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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2318999

ALTERNATIVES INC

Tax-exempt · RARITAN, NJ 08869

Financials

$21.5M$22.7M2022$23.2M$22.9M2023$23.1M$22.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALTERNATIVES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$23,074,994$22,909,356$165,638$7,892,777$3,654,676$4,238,101
June 30, 2024990$23,208,236$22,875,890$332,346$8,519,648$4,497,803$4,021,845
June 30, 2023990$21,498,909$22,749,359-$1,250,450$8,525,013$4,880,494$3,644,519
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,203,016
of which government grants
$782,514
Program service revenue
$21,639,156
Investment income
$231,435
Net gain from sales of assets
$187,441
Other revenue
$1,387

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$872,809
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,001,593
Other salaries and wages
$14,893,703
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$18,344,534
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$228,575
Accounting fees
$67,110
Occupancy
$1,506,189
Travel
$294,935
Depreciation
$295,639
Program services (functional)
$20,614,198
Management and general (functional)
$2,011,845
Fundraising (functional)
$283,313

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,519,648
Total assets, end of year
$7,892,777
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,654,676
Net assets, end of year
$4,238,101
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,541,873
Publicly traded securities
$842,919
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,127,381
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,110,720
Gross receipts
$23,128,259
Employees
434
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NANCY GOODPRESIDENT
Officer
40$198,138$14,718
JOE MATTIAVP OF FINANCE
Officer
40$154,116$20,528
FRESIA SKOCZYPECVP OF PROGRAM SERVICE
Officer
40$147,399$17,055
NICKAY SCOTTDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$138,906$12,508
LYNN OMSLAERVP OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Officer
40$121,595$27,250
CAROLYN SUEROVP OF ADMISSIONS AND DEVELOPME
Officer
40$126,910$17,547
AGATHA NIEMIECVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Officer
40$124,584$11,601
George Owusu SekyereDSP/RBT
Highest-paid employee
40$100,505$21,148
Georgina Iwali UkwekieDirect Support Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$106,835$9,509
Daniel JohnDirect Support Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$114,929$474
Johanne Jean - BaptisteDirect Support Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$102,401$10,115
MORRIS MALMSTROMCHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MOHAN TUMMALAPALLI1st VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICHARD SAMPLE2nd VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PATRICIA MCMURTRYSecretary, Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA LEPARULOIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSEPH WESTLEINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIA FIDELIBUSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
Janet KeatingTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Ashish HarurayTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
Harry KerrTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
Kiran KarkhanisTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
Paige ManganTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Patricia VollmarTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NANCY GOODPRESIDENT
Officer
40$194,364$4,399
FRESIA SKOCZYPECVP OF PROGRAM SERVICE
Officer
40$143,097$8,527
JOE MATTIAVP OF FINANCE
Officer
40$146,925$3,098
NICKAY SCOTTDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$133,483$7,794
LYNN OMSLAERVP OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Officer
40$118,630$22,000
OLAMIDE ESODIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$130,612$1,334
CAROLYN SUEROVP OF ADMISSIONS AND DEVELOPME
Officer
40$122,597$8,418
AGATHA NIEMIECVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Officer
40$120,401$8,700
GARY ERVINDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$105,066$7,747
Nicole KurdylaAVP of Behavioral & Health SVC
Highest-paid employee
40$100,367$1,845
MORRIS MALMSTROMCHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MOHAN TUMMALAPALLI1st VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD SAMPLE2nd VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANET KEATINGTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PATRICIA MCMURTRYSecretary, Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDA LEPARULOIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN ANCZARKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN AUGERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA FIDELIBUSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHISH HARURAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY KERRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRAN KARKHANISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAIGE MANGANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA VOLLMARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH WESTLEINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NANCY GOODPRESIDENT
Officer
40$188,225$5,701
FRESIA SKOCZYPECVP OF PROGRAM SERVICE
Officer
40$143,079$13,006
JOE MATTIAVP OF FINANCE
Officer
40$142,234$5,157
CAROLYN SUEROVP OF ADMISSIONS AND DEVELOPME
Officer
40$116,998$12,342
AGATHA NIEMIECVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Officer
40$115,850$12,695
NICKAY SCOTTDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$116,171$12,087
LYNN OMSLAERVP OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Officer
40$120,171$3,920
OLAMIDE ESODIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$119,593$2,120
JOSEPH MOSEDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$110,535$7,064
GARY ERVINDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$103,427$11,738
JANICE GUTHRIEDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$104,799$8,301
MORRIS MALMSTROMCHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MOHAN TUMMALAPALLI1st VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD SAMPLE2nd VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANET KEATINGTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PATRICIA MCMURTRYSecretary, Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDA LEPARULOIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN ANCZARKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN AUGERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA FIDELIBUSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHISH HARURAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY KERRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRAN KARKHANISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAIGE MANGANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA VOLLMARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH WESTLEINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
600 FIRST AVENUE, RARITAN, NJ 08869-1346
In care of
% CAROL BAILIFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Carol Bailiff, 600 First Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869
Signed the 990
Carol Bailiff, VP OF FINANCE
Phone
(904) 685-1444
Return prepared by
WithumSmithBrown PC

