Nonprofit · EIN 34-1896478
EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES
Tax-exempt · BROOKPARK, OH 44142
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,298,612 | $19,564,004 | $734,608 | $19,084,618 | $5,188,718 | $13,895,900 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,877,112 | $17,729,694 | $1,147,418 | $18,597,098 | $5,435,806 | $13,161,292 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $18,231,290 | $16,403,233 | $1,828,057 | $17,605,173 | $5,591,299 | $12,013,874 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,300
- Program service revenue
- $19,287,316
- Investment income
- $56,481
- Net rental income
- $944,680
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10,667
- Other revenue
- $949,515
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,084,117
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,090,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,398
- Accounting fees
- $26,500
- Occupancy
- $1,884,476
- Depreciation
- $646,526
- Program services (functional)
- $13,992,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,571,918
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,597,098
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,084,618
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,188,718
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,895,900
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,620,742
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,895,900
- Gross unrelated business income
- $248,140
- Gross receipts
- $20,311,779
- Employees
- 309
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID BALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTINE SWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE MANDALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN VAN DETTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR CYNTHIA LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID BALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTINE SWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE MANDALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN VAN DETTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DR CYNTHIA LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD SWARTZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SWARTZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN VAN DETTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5445 SMITH RD, BROOKPARK, OH 44142-2026
- In care of
- % GERALD SWARTZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEAH LUZIER, 5445 SMITH ROAD, BROOKPARK, OH 44142
- Signed the 990
- LEAH LUZIER, BUSINESS DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 332-9360
- Website
- easchools.org
- Return prepared by
- 1302 WEST CORPORATION
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES WAS FOUNDED IN 1999 AS A NON PROFIT 501(c)(3) AGENCY TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES. THE FIRST SCHOOL YEAR BEGAN WITH NINE EMPLOYEES AND THIRTEEN STUDENTS IN ONE LOCATION. FIFTEEN YEARS LATER, THE AGENCY EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 280 CLINICIANS, TEACHERS, AND ASSOCIATES AND PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS FROM OVER 50 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN INE LOCATIONS IN NE OHIO. ACADEMIC SERVICES FOLLOW THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS, STUDENTS TAKE ALL STATE-MANDATED ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFICIENCY TESTS. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DISORDERS THAT MAY BE INHIBITING THEIR EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL GROWTH. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, CRISIS COUNSELING, SOCIAL SKILLS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT TRAINING ARE PROVIDED. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE AGENCY IS TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR DISABILITIES AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY.Expenses $13,992,086 · grants $5,300 · revenue $20,045,172
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
- 34-1896478
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,084,618
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,311,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $20,298,612 | $19,564,004 | $19,084,618 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,877,112 | $17,729,694 | $18,597,098 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,231,290 | $16,403,233 | $17,605,173 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,163,936 | $13,942,611 | $13,453,340 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 34-1896478).
Questions about EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES is 34-1896478.
- Is EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES 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 EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES 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 EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES 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 EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEAH LUZIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,298,612, expenses of $19,564,004 and total assets of $19,084,618 at year end.
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