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Phoenix Alternatives Inc

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Specialized Education Institutions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.57M (2023)

Expenses
$7.15M (2023)

Total Assets
$5.1M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$742k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,572,393
Expenses
$7,145,383
Net Income
-$572,990
Net Assets
$4,361,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,530
4.0%
Program Services $6,257,262
95.2%
Investment Income $50,601
0.8%
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 $166,256
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $9,390
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,366,867
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,104,284
Total Liabilities $742,488
Net Assets $4,361,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $158,939 $0 $7,317
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jay Breidinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,558,738
Expenses
$6,971,895
Net Income
-$413,157
Net Assets
$5,101,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $782,673
11.9%
Program Services $5,763,631
87.9%
Investment Income $12,434
0.2%
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 $158,190
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,925
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,234,219
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,901,678
Total Liabilities $800,471
Net Assets $5,101,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $151,550 $0 $6,641
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jay Breidinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cedergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,421,750
Expenses
$6,136,606
Net Income
$1,285,144
Net Assets
$5,517,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,262,867
30.5%
Program Services $5,154,378
69.4%
Investment Income $4,505
0.1%
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 $146,313
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,200
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $2,650,210
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,941,141
Total Liabilities $423,900
Net Assets $5,517,241
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $138,982 $0 $7,331
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jay Breidinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cedergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,299,842
Expenses
$4,491,166
Net Income
-$191,324
Net Assets
$3,913,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,638,887
38.1%
Program Services $2,647,893
61.6%
Investment Income $13,062
0.3%
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 $126,029
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,200
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,907,731
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,580,426
Total Liabilities $667,291
Net Assets $3,913,135
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $126,029 $0 $0
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Weihrauch (Director (Part Year)) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cedergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,573,432
Expenses
$6,615,948
Net Income
-$42,516
Net Assets
$4,167,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,145
2.4%
Program Services $6,408,165
97.5%
Investment Income $10,122
0.2%
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 $117,627
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $14,550
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,261,429
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,561,795
Total Liabilities $394,117
Net Assets $4,167,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $117,627 $0 $0
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Weihrauch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cedergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,549,804
Expenses
$6,371,800
Net Income
$178,004
Net Assets
$4,186,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,685
0.9%
Program Services $6,481,485
99.0%
Investment Income $7,634
0.1%
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 $112,571
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $11,919
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,157,919
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,533,814
Total Liabilities $347,071
Net Assets $4,186,743
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $112,571 $0 $0
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Weihrauch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Kappelman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Amon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cedergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,421,122
Expenses
$6,183,471
Net Income
$237,651
Net Assets
$4,027,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,819
0.8%
Program Services $6,364,405
99.1%
Investment Income $5,898
0.1%
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 $94,896
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,144
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,081,617
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,298,812
Total Liabilities $271,667
Net Assets $4,027,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Miner (President) $94,896 $0 $0
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director (Part Year)) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Weihrauch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gibson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,366,430
Expenses
$6,373,165
Net Income
-$6,735
Net Assets
$3,759,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,773
1.3%
Program Services $6,278,924
98.6%
Investment Income $3,733
0.1%
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 $126,369
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,291,965
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,121,299
Total Liabilities $361,403
Net Assets $3,759,896
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Higgs (President) $114,403 $0 $9,856
Michael Miner (President) $2,110 $0 $0
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Weihrauch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,351,301
Expenses
$6,348,070
Net Income
$3,231
Net Assets
$3,634,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,090
0.4%
Program Services $6,322,713
99.5%
Investment Income $5,498
0.1%
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 $118,556
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,320,671
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,387,707
Total Liabilities $753,511
Net Assets $3,634,196
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Higgs (President) $90,802 $0 $27,754
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,052,241
Expenses
$6,023,546
Net Income
$28,695
Net Assets
$3,435,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,439
0.8%
Program Services $5,996,543
99.1%
Investment Income $4,259
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,000
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,006
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,187,289
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,354,423
Total Liabilities $919,250
Net Assets $3,435,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Higgs (President) $88,722 $0 $24,284
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Lemire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grams (Director (Part Yr)) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,060,592
Expenses
$5,887,480
Net Income
$173,112
Net Assets
$3,393,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,123
0.7%
Program Services $6,013,721
99.2%
Investment Income $4,748
0.1%
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 $109,920
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,018,547
51.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,437,035
Total Liabilities $1,043,809
Net Assets $3,393,226
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Higgs (President) $96,179 $0 $13,741
John Kuhrmeyer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Lemire (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kim Strantz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barsi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,170,697
Expenses
$5,885,329
Net Income
$285,368
Net Assets
$3,237,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,634
0.1%
Program Services $6,174,363
> 100%
Investment Income $2,804
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$14,104
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,087
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,001,536
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,474,929
Total Liabilities $1,237,558
Net Assets $3,237,371

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,403,085
Expenses
$6,250,425
Net Income
$152,660
Net Assets
$2,906,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,158
2.0%
Program Services $6,256,473
97.7%
Investment Income $3,409
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,045
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $183,927
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,553,452
56.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,445,117
Total Liabilities $1,538,528
Net Assets $2,906,589

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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