Mission

ALTERNATIVES, INC WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO ENABLE THEM TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Alternatives, Inc. provides residential services and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to enable them to direct their own lives and to ultimately attain the highest possible quality of life. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO TRANSITION THEM INTO A PERMANENT HOUSING SITUATION. STAFF PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS IN AREAS SUCH AS DAILY LIVING, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, RECREATION AND SOCIALIZATION, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION, TRANSPORTATION AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. 1.GROUP HOMES, SUPERVISED APARTMENTS AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAMS: IN THESE PROGRAMS, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, UP TO 24 HOURS A DAY/7 DAYS PER WEEK, DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH A 24-HOUR ON-CALL SYSTEM. THE AGENCY PROVIDES FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS, BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANS, ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS, STAFF TRAINING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO CLINICAL/BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. THE COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH COINCIDES WITH THE PERSON'S GOALS AND THE AGENCY'S PERSON-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES NURSING SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THESE SERVICES IS TO ENSURE THAT ALTERNATIVES ' CLIENTS RECEIVE THE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AND THE TREATMENT SUPPORT THAT THEY MAY REQUIRE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT ADVOCACY EFFORTS BY THE NURSING STAFF WITH THE CLIENT'S PRIMARY CARE OR SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS, AND THROUGH SPECIALIZED STAFF TRAINING ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO CLIENTS HEALTH NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO ALTERNATIVES, INC. BY THE NJ DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DDD). 2.THE FRANKLIN HOUSE (FH) PROGRAM SERVES HOMELESS SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A SIMILAR ENVIRONMENT AS THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. THE FRANKLIN HOUSE ASSISTS THE WOMEN IN GAINING EMPLOYMENT AND IMPROVING PARENTING SKILLS IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THE AGENCY SERVED VARIOUS FAMILIES THROUGH THE FH PROGRAM. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO THE AGENCY BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILIES, AND CONSUMERS THEMSELVES.
    Expenses $16,881,827 · grants $636,704 · revenue $20,169,726
  • Community Services - consists of programs dedicated to servicing individuals who struggle with mental health needs as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 1. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP) SERVES ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. CSP SERVE INDIVIDUALS SOMERSET AND WARREN COUNTIES, NJ ON AN OUTREACH BASIS; THE CLIENTS LIVE IN EITHER THEIR OWN HOUSING OR RESIDENCES OWNED BY THE AGENCY. ALL CLIENTS ARE OFFERED OUTREACH CASE MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL SERVICES SUCH AS SKILL BUILDING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, ETC. STAFF WORKS WITH THESE CLIENTS ON SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO HELP THEM RECOVER FROM MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, GAIN EMPLOYMENT, MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING AND FINANCES, MAINTAIN A SAFE AND STABLE RESIDENCE, AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. DURING FY20, THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVED INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THOSE TWO (2) COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, SLOTS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE SET-ASIDE FOR SOME OF THE MOST CHALLENGING INDIVIDUALS, INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PRIOR TO PLACEMENT. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO THE AGENCY BY THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDITION SERVICES (DMHAS), COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, HOSPITALS, FAMILIES, AND CONSUMERS THEMSELVES. 2. