New Alternatives Incorporated
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $126 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
New Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1978, with $34,156,594 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Po Box 34219, San Diego, CA, 92163 EIN 95-3244085 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$34.2M
▼ 13.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.6M
Net assets
$33.5M
Employees
632
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $126 to raise $100
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 New Alternatives Incorporated: 93% to programs · $126 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -1% margin
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 New Alternatives Incorporated: 12 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 New Alternatives Incorporated: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
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 New Alternatives Incorporated: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
New alternatives, inc. is committed to providing abused and negelected youth with hope and opportunities through a comprehensive array of social, residential and mental health services that we provide in san diego and orange county.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 34219, San Diego, CA, 92163
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $50.5M (FY2013) to $34.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.5MNet assets $33.5M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51.0M
Total liabilities
$17.5M
Net assets
$33.5M
Salaries & benefits
$22.8M
66% of expenses
Board members
6
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,156,594▼13.5% | $34,580,651▼12.3% | $33,463,898▲0.4% | $50,984,014▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $39,508,100▼25.6% | $39,416,498▼24.4% | $33,328,999▲1.5% | $51,908,402▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,119,812▼18.8% | $52,158,510▼20.8% | $32,828,349▲1.3% | $52,013,775▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,422,165▲16.8% | $65,838,675▲18.7% | $32,410,193▲0.5% | $52,330,121▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,015,790▲2.0% | $55,452,498▲0.6% | $32,261,982▲2.6% | $41,388,066▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,923,764▲4.5% | $55,122,702▲6.2% | $31,441,559▲0.8% | $39,608,960▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,566,346▲8.7% | $51,889,867▲7.5% | $31,203,061▲1.5% | $36,664,045▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,348,081▲2.3% | $48,290,591▲2.5% | $30,753,268▼2.9% | $36,110,431▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,282,631▲0.3% | $47,125,080▲0.4% | $31,673,687▲0.6% | $36,793,150▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,146,899▲1.2% | $46,922,549▼0.6% | $31,473,429▲0.6% | $36,373,347▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,580,315▼7.7% | $47,188,067▼1.0% | $31,282,937▼1.8% | $35,237,937▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $50,454,983 | $47,675,612▼4.8% | $31,872,478▲10.2% | $36,094,478▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $50,058,720▲3.5% | $28,930,708▲6.2% | $33,675,323▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $48,353,604▲5.7% | $27,242,454▲69.8% | $31,196,625▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,734,670 | $16,042,668 | $24,736,873 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Me Bruich — $407,500 (1.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Me Bruich | C.e.o. | 40 | $407,500 |
| Linda Nichols | Quality Assu | 40 | $301,150 |
| Klea Galasso | Sr. Program | 40 | $238,465 |
| Cynthia Sullivan | Controller | 40 | $169,470 |
| Tia Thomas-moore | Program Mana | 40 | $149,883 |
| Natalie Mcphail | Chief Accoun | 40 | $134,463 |
| Susan Shannon | Senior Progr | 40 | $126,008 |
| Francisco Fernandez | Quality Assu | 40 | $122,552 |
| Lawrence Fortin | Sr. Program | 40 | $109,989 |
| Tim Farley | C.o.o. | — | $105,300 |
| Dr Cherly Spinweber | Director/sec | 1 | — |
| Dr Janis Stocklosa | Director | 1 | — |
| Gary Gillis | Director | 1 | — |
| Marc Chasman | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Thomas Joyce | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas Winn | Board Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Jorge Zapatel | Psychiatric | $439,230 |
| Dr John Aldous | Psychiatric | $255,170 |
| Dr Michelle Lozano | Psychiatric | $207,875 |
| Dr David Bobrow | Psychiatric | $192,948 |
| Dryufang Chang | Psychiatric | $179,188 |
Grants made · $3.5M in FY2022
1 grant totaling $3.5M in FY2022. All grants made by New Alternatives Incorporated →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Foundation | At-risk-youth prog. | $3,500,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is New Alternatives Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3244085, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is New Alternatives Incorporated's EIN?
- New Alternatives Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3244085.
- How much revenue does New Alternatives Incorporated report?
- New Alternatives Incorporated reported $34,156,594 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of New Alternatives Incorporated's spending goes to programs?
- New Alternatives Incorporated spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does New Alternatives Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades New Alternatives Incorporated C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does New Alternatives Incorporated's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New Alternatives Incorporated's latest Form 990 is $407,500, paid to Me Bruich (C.e.o.).
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Data for New Alternatives Incorporated (EIN 95-3244085) 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.