Civic Intelligence

Alternatives Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-2720602

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 11, 2021

Organization Profilewww.alternativesyouth.org

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4730 N SheridanChicago, IL 60640

(773) 506-7474

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.4%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$104,213

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.9% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

58th percentile

9.5%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,398,218

Up $207,692 (+9.5%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$971,164

Up $88,822 (+10%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$1,427,054

Up $118,870 (+9.1%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,635,007

Down $92,647 (-2.5%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$3,546,185

Down $213,804 (-5.7%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$88,822

Up $121,157 (+375%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,987,944Liabilities 2011: $1,216,765Net Assets 2011: $771,1792011Assets 2012: $2,073,982Liabilities 2012: $1,025,529Net Assets 2012: $1,048,4532012Assets 2013: $2,518,670Liabilities 2013: $1,063,961Net Assets 2013: $1,454,7092013Assets 2014: $2,035,216Liabilities 2014: $1,074,161Net Assets 2014: $961,0552014Assets 2015: $2,038,489Liabilities 2015: $1,248,602Net Assets 2015: $789,8872015Assets 2016: $2,303,009Liabilities 2016: $1,073,792Net Assets 2016: $1,229,2172016Assets 2017: $2,365,202Liabilities 2017: $1,338,477Net Assets 2017: $1,026,7252017Assets 2018: $2,203,230Liabilities 2018: $1,288,553Net Assets 2018: $914,6772018Assets 2019: $2,190,526Liabilities 2019: $1,308,184Net Assets 2019: $882,3422019Assets 2020: $2,398,218Liabilities 2020: $1,427,054Net Assets 2020: $971,1642020Assets 2021: $2,582,403Liabilities 2021: $1,253,749Net Assets 2021: $1,328,6542021Assets 2022: $2,867,974Liabilities 2022: $1,445,068Net Assets 2022: $1,422,9062022Assets 2023: $3,089,546Liabilities 2023: $645,126Net Assets 2023: $2,444,4202023Assets 2024: $5,723,872Liabilities 2024: $818,577Net Assets 2024: $4,905,2952024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,398,218
Liabilities$1,427,054
Net Assets$971,164
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $2,375,4272011Expenses 2012: $2,560,4392012Expenses 2013: $2,566,3002013Revenue 2014: $2,413,091Expenses 2014: $2,906,745Net Income 2014: -$493,6542014Revenue 2015: $2,839,410Expenses 2015: $3,010,578Net Income 2015: -$171,1682015Revenue 2016: $3,627,046Expenses 2016: $3,187,716Net Income 2016: $439,3302016Revenue 2017: $3,262,275Expenses 2017: $3,464,767Net Income 2017: -$202,4922017Revenue 2018: $3,281,040Expenses 2018: $3,393,088Net Income 2018: -$112,0482018Revenue 2019: $3,727,654Expenses 2019: $3,759,989Net Income 2019: -$32,3352019Revenue 2020: $3,635,007Expenses 2020: $3,546,185Net Income 2020: $88,8222020Revenue 2021: $4,076,826Expenses 2021: $3,719,336Net Income 2021: $357,4902021Revenue 2022: $4,456,182Expenses 2022: $4,361,930Net Income 2022: $94,2522022Revenue 2023: $6,932,749Expenses 2023: $6,009,589Net Income 2023: $923,1602023Revenue 2024: $11,299,907Expenses 2024: $8,839,032Net Income 2024: $2,460,8752024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$3,635,007
Expenses$3,546,185
Net Income$88,822
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 11, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,635,007
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Alternatives, Inc.'s mission is to facilitate personal development, strengthen family relationships, and enhance the community's well being. Serving over 3,000 youth and families annually, we offer a range of counseling and youth development services.

Youth agency providing comprehensive services for youth, their families and community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$965,890$919,961▼ $45,929
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,029,469$744,538▼ $284,931
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$138,000$532,368▲ $394,368
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,560$146,620▲ $145,060
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$55,607$46,582▼ $9,025
Accounts Receivable-$8,149-
Total Assets$2,190,526$2,398,218▲ $207,692
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$840,937$782,174▼ $58,763
Other Liabilities$289,933$599,412▲ $309,479
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$177,314$45,468▼ $131,846
Total Liabilities$1,308,184$1,427,054▲ $118,870
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$578,342$589,664▲ $11,322
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$304,000$381,500▲ $77,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$882,342$971,164▲ $88,822
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,190,526$2,398,218▲ $207,692

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$535,450$773,005$1,308,455
Equipment$115,011$219,204$334,215
Land$269,500-$269,500
Other Land Buildings$0$172,971$172,971

