Nonprofit · EIN 04-2590177
ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC
Tax-exempt · CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,017,662 | $11,462,498 | $1,555,164 | $9,676,567 | $2,393,708 | $7,282,859 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,227,012 | $10,520,825 | -$293,813 | $7,724,794 | $1,997,099 | $5,727,695 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $12,937,430
- Investment income
- $50,523
- Other revenue
- $29,709
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,231,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,409,527
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $77,195
- Accounting fees
- $198,302
- Occupancy
- $542,581
- Depreciation
- $273,509
- Program services (functional)
- $10,475,446
- Management and general (functional)
- $987,052
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,724,794
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,676,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,393,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,282,859
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,271,430
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,282,859
- Gross receipts
- $13,017,662
- Employees
- 169
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SMALLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $168,600 | $11,577 |
| JENNIFER NOCELLA | DIRECT CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,684 | $12,623 |
| JENNIFER BURZYK | DIRECT CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,727 | $10,519 |
| JOYCE KARONJI | DIRECT CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,551 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEONARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH JANOWICZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KALISH | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN BURKE | MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SCOTT | MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SMALLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $166,091 |
| JOYCE KARONJI | DIRECT CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,560 |
| ROBERT LEONARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH JANOWICZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4 MEETING HOUSE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2766
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA SMALLEY, 77 RUMFORD STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02453
- Signed the 990
- LISA SMALLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (781) 891-6760
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL DENNIS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE TRAINING, RECREATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND DAY & RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING AND BASIC EDUCATION - WORKSHIP EXPERIENCE, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVALUATION FOR JOB PLACEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES,STAFFED RESIDENTIAL HOMES, AND PROGRAMS THAT OFFER INDIVIDUALS CHOICES ON CLINICAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND HEALTH ISSUES.Expenses $10,475,446 · revenue $12,749,330
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2590177
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,676,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,017,662
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,017,662 | $11,462,498 | $9,676,567 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,227,012 | $10,520,825 | $7,724,794 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,259,653 | $9,834,604 | $7,785,332 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,833,941 | $9,030,638 | $6,422,856 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC
- What is the EIN of ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC is 04-2590177.
- Is ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA SMALLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,600 (LISA SMALLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,017,662, expenses of $11,462,498 and total assets of $9,676,567 at year end.
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