CHICAGO, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)ALTERNATIVES INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $8.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $9.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.
ALTERNATIVES, INC.'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT,STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S WELL BEING. SERVING OVER 3,000 YOUTH AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF COUNSELING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - ALTERNATIVE'S PROGRAMS BUILD ON YOUTH'S ASSETS AND ARE DESIGNED WITH INPUT FROM THE YOUTH TO BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCE RISK-FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE HEALTH...
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - ALTERNATIVE'S PROGRAMS BUILD ON YOUTH'S ASSETS AND ARE DESIGNED WITH INPUT FROM THE YOUTH TO BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCE RISK-FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS. THE PROGRAMS OFFER YOUTH A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, DISCOVERY, SKILL-BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUDE GIRL WORLD, CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, URBAN ARTS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE, UTILIZING INTERNAL REFERRALS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE YOUTH RECEIVE ALL OF THE SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVELOP HEALTH AND STABILITY. ALTERNATIVES WORKS WITH MORE THAN 3,000 YOUTH.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $8,672,418 | $11,380,981 | -0.2% |
| Expenses | $9,659,000 | $8,839,030 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-986,582 | $2,541,951 | -1.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| RACHEL PATE | PRESIDENT | 5.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE ENG | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GORTAT | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL DOUBET-KING | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SUDNIK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KILLINGSWORTH-WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKOLAS ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MILANO | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKKI KENDALL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANANDA BADILI | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ZIEGENFUSS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DHYIA THOMPSON-PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BESSIE L ALCANTARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$189,856 | $13,821 | $203,677 |
| SONYA COOK | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$118,375 | $12,333 | $130,708 |
| JESSICA NEWSOME | OPERATIONS & STRATEGY DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$111,573 | $5,618 | $117,191 |
| SHAHARAZAD JOHNSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$102,255 | $16,225 | $118,480 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,672,418 | $9,659,000 | $4,558,212 | $-986,582 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $7,307,572 | $6,685,340 | $2,970,077 | $622,232 |
| 2023 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2022 | $4,456,182 | $4,361,930 | $2,867,974 | $94,252 |
| 2021 | $4,076,826 | $3,719,336 | $2,582,403 | $357,490 |
| 2020 | $3,635,007 | $3,546,185 | $2,398,218 | $88,822 |
| 2019 | $3,727,654 | $3,759,989 | $2,190,526 | $-32,335 |
| 2018 | $3,281,040 | $3,393,088 | $2,203,230 | $-112,048 |
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