TY 2016 Form 990 Schedule O

efile Public Visual Render ObjectId: 201713139349302751 - Submission: 2017-11-09 TIN: 33-0215585

SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2016

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS

Employer identification number

33-0215585

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Alpha HouseAlpha House is designed to provide sober living and transitional housing to those needing safe, clean and affordable housing while transitioning back into the workforce through participation in Alpha Projects special projects worker program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OutreachAt the core of all of Alpha Projects facilities and services is a program of Community Outreach, designed not only to assist those in need in accessing needed services, but also to assist the surrounding neighborhood in addressing homeless-related issues. Outreach workers are trained in crisis response and de-escalation, with access to transportation and a wealth of referral sources to help those in need connect with sources of support.Outreach services combine safe, quality, affordable housing with sensitive, professional property management and support services. The program provides rental assistance for residents with special needs in downtown San Diego. Rents are restricted in all units to make them affordable to persons who live on fixed incomes. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Housing AssistanceHome Finder ProgramThe Home Finder Program (Home Finder) is funded by the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS). Home Finder serves clients who are homeless and are experiencing serious mental illness and are connected to designated outpatient County of San Diego B.H.S clinics. Home Finder is responsible for the provision of housing identification, housing navigation, supportive services and trainings. Home Finder has Housing Navigators who coordinate, broker, schedule appropriate client services with external medical, dental, and housing to meet clients needs. Our dedicated Housing Locator is responsible for housing identification including market rate, affordable housing, shared housing, and permanent supportive housing. The Housing Locator and Community Engagement Coordinator attend regional landlord meetings and develop relationships with community landlords. Home Finder staff meets with clients at the designated ( Areta Crowell & North Central Mental Health) clinics.Program Criteria:18 years or older.Being treated at identified outpatient County of San Diego clinics.Homeless or unstably housed. Rapid Re-HousingThe Rapid Re-Housing program provides financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. This program is intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless but for this assistance. The program provides short-term or medium-term rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process	THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts	IN CASE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE, THE BOARD WOULD REVIEW THE SITUATION. THERE HAVE BEEN NO KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees	COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATIONS OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available	THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THIS INFORMATION IN WRITING. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE FORM OF PDF DOCUMENTS.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Auto and Truck: Column (A) - Total = $54477; Column (B) - Program Services = $43746; Column (C) - Management & General = $10731; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Bank fees: Column (A) - Total = $5082; Column (B) - Program Services = $437; Column (C) - Management & General = $4645; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	BOOKS SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $6026; Column (B) - Program Services = $6026; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	BUS TOKENS: Column (A) - Total = $404; Column (B) - Program Services = $404; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Cost of newspapers: Column (A) - Total = $3631; Column (B) - Program Services = $3631; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Drug testing and treatment: Column (A) - Total = $32198; Column (B) - Program Services = $32198; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Dues and subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $14218; Column (B) - Program Services = $8859; Column (C) - Management & General = $5359; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $87414; Column (B) - Program Services = $57906; Column (C) - Management & General = $29508; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	GASOLINE: Column (A) - Total = $105683; Column (B) - Program Services = $93779; Column (C) - Management & General = $11904; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Licenses and fees: Column (A) - Total = $71366; Column (B) - Program Services = $66643; Column (C) - Management & General = $4723; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Medical Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $47777; Column (B) - Program Services = $3588; Column (C) - Management & General = $44189; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	MEETINGS: Column (A) - Total = $46080; Column (B) - Program Services = $4588; Column (C) - Management & General = $41492; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $78183; Column (B) - Program Services = $15113; Column (C) - Management & General = $63070; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Parking: Column (A) - Total = $10206; Column (B) - Program Services = $8765; Column (C) - Management & General = $1441; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $5566; Column (B) - Program Services = $4703; Column (C) - Management & General = $820; Column (D) - Fundraising = $43
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	PROPERTY TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $47812; Column (B) - Program Services = $47812; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $42990; Column (B) - Program Services = $42885; Column (C) - Management & General = $105; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Stipends: Column (A) - Total = $53205; Column (B) - Program Services = $53205; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $120504; Column (B) - Program Services = $94907; Column (C) - Management & General = $591; Column (D) - Fundraising = $25006
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	TECHNOLOGY: Column (A) - Total = $14679; Column (B) - Program Services = $13319; Column (C) - Management & General = $1360; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $58933; Column (B) - Program Services = $56211; Column (C) - Management & General = $2178; Column (D) - Fundraising = $544
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Training: Column (A) - Total = $2920; Column (B) - Program Services = $2720; Column (C) - Management & General = $200; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Trash: Column (A) - Total = $20209; Column (B) - Program Services = $20209; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Uniforms: Column (A) - Total = $6484; Column (B) - Program Services = $6484; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $94894; Column (B) - Program Services = $94451; Column (C) - Management & General = $443; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	VENDING MACHINE: Column (A) - Total = $3333; Column (B) - Program Services = $3333; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases	PIZZERIA OPERATING EXPENSES = -$164207

Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Alpha HouseAlpha House is designed to provide sober living and transitional housing to those needing safe, clean and affordable housing while transitioning back into the workforce through participation in Alpha Projects special projects worker program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OutreachAt the core of all of Alpha Projects facilities and services is a program of Community Outreach, designed not only to assist those in need in accessing needed services, but also to assist the surrounding neighborhood in addressing homeless-related issues. Outreach workers are trained in crisis response and de-escalation, with access to transportation and a wealth of referral sources to help those in need connect with sources of support.Outreach services combine safe, quality, affordable housing with sensitive, professional property management and support services. The program provides rental assistance for residents with special needs in downtown San Diego. Rents are restricted in all units to make them affordable to persons who live on fixed incomes. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Housing AssistanceHome Finder ProgramThe Home Finder Program (Home Finder) is funded by the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS). Home Finder serves clients who are homeless and are experiencing serious mental illness and are connected to designated outpatient County of San Diego B.H.S clinics. Home Finder is responsible for the provision of housing identification, housing navigation, supportive services and trainings. Home Finder has Housing Navigators who coordinate, broker, schedule appropriate client services with external medical, dental, and housing to meet clients needs. Our dedicated Housing Locator is responsible for housing identification including market rate, affordable housing, shared housing, and permanent supportive housing. The Housing Locator and Community Engagement Coordinator attend regional landlord meetings and develop relationships with community landlords. Home Finder staff meets with clients at the designated ( Areta Crowell & North Central Mental Health) clinics.Program Criteria:18 years or older.Being treated at identified outpatient County of San Diego clinics.Homeless or unstably housed. Rapid Re-HousingThe Rapid Re-Housing program provides financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. This program is intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless but for this assistance. The program provides short-term or medium-term rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process

THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

IN CASE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE, THE BOARD WOULD REVIEW THE SITUATION. THERE HAVE BEEN NO KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATIONS OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THIS INFORMATION IN WRITING. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE FORM OF PDF DOCUMENTS.