NEW CONTRACT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR, AND THE FAIRLY NEW NAPA STATE HOSPITAL STAFFING CONTRACT BEGAN PROVIDING SOME STATISTICS TO THE AGENCY TOTALS. OVERALL OUTPUT WAS ABOUT THE SAME AS THE PRIOR YEAR. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM SAW FURTHER REDUCTIONS(ABOUT 25%) BUT THE DRUG DIVERSION PROGRAM (PC1000) EXPERIENCED A 25% INCREASE IN WORK. SINCE THE 17-18 TAX YEAR DRUG DIVERSION GREW FROM ABOUT 20% THE SIZE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO OVER 60%. OVERALL THE AGENCY'S OUTPUT GREW FROM ABOUT 4,700 UNITS OF SERVICE TO ALMOST 5,000 UNITS. THE EXTREMELY RAPID GROWTH OF THE DUI PROGRAM SHOULD CONTINUE THE UPWARD TREND DURING THE CURRENT YEAR WHICH WILL BE REFLECTED IN NEXT YEAR'S TAXES.
USING THE NUMBER OF CONTACTS OR INDIVIDUAL SERVICES THE AGENCY PROVIDED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEAR AS A MEASURE WE SEE THAT ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED 4,700 CONTACTS IN THE 2017-2018 TAX YEAR AND THAT 51% OF THAT WORK WAS PROVIDED IN THE BATTERER'S PROGRAM (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) WHICH IS COURT- ORDERED TREATMENT FOR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. IN 2018-2021 THE AMOUNT OF OUTPUT WAS ALMOST 6,000 UNITS OF SERVICE, A 26% INCREASE AND AGAIN OVER 50% OF THE WORK WAS IN THE BATTERER'S PROGRAM. IN 2019-2020 THE OVERALL OUTPUT WAS BACK DOWN TO ABOUT 4,700 UNITS OF SERVICE AND THE BATTERERS' PROGRAM SAW A REDUCTION OF ABOUT 1/3. SIMILAR REDUCTIONS HAPPENED IN OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES OPERATES INFLUENCED IN A LARGE MEASURE BY THE CLOSING OF THE COURTS IN MARCH 2020 WHEN REFERRALS WERE ZERO. IN THE 2020-2021 YEAR, THE AGENCY PROVIDED 487 UNITS OF SERVICES AND 40 PEOPLE SERVED IN THE DUI PROGRAM AND 1642 UNITS OF SERVICES AND 99 PEOPLE SERVED IN THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM.
OVERALL THE AGENCY'S OUTPUT GREW FROM ABOUT 4,700 UNITS OF SERVICE TO ALMOST 5,000 UNITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joni N Yacoe Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $52,000 |
Mark Reisman Director | Trustee | 6 | $2,300 |
William R Krimm Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mike Burns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Linden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Coffman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $565 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $565 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,100,971 |
| Investment income | $900 |
| 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 | -$36,543 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,066,359 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $957,406 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,769 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,982 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,117 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,169 |
| Information technology | $22,556 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,269 |
| Travel | $24 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,040 |
| All other expenses | $30,013 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,276,345 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,377 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,878 |
| 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 | $7,829 |
| Total assets | $425,084 |
| 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 | $445,129 |
| Other liabilities | $3,296 |
| Total liabilities | $448,425 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$23,341 |
| 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 | $425,084 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Alternative For Better Living has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Winiarski Family Foundation Napa, CA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
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