2024-05-15T17:22:06-07:00 2023-06-30 363705616 Prado & Renteria CPAs Prof Corp 1837 S Michigan Ave 2nd Fl Chicago IL 60616 990 2022-07-01 362720602 Alternatives Inc ALTE 7735067474 4730 N Sheridan Chicago IL 60640 Bessie Alcantara Executive Director 7735067474 2023-03-17 true Bessie Alcantara true Wenqin Zhang P02152541 3125671330 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Bessie Alcantara 4730 N Sheridan Chicago IL 60640 7307572 false X www.alternativesyouth.org X 1971 IL Youth agency providing comprehensive services for youth, their families and community. 12 12 132 63 0 0 4374298 6582396 0 279 0 81605 725176 4456182 7307572 0 0 3145065 4647583 0 239634 1216865 2037757 4361930 6685340 94252 622232 2867974 2970077 1445068 882880 1422906 2087197 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, The organization offers a range of counseling and youth development services. false false 2150023 0 0 Youth Development-Alternatives 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. The programs offeryouth 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 0 0 0 Clinical Services - By combining behavioral health through Clinical Services with the positive skill-building programs provided by Youth Development programs, Alternatives is able to engage youth in making healthy choices and developing healthy relationships; succeeding academically; building strong communication and conflict resolution skills while positioning them as leaders in their communities. Our Clinical Services department provides Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Family Intervention Services. 2150023 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 132 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X Sonya Cook 3127789835 4730 N Sheridan Chicago IL 60640 Bessie L Alcantara Executive Director 40.00 X X 165556 0 3110 Sonya Cook Finance Director 40.00 X X 101652 0 5640 Payal Keshvani President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Katie Eng Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tim Harris Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Erin Killingsworth-Walker Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Samantha Thaver Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Randall Doubet-King Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Farina Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Inder Kaur Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Nguyen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Baron Rush Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Johara Veal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Ziegenfuss Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 267208 0 8750 2 false true false 5411565 1170831 6582396 Others Revenues 900099 725176 725176 0 0 725176 7307572 725176 0 0 275958 109544 157964 8450 3628556 1440385 2077060 111111 40249 15977 23039 1233 520156 35655 484082 419 182664 2006 180588 70 56839 0 56839 0 307248 85894 214847 6507 90506 0 2406 88100 851446 381363 452855 17228 95702 11426 83375 901 24384 16344 7194 846 35316 24796 10470 50 41508 0 41508 0 29234 3382 25746 106 Meal & Entertainment 1120 97 0 1023 Fundraising Fees 1920 0 399 1521 Bad Debt Expense 386873 0 386873 0 Miscellaneous Expense 66423 22776 41878 1769 49238 378 48560 300 6685340 2150023 4295683 239634 110044 246805 643618 483360 1203832 1958575 114567 278725 4827 2215 795913 2612 2867974 2970077 224016 551336 183739 478659 0 742393 147805 1445068 882880 X 1014906 1720780 408000 366417 1422906 2087197 2867974 2970077 622232 42059 X X false false true false X 0 3685373 3538762 4009292 3220788 6582396 21036611 0 0 3685373 3538762 4009292 3220788 6582396 21036611 369189 20667422 27042 38167 58266 13853 0 137328 0 24889 24889 21198828 0.97490 0.96870 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 138000 1.00000 false false 0 0 4827 2215 2612 2612 Short-term liabilities 41742 Long and Short Term Debt 106063 147805 X false false false false false false false false false Bessie L Alcantara 165556 0 0 0 0 0 542 0 2568 0 168666 0 0 0 Pt VI, 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. Pt VI, 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. Pt VI, Line 15a The compensation for the Executive Director of Alternatives will be determined based on several factors including market benchmarks, organizational performance,and responsibilities inherent to the position. In adherence to our principle of equitable compensation, the total annual base salary for the Executive Director shall not exceed three times the total annual base salary of the lowest-paid full-time exempt employee within Alternatives. Pt VI, Line 15b This Compensation Policy is established to ensure fair and equitable compensation practices within Alternatives, a non-profit organization committed to the creation of a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. As part of our commitment to fairness and social responsibility, this policy outlines guidelines for executive compensation in relation to the lowest-paid employees within the organization. Pt VI, 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. Pt XII, Line 3b The audit is in process to be completed.