2026-02-06T14:55:28-06:00 2025-06-30 721161001 BERNARD & FRANKS CORP OF CPA'S 4141 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 313 METAIRIE LA 700025581 990 2024-07-01 721161001 OPTIONS INC OPTI 9853456269 19362 WEST SHELTON ROAD HAMMOND LA 704018251 CARRIE MERCKE PRESIDENT 9853456269 2026-01-21 1 0 JAMES L WHITE P00028819 5048850170 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CARRIE MERCKE 19362 WEST SHELTON ROAD HAMMOND LA 704018251 8402264 0 X WWW.OPTIONS4U.ORG X 1973 LA OPTIONS MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1973, OPTIONS HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MAXIMIZING LIFE SKILLS, MEANINGFUL WORK AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BEYOND THE FAMILY. 11 11 278 111 0 0 2527444 1578593 6562537 6576784 48119 49477 23811 48530 9161911 8253384 0 0 0 0 6331613 5523296 0 0 229420 3335143 3312957 9666756 8836253 -504845 -582869 7701421 7256355 510054 550876 7191367 6705479 X OPTIONS HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MAXIMIZING LIFE SKILLS, MEANINGFUL WORK AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BEYOND THE FAMILY. 0 0 2414839 1591905 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OPTIONS OPERATES 4 COMMUNITY HOMES. EACH HOME PROVIDES A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR SIX INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CALL HOME. TWO OF THE HOMES ARE FOR WOMEN AND TWO ARE FOR MEN. THE HOMES PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS TO LIVE WITH PEERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LOCATIONS WERE CHOSEN IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS. EACH HOME IS STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK TO ENSURE THE CARE AND SAFETY NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ARE MET. ALL 4 COMMUNITY HOMES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING FOR OVER 25 YEARS. 2587534 2067873 OPTIONS PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE COMPETITIVE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OPTIONS JOB PLACEMENT, JOB COACHING, AND ONGOING SUPPORTS. THEY WORK AT BUSINESSES SUCH AS BANKS, OFFICES, GROCERY STORES, RESTAURANTS, RETAIL STORES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE JOBS THROUGH OPTIONS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK ON OPTIONS CLEANING CREWS, LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW, LEARNING GARDENS, WEAVING STUDIO, AND AT FABULOUS FINDS. IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY, JOBS CAN BE SCARCE, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OVER 80% OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE U.S. ARE NOT EMPLOYED AND THIS PROGRAM IS JUST ONE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. OPTIONS SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRACTS WITH AREA BUSINESSES OR STARTS NEW BUSINESSES TO DIRECTLY EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. 3121986 3290379 OPTIONS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIONS IS TO SUPPORT, ASSIST, AND MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON BASED ON HIS OR HER UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS. OPTIONS OFFERS SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, WANTS, AND SKILLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING HOUSING AND NEGOTIATING LEASE TERMS, NAVIGATING HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING AND SUPPORT, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THAT PERSON. OPTIONS HAS BEEN MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ITS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SINCE 1985. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - OPTIONS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, WHO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WITH SUPPORTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSIST THEIR CAREGIVERS. FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEAL PREPARATION, HYGIENE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT THE FAMILY CARE GIVERS THUS ENABLING THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR OWN JOBS, CARE FOR THEIR OTHER CHILDREN, AND TAKE NEEDED BREAKS. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF THE FAMILY. OPTIONS HAS BEEN PROVIDING FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SINCE 1991. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - THE PURPOSE OF OPTIONS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. IT IS A CRITICAL SERVICE SINCE MOST PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DO NOT DRIVE. OPTIONS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO DOCTORS' APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING, COMMUNITY JOBS, CHURCH AND RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. 