Nonprofit · EIN 52-1094078
NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21244
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $46,599,939 | $40,065,220 | $6,534,719 | $46,519,771 | $26,697,427 | $19,822,344 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $40,602,776 | $37,807,237 | $2,795,539 | $41,479,261 | $28,019,525 | $13,459,736 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $35,623,175 | $34,784,310 | $838,865 | $34,726,528 | $24,042,670 | $10,683,858 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,556,424
- of which government grants
- $2,468,084
- Program service revenue
- $42,898,231
- Investment income
- $773,426
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $46,114
- Other revenue
- $371,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $56,864
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,059,232
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,811,623
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,064,114
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $63,467
- Accounting fees
- $105,110
- Occupancy
- $695,359
- Travel
- $636,576
- Depreciation
- $1,028,908
- Program services (functional)
- $33,281,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,783,870
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,479,261
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,519,771
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,697,427
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,822,344
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,399,913
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,749,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $72,640
- Gross receipts
- $46,599,939
- Employees
- 634
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE ARGO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $420,521 | $14,081 |
| EMMETT HIGHBAUGH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $204,329 | $1,077 |
| SHAWNA GOTTLIEB | CFO UNTIL 6/20/24 Officer | 40 | $150,057 | $2,196 |
| KAREN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMM Officer | 40 | $143,028 | $1,502 |
| HERBERT HOELTER | CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN UNTIL 5/2/24 Officer | 40 | $123,231 | $0 |
| DONALD VAIL | CFO AFTER 6/20/24 Officer | 40 | $101,699 | $288 |
| ALICE KEEPERS | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $46,234 | $923 |
| CHRISTINE PAHIGIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY M HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA PIERCE-BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WALID PETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BUKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KAKARIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE ARGO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $382,400 | $14,259 |
| SHAWNA GOTTLIEB | CFO UNTIL 6/20/24 Officer | 40 | $225,844 | $4,034 |
| HERBERT HOELTER | CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN UNTIL 5/2/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $137,743 | $0 |
| KAREN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,586 | $1,170 |
| EMMETT HIGHBAUGH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,538 | $0 |
| ALICE KEEPERS | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $69,610 | $1,867 |
| DONALD VAIL | CFO AFTER 6/20/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW JAMES HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PAHIGIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY M HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA PIERCE-BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT M WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WALID PETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BUKOWITZ | DIRECTOR AFTER 6/20/24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KAKARIS | SECRETARY AFTER 12/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT HOELTER | CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $708,111 | $6,754 |
| CAROLE ARGO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $224,969 | $11,815 |
| SHAWNA GOTTLIEB | CFO (2022) Officer | 40 | $176,745 | $262 |
| ANGELA CHAMBERS-HINTON | DIRECTOR OF YOUTH IN TRANS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,406 | $5,444 |
| ERIN LEE LINDHOLM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADUL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,792 | $5,195 |
| ALICE KEEPERS | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $76,596 | $2,195 |
| ANDREW JAMES HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PAHIGIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY M HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA PIERCE-BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT M WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WALID PETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7130 RUTHERFORD RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21244-2701
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLE ARGO, 7130 RUTHERFORD ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21244
- Signed the 990
- DONALD VAIL, CFO & VP
- Phone
- (443) 780-1300
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.NCIANET.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- ELLIN & TUCKER CHARTERED
Mission
NCIA IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHALLENGES. WITH A COMMITMENT TO UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY, NCIA SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, PEOPLE RE-ENTERING SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION, AT-RISK YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- NCIA'S COMMUNITY LIVING HOMES PROVIDES HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM LEAD FULL AND ACTIVE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. NCIA HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES THROUGHOUT BALTIMORE COUNTY, BALTIMORE CITY, AND PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, WHERE RESIDENTS CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE ALONE OR WITH ROOMMATES. STAFF ASSIST RESIDENTS IN MAKING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND PROMOTING A SOCIALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, CLINICAL, AND NURSING SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY AND ACHIEVE GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $18,846,549 · revenue $27,015,910
- NCIA'S DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY- AND FACILITY-BASED PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, BOTH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL. PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE FROM AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING JOB DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, CAREER DISCOVERY, VOLUNTEERISM, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $3,340,534 · revenue $6,432,867
- NCIA'S YOUTH IN TRANSITION SCHOOL (YIT) IS A NONPUBLIC, FULL-DAY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 11-21 WITH SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS SUCH AS AUTISM, EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. APPROVED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS A TYPE I SCHOOL, YIT OFFERS ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, CLINICAL SERVICES, AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. THE YIT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED CARE TO ADDRESS STUDENTS' PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS, HELPING THEM OVERCOME BEHAVIOR, CLINICAL, AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND OFTEN ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR THE FIRST TIME.Expenses $4,237,705 · revenue $4,834,367
- NCIA'S BUSINESS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON OBTAINING COMMERCIAL, STATE AND FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO ASSIST THEM IN IDENTIFYING CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT INTERESTS AND FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB. BUSINESS SERVICES HAS AN INTEGRATED WORKFORCE THAT INCLUDES ALMOST 62 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $6,856,562 · grants $56,864 · revenue $4,615,087
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
- 52-1094078
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,519,771
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,599,939
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $46,599,939 | $40,065,220 | $46,519,771 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $40,602,776 | $37,807,237 | $41,479,261 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $35,623,175 | $34,784,310 | $34,726,528 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $35,283,782 | $39,234,903 | $26,410,698 | 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 52-1094078).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC is 52-1094078.
- Is NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROLE ARGO.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $420,521 (CAROLE ARGO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,599,939, expenses of $40,065,220 and total assets of $46,519,771 at year end.
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