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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2378380

CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES

Tax-exempt · TURLOCK, CA 95382

Financials

$17.5M$16.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$17,488,738$16,918,814$569,924$17,875,539$2,247,122$15,628,417
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,385,385
of which government grants
$9,375,480
Program service revenue
$5,369,802
Investment income
$2,665,495
Net rental income
$30,600
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,433,012
Other revenue
$68,056

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$181,769
Other salaries and wages
$8,699,855
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,423,783
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$636,499
Depreciation
$235,938
Program services (functional)
$14,615,230
Management and general (functional)
$2,303,584

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,278,261
Total assets, end of year
$17,875,539
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,247,122
Net assets, end of year
$15,628,417
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,218,157
Publicly traded securities
$9,016,093
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,628,417
Gross receipts
$20,833,677
Employees
227
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHANIE JOY BIDDLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$163,021$18,450
DARREN BORRELLIHUMAN RESOURCE/COMPLIANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$113,713$18,164
LISA JACOBSASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Highest-paid employee
40$116,942$11,455
JONI GREENMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$109,280$14,742
BRUCE CRESSWELLTHP-NMD DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$106,178$17,637
BRANDI BOEHMESTRTP DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$111,579$11,080
ROBERT BAKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID FOSSUMVICE PRESIDENT (THROUGH NOV 2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
EILEEN HAMILTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REBECCA LUISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2855 GEER ROAD, TURLOCK, CA 95382-1133
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEPHANIE BIDDLE, 2855 GEER ROAD, TURLOCK, CA 95382
Signed the 990
STEPHANIE BIDDLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(209) 668-9361
Return prepared by
ATHERTON & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION. THE AGENCY IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES OPERATES FOURTEEN SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (STRTP) HOMES IN STANISLAUS AND MERCED COUNTIES.OUR STRTP HOME ENVIRONMENT IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE EMOTIONALLY FRAGILE YOUTH FOR THE TRANSITION FROM STRTP LIVING TO REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR NATURAL FAMILY, FOSTER CARE, OR IN SOME CASES, EMANCIPATION. IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, OUR CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WHICH RANGE FROM BASIC DAILY FUNCTIONING TASKS TO MONEY MANAGEMENT AND JOB TRAINING. YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED, ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS, BY LEARNING APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES AND GOAL SETTING. OUR YOUTH ARE TAUGHT COPING STRATEGIES WHICH OFFER THEM ALTERNATIVES TO SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR.
    Expenses $6,855,287
  • CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR VIEW IS THAT ONCE A CHILD'S CHAOTIC BEGINNING HAS BEEN STABILIZED, POSITIVE CHANGES AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT CAN OCCUR. WHEN CHILDREN ARE PLACED WITH OUR AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REUNIFICATION, ADOPTION OR EMANCIPATION, WE GEAR TREATMENT PLANS TOWARD THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO PLACE ALL CHILDREN IN OUR CARE INTO HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, POSITIVE SOCIAL ATTACHMENTS.
    Expenses $2,489,608
  • REYN FRANCA SCHOOL (STANISLAUS COUNTY), REYN FRANCA ANNEX (STANISLAUS COUNTY), GRACE BISHOP SCHOOL (MERCED COUNTY) AND CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES SCHOOL (FRESNO COUNTY) ARE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL AND UNIQUE NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT. THE MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS WE SERVE HAVE A VARIETY OF EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. WE SERVE GRADES K-12 WITH THE MAJORITY OF PLACEMENTS IN GRADES 3-12. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS BY REQUIRING STUDENTS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. A SYSTEM OF REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES IS USED TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS. ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ARE GIVEN EQUAL ATTENTION.
    Expenses $4,443,012 · revenue $4,711,838
  • Expenses $827,323 · revenue $657,964

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2378380
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
1977
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,875,539
Income (IRS master file)
$20,833,677

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$20,033,896$16,355,097$20,293,692IRS
990June 2022$14,926,393$17,042,796$14,795,957IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES

What is the EIN of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES is 94-2378380.
Is CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE 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 CREATIVE 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 CREATIVE 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 CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE BIDDLE.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,021 (STEPHANIE JOY BIDDLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,488,738, expenses of $16,918,814 and total assets of $17,875,539 at year end.

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