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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1764309

ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH

Also known as ABSTINENCE A BETTER CHOICE

Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44320

Financials

$689K$616K2022$461K$471K2023$423K$471K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$423,125$471,276-$48,151$224,888$115,778$109,110
June 30, 2024990$461,034$471,339-$10,305$198,621$41,360$157,261
June 30, 2023990$689,363$616,192$73,171$238,791$71,225$167,566
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$421,822
of which government grants
$413,622
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,303
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$29,168
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$55,242
Other salaries and wages
$207,185
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$285,428
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,961
Occupancy
$42,444
Travel
$13,290
Depreciation
$14,519
Program services (functional)
$360,514
Management and general (functional)
$98,175
Fundraising (functional)
$12,587

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$198,621
Total assets, end of year
$224,888
Total liabilities, end of year
$115,778
Net assets, end of year
$109,110
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,997
Net assets without donor restrictions
$103,528
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,582
Gross receipts
$423,125
Employees
14
Volunteers
55
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensation
CHERYL L BIDDLEFOUNDER/EXEC DIRECTOR/VP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$60,047
CONNIE HARTZFELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN M SILLASENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MIKE RINALDITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS DONATELLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JESSICA KREGETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL L BIDDLEFOUNDER/EXEC DIRECTOR/VP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$54,002
CONNIE HARTZFELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN M SILLASENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MIKE RINALDITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS DONATELLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JESSICA KREGETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL L BIDDLEFOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & VP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$66,376
CONNIE HARTZFELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN M SILLASENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MIKE RINALDITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS DONATELLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
460 WHITE POND DR, AKRON, OH 44320-1156
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHERYL BIDDLE, 460 WHITE POND DRIVE 300, AKRON, OH 44320
Signed the 990
CHERYL BIDDLE, FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VP
Phone
(330) 864-1359
Return prepared by
415 GROUP INC

Mission

THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH IS TO EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE YOUTH TO MAKE AND KEEP HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURPOSE OF ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH IS TO EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH TO MAKE AND KEEP HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO MAKE DECISIONS AND PRACTICE BEHAVIORS THAT ENHANCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. PROGRAMS ARE SCHOOL-BASED AT THE INVITATION OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN SUMMIT AND IN SEVEN OTHER OHIO COUNTIES:PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVENTION EDUCATION CURRICULUM, RSVP, SETS STANDARDS FOR RISK AVOIDANCE OF PREMARITAL SEX AND SUBSTANCE USE. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, FUTURE DATING STANDARDS INCLUDING DATING VIOLENCE EDUCATION, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS, BENEFITS OF AVOIDING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE, AND GOAL SETTING HELP TO ACHIEVE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. STUDENTS LEARN THAT PARENTING IS AN ADULT RESPONSIBILITY, HOW TO SET AND KEEP PHYSICAL LIMITS, HOW ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE ARE INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER RISK BEHAVIORS, AND HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. LESSON PLANS HELP STUDENTS CORRELATE DECISION MAKING WITH THE RISKS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE, ADDICTION, TOBACCO/NICOTINE/VAPING USE AND PREMARITAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. RSVPARENT MEETINGS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN CHILD HOMEWORK HELP STIMULATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. C.A.T.S. YOUTH LED PREVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND ADDRESSES AVOIDANCE OF RISK ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, INTERNET SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TRAINED BY THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WHO IS OCPS CERTIFIED. STUDENTS DEVELOP ORIGINAL, CREATIVE FACT-BASED PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SKILLS TO AVOID SUBSTANCE USE, HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS, AVOID DATING VIOLENCE PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO ASK FOR HELP WHEN NEEDED. C.A.T.C.H. PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING YOUTH-LED PEER SUPPORT AND SCHOOL-BASED HELP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING AND COULD BE PART OF THE ELEVEN PERCENT OF AREA STUDENTS WHO REPORT HAVING NO FRIENDS.
    Expenses $360,514 · grants $29,168

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
34-1764309
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
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B64Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$224,888
Income (IRS master file)
$423,125

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$423,125$471,276$224,888XML
990June 2024$461,034$471,339$198,621XML
990June 2023$689,363$616,192$238,791XML
990June 2022$520,982$486,829$131,198IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
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 34-1764309).

Questions about ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH

What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH is 34-1764309.
Is ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHERYL BIDDLE.
Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,047 (CHERYL L BIDDLE, FOUNDER/EXEC DIRECTOR/VP).
How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $423,125, expenses of $471,276 and total assets of $224,888 at year end.

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