LIVING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INC

EIN: 382213535 501(c)(3) Human Services

DOWAGIAC, MI

Total Revenue
$30,590,121
Total Expenses
$29,911,653
Total Assets
$10,420,677
Net Assets
$6,308,911
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JULIA JEFFREYS
Phone
2697820654
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

LIVING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INC, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $30.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ALL LEVELS OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. ALWAYS STRIVING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THAT WE SERVE. TO TREAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO SUFFER FROM DEBILITATING ILLNESSES THAT PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROVIDE THE WIDEST RANGE OF MEANINGFUL LIFE AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,947,144 Revenue: $30,580,536

DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIVING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, INC. (LADD) EXERCISED OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE THE CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY...

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DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIVING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, INC. (LADD) EXERCISED OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE THE CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES ACROSS ALL ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAM SITES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE LOCATIONS REQUIRING CONTINUOUS 24-HOUR STAFFING. LADD OPERATED 66 COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE SITES AND PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO APPROXIMATELY 366 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS ACROSS FOUR COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYED AN AVERAGE OF 535 STAFF MEMBERS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. LADD CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF DIRECT CARE WORKERS. IN RESPONSE, THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTED A RANGE OF TARGETED RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO STABILIZE STAFFING LEVELS, REDUCE THE NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS, AND LIMIT THE USE OF OVERTIME. THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR, LADD MAINTAINED STRONG PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND HIGH LEVELS OF SATISFACTION FROM INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND THEIR LEGAL GUARDIANS. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE RESULTS OF 49 AUDITS CONDUCTED BY EXTERNAL REGULATORY AND OVERSIGHT AGENCIES, ALL OF WHICH CONCLUDED WITH EXCELLENT OUTCOMES. IN ADDITION, ALL ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS REQUIRED FOR STAFF WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE STATEWIDE TRAINING GUIDELINE WORKGROUP (STGW), AN ENTITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING AND RECOMMENDING TRAINING STANDARDS FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL STATEWIDE.

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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 $30,580,536
Investment Income $9,585
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $30,590,121

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $20,961,960
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $25,947,144
Other Expenses $8,949,693
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,911,653

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,590,121 $30,197,311 +0.0%
Expenses $29,911,653 $28,943,599 +0.0%
Net Income $678,468 $1,253,712 -0.5%
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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
798
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
3
$466,705
Total Directors
3
$466,705
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN NAUER OFFICER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA S MITZELFELD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $20,572 $180,462
JULIA JEFFREYS EXEC. DIRECTOR, PRES. & SE 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $57,921 $286,243
MICHELLE HELMUTH-CHARLES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & M 40.00
Highest
$126,616 $42,927 $169,543
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 $30,590,121 $29,911,653 $10,420,677 $678,468
2024 $30,197,311 $28,943,599 $9,808,456 $1,253,712
2023 $26,423,458 $25,909,721 $7,820,496 $513,737
2022 $25,848,055 $25,518,240 $7,784,472 $329,815
2021 $26,131,876 $24,645,686 $6,575,914 $1,486,190
2020 $23,407,783 $23,369,960 $5,136,316 $37,823
2019 $22,768,061 $22,750,849 $4,588,155 $17,212
2018 $22,708,377 $22,697,475 $4,837,976 $10,902
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