NonprofitsAlternatives Incorporated

Mental Health

Alternatives Incorporated

CHICAGO, IL

Total revenue

$11.4M

Total expenses

$8.8M

Net assets

$5.0M

Grants received

$4.9M

86 grants

EIN

362720602

Tax year

2023

Mission

Youth agency providing comprehensive services for youth, their families and community.

Programs

2 programs

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: $2.9M

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: $940K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$11.2M
Program service revenue$146K
Investment income$58K
Other revenue$2K
Total revenue$11.4M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$7.4M
Fundraising$376K
Other expenses$1.4M
Total expenses$8.8M
Total assets$5.7M
Net assets$5.0M

People

18 listed

NameRoleCompensation

BESSIE L ALCANTARA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$178K

40 hrs/wk

SONYA COOK

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Board

$109K

40 hrs/wk

PENNY SMITH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RANDALL DOUBET-KING

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

VERONICA CORTEZ

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KELLY SUDNIK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ERIN KILLINGSWORTH-WALKER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NIKOLAS ARMSTRONG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RACHEL PATE

PRESIDENT

Board

5 hrs/wk

GRACIA TAYLOR

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

PAYAL KESHVANI

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

OLIVIA SANTIAGO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TOM ZIEGENFUSS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DHYIA THOMPSON-PHILLIPS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NICOLE MILANO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KATIE ENG

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

JON GORTAT

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JESSICA NEWSOME

OPERATIONS & STRATEGY DIRECTOR

Staff

$102K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 86 of 86

FromAmountPurposeYear
$225K
SYSTEMIC EVALUATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (SEEIT) PROGRAM AND MATCHING GIFTS
2024
$150K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$12K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$5K
Trauma-informed behavioral health services to youth
2024
$500
TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES THROUGH HEALTH SERVICES.
2024
$250
MATCHING GIFTS
2024
$2M
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$188K
SYSTEMIC EVALUATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (SEEIT) PROGRAM
2023
$125K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2023
$75K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$75K
PEACE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANSION
2023
$50K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$25K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$22K
HEALING, LEADING, CHANGING - SUPPORTING YOUTH TO ADDRESS TRAUMA
2023
$20K
OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION
2023
$20K
SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT
2023
$13K
FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $25,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2023
$13K
Alternatives, Inc.
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$5K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$5K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$5K
General Support
2023
$2K
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
2023
$500
TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES THROUGH HEALTH SERVICES.
2023
$200
In support of general operations.
2023
$150K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2022
$75K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$60K
Strong Families
2022
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$40K
HEALING, LEADING, CHANGING - SUPPORTING YOUTH TO ADDRESS TRAUMA
2022
$30K
PEACE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANSION
2022
$25K
support PATH program
2022
$25K
General Operating Support
2022
$20K
SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT
2022
$13K
FOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $25,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$6K
General Support
2022
$5K
School based behavioral health services
2022
$2K
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
2022
$500
TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES THROUGH HEALTH SERVICES.
2022
$200
In support of general operations
2022
$205K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2021
$80K
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN TILDEN, UPLIFT AND CARNEGIE
2021
$60K
Strong Families
2021
$20K
General Operating Support
2021
$13K
FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $25,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
2021
$10K
Support to host first generation college student intern(s).
2021
$10K
PUBLIC CHARITY
2021
$500
TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES THROUGH HEALTH SERVICES.
2021
$200
in support of general operations.
2021
$200
In support of general operations.
2021
$100K
FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PEACE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
2020
$60K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$58K
Public, Mental and Behavioral Health Services
2020
$55K
Strong Families
2020
$50K
Equitable Recovery Grant
2020
$30K
Equitable Recovery Grant
2020
$13K
FOR FIRST PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $25,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
$13K
Executive Discretionary Grant
2020
$13K
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER COUNSELING FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
2020
$10K
General Operating Support
2020
$10K
URBAN ARTS PROGRAM
2020
$5K
PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
2020
$2K
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
2020
$30
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$13K
FOR FINAL PAYMENT ON A PLEDGE OF $25,000.00 PAYABLE OVER 2 YEARS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2019
$42K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$2K
Matching Grant
2018

Funded by

$4.9M from 37 funders · 86 grants · 2018–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$2M · 1 grant · 2023

A Better Chicago

$630K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

$513K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Polk Bros Foundation Inc

$268K · 6 grants · 2020–2022

Arie And Ida Crown Memorial

$210K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Chicago Community Trust

$117K · 3 grants · 2018–2023

Nickless Family Charitable

$115K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Bright Promises Foundation

$102K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN362720602
NTEE codeF200
Subsection03
Ruling date1972-08
Formed1971
Employees213
Volunteers63
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