ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC

EIN: 042590177 501(c)(3)

WALTHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$13,017,662
Total Expenses
$11,462,498
Total Assets
$9,676,567
Net Assets
$7,282,859
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
LISA SMALLEY
Phone
7818916760
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALTERNATIVE SUPPORTS INC, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $13.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.5M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE TRAINING, RECREATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND DAY & RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $12,937,430
Investment Income $50,523
Other Revenue $29,709
TOTAL REVENUE $13,017,662

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,409,527
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $10,475,446
Other Expenses $2,052,971
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,462,498

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,017,662 $10,227,012 +0.3%
Expenses $11,462,498 $10,520,825 +0.1%
Net Income $1,555,164 $-293,813 -6.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
169
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$180,177
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT LEONARD PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH JANOWICZ SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD KALISH MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN BURKE MEMBER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE SCOTT MEMBER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LISA SMALLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$168,600 $11,577 $180,177
JENNIFER BURZYK DIRECT CARE 40.00
Highest
$109,727 $10,519 $120,246
JOYCE KARONJI DIRECT CARE 40.00
Highest
$107,551 $0 $107,551
JENNIFER NOCELLA DIRECT CARE 40.00
Highest
$166,684 $12,623 $179,307
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $13,017,662 $11,462,498 $9,676,567 $1,555,164
2024 $10,227,012 $10,520,825 $7,724,794 $-293,813
2023 $10,259,653 $9,834,604 $7,785,332 $425,049
2022 $9,833,941 $9,030,638 $6,422,856 $803,303
2021 $8,453,905 $8,197,826 $5,340,686 $256,079
2020 $8,357,343 $8,271,510 $5,172,669 $85,833
2019 $7,679,657 $7,480,728 $5,356,293 $198,929
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