POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES INC

EIN: 391297249 501(c)(3) Human Services

MENOMONIE, WI

Total Revenue
$4,616,691
Total Expenses
$4,583,050
Total Assets
$2,860,327
Net Assets
$1,790,978
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
CHRIS KING
Phone
7152359552
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF FAMILY AND STRENGTH BASED SERVICES, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES STRIVES TO EQUIP AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND DEVELOPMENT SKILLS NEEDED TO FLOURISH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,961,170 Revenue: $4,057,381

GROUP HOMES:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES SIX GROUP HOMES THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS (QRTP); POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-AMERY, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-MENOMONIE, POSITIVE...

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GROUP HOMES:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES SIX GROUP HOMES THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS (QRTP); POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-AMERY, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-MENOMONIE, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-RIVER FALLS, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-WISCONSIN RAPIDS, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-MARATHON COUNTY, AND POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-WINNEBAGO COUNTY ARE EACH LICENSED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UNDER WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE DCF 57. THE HOMES PROVIDE STRUCTURE, SAFETY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO YOUTH. EACH HOME OFFERS LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, TEMPORARY SHELTER, NON-SECURE 72-HOUR HOLDS, RESPITE, AND CRISIS PLACEMENTS. THE GROUP HOMES OFFER 24-HOUR AWAKE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH AGES 12-21. IN MID-SEPTEMBER 2024, THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY GROUP HOME OPENED TO SERVE YOUTH FROM THAT COUNTY. IN 2024, MENOMONIE SERVED 20 YOUTH, AMERY SERVED 17 YOUTH, RIVER FALLS SERVED 17 YOUTH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS SERVED 21 YOUTH, MARATHON COUNTY SERVED 23, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY SERVED 3. YOUTH FROM THIRTY-THREE DIFFERENT WISCONSIN COUNTIES WERE SERVED IN 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $345,617 Revenue: $386,802

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WORKS WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH...

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COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WORKS WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDING TO ASSIST IN STABILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND AODA IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL. CASE MANAGERS ARE TRAINED IN THE USE OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND USE THESE SKILLS TO HELP THE YOUTH AND THE FAMILY TO REACH THEIR GOALS. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDES INHOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH TOOLS FOR SUCCESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S DAY SUPERVISION (1 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024) WITH THE DAY SUPERVISION PROGRAM CLOSING IN EARLY 2024 AS PLANNED, MENTORING (20 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024), AND SUPERVISED VISITATION (24 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024).

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,827
Program Service Revenue $4,444,183
Investment Income $55,953
Other Revenue $74,728
TOTAL REVENUE $4,616,691

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,892,294
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,306,787
Other Expenses $690,756
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,583,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,616,691 $4,427,617 +0.0%
Expenses $4,583,050 $4,137,828 +0.1%
Net Income $33,641 $289,789 -0.9%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
167
Volunteers
13

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
$295,833
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS KING CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN FERRIS VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM EMBKE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA GOVIN WELCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLYSON MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MOUNTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN NIEDBALSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE STEINHOFF DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN TOMSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR AMY ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIE PITZER DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAIGE MILLER DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ALTEKRUSE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLI KAMHOLZ PRESIDENT, CEO 40.00
Officer
$119,289 $13,780 $133,069
JEREMY HERNANDEZ VICE PRESIDENT, COO 40.00
Officer
$91,914 $2,757 $94,671
DENISE HORSTMAN VICE PRESIDENT, CFO 36.00
Officer
$66,037 $2,056 $68,093
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
2024 $4,616,691 $4,583,050 $2,860,327 $33,641
2023 $4,427,617 $4,137,828 $2,832,944 $289,789
2022 $3,658,808 $3,724,704 $2,508,116 $-65,896
2021 $3,405,392 $3,268,028 $2,331,040 $137,364
2020 $3,654,249 $3,631,232 $2,236,577 $23,017
2019 $3,562,145 $3,470,662 $2,415,083 $91,483
2018 $3,470,892 $3,237,190 $2,278,159 $233,702
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