ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS

EIN: 382766412 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$9,370,554
Total Expenses
$9,720,846
Total Assets
$6,135,677
Net Assets
$5,373,471
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
TONYA ADAIR
Phone
3133614000
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS HELPS HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH AVOID VIOLENCE, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND EXPLOITATION, AND HELPS THEM TO EXPLORE AND ACCESS THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO BE SAFE, TO GROW STRONG, AND TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,463,351 Revenue: $41,475

SHELTER/TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM:1) THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 107 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 22 MINORS. 2) 34 YOUTH WERE PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING AT INTAKE. IN ADDITION TO THE...

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SHELTER/TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM:1) THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 107 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 22 MINORS. 2) 34 YOUTH WERE PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING AT INTAKE. IN ADDITION TO THE PREGNANT AND PARENTING MOTHERS, 29 OF THEIR INFANTS/TODDLERS LIVED WITH THEM. 3) 5,740 NIGHTS OF CARE AND 18,624 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 4) PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND PARENTING GROUPS. 5) RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GROUPS, INCLUDING EDUCATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF POSSIBLE CAREERS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY DAYS ACROSS THE STATE. 51 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS GAINED EMPLOYMENT, AND 37 PERCENT WERE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL WHILE IN THE TIL.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,532,758

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM:1) 885 PARTICIPANTS DIRECTLY SERVED ACROSS REGULAR PROGRAMMING.2) 399 INDIVIDUALS WERE SEEN IN THE CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER. 3) 172 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH STREET...

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OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM:1) 885 PARTICIPANTS DIRECTLY SERVED ACROSS REGULAR PROGRAMMING.2) 399 INDIVIDUALS WERE SEEN IN THE CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER. 3) 172 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH STREET OUTREACH. 4) 323 PARTICIPANTS WERE ENROLLED AND ACTIVE IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HUB; ALL RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHILE 75 PERCENT ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT AND 16 PERCENT ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 57 EMPLOYER AND TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,762,424

COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM: 1) 62 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND THE SUMMER PROGRAM. 2) 569 YOUTH WERE SEEN AT LEAST ONCE DURING YOUTH STREET OUTREACH. 41 OF...

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COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM: 1) 62 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND THE SUMMER PROGRAM. 2) 569 YOUTH WERE SEEN AT LEAST ONCE DURING YOUTH STREET OUTREACH. 41 OF THESE YOUTH RECEIVED ONGOING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. 3) 220 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THE PREGNANCY PREVENTION "GIRLS WITH AMBITION" RESEARCH PROJECT. 4) 1047 YOUTH WERE SERVED OVERALL. 100 PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AVOIDED UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,327,945
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $32,609
Other Revenue $10,000
TOTAL REVENUE $9,370,554

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $186,392
Salaries & Benefits $5,360,632
Fundraising Expenses $723,696
Program Expenses $7,438,563
Other Expenses $4,173,822
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,720,846

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,370,554 $8,928,698 +0.0%
Expenses $9,720,846 $9,485,387 +0.0%
Net Income $-350,292 $-556,689 -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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
131
Volunteers
1300

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
$400,925
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROCHELLE LENTO CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON NELSON VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE SAMUELS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE CHERRY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA KORELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELIQUE REED DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELIQUE STRONG MARKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN NORMANDIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG CARRINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DHIVYA SRINIVASAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTRELLA STAR CRAWFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET PINKERTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE GIATTINO-DECLERCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAE SMITHERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE MARTEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMMYE VAN DIVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNA JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIE WORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BLATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VAN NGUYEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA ADAIR CEO 40.00
Officer
$235,279 $16,576 $251,855
CELIA THOMAS COO 40.00
Officer
$147,479 $1,591 $149,070
JONQUIL BERTSCHI VP OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$106,000 $0 $106,000
ERIKA JONES DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$104,000 $0 $104,000
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 $9,370,554 $9,720,846 $6,135,677 $-350,292
2024 $8,928,698 $9,485,387 $6,416,863 $-556,689
2023 $8,847,722 $8,961,354 $6,615,213 $-113,632
2022 $7,775,708 $7,454,431 $6,647,223 $321,277
2021 $7,157,291 $6,144,422 $6,273,906 $1,012,869
2020 $5,724,789 $5,405,267 $5,817,860 $319,522
2019 $4,383,343 $4,768,533 $5,166,841 $-385,190
2018 $4,652,462 $4,116,391 $5,391,648 $536,071
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