Liabilities / Assets
77th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Viable Options Inc.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-4281672
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.23x
Liabilities / Revenue
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
22nd percentile
Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
87th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 42.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
21st percentile
Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
37th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$65,230
Down $13,473 (-17%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down$50,452
Down $14,967 (-23%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$14,778
Up $1,494 (+11%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$94,078
Down $14,021 (-13%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$109,045
Up $21,097 (+24%) from 2020
Net Income
Down-$14,967
Down $35,118 (-174%) from 2020
Historical Trend
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Nov 15, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.2
- Gross Receipts
- $94,078
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The primary purpose is to go beyond the politics of pregnancy to serve women and men facing pregnancy decisions by offering education and resources that empower an informed choice.
The primary purpose of the corporation is two-fold: (i) to provide support, education, resources, and advocacy for those facing a pregnancy decision in order to enable an informed and confident choice and (ii) to educate and equip the local community to meet the physical, emotional, relational, and material needs of those facing a pregnancy decision in a way that reflects their value and dignity.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| From its inception, the mission of our organization has remained steadfast: to restore hope and ownership to those facing a pregnancy decision by alleviating the obstacles and pressures causing them to feel a loss of confidence and control. The two primary means through which we have pursued this purpose are 1) directly serving women and their partners during the decision-making process and 2) equipping members of the community from every sphere to provide compassionate care and tangible support to those around them facing an unintended pregnancy. This second area of focus was born of a recognition that the need we existed to meet could not be fully met through direct service alone-though of course such provision plays a vital role. If we were truly going to see our mission realized we needed to think bigger and to pursue innovative means of caring for people and building supportive communities. According to the best available data, the average time taken to make a decision after the discovery of an unintended pregnancy is roughly 5-7 days-a very narrow window in which to reach and serve women and their partners. However, care and support in these early moments is often the most vital, as the needs and pressures experienced before a choice is made often cause the individual to feel powerless and without options as they consider what to do. These obstacles can be complex and weighty-from concerns about housing or finances to chemical dependency or mental illness-and they will frequently bear significant weight on the decision process and how both a woman and her partner are impacted by that process. While the services of Viable Options are a powerful means of aiding those facing a pregnancy decision by identifying pressing needs and mitigating them through advocacy, no agency can be continually present in an individual's life in order to offer long-term solutions for every obstacle in their path. Those positioned to offer this type of sustained support over time are friends, family members, neighbors, and peers.In order to holistically reach and empower those we exist to serve, it is therefore vital to implement both processes-meeting pressing needs through direct care and advocacy and building supportive communities through education. | $0 | $0 |
| A DECLINE IN NUMBERSIn 2020, with the onset of COVID-19 shutdowns and concerns, we were unsurprised to see a significant decline in opportunities for direct service. However, even with a gradual lifting of restrictions, this continued into 2021, resulting in a year without any clients through our doors. As we explored the potential factors driving this decline, two stood out from the others: the rise in technology dependence and remote care offerings-greatly accelerated by COVID-19-and the shift toward Generation Z as the most likely to experience unintended pregnancies. This evaluation drove many of the strategic efforts that were made throughout the course of the year.SHIFTING TOWARD REMOTE CARE The internet is the primary source to which Generation Z turns for trustworthy and helpful information when making decisions, both simple and complex. This generation also tends to use digital forums as a primary means of communication, building community, and even seeking healthcare.According to a 2021 report by the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Generation Z is the most likely demographic to use telehealth-healthcare via phone or computer. This type of remote care has been on the rise for some time, and the industry has grown exponentially in the last three years.In the spring of 2020, we launched virtual services in response to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2021, in order to accommodate the preferences of the generation most likely to need our services (Generation Z), we refined and expanded those digital offerings, streamlining our online intake processes and creating a virtual services page, which lists the services offered remotely via phone or computer. TRAINING THE STUDENT POPULATIONThose of college age (18-24) are some of the most likely to face an unintended pregnancy; they are also those who will inherit and shape the conversation of pregnancy care in the years to come. Engaging actively with the universities allows us to reach students in need of our services, as well as their friends and peers, and