Nonprofit · EIN 36-2720602
ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60637
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,672,418 | $9,659,000 | -$986,582 | $4,558,212 | $508,612 | $4,049,600 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $11,380,981 | $8,839,030 | $2,541,951 | $5,721,296 | $734,925 | $4,986,371 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $6,932,749 | $6,009,589 | $923,160 | $3,089,546 | $645,126 | $2,444,420 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,288,289
- of which government grants
- $7,107,407
- Program service revenue
- $328,497
- Investment income
- $33,534
- Other revenue
- $22,098
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $270,224
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,312,235
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,948,218
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $130,341
- Occupancy
- $95,984
- Travel
- $44,671
- Depreciation
- $3,478
- Program services (functional)
- $6,788,668
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,427,404
- Fundraising (functional)
- $442,928
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,721,296
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,558,212
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $508,612
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,049,600
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,459
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,659,600
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $390,000
- Gross receipts
- $8,672,418
- Employees
- 240
- Volunteers
- 63
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSIE L ALCANTARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,856 | $13,821 |
| SONYA COOK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,375 | $12,333 |
| SHAHARAZAD JOHNSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,255 | $16,225 |
| JESSICA NEWSOME | OPERATIONS & STRATEGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,573 | $5,618 |
| RACHEL PATE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE ENG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GORTAT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL DOUBET-KING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SUDNIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KILLINGSWORTH-WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKOLAS ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MILANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKKI KENDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANANDA BADILI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ZIEGENFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DHYIA THOMPSON-PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSIE L ALCANTARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,726 | $11,711 |
| SONYA COOK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,388 | $16,083 |
| JESSICA NEWSOME | OPERATIONS & STRATEGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,186 | $8,741 |
| RACHEL PATE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE ENG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GORTAT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL DOUBET-KING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SUDNIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KILLINGSWORTH-WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKOLAS ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MILANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAYAL KESHVANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIEGENFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DHYIA THOMPSON-PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSIE L ALCANTARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $165,446 | $3,110 |
| SONYA COOK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,653 | $5,640 |
| PAYAL KESHVANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE ENG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GORTAT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KILLINGSWORTH-WALKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL DOUBET KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON NGUYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARON RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MILANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL PATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIEGENFUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 241 EAST 57TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BESSIE ALCANTARA, 5700 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637
- Signed the 990
- BESSIE ALCANTARA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (773) 506-7474
- Website
- WWW.ALTERNATIVESYOUTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
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, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF COUNSELING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - ALTERNATIVE'S 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 OFFER YOUTH 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.Expenses $2,104,487 · revenue $108,684
- 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.Expenses $4,005,314 · revenue $206,851
- SYSTEMS AND TRAINING - OUR TRAINING TEAM DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND CAPACITY-BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NOT ONLY WITHIN CHICAGO BUT ALSO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. OUR TRAININGS ARE PERFECT FOR ADULTS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. WE OFFER TRAINING IN RACIAL EQUITY, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, AND MORE.Expenses $678,867 · revenue $35,060
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
- 36-2720602
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,558,212
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,672,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,672,418 | $9,659,000 | $4,558,212 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,380,981 | $8,839,030 | $5,721,296 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,932,749 | $6,009,589 | $3,089,546 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,456,182 | $4,361,930 | $2,867,974 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-2720602).
Questions about ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED is 36-2720602.
- Is ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED 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 ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED 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 ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED 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 ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BESSIE ALCANTARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,856 (BESSIE L ALCANTARA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,672,418, expenses of $9,659,000 and total assets of $4,558,212 at year end.
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