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAMS IN WARREN AND SOMERSET COUNTIES, NJ ARE FUNDED BY THE NJ -DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (DMHAS) OUT OF AN INITIATIVE PUT FORTH UNDER THE OLMSTEAD ACT, WHICH AIMS TO MOVE HOUSING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE EITHER DISCHARGED DIRECTLY FROM A STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, OR COMING FROM AN AT-RISK SITUATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CLIENTS ARE TYPICALLY SEEN MORE FREQUENTLY THAN THE CSP CLIENTS. THE CLIENTS LIVE IN EITHER THEIR OWN 1-BEDROOM OR 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH A ROOMMATE. STAFF IS LOCATED ON SITE. SERVICES ARE ORIENTED TOWARDS AS S IS TING THE INDIVIDUALS IN TRANSITIONING FROM A HOSPITAL OR HOMELESS SETTING AND INTEGRATING THEM INTO THE COMMUNITY. STAFF PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS SKILL BUILDING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, MEDICATION EDUCATION, DAILY LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, ADVOCACY, LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES /ENTITLEMENTS AND VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, RECOVER FROM THEIR MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND BE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO THE AGENCY BY THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDITION SERVICES (DMHAS), COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, HOSPITALS, FAMILIES, AND CONSUMERS THEMSELVES. 3. THE SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDING IN MORRIS AND UNION COUNTIES. SUPPORT COORDINATORS UTILIZE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN (ISP) AND UTILIZE AN INDIVIDUALIZED BUDGET TO LOCATE APPROPRIATE SERVICES. ONCE LINKED TO SERVICES, THE AGENCY MONITORS THESE SERVICES TO ASSURE THAT THE CLIENTS NEEDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY ARE SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDER(S) THAT HAVE BEEN WRITTEN INTO THE ISP. 4. ABILITIES IN MOTION (AIM) DAY PROGRAM WAS OPENED BY ALTERNATIVES, INC. IN 2014. CLIENTS COME TOGETHER TO WORK ON LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ARTS AND CRAFTS, LIGHT EXERCISE AND COOKING PARTICIPANTS LEARN AND PRACTICE SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN. WEEKLY OUTINGS PROVIDE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. AT THE CENTER, WE OFFER TEACHING MODALITIES INDIVIDUALIZED TO EACH PARTICIPANT ENSURING THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN. A STRUCTURED DAILY SCHEDULE, THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (IPAD, WII FITNESS), ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND MUSIC PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $1,078,263 · grants $384
  • Affordable Housing Programs - affordable housing is offered to consumers of Alternatives, Inc. through Agency sponsored projects to offset the high cost of rentals and to help overcome the obstacles often associated with the limited incomes of people with special needs. THE AGENCY WORKS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOMES USING A VARIETY OF MODELS TO PROVIDE REAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE CLIENTELE. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT ENGAGES IN EVERY ASPECT OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING GRANT WRITING TO SECURE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR NEW PROJECTS, RAISING FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF EXISTING PROJECTS, COORDINATING OPERATING FUNDS WITH SERVICE STAFF, MONITORING ONGOING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, AND COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
    Expenses $2,654,108 · grants $114,074 · revenue $1,469,430

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2318999
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P73Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,892,777
Income (IRS master file)
$23,128,259

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$23,074,994$22,909,356$7,892,777IRS
990June 2024$23,208,236$22,875,890$8,519,648XML
990June 2023$21,498,909$22,749,359$8,525,013XML
990June 2022$22,554,607$22,912,014$9,620,449IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2318999).

Questions about ALTERNATIVES INC

What is the EIN of ALTERNATIVES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALTERNATIVES INC is 22-2318999.
Is ALTERNATIVES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to ALTERNATIVES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALTERNATIVES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ALTERNATIVES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALTERNATIVES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALTERNATIVES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Carol Bailiff.
Who are the officers and directors of ALTERNATIVES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $198,138 (NANCY GOOD, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does ALTERNATIVES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,074,994, expenses of $22,909,356 and total assets of $7,892,777 at year end.

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