Nonprofit · EIN 68-0147042
CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING
Tax-exempt · ATASCADERO, CA 93422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,976,409 | $5,291,568 | -$315,159 | $2,244,677 | $893,942 | $1,350,735 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,437,462 | $4,587,264 | -$149,802 | $2,408,277 | $742,383 | $1,665,894 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,783,091 | $3,703,026 | $80,065 | $2,476,049 | $660,353 | $1,815,696 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $4,948,543
- Investment income
- $27
- Other revenue
- $27,839
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $566,141
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,983,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,963,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $207,675
- Travel
- $151
- Depreciation
- $87,387
- Program services (functional)
- $4,403,700
- Management and general (functional)
- $887,868
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,408,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,244,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $893,942
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,350,735
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,284,821
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,350,735
- Gross receipts
- $4,976,409
- Employees
- 108
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN DENICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Officer | 40 | $111,758 | $7,727 |
| MICHELE MORRIS | CFO - PART YEAR Officer | 40 | $74,886 | $0 |
| JAIMEE FRANKIAN | CFO Officer | 40 | $9,344 | $0 |
| SUSAN DUNN | PRESIDENT/CEO - PART YEAR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT HEALY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE SCHLOBOHM | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN CADY BENITES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY JON VREEKEN IBARRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE R HAYNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN PENROD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER QUATTLEBAUM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Officer | 40 | $72,455 | $12,680 |
| MICHELE MORRIS | CFO Officer | 40 | $71,461 | $0 |
| SEAN DENICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $32,622 | $1,925 |
| SUSAN DUNN | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE SCHLOBOHM | VP AND SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HUGGINS | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER QUATTLEBAUM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,902 | $13,867 |
| SUSAN DUNN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE SCHLOBOHM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENAE WALTERS | SECRETARY (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HUGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN PRICE | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11700 VIEJO CAMINO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-6023
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CONNIE SCHLOBOHM, 11700 VIEJO CAMINO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422
- Signed the 990
- CONNIE SCHLOBOHM, OFFICER
- Phone
- (805) 466-0766
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.CALLPROGRAM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GLENN BURDETTE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0147042 or by the name CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF ADULT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- DAY PROGRAM ACTIVE LIFE CENTER A VIBRANT, COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND MEANINGFUL DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH RECREATIONAL OUTINGS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND CREATIVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT IN A SAFE, ENGAGING, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES EVERYONE'S QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $1,554,697 · revenue $2,028,332
- THE SAN ANTONIO ARF GROUP HOME PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND FAMILY-STYLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE 24-HOUR CARE AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL CARE, MEDICATION SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT WHILE ENCOURAGING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN HOME AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.Expenses $1,013,308 · revenue $1,168,468
- THE PALOMAR ARF GROUP HOME PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE, AND HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL CARE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, PERSON-CENTERED CARE.Expenses $881,659 · revenue $855,731
- THE FERRO CARRIL RCFE PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE, SUPPORTIVE, AND CARING RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED CARE, MEDICATION SUPPORT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND 24-HOUR SUPERVISION IN A SAFE AND HOME-LIKE SETTING. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, RESIDENT-CENTERED CARE AND MEANINGFUL SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $954,036 · revenue $923,851
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
- 68-0147042
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,244,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,976,409
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,976,409 | $5,291,568 | $2,244,677 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,437,462 | $4,587,264 | $2,408,277 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,783,091 | $3,703,026 | $2,476,049 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,290,267 | $3,224,525 | $2,401,804 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 68-0147042).
Questions about CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING is 68-0147042.
- Is CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING 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 CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING 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 CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING 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 CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CONNIE SCHLOBOHM.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,758 (SEAN DENICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR LEARNING AND LIVING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,976,409, expenses of $5,291,568 and total assets of $2,244,677 at year end.
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