to begin a new discussion within the student body which addresses the deepest needs of those facing a pregnancy decision. Our goal has been to raise awareness about the resources offered by Viable Options and to equip both students and staff to make effective referrals while providing relational support. Though some activities, such as onsite tabling, were not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, other doors were opened to us throughout the year-ushering in a new season of partnership with the academic community. Over the course of 2021, we were able to engage with dozens of students from all four local campuses, as well as staff and faculty members from SUNY Potsdam, St. Lawrence University, and Clarkson University. Early in the year, we held a training for student volunteers from Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam. This instruction equipped them to facilitate discussions about unintended pregnancy on their campuses, to raise awareness about the needs, pressures, and obstacles that frequently cause a loss of confidence and control in the decision process, and to mobilize their peers to provide tangible support and solutions. Throughout 2021, this group continued to be actively invested in our organization. | $0 | $0 |
| LAUNCHING OUR STUDENT RESOURCES PAGEAt the end of 2021, we launched a Student Resources page on the Viable Options website designed specifically for college students-providing tools and resources that equip them to serve their peers facing a pregnancy decision and educate them on the services available at Viable Options. The page features a video series created to walk students through the process of caring for women and their partners facing unintended pregnancies. It also includes onramps for involvement with Viable Options through volunteering and campus advocacy, as well as sign-up forms for additional training programs.The goal of this page is to help shape the way the next generation thinks about and responds to the issue of unintended pregnancy and to foster an environment in which the deepest needs of those walking through the decision process are fully met by their community. TRAINING RESIDENT ASSISTANTSResident Assistants (RAs) on a college campus are frequently the first to be made aware of crisis situations, relational issues, or other areas of potential distress. As leaders among their peers, they are also some of the most likely to be made aware of an unintended pregnancy. In this position of influence, being prepared to offer care and advocacy for fellow students facing a pregnancy decision is of great importance. Already functioning as first responders on their campuses, RAs are uniquely positioned to quickly identify needs and provide support, as well as to make effective referrals to Viable Options where needed. In October of 2021, we partnered with Clarkson University to launch a 90-minute training course for Resident Assistants on college campuses. The content in this training includes background on unintended pregnancy and the needs often associated with it, practical tools for creating a safe environment, active listening, identifying needs, and connecting the individual to solutions. The objective of the course is to launch student leaders into active advocacy on their campuses, fully prepared to care for individuals and to raise awareness. Over the course of two sessions at Clarkson, we had the opportunity to train 12 RAs and three members of the Residence Life staff. The feedback we received from the students was beyond encouraging; many even recommended to their supervisors that the course become a mandatory part of their annual training process.MARKETING THROUGH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIESAt the end of 2020, we developed a piece of literature designed specifically for distribution at food pantries. Our goal was to speak directly to the needs of those representing vulnerable populations, for whom an unintended pregnancy may be especially complex, and to make them aware of the services we offer. By the summer of 2021, we were able to equip five local food pantries with this resource, which they began regularly distributing to their clientele. | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Smith | Chief Executive Officer | FT | $40,000 | - | $40,000 |
| Greg Lapinski | Chairman | - | $0 | - | - |
| John Meyers | Vice Chair & Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Carson Smith | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Joshua McGrath | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Darlene Sinclair | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Viable Options Inc
- EIN
- 27-4281672
- Phone
- 3158012273
- Address
- 11 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
Signing Officer
- Name
- Sierra Smith
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 3158012273
- Signed
- 2022-11-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Pinto Mucenski Hooper VanHouse & Co
- Address
- 42 Market Street PO Box 109, Potsdam, NY 13676-0109
- Preparer
- Donald W Gruneisen
- Phone
- 3152656080
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 14
“Description: Depreciation/Amortization. Amount: 1,498. Description: Other Expenses. Amount: 23,671. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 14: 25,169.”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses
“Description: Non-Personnel Related Expenses. Amount: 5,120. Description: Travel and Meeting Expenses. Amount: 304. Description: Other Expenses. Amount: 24,650. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 30,074.”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets
“Description: Intangible Assets. Beg. of Year Amount: 2,338. End of Year Amount: 1,523. Description: Other Depreciable Assets. Beg. of Year Amount: 3,241. End of Year Amount: 2,557.”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities
“Description: Other Current Liabilities. Beg. of Year Amount: 52. End of Year Amount: 9. Description: Amex Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 440. End of Year Amount: 1,779. Description: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 12,792. End of Year Amount: 12,990.”