8124359 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 278 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 9853456269 19362 WEST SHELTON ROAD HAMMOND LA 704018251 MATTHEW COTTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELAINE WALKINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN POTEET DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE JOHNSON CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL TITUS III PAST CHAIR/DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK COUDRAIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC DOSCH SECRETARY & TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH MICHELL VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAY BURCHFIELD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA LANDRY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE MERCKE CEO/PRESIDENT 40.00 X 77351 0 0 KIMBERLY SIMS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR 40.00 X 121221 0 4550 198572 0 4550 1 0 0 0 0 529592 749872 299129 1578593 VOCATIONAL SERVICES 624310 644227 644227 PRIVATE PAY 624310 38735 38735 VOCATIONAL REHABILITAT 624310 3500 3500 5890322 5890322 6576784 20927 20927 177430 148880 28550 28550 28550 0 529592 0 0 OTHER INCOME 624310 38943 38943 MANAGEMENT FEE 624310 9587 9587 48530 8253384 6653864 0 20927 5523296 5290437 99435 133424 365195 351771 13424 8067 62 8005 19772 14555 5217 24292 24292 66450 64181 2269 66 66 309358 299586 9772 387129 377143 9986 PAYROLL TAXES AND EMPLO 720166 681087 16605 22474 COST OF SALES 277098 274630 2468 CRISIS INTERVENTION 249973 249973 MOTOR VEHICLE EXPENSE 137461 137230 231 747930 609319 65089 73522 8836253 8124359 482474 229420 1053485 1043999 715225 523038 443446 449930 597470 388491 4326 4326 11011 30106 5519365 3024756 2627485 2494609 1649027 1751805 599946 570051 7701421 7256355 510054 550876 510054 550876 X 6147975 5685498 1043392 1019981 7191367 6705479 7701421 7256355 -582869 96981 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1858391 2382417 1776696 2599827 1578593 10195924 7473483 7706058 7054337 6562537 6653864 35450279 32547 1106231 28550 1167328 9364421 10088475 9937264 9162364 8261007 46813531 60000 10000 56820 60000 186820 0 60000 10000 56820 60000 186820 46626711 25319 701 9349 20927 56296 25319 701 9349 20927 56296 9389740 10089176 9937264 9171713 8281934 46869827 0.99480 0.99410 0.00120 0.00100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1029866 472427 482312 1019981 1129298 505555 604987 1029866 1161704 211094 243500 1129298 1038887 243500 120683 1161704 959672 120000 40785 1038887 1.00000 0 0 556433 556433 4962932 3024756 1938176 2494609 GOVERNMENT SECURITIES AND STOCK 1751805 F 1751805 UNCONDITIONAL PROMISE TO GIVE 570051 570051 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL EXEMPT INFORMATION RETURNS (FORM 990) FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, 2023 AND 2024 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT 529592 529592 0 529592 529592 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WAS GIVEN TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE DISCUSSION FOR THEIR REVIEW. QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD WERE PRESENTED TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TAX PREPARERS. BASED ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW, THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD AND WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FILING WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCEDURES 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B.THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C.AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER OPTIONS CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D.IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN OPTIONS BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY A.IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBERS RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS OF COMPENSATION OR INCREASES IN COMPENSATION ARE PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE. THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS RECEIVING THE COMPENSATION AND ARE THEREFORE CONFLICTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE V OF THIS POLICY AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND/OR INCREASES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR ITS COMMITTEES WILL OBTAIN AND BASE ITS DECISIONS BASED ON APPROPRIATE DATA. TO ESTABLISH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS (MEANING THE BURDEN OF PROOF THAT THE COMPENSATION IS UNREASONABLE IS ON THE IRS), EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WILL BE BASED ON INDEPENDENT SURVEYS OF COMPARABILITY DATA. COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM CANDID (FORMALLY GUIDE STAR); ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ERI); SALARIES REVIEW; ABBOTT, LANGER ASSOCIATION SURVEYS; AND OTHER SALARY SURVEY SOURCES THAT SPECIALIZE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. THE BOARD MAY ALSO FACTOR INTO THE COMPENSATION EQUATION, THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BASE ITS REASONING AND BASIS OF ANY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS ON THE REPORTS OF PROFESSIONALS. THE PROFESSIONAL REPORTS SHOULD INCLUDE DESCRIPTION AND SUMMARIES OF THE SALARY COMPARISON INFORMATION USED TO FORM THE CONCLUSIONS ON THE REPORT AND ADDRESS THE FACTORS OF LIKE SERVICES, ENTERPRISES AND CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE TAX CODE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR ITS COMMITTEES WILL ADEQUATELY DOCUMENT THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND WILL INCLUDE REPORTS USED AS ATTACHMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE CANDID (FORMERLY GUIDESTAR). THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUESTING SUCH DOCUMENTS AT THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 19362 WEST SHELTON ROAD, HAMMOND, LA 70401. THE DOCUMENTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY PHONE AT (985) 345-6269. AUDIT COMMITTEE AND AUDIT SELECTION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE SO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SERVES THAT ROLE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING AUDITORS. 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