ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION

EIN: 943210413 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$3,198,376
Total Expenses
$2,907,189
Total Assets
$4,669,129
Net Assets
$2,656,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
AILEEN THRONE
Phone
5102856290
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION ENVISIONS GENERATIONS OF YOUNG ADULTS INSPIRED AND PREPARED TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION THAT POSITIVELY TRANSFORMS THEIR LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. TOWARDS THIS VISION, ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION PROVIDES A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,502,166

ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION HIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY THE BAY AREA SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE) IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING YOUTH WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN...

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ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION HIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY THE BAY AREA SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE) IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING YOUTH WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL SETTINGS, AND STRIVES TO PREPARE THESE YOUTH FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY. IT WAS LAUNCHED AS A COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT BY ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION AND OPENED IN 2001 AS THE FIRST YOUTH-INITIATED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY. LOCATED IN THE SEMINARY NEIGHBORHOOD OF EAST OAKLAND, OUR HIGH SCHOOL SERVES 145 CULTURALLY, ETHNICALLY, AND ACADEMICALLY DIVERSE YOUTH BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR LEARNING AND PARTNER WITH CARING ADULTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AS THEY CHANGE THE COMMUNITY AROUND THEM.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,183,831
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,545
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,198,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,881,731
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,502,166
Other Expenses $1,025,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,907,189

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $3,198,376 $2,917,360 +0.1%
Expenses $2,907,189 $2,561,502 +0.1%
Net Income $291,187 $355,858 -0.2%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$147,986
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHARAD KUMAR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AILEEN THRONE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY EDWARDS MOORE BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENA KURTZFELD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON FITZGERALD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHUNG LAI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$142,294 $5,692 $147,986
DANIEL ZARAZUA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,198,376 $2,907,189 $4,669,129 $291,187
2022 $2,917,360 $2,561,502 $2,816,102 $355,858
2021 $2,772,753 $2,381,672 $2,534,426 $391,081
2020 $2,472,194 $2,194,513 $2,049,820 $277,681
2019 $5,321,137 $4,269,346 $1,321,932 $1,051,791
2018 $4,813,202 $4,532,947 $870,354 $280,255
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