Civic Intelligence

Alternatives Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-2720602

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 11, 2022

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

83rd percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

43rd percentile

8.8%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$131,915

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

46th percentile

7.7%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,582,403

Up $184,185 (+7.7%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,328,654

Up $357,490 (+37%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$1,253,749

Down $173,305 (-12%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,076,826

Up $441,819 (+12%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$3,719,336

Up $173,151 (+4.9%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$357,490

Up $268,668 (+302%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th 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

2021

Assets$2,582,403
Liabilities$1,253,749
Net Assets$1,328,654
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th 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

2021

Revenue$4,076,826
Expenses$3,719,336
Net Income$357,490
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 11, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$4,076,826
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$744,538$1,054,679▲ $310,141
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$919,961$853,654▼ $66,307
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$532,368$407,451▼ $124,917
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$146,620$174,624▲ $28,004
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,582$91,995▲ $45,413
Accounts Receivable$8,149--
Total Assets$2,398,218$2,582,403▲ $184,185
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$782,174$720,204▼ $61,970
Other Liabilities$599,412$433,075▼ $166,337
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$45,468$100,470▲ $55,002
Total Liabilities$1,427,054$1,253,749▼ $173,305
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$589,664$907,571▲ $317,907
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$381,500$421,083▲ $39,583
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$971,164$1,328,654▲ $357,490
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,398,218$2,582,403▲ $184,185

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$505,563$819,557$1,325,120
Equipment$78,591$260,699$339,290
Land$269,500-$269,500
Other Land Buildings$0$172,971$172,971

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$138,000---$138,000
2019$138,000---$138,000
2018$138,000---$138,000
2017$138,000---$138,000
2016$138,000---$138,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bessie L AlcantaraExecutive DirectorFT$121,514$10,401$131,915

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeffery BeckerPresident
Katie EngVice President
Baron RushDirector
Erin Killingsworth-WalkerDirector
Inder KaurDirector
Jennifer FarinaDirector
Juliette StancilDirector
Payal KeshvaniDirector
Ron NguyenDirector
Samantha ThaverDirector
Tom ZiegenfussDirector
Veronica MiltonDirector
Tim HarrisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,009,292
Program Service Revenue
$9,268
Investment Income
$146
Other Revenue
$58,120
All Other Contributions
$892,765
Change in Net Assets
$357,490

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,076,826
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$175,921
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,252,747
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,076,826
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,775,822
Other Expenses$943,514
Total Fundraising Expense$337,945
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,810,241$228,105$167,814$2,206,160
Other Employee Benefits$204,726$19,515$19,537$243,778
Payroll Taxes$128,228$26,390$15,490$170,108
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,310$46,733$46,733$155,776
Occupancy$92,753$19,000$11,152$122,905
Office Expenses$65,323$43,056$4,085$112,464
Fees for Services Other$24,200$76,631$4,897$105,728
Depreciation Depletion$66,902$13,778$8,087$88,767
Information Technology$37,264$19,310$8,368$64,942
Interest$37,161$1,909$4,492$43,562
Other Expenses$3,449$1,043$32,722$37,214
Insurance$23,802$4,901$2,877$31,580
Fees for Services Accounting$301$23,859-$24,160
Travel$8,109$458$137$8,704
All Other Expenses$4,710$900-$5,610
Total Functional Expenses$2,756,595$624,796$337,945$3,719,336

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,895,257
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,719,336
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,719,336
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$175,921
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
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
Accrued payroll$263,101
Refundable advance - other$126,438
Capital lease obligation$43,536
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
2022-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bessie Alcantara
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
68
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Jason L Gierhahn
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, 2021. 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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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,582,403
Liabilities
$1,253,749
Net assets
$1,328,654
Revenue
$4,076,826
Expenses
$3,719,336
Net income
$357,490
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