Positive Alternatives Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 136
- Location
- Menomonie, WI
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1297249
Organization Overview
Positive Alternatives Inc is located in Menomonie, WI. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Positive Alternatives Inc employed 136 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Positive Alternatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Positive Alternatives Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES EQUIPS AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS NEEDED TO FLOURISH. SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND FIVE GROUP HOMES THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS (QRTP).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GROUP HOMES:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FIVE GROUP HOMES THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS (QRTP); POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-AMERY, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-MENOMONIE, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-RIVER FALLS, POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-WISCONSIN RAPIDS, AND POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES-MARATHON COUNTY ARE EACH LICENSED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UNDER WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE DCF 57. THE HOMES PROVIDE STRUCTURE, SAFETY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO YOUTH IN NEED OF ALTERNATE CARE. EACH HOME OFFERS LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, TEMPORARY SHELTER, NON-SECURE 72-HOUR HOLDS, RESPITE, AND CRISIS PLACEMENTS. THE GROUP HOMES OFFER 24-HOUR AWAKE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH AGES 12-21. THE MARATHON COUNTY HOME SERVES YOUTH FROM THAT COUNTY ONLY. IN 2021, MENOMONIE SERVED 39 YOUTH, AMERY SERVED 19 YOUTH, RIVER FALLS SERVED 42 YOUTH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS SERVED 17 YOUTH, AND MARATHON COUNTY SERVED 46. YOUTH FROM THIRTY-TWO DIFFERENT WISCONSIN COUNTIES WERE SERVED IN 2021.
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WORKS WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDING TO ASSIST IN STABILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND AODA IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL. CASE MANAGERS ARE TRAINED IN THE USE OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND USE THESE SKILLS TO HELP THE YOUTH AND THE FAMILY TO REACH THEIR GOALS. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDES IN-HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH TOOLS FOR SUCCESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S DAY SUPERVISION (7 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2021), MENTORING (30 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2021), AND SUPERVISED VISITATION (24 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2021).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelli Kamholz President, CEO | Officer | 40 | $92,849 |
Jeremy Hernandez Vice President, COO | Officer | 40 | $77,788 |
Tia Walker Vice President, Director Hr | Officer | 40 | $53,166 |
Peter Nied Vp, CFO & Treasurer - Part Year | Officer | 16 | $24,020 |
Glenn Reynolds Vice President, CFO - Part Year | Officer | 16 | $8,810 |
Jim Embke Treasurer - Part Year | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $570,944 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,554 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $576,498 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,816,453 |
| Investment income | $118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,405,392 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,915 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,915 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,035,873 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,537 |
| Other employee benefits | $188,506 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,799 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,245 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,145 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,827 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $74,688 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,503 |
| Travel | $38,972 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $22,689 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $93,249 |
| Insurance | $49,759 |
| All other expenses | $7,028 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,268,028 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,148 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $518,466 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $313,189 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,525 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,461,712 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,331,040 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164,632 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,859 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $618,105 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $797,596 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,533,444 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,331,040 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Positive Alternatives Inc has recieved totaling $525.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Covia Foundation Independence, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $175 |
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|---|---|---|
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Safe Families For Children Alliance Chicago, IL | $3,523,068 | $9,924,305 |
Kemmerer Village Assumption, IL | $56,706,341 | $12,349,244 |
Highfields Inc Onondaga, MI | $4,706,245 | $9,765,049 |
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