Raw XML Appendix180 raw XML fields
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Carson Smith |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 3158012273 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 11 Court Street |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Canton |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 13617 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 73124 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 61150 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 94078 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -14967 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 8720 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 78703 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 65230 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 94078 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 65419 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 50452 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 65419 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 50452 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 25169 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 4.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 40000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Greg Lapinski |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | John Meyers |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Carson Smith |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Joshua McGrath |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Darlene Sinclair |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | Sierra Smith |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Chairman |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Vice Chair & Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | Chief Executive Officer |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 5579 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 4080 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 30074 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | The primary purpose of the corporation is two-fold: (i) to provide support, education, resources, and advocacy for those facing a pregnancy decision in order to enable an informed and confident choice and (ii) to educate and equip the local community to meet the physical, emotional, relational, and material needs of those facing a pregnancy decision in a way that reflects their value and dignity. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | From its inception, the mission of our organization has remained steadfast: to restore hope and ownership to those facing a pregnancy decision by alleviating the obstacles and pressures causing them to feel a loss of confidence and control. The two primary means through which we have pursued this purpose are 1) directly serving women and their partners during the decision-making process and 2) equipping members of the community from every sphere to provide compassionate care and tangible support to those around them facing an unintended pregnancy. This second area of focus was born of a recognition that the need we existed to meet could not be fully met through direct service alone-though of course such provision plays a vital role. If we were truly going to see our mission realized we needed to think bigger and to pursue innovative means of caring for people and building supportive communities. According to the best available data, the average time taken to make a decision after the discovery of an unintended pregnancy is roughly 5-7 days-a very narrow window in which to reach and serve women and their partners. However, care and support in these early moments is often the most vital, as the needs and pressures experienced before a choice is made often cause the individual to feel powerless and without options as they consider what to do. These obstacles can be complex and weighty-from concerns about housing or finances to chemical dependency or mental illness-and they will frequently bear significant weight on the decision process and how both a woman and her partner are impacted by that process. While the services of Viable Options are a powerful means of aiding those facing a pregnancy decision by identifying pressing needs and mitigating them through advocacy, no agency can be continually present in an individual's life in order to offer long-term solutions for every obstacle in their path. Those positioned to offer this type of sustained support over time are friends, family members, neighbors, and peers.In order to holistically reach and empower those we exist to serve, it is therefore vital to implement both processes-meeting pressing needs through direct care and advocacy and building supportive communities through education. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | A DECLINE IN NUMBERSIn 2020, with the onset of COVID-19 shutdowns and concerns, we were unsurprised to see a significant decline in opportunities for direct service. However, even with a gradual lifting of restrictions, this continued into 2021, resulting in a year without any clients through our doors. As we explored the potential factors driving this decline, two stood out from the others: the rise in technology dependence and remote care offerings-greatly accelerated by COVID-19-and the shift toward Generation Z as the most likely to experience unintended pregnancies. This evaluation drove many of the strategic efforts that were made throughout the course of the year.SHIFTING TOWARD REMOTE CARE The internet is the primary source to which Generation Z turns for trustworthy and helpful information when making decisions, both simple and complex. This generation also tends to use digital forums as a primary means of communication, building community, and even seeking healthcare.According to a 2021 report by the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Generation Z is the most likely demographic to use telehealth-healthcare via phone or computer. This type of remote care has been on the rise for some time, and the industry has grown exponentially in the last three years.In the spring of 2020, we launched virtual services in response to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2021, in order to accommodate the preferences of the generation most likely to need our services (Generation Z), we refined and expanded those digital offerings, streamlining our online intake processes and creating a virtual services page, which lists the services offered remotely via phone or computer. TRAINING THE STUDENT POPULATIONThose of college age (18-24) are some of the most likely to face an unintended pregnancy; they are also those who will inherit and shape the conversation of pregnancy care in the years to come. Engaging actively with the universities allows us to reach students in need of our services, as well as their friends and peers, and to begin a new discussion within the student body which addresses the deepest needs of those facing a pregnancy decision. Our goal has been to raise awareness about the resources offered by Viable Options and to equip both students and staff to make effective referrals while providing relational support. Though some activities, such as onsite tabling, were not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, other doors were opened to us throughout the year-ushering in a new season of partnership with the academic community. Over the course of 2021, we were able to engage with dozens of students from all four local campuses, as well as staff and faculty members from SUNY Potsdam, St. Lawrence University, and Clarkson University. Early in the year, we held a training for student volunteers from Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam. This instruction equipped them to facilitate discussions about unintended pregnancy on their campuses, to raise awareness about the needs, pressures, and obstacles that frequently cause a loss of confidence and control in the decision process, and to mobilize their peers to provide tangible support and solutions. Throughout 2021, this group continued to be actively invested in our organization. