ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK

EIN: 237375976 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$22,308,810
Total Expenses
$23,018,669
Total Assets
$5,710,679
Net Assets
$-201,037
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
OYE KALE
Phone
7737284030
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $22.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ASN IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE URBAN CHILDREN, YOUTHS, AND ADULTS WITH WELL-ROUNDED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LEADING TO COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND/OR CAREER PATHS, WHICH FOSTER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,859,022 Revenue: $1,547

ASN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES ("IDCFS"), HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM WITH 15 COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR...

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ASN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES ("IDCFS"), HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM WITH 15 COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTHS WHO ARE OUT OF SCHOOL AND DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ("GED") EQUIVALENT. THE YOUTH SCHOLARS, SKILLS, AND SERVICE PROGRAM ("YS3") DIRECTORY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH YOUTHS FROM AGES 16 THROUGH 21 IN THE CARE OF THE IDCFS, RESIDING IN SUCH PLACEMENTS AS TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE, HOME OF A RELATIVE, INDEPENDENT LIVING, OR GROUP HOME. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHICAGO-AREA YOUTHS WHO ARE IN THE CARE OF THE IDCFS, ARE NOT ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES TO ATTAIN THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND BECOME INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF YS3 ARE STUDENT MENTORING, COLLEGE PLACEMENT, AND SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,889,439 Revenue: $1,436

THE REENROLLED STUDENT PROGRAM ("RSP") IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ASN AND THE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ("ICCB"). THE RSP PROVIDES EXPANDED ACADEMIC AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO OVER 450...

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THE REENROLLED STUDENT PROGRAM ("RSP") IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ASN AND THE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ("ICCB"). THE RSP PROVIDES EXPANDED ACADEMIC AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO OVER 450 OUT-OF-SCHOOL TEENS ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS CENTERED IN COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS CHICAGO. THE RSP FOCUSES ON GETTING STUDENTS REENROLLED AND SUPPORTING THEM IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE AS THEY ATTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES AT A COLLEGE LEVEL OR PLACE INTO A JOB.

Program 3
Expenses: $850,170 Revenue: $357

YOUTH EXPERIENCING SUCCESS PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND MENTORING AND CAREER PATHWAY SERVICES TO OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHS. 11 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES OVER 200 STUDENTS CITYWIDE...

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YOUTH EXPERIENCING SUCCESS PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND MENTORING AND CAREER PATHWAY SERVICES TO OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHS. 11 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES OVER 200 STUDENTS CITYWIDE. STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AND LINKED TO AN ON-SITE MENTOR, WHO PROVIDES THEM WITH COUNSELING, ASSESSMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS FOR EACH STUDENT TO OBTAIN ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AND FUTURE PLANNING AND ACHIEVEMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,298,689
Program Service Revenue $8,454
Investment Income $1,667
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $22,308,810

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,351,560
Fundraising Expenses $17,823
Program Expenses $21,055,659
Other Expenses $17,667,109
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,018,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,308,810 $24,525,589 -0.1%
Expenses $23,018,669 $24,870,013 -0.1%
Net Income $-709,859 $-344,424 +1.1%
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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
2160
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
3
$305,382
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$156,045
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OYE KALE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD RUTSCHMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LASHAUN JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEISHA DAVIS JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALFREDO NAMBO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK WUEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$305,382 $0 $305,382
MATRICE MANUEL ASISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$156,045 $0 $156,045
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 $22,308,810 $23,018,669 $5,710,679 $-709,859
2024 $24,525,589 $24,870,013 $5,173,980 $-344,424
2023 $21,170,535 $20,410,600 $6,867,710 $759,935
2022 $14,219,102 $14,184,793 $3,955,018 $34,309
2021 $15,119,021 $15,140,161 $3,716,420 $-21,140
2020 $12,048,691 $12,048,364 $4,186,027 $327
2019 $10,730,363 $10,749,616 $3,523,680 $-19,253
2018 $11,794,550 $11,793,776 $4,010,684 $774
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