Buncombe Alternatives Incorporated

Organization Overview

Buncombe Alternatives Incorporated is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Buncombe Alternatives Incorporated employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buncombe Alternatives Incorporated 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 06/2023, Buncombe Alternatives Incorporated generated $391.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.4k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS FOR JUVENILES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BUNCOMBE ALTERNATIVES CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY BASED SENTENCING BY CARRYING OUT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS : 1) BUNCOMBE COUNTY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY TEEN COURT 2.) EARN & LEARN RESTITUTION / RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTERVENTION INITIATIVES THAT ARE BOTH COMMUNITY. SERVICE ORIENTED AND COMMUNITY BASED.


BUNCOMBE AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY TEEN COURT: TEEN COURT IS AN INNOVATIVE DIVERSION PROGRAM WHICH ALLLOWS FIRST-TIME JUVENILE VIOLATORS OF THE LAW TO COME BEFORE A JURY OF THEIR PEERS IN A COURT HEARING INSTEAD OF GOING TO JUVENILE COURT. THE DEFENDANT MUST ADMIT GUILT DURING THE INTAKE INTERVIEW IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. TEEN COURT STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE PEER PRESSURE THROUGH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO HELP CORRECT ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. TEEN COURT REINFORCES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WHILE ENCOURGAGING ACCOUNTABILITY. TEEN COURT ALSO TEACHES YOUTH VOLUNTEERS (THE JURY) THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CITIZENSHIP OR HOW TO ACT FOR THE COMMON GOOD. DURING FY 2022-2023, BUNCOMBE ALTERNATIVES SERVED 150 SCHOOL-BASED TEENS.


EARN & LEARN RESTITUTION/RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS FOR DIVERTED YOUTH AND YOUTH ON PROBATION. ITS PREMISE IS THAT RESTITUTION/RESTORATIVE PROGRAMMING IS EFFECTIVE WHEN A JUVENILE ACCEPTS RESPONSILBILITY FOR HIS OR HER OFFENSES AND IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF MAKING AMENDS TO THE VICTIM AND THE COMMUNITY. GOALS ARE TO INCREASE RESTITUTION PAYMENTS MADE TO VICTIME OF JUVENILE CRIMES, TEACH OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CRIMES AND PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND MONITORING FOR THEIR PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION, REDUCE THE WORKLOAD OF THE COURT COUNSELORS, SUPPORT VICTIMS, AND PROVIDE OFFENDERS WITH EMPLOYABLE SKILLS AND RESOURCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Peerson
Executive Dir.
$65,975
Kyle Hovermale
Vice President
$0
Michael Macht
Chairman
$0
Chris Jennings
President
$0
Carol Goins
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $388,420
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,996
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$391,416
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9
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 $391,425

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