ALTERNATIVES INC

EIN: 810382745 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BILLINGS, MT

Total Revenue
$19,847,760
Total Expenses
$19,436,712
Total Assets
$16,870,204
Net Assets
$12,581,745
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
DAVID ARMSTRONG
Phone
4062563501
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALTERNATIVES INC, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $19.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

WE PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AND CHALLENGE OFFENDERS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH FIRM, FAIR, CONSISTENT SUPERVISION, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,408,530 Revenue: $990,047

THE ALPHA HOUSE: A MEN'S PRE-RELEASE CENTER (PRC) LOCATED IN BILLINGS, MT, SERVES AS AN INTERMEDIATE STEP BETWEEN PRISONS AND THE COMMUNITY. OFFENDERS LIVE IN THIS PRC UNDER TWENTY-FOUR HOUR A DAY...

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THE ALPHA HOUSE: A MEN'S PRE-RELEASE CENTER (PRC) LOCATED IN BILLINGS, MT, SERVES AS AN INTERMEDIATE STEP BETWEEN PRISONS AND THE COMMUNITY. OFFENDERS LIVE IN THIS PRC UNDER TWENTY-FOUR HOUR A DAY SUPERVISION FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. THE RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING, ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, MAINTAIN STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FACILITY RULES, OBTAIN A RESIDENCE FOR RELEASE, AND DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE READY TO RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,566,543 Revenue: $584,012

PASSAGES IS A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PRERELEASE CENTER THAT PREPARES FEMALE ADULT OFFENDERS FROM THE MONTANA STATE WOMENS PRISON, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, AND MONTANA PROBATION AND PAROLE. IN...

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PASSAGES IS A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PRERELEASE CENTER THAT PREPARES FEMALE ADULT OFFENDERS FROM THE MONTANA STATE WOMENS PRISON, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, AND MONTANA PROBATION AND PAROLE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SUPERVISION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO THE OFFENDERS TO HELP AND CHALLENGE THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR INTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. PASSAGES ALSO PROVIDES TWO SECURED SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS: AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT UNIT AND AN ASSESSMENT, SANCTION, REVOCATION AND HOLD CENTER.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,429,246 Revenue: $2,277,801

JAIL ALTERNATIVES AND MISDEMEANOR PROBATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATIVE AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO YELLOWSTONE, STILLWATER AND CARBON COUNTIES FOR OVER 5,000 COMMUNITY AND LOCAL...

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JAIL ALTERNATIVES AND MISDEMEANOR PROBATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATIVE AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO YELLOWSTONE, STILLWATER AND CARBON COUNTIES FOR OVER 5,000 COMMUNITY AND LOCAL OFFENDERS. JAIL ALTERNATIVES PROVIDES SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SEVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE JAIL OVERCROWDING, TEACH RESPONSIBILITY, PERMIT NON-DANGEROUS OFFENDERS TO RETAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND SAVE TAXPAYER MONEY. THE MISDEMEANOR PROGRAM PROVIDES YELLOWSTONE COUNTY WITH PRETRIAL AND PROBATIONARY SERVICES WITH PARTICULAR EFFECTIVENESS IN DUI AND PARTNER/FAMILY MEMBER ASSAULT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,939,534
Program Service Revenue $3,766,757
Investment Income $34,366
Other Revenue $107,103
TOTAL REVENUE $19,847,760

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,362,294
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $19,404,319
Other Expenses $7,074,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,436,712

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,847,760 $17,610,695 +0.1%
Expenses $19,436,712 $17,349,194 +0.1%
Net Income $411,048 $261,501 +0.6%
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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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
285
Volunteers
65

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
$330,692
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STELLA ZIEGLER DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENN PHALEN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE MICHUNOVICH DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY TOWLERTON DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN CANDELARIA DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY BILYEO CARKEEK DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BOYETT DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE WESTON DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL KENNEDY DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE SCHWARZ DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BEICKEN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM BOFTO VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY THOMPSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BLADE STILLER PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERI MCGLONE SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE WATERS PAST PRESIDENT 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERNE PETERMANN PAST PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN BEGGER DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE YAKAWICH DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER WEBB DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONNI RESTAD DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ARMSTRONG CEO 40.00
Officer
$223,138 $17,767 $240,905
STEPHANIE CHURCHILL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$79,612 $10,175 $89,787
SHANNON A BREIPOHL EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$101,536 $0 $101,536
GINA M POOR EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$105,873 $0 $105,873
JOHN A WILLIAMS EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$108,213 $0 $108,213
PAULA A HOWARD EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$101,596 $0 $101,596
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 $19,847,760 $19,436,712 $16,870,204 $411,048
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,660,134 $15,788,170 $17,479,374 $871,964
2022 $14,097,515 $13,759,445 $16,887,043 $338,070
2021 $16,365,492 $13,568,329 $17,146,572 $2,797,163
2020 $14,228,592 $13,323,330 $16,527,425 $905,262
2019 $13,484,168 $12,721,152 $13,093,913 $763,016
2018 $12,715,353 $12,180,687 $12,625,868 $534,666
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