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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,156,626 | 2,791,700 | 1,971,787 | 1,582,898 | 1,113,087 | 9,616,098 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,156,626 | 2,791,700 | 1,971,787 | 1,582,898 | 1,113,087 | 9,616,098 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 9,616,098 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,156,626 | 2,791,700 | 1,971,787 | 1,582,898 | 1,113,087 | 9,616,098 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 33,584 | 32,531 | 32,579 | 36,189 | 43,623 | 178,506 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 45,699 | 126,178 | 47,391 | 108,204 | 54,041 | 381,513 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 10,176,117 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | Line 4a - 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. Line 4B - Community Services 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. 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. Line 4C - Affordable Housing Programs 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. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | The purpose of the following Conflict of Interest Policy (the "Policy") of Alternatives, Inc. ("Alternatives") is to (i) prevent the personal interests of Interested Persons from interfering with their professional duties to Alternatives and/or its service recipients and/or from receiving undue personal, financial, professional and/or political gain at the expense of Alternatives and/or its service recipients; (ii) set forth the procedure for Interested Persons to follow when identifying actual and/or potential Conflicts of Interest; and (iii) establish the framework within which Alternatives will evaluate and address actual and potential Conflicts of Interest. This Policy is intended to supplement but not to replace any applicable state and/or federal laws governing conflicts of interest. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees held in June, the Board of Trustees evaluates the President's performance for the year, gathers and compares available external data about executive compensation from other similar nonprofit organizations in the State of New Jersey, and determines and approves the compensation level of the President including salary and benefits. The President sets starting salaries for top management officials based on available comparative salaries offered by other similar nonprofit organizations in the State. The President reviews and approves all salary adjustments for top management officials based on a performance appraisal and based upon the availability of funds. The Human Resource Department along with top management officials determines the starting wages and salaries for all non-management employees based on comparative compensation offered by other similar nonprofit organizations in State. Supervisors review and approve all wage and salary adjustments for their pertinent employees based on a performance appraisal and based upon the availability of funds. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATIONS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION, LINE 11B | The Form 990 is prepared by an external accounting firm; it is then reviewed by the Agency's Vice President of Finance and the Board of Trustees via a scheduled meeting, Email, or a telephone conference. The Vice President of Finance collects all input and approval from the Board of Trustees then reports it to the external accounting firm who revise the Form 990 with necessary changes before filing it with the IRS. |
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