Options Inc

Organization Overview

Options Inc is located in Hammond, LA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Options Inc employed 331 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Options 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 06/2022, Options Inc generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OPTIONS MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1973, OPTIONS HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MAXIMIZING LIFE SKILLS, MEANINGFUL WORK AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BEYOND THE FAMILY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OPTIONS OPERATES 4 COMMUNITY HOMES. EACH HOME PROVIDES A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR SIX INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CALL HOME. TWO OF THE HOMES ARE FOR WOMEN AND TWO ARE FOR MEN. THE HOMES PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS TO LIVE WITH PEERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LOCATIONS WERE CHOSEN IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS. EACH HOME IS STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK TO ENSURE THE CARE AND SAFETY NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ARE MET. ALL 4 COMMUNITY HOMES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING FOR OVER 25 YEARS.


OPTIONS PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE COMPETITIVE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OPTIONS JOB PLACEMENT, JOB COACHING, AND ONGOING SUPPORTS. THEY WORK AT BUSINESSES SUCH AS BANKS, OFFICES, GROCERY STORES, RESTAURANTS, RETAIL STORES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE JOBS THROUGH OPTIONS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK ON OPTIONS CLEANING CREWS, LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW, LEARNING GARDENS, WEAVING STUDIO, AND AT FABULOUS FINDS. IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY, JOBS CAN BE SCARCE, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OVER 80% OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE U.S. ARE NOT EMPLOYED AND THIS PROGRAM IS JUST ONE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. OPTIONS SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRACTS WITH AREA BUSINESSES OR STARTS NEW BUSINESSES TO DIRECTLY EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.


OPTIONS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIONS IS TO SUPPORT, ASSIST, AND MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON BASED ON HIS OR HER UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS. OPTIONS OFFERS SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, WANTS, AND SKILLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING HOUSING AND NEGOTIATING LEASE TERMS, NAVIGATING HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING AND SUPPORT, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THAT PERSON. OPTIONS HAS BEEN MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ITS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SINCE 1985.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Mercke
Chief Executive Officer/president
$77,051
Laurie Johnson
Vice Chair
$0
Matt Alombro
Secretary
$0
Paul Titus III
Chair
$0
Eric Dosch
Director
$0
John Poteet
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,306,557
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$571,571
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,878,128
Total Program Service Revenue$6,396,524
Investment income $701
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $21,007
Net Income from Fundraising Events $456,695
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,041,582

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Options Inc has recieved totaling $6,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rocker Family Foundation

Hammond, LA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING

$6,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,038,887
Net Contributions$243,500
Other Expense$120,683
Ending Balance$1,161,704

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