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | LAUNCHING OUR STUDENT RESOURCES PAGEAt the end of 2021, we launched a Student Resources page on the Viable Options website designed specifically for college students-providing tools and resources that equip them to serve their peers facing a pregnancy decision and educate them on the services available at Viable Options. The page features a video series created to walk students through the process of caring for women and their partners facing unintended pregnancies. It also includes onramps for involvement with Viable Options through volunteering and campus advocacy, as well as sign-up forms for additional training programs.The goal of this page is to help shape the way the next generation thinks about and responds to the issue of unintended pregnancy and to foster an environment in which the deepest needs of those walking through the decision process are fully met by their community. TRAINING RESIDENT ASSISTANTSResident Assistants (RAs) on a college campus are frequently the first to be made aware of crisis situations, relational issues, or other areas of potential distress. As leaders among their peers, they are also some of the most likely to be made aware of an unintended pregnancy. In this position of influence, being prepared to offer care and advocacy for fellow students facing a pregnancy decision is of great importance. Already functioning as first responders on their campuses, RAs are uniquely positioned to quickly identify needs and provide support, as well as to make effective referrals to Viable Options where needed. In October of 2021, we partnered with Clarkson University to launch a 90-minute training course for Resident Assistants on college campuses. The content in this training includes background on unintended pregnancy and the needs often associated with it, practical tools for creating a safe environment, active listening, identifying needs, and connecting the individual to solutions. The objective of the course is to launch student leaders into active advocacy on their campuses, fully prepared to care for individuals and to raise awareness. Over the course of two sessions at Clarkson, we had the opportunity to train 12 RAs and three members of the Residence Life staff. The feedback we received from the students was beyond encouraging; many even recommended to their supervisors that the course become a mandatory part of their annual training process.MARKETING THROUGH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIESAt the end of 2020, we developed a piece of literature designed specifically for distribution at food pantries. Our goal was to speak directly to the needs of those representing vulnerable populations, for whom an unintended pregnancy may be especially complex, and to make them aware of the services we offer. By the summer of 2021, we were able to equip five local food pantries with this resource, which they began regularly distributing to their clientele. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 45082 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13284 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 14778 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 109045 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 94078 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.viableoptions.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 94078 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 104099 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 118476 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 106181 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 120871 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 543705 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 20481 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 543705 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 94078 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 104099 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 118476 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 106181 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 120871 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 543705 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 543705 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description: Depreciation/Amortization. Amount: 1,498. Description: Other Expenses. Amount: 23,671. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 14: 25,169. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description: Non-Personnel Related Expenses. Amount: 5,120. Description: Travel and Meeting Expenses. Amount: 304. Description: Other Expenses. Amount: 24,650. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 30,074. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Description: Intangible Assets. Beg. of Year Amount: 2,338. End of Year Amount: 1,523. Description: Other Depreciable Assets. Beg. of Year Amount: 3,241. End of Year Amount: 2,557. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Description: Other Current Liabilities. Beg. of Year Amount: 52. End of Year Amount: 9. Description: Amex Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 440. End of Year Amount: 1,779. Description: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 12,792. End of Year Amount: 12,990. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 14 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract. |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | IAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 3 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Sierra Smith |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | CEO |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3158012273 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2022-11-15 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Viable Options Inc |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | VIAB |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 274281672 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 3158012273 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 11 Court Street |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Canton |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 13617 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 161207215 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Pinto Mucenski Hooper VanHouse & Co |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 42 Market Street PO Box 109 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Potsdam |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 136760109 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3152656080 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2022-11-14 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Donald W Gruneisen |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2022-11-15T12:27:49-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm | 0 | Sierra |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm | 0 | Smith |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2021-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2021 |
Document Assets
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Filings
Displayed year
2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $65,230
- Liabilities
- $14,778
- Net assets
- $50,452
- Revenue
- $94,078
- Expenses
- $109,045
- Net income
- -$14,967