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Alternatives Incorporated of Madison County

EIN 31-0986769 · Anderson, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED STRIVES TO ERADICATE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION IN CENTRAL INDIANA. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE RIGHT OF ALL PERSONS TO LIVE IN A LOVING, CARING, SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRIONMENT.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
44
Volunteers
441
Highest pay
$66,853, chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $685,818 spent. EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE IMMEDIATE REFUGE FOR DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS. STAFF PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP SURVIVORS MOVE PAST THEIR INITIAL CRISIS AND TOWARD A STABLE FUTURE. SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, SAFETY PLANNING, ADVOCACY, CRISIS RESPONSE, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS. ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENRY, MADISON, MARION, AND TIPTON COUNTIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, EMERGENCY HOUSING WAS PROVIDED FOR 70 ADULTS AND 78 CHILDREN FOR A TOTAL OF 4,194 BED DAYS.
  2. $577,439 spent. LONG-TERM HOUSING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SURVIVORS TO MOVE FROM SHORT-TERM SAFETY TO LONG-TERM SECURITY AND INCLUDES ON-SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SCATTERED-SITE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND RAPID REHOUSING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON SAFETY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND BUILDING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. ALTERNATIVES INC. ASSISTS WITH LIVING EXPENSES, WHILE SURVIVORS SAVE AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. THE HOUSING UNITS ARE LOCATED IN MADISON COUNTY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 49 ADULTS AND 93 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN THE LONG-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM.
  3. $436,469 spent. NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE; ON-SCENE ADVOCACY AT HOSPITALS, WORKSITES, AND PUBLIC LOCATIONS; COURT AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENT ACCOMPANIMENT; PROTECTIVE ORDER FILING ASSISTANCE; DANGER ASSESSMENTS; SAFETY PLANNING; CASE MANAGEMENT; AND CONTINUAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS NOT SEEKING HOUSING. SERVICES ARE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND DESIGNED TO BE MOBILE AND INCLUDE VIRTUAL OPTIONS TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR SURVIVORS. STAFF ALSO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PARTICIPATE IN AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC. CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING IS PROVIDED AS PART OF OUR COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THIS PAST YEAR ALTERNATIVES INC. PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO 169 UNDUPLICATED NEW SURVIVORS THROUGH OUR NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. PRESENTATIONS WERE PROVIDED FOR 393 COMMUNITY MEMBERS/PROFESSIONALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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