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Alternative Life Center

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / Counseling, Support Groups (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$524k (2023)

Expenses
$507k (2023)

Total Assets
$123k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$50.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$524,239
Expenses
$506,773
Net Income
$17,466
Net Assets
$72,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $524,239
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,801
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $231,071
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,765
Total Liabilities $50,073
Net Assets $72,692
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Hemenway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Francis Gesel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chad Boxall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Bujno (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lars Nielson (President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime D'alessandro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Bailey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$417,131
Expenses
$423,049
Net Income
-$5,918
Net Assets
$55,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,219
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $912
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $199,228
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,331
Total Liabilities $31,105
Net Assets $55,226
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marilee Nihan (Receiver) $63,630 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$498,307
Expenses
$478,051
Net Income
$20,256
Net Assets
$61,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $496,180
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,127
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,465
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $238,462
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,003
Total Liabilities $34,859
Net Assets $61,144
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Mekinova (Former Executive Director) $54,280 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Tal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$500,815
Expenses
$508,045
Net Income
-$7,230
Net Assets
$40,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $487,515
97.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,300
2.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,812
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,182
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,952
Total Liabilities $95,064
Net Assets $40,888
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura L Mekinova (Executive Director) $46,812 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leo Sullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fay Reilly (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$578,904
Expenses
$572,537
Net Income
$6,367
Net Assets
$48,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $576,517
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,335
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $315,982
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,552
Total Liabilities $56,434
Net Assets $48,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura L Mekinova (Executive Director) $46,904 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leo Sullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fay Reilly (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$489,441
Expenses
$501,110
Net Income
-$11,669
Net Assets
$41,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $483,557
98.8%
Program Services $115
0.0%
Investment Income $107
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,662
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $262,313
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,936
Total Liabilities $212,185
Net Assets $41,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura L Mekinova (Executive Director) $45,947 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (President) $0 $0 $0
Leo Sullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fay Reilly (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kim Drew (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,223
Expenses
$460,899
Net Income
-$13,676
Net Assets
$53,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $443,758
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $153
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,312
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,206
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,565
Total Liabilities $201,145
Net Assets $53,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura L Mekinova (Executive Director) $42,111 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (President) $0 $0 $0
Leo Sullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Edna Heath (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fay Reilly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Drew (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,540
Expenses
$456,133
Net Income
$6,407
Net Assets
$44,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $460,611
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $149
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,780
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,960
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,545
Total Liabilities $188,090
Net Assets $44,455
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura L Mekinova (Executive Director) $31,615 $0 $0
Maddie Costello (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith English (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elaine South (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Hayes (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Leo Sullivan (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Randall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Edna Heath (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gardiner Perry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$460,525
Expenses
$428,446
Net Income
$32,079
Net Assets
$38,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $458,229
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,134
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,000
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,552
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,166
Total Liabilities $193,118
Net Assets $38,048

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,338
Expenses
$408,277
Net Income
-$13,939
Net Assets
$5,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $393,842
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,002
0.8%
Sales of Assets -$2,668
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,513
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,434
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,471
Total Liabilities $144,502
Net Assets $5,969

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,795
Expenses
$399,963
Net Income
-$21,168
Net Assets
$19,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $376,685
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $153
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,957
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,450
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,188
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,446
Total Liabilities $124,538
Net Assets $19,908

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$384,620
Expenses
$391,370
Net Income
-$6,750
Net Assets
$41,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,103
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $158
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,359
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,700
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,633
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,608
Total Liabilities $107,532
Net Assets $41,076

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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