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$138,000---$138,000
2018$138,000---$138,000
2017$138,000---$138,000
2016$138,000---$138,000
2015$138,000---$138,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bessie L AlcantaraExecutive DirectorFT$103,673$540$104,213

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randall Doubet-KingPresident
Michael J HarrisVice President
Angel EdmondDirector
Jeffery BeckerDirector
Julliette StancilDirector
Katie EngDirector
Payal KeshvaniDirector
Tom ZiegenfussDirector
Veronica MiltonDirector
Johara VealSecretary
Tim HarrisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,538,762
Program Service Revenue
$33,189
Investment Income
$520
Other Revenue
$62,536
All Other Contributions
$928,062
Change in Net Assets
$88,822

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,635,007
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$44,609
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,679,616
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,635,007
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,578,763
Other Expenses$967,422
Total Fundraising Expense$214,323
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,794,136$187,903$51,300$2,033,339
Other Employee Benefits$165,430$113,053$5,319$283,802
Payroll Taxes$127,791$20,539$7,752$156,082
Occupancy$131,553$8,893$3,279$143,725
Office Expenses$90,606$40,157$4,422$135,185
Fees for Services Other$36,882$1,299$68,826$107,007
Depreciation Depletion$52,416$30,540$23,267$106,223
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,216$31,662$31,662$105,540
Fees for Services Accounting-$88,249-$88,249
Information Technology$48,412$13,141$5,325$66,878
Interest$40,971$4,896$1,848$47,715
Travel$40,535$2,700$557$43,792
Insurance$25,884$3,093$1,167$30,144
Other Expenses$4,791$90$9,570$4,881
All Other Expenses$1,041$718$29$1,788
Total Functional Expenses$2,730,694$601,168$214,323$3,546,185

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,590,794
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,546,185
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,546,185
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$44,609
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Refundable advance - Paycheck Protection Loan$308,188
Accrued payroll$197,721
Capital lease obligation$63,315
Refundable advance - other$30,188
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Board Treasurer and Financial Committee reviewed the Form 990 and related schedules. The Form 990 was distributed to the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Staff and Board members sign a form every year where they can list any potential conflicts of interest. Distribution of the form is accompanied by a training regarding conflicts of interest, what they are, and the importance of letting the agency know of any conflicts or potential conflicts. If there is even the appearance of a potential conflict, staff and board members are requested to disclose it on the form. The forms are collected and reviewed by the Executive Director and Board of Directors, and any conflicts or potential conflicts are reviewed and discussed in order to take appropriate action.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The salary for the Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and is based on performance, comparable salaries, required skills, and position responsibility. Compensation for other top managers is determined by the Executive Director based on the same criteria.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. The Organization is in the process of upgrading its website which will include a section that will make these documents available to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alternatives Inc
EIN
36-2720602
Phone
7735067474
Address
4730 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60640

Signing Officer

Name
Bessie Alcantara
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7735067474
Signed
2021-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bessie Alcantara
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
106
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Paul Betlinski
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“The purpose of the endowment is to generate investment income to be used by the agency as needed.”

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements Alternatives, Inc. was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Alternatives has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that Alternatives was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2020. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Youth Development-Alternatives' Youth Development programs build on youth's assets and are designed with input from the youth to build protective factors and reduce risk-factors associated with negative health outcomes for themselves and their peers.Our programs offer youth a safe space for self-expression, discovery, skill-building, and leadership development and include Girl World, Career and Employment Services, Urban Arts, Restorative Justice, and Youth Empowerment Program. These programs and services are highly collaborative, utilizing internal referrals and partnerships with other organizations to ensure youth receive all of the supports and resources they need to develop health and stability. Alternatives works with more than 3,000 youth each year, providing services in its Uptown Youth and Family Center, as well as in public schools throughout Chicago.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,398,218
Liabilities
$1,427,054
Net assets
$971,164
Revenue
$3,635,007
Expenses
$3,546,185
Net income
$88,822
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.72$0.82$4.91$11.3$8.84$2.46
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.65$2.44$6.93$6.01$0.92
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.87$1.45$1.42$4.46$4.36$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$1.25$1.33$4.08$3.72$0.36
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$1.43$0.97$3.64$3.55$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$1.31$0.88$3.73$3.76$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$1.29$0.91$3.28$3.39$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$1.34$1.03$3.26$3.46$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$1.07$1.23$3.63$3.19$0.44
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$1.25$0.79$2.84$3.01$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$1.07$0.96$2.41$2.91$0.49
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.52$1.06$1.45$2.57
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.07$1.03$1.05$2.56
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.99$1.22$0.77$2.38