EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES

EIN: 341896478 501(c)(3) Education

BROOKPARK, OH

Total Revenue
$20,298,612
Total Expenses
$19,564,004
Total Assets
$19,084,618
Net Assets
$13,895,900
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
LEAH LUZIER
Phone
2163329360
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $20.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $19.6M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,992,086 Revenue: $20,045,172

EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES WAS FOUNDED IN 1999 AS A NON PROFIT 501(c)(3) AGENCY TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES. THE FIRST SCHOOL YEAR...

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EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES WAS FOUNDED IN 1999 AS A NON PROFIT 501(c)(3) AGENCY TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES. THE FIRST SCHOOL YEAR BEGAN WITH NINE EMPLOYEES AND THIRTEEN STUDENTS IN ONE LOCATION. FIFTEEN YEARS LATER, THE AGENCY EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 280 CLINICIANS, TEACHERS, AND ASSOCIATES AND PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS FROM OVER 50 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN INE LOCATIONS IN NE OHIO. ACADEMIC SERVICES FOLLOW THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS, STUDENTS TAKE ALL STATE-MANDATED ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFICIENCY TESTS. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DISORDERS THAT MAY BE INHIBITING THEIR EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL GROWTH. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, CRISIS COUNSELING, SOCIAL SKILLS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT TRAINING ARE PROVIDED. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE AGENCY IS TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR DISABILITIES AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,300
Program Service Revenue $19,287,316
Investment Income $56,481
Other Revenue $949,515
TOTAL REVENUE $20,298,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,090,390
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $13,992,086
Other Expenses $9,473,614
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,564,004

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $20,298,612 $18,877,112 +0.1%
Expenses $19,564,004 $17,729,694 +0.1%
Net Income $734,608 $1,147,418 -0.4%
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
4
Employees
309
Volunteers
1

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
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR DAVID BALL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHRISTINE SWARTZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE MANDALA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN VAN DETTE SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CYNTHIA LEACH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $20,298,612 $19,564,004 $19,084,618 $734,608
2024 $18,877,112 $17,729,694 $18,597,098 $1,147,418
2023 $18,231,290 $16,403,233 $17,605,173 $1,828,057
2022 $14,163,936 $13,942,611 $13,453,340 $221,325
2021 $13,179,293 $11,856,021 $13,692,372 $1,323,272
2020 $13,729,816 $12,339,489 $11,727,243 $1,390,327
2019 $13,780,491 $12,446,814 $10,462,181 $1,333,677
2018 $12,144,402 $12,245,971 $9,162,352 $-101,569
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