Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clearwater, Florida, registered in 2015, with $212,502,625 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$212.5M
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$210.9M
Net assets
$85.6M
Employees
3,270
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc: 5 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Eckerd connects provides individuals with the tools and support they need to thrive.
Community based - these programs enable at risk children and youth ages birth through 23 to remain safely in their homes and receive services in their own communities while still addressing complex emotional and behavioral needs. these cost-effective services divert at-risk youth from detention and residential programs and also support their successful return from residential placement to their families and communities. some of these programs are designed to target youth and adults in need of assistance in obtaining skills to become employable. these programs are located in florida, north carolina, louisiana and kansas and serve approximately 5,000 children.(continued on schedule o)transitional services - these programs assist the family in readjusting to the youth's return from a residential placement. the programs work with the youth to facilitate a positive change in their behavior and address any family issues and needs with the goal of improving family functionality. these programs are located in florida and serve approximately 200 youth.prevention services - these programs promote healthy child development and strengthen families by intervening early in children's lives to ensure lifelong success. these programs are located in florida.
Residential services - these programs offer therapeutic treatment for boys and girls who have behavioral and emotional issues. we specialize in helping youth who have failed on other residential placement or have not responded to less restrictive community-based interventions. these programs are in florida and north carolina and serve approximately 120 youth.
Restricted contributions - eckerd receives contributions restricted to providing support and services to the children and families served by eckerd.
Revenue grew from $155.4M (FY2013) to $212.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$109.7M
Total liabilities
$24.2M
Net assets
$85.6M
Salaries & benefits
$136.2M
65% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,502,625▲9.1% | $210,913,907▲8.9% | $85,583,527▲6.5% | $109,741,276▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $194,732,718▲18.6% | $193,680,141▲19.4% | $80,322,915▲6.7% | $103,685,089▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,214,895▼47.4% | $162,149,352▼47.6% | $75,254,183▲9.1% | $94,538,672▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $312,276,414▼11.3% | $309,297,365▼10.7% | $68,992,903▼5.4% | $104,085,473▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $351,933,272▲23.6% | $346,399,117▲22.6% | $72,901,237▲21.3% | $110,844,263▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $284,729,353▲20.4% | $282,644,265▲21.1% | $60,107,839▲2.5% | $95,342,541▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $236,540,388▲5.3% | $233,314,537▲3.7% | $58,615,986▲9.8% | $76,619,268▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $224,534,432▲5.4% | $224,979,387▲6.2% | $53,398,189▲0.9% | $69,980,439▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $212,989,553▲10.3% | $211,931,802▲12.4% | $52,921,125▲5.4% | $70,853,528▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $193,186,922▲12.2% | $188,598,473▲10.9% | $50,189,578▲8.9% | $70,102,836▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $172,147,871▲10.8% | $170,048,946▲10.4% | $46,086,364▲4.0% | $67,431,368▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $155,405,315 | $154,033,328▲1.6% | $44,313,683▲9.3% | $60,929,038▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $151,673,476▲63.8% | $40,540,872▲4.4% | $51,019,398▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $92,624,748▼7.5% | $38,816,611▼13.0% | $52,583,982▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $100,140,016▼1.2% | $44,629,601▲4.7% | $55,942,654▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $101,337,491 | $42,636,610 | $56,783,002 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: L David Dennis — $848,528 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L David Dennis | President & Ceo (thru 6/30/25) | 40 | $848,528 |
| Richard Semancik | Coo (thru 6/6/25) | 40 | $348,075 |
| Alex Reed | Coo (as of 6/7/25) | 40 | $319,604 |
| Martin Peters | Chief of Staff & General Counsel | 40 | $250,928 |
| Randall Luecke | Cfo & Treasurer (thru 12/31/24) | 40 | $250,117 |
| Carl Hilliard | Center Director | 40 | $240,856 |
| William Rainey | Odle Sr Vp of Operations | 40 | $240,605 |
| Christopher Herro | Odle Cfo | 40 | $236,026 |
| Jonathan Zeigler | Sr Vp, Workforce Operations | 40 | $207,157 |
| David Hardesty | Sr Vp, Child & Family Services | 40 | $195,649 |
| M Nicole Stroebel | Cfo & Treasurer (as of 1/1/25) | 40 | $195,247 |
| Laura Hunt | Secretary | 40 | $85,307 |
| Amelida Wright Brewer | Director | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Hill | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Brian Bradley | Director | 1 | — |
| Caroline Mauldin Dhane | Director | 1 | — |
| David Bennett | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Beck | Chair | 1 | — |
| Holly Kortright | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph W Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Threadfin Businses Solutions LLC | It Support Services | $1,191,926 |
| Locums Group | Medical | $872,858 |
| Pro Resources Inc | Temporary Staffing | $506,084 |
| John H King Jr | Construction | $475,643 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | Consulting | $451,782 |
65 grants to Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc totaling $37.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Dcf samh provider | 2024 | $1,211,856 |
| Community Partnership For Children Inc | Out of home care | 2024 | $629,032 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Breaking barriers | 2024 | $277,735 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Dor steps grant | 2024 | $239,448 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2024 | $25,322 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2024 | $9,360 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | Job- training | 2023 | $5,397,840 |
| Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Dcf samh provider | 2023 | $1,057,682 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Breaking barriers | 2023 | $156,600 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2023 | $71,042 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Dor steps grant | 2023 | $42,090 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2023 | $9,770 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | Job- training | 2022 | $4,655,713 |
| Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Dcf samh provider | 2022 | $941,748 |
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Data for Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc (EIN 59-2551416) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.