Nonprofit · EIN 38-2766412
ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,370,554 | $9,720,846 | -$350,292 | $6,135,677 | $762,206 | $5,373,471 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,928,698 | $9,485,387 | -$556,689 | $6,416,863 | $755,823 | $5,661,040 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,847,722 | $8,961,354 | -$113,632 | $6,615,213 | $502,114 | $6,113,099 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,327,945
- of which government grants
- $6,257,838
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $32,609
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$276
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,000
- Other revenue
- $10,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $186,392
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $412,322
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,108,502
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,360,632
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $126,925
- Occupancy
- $433,137
- Travel
- $55,119
- Depreciation
- $148,364
- Program services (functional)
- $7,438,563
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,558,587
- Fundraising (functional)
- $723,696
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,416,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,135,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $762,206
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,373,471
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,369,731
- Publicly traded securities
- $680,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,117,692
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,255,779
- Gross receipts
- $9,496,505
- Employees
- 131
- Volunteers
- 1,300
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONYA ADAIR | CEO Officer | 40 | $235,279 | $16,576 |
| CELIA THOMAS | COO Officer | 40 | $147,479 | $1,591 |
| JONQUIL BERTSCHI | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,000 | $0 |
| ERIKA JONES | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,000 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE LENTO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON NELSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE SAMUELS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CHERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA KORELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIQUE REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIQUE STRONG MARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NORMANDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG CARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DHIVYA SRINIVASAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTRELLA STAR CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET PINKERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE GIATTINO-DECLERCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAE SMITHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENE MARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMMYE VAN DIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEFANIE WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAN NGUYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA GOOD TILL 92024 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $178,679 | $16,576 |
| RON CARR TILL 52024 | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,022 | $21,471 |
| CELIA THOMAS | CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,071 | $1,591 |
| CECILE AITCHISON TILL 112024 | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,614 | $7,107 |
| LE SHAUN BURGESS TILL 72024 | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,712 | $16,258 |
| JONQUIL BERTSCHI | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,074 | $1,455 |
| ROCHELLE LENTO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D'ANNE CARPENTER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE SAMUELS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFANIE WORTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE AVALOS TILL 82024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG CARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CHERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK DARBY TILL 82024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERIEL HEARD TILL 122023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLENE MARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN NGUYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NORMANDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMMYE VAN DIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JA'LISA YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA GOOD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $170,341 | $15,610 |
| RON CARR | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,679 | $19,512 |
| CELIA THOMAS | CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,258 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE LENTO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D'ANNE CARPENTER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE SAMUELS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFANIE WORTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE AVALOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG CARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CHERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK DARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERIEL HEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLENE MARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN NGUYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NORMANDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMMYE VAN DIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JA'LISA YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 903 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD, DETROIT, MI 48208-2384
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TONYA ADAIR, 903 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD, DETROIT, MI 482082365
- Signed the 990
- TONYA ADAIR, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (313) 361-4000
- Website
- WWW.ALTERNATIVESFORGIRLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHEN & CO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS HELPS HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH AVOID VIOLENCE, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND EXPLOITATION, AND HELPS THEM TO EXPLORE AND ACCESS THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO BE SAFE, TO GROW STRONG, AND TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- SHELTER/TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM:1) THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 107 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 22 MINORS. 2) 34 YOUTH WERE PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING AT INTAKE. IN ADDITION TO THE PREGNANT AND PARENTING MOTHERS, 29 OF THEIR INFANTS/TODDLERS LIVED WITH THEM. 3) 5,740 NIGHTS OF CARE AND 18,624 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 4) PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND PARENTING GROUPS. 5) RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS, INCLUDING EDUCATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF POSSIBLE CAREERS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY DAYS ACROSS THE STATE. 51 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS GAINED EMPLOYMENT, AND 37 PERCENT WERE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL WHILE IN THE TIL.Expenses $1,463,351 · grants $46,598 · revenue $41,475
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM:1) 885 PARTICIPANTS DIRECTLY SERVED ACROSS REGULAR PROGRAMMING.2) 399 INDIVIDUALS WERE SEEN IN THE CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER. 3) 172 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH STREET OUTREACH. 4) 323 PARTICIPANTS WERE ENROLLED AND ACTIVE IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HUB; ALL RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHILE 75 PERCENT ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT AND 16 PERCENT ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 57 EMPLOYER AND TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS.Expenses $2,532,758 · grants $46,598
- COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM: 1) 62 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND THE SUMMER PROGRAM. 2) 569 YOUTH WERE SEEN AT LEAST ONCE DURING YOUTH STREET OUTREACH. 41 OF THESE YOUTH RECEIVED ONGOING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. 3) 220 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THE PREGNANCY PREVENTION "GIRLS WITH AMBITION" RESEARCH PROJECT. 4) 1047 YOUTH WERE SERVED OVERALL. 100 PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AVOIDED UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.Expenses $1,762,424 · grants $46,598
- HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM: SERVED 136 HOUSEHOLDS (315 ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN) WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS, PROVIDING 100% OF THEM WITH SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, CASEWORK SERVICES, AND RENT SUBSIDIES. 40 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS SECURED/MAINTAINED INCOME.EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM: STATE OF MICHIGAN LICENSED PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN OF MOTHERS LIVING IN THE ORGANIZATION'S SHELTER; THE ORGANIZATION CARED FOR 21 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD, AND ALSO PROVIDED PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO THE YOUNG MOTHERS LIVING IN THE SHELTER/TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM. 72 PERCENT OF INFANTS/TODDLERS LIVING IN SHELTER ENROLLED.Expenses $1,680,030 · grants $46,598
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2766412
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,135,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,496,505
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,370,554 | $9,720,846 | $6,135,677 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,928,698 | $9,485,387 | $6,416,863 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,847,722 | $8,961,354 | $6,615,213 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $7,775,708 | $7,454,431 | $6,647,223 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 38-2766412).
Questions about ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS
- What is the EIN of ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS is 38-2766412.
- Is ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS 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 FOR GIRLS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TONYA ADAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $235,279 (TONYA ADAIR, CEO).
- How much revenue does ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,370,554, expenses of $9,720,846 and total assets of $6,135,677 at year end.
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