EIN 72-1161001

Options Incorporated

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
331
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
OPTIONS is private non-profit agency located in Hammond, Louisiana that has been providing services for people with developmental disabilities since 1973. The organization was started by parents and still have family members on its Board of Directors.
Also known as...
Options Inc
Total revenues
$10,041,582
2022
Total expenses
$8,754,694
2022
Total assets
$7,174,170
2022
Num. employees
331
2022

Program areas at Options Incorporated

Residential services - Options operates 4 community homes. Each home provides a nurturing and supportive atmosphere for six individuals with developmental disabilities to call home. Two of the homes are for women and two are for men. The homes provide an opportunity for people with complex needs to live with peers in their communities. The locations were chosen in order to maximize access to the community and provide a unique neighborhood experience for residents. Each home is staffed around the clock to ensure the care and safety needs of residents are met. All 4 community homes have been successfully operating for over 25 years.
Options supported independent living program assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible. The philosophy of Options is to support, assist, and meet the needs of each person based on his or her unique needs and goals. Options offers services that are tailored to each person's individual needs, wants, and skills. Program participants receive assistance with finding housing and negotiating lease terms, navigating home ownership, financial case management, health and wellness coaching and support, medical case management, in-home personal care, transportation, and any other services needed in order to maintain the highest level of independence for that person. Options has been meeting the needs of people with disabilities through its supported independent living program since 1985.
Options provides people with disabilities with meaningful work opportunities through job placement and supported employment. People with disabilities have competitive jobs in the community through Options job placement, job coaching, and ongoing supports. They work at businesses such as banks, offices, grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, and government agencies. People with disabilities have jobs through Options supported employment program. These individuals work on Options cleaning crews, lawn maintenance crew, learning gardens, weaving studio, and at fabulous finds. In our rural community, jobs can be scarce, especially for people with disabilities. Over 80% of people with disabilities in the u.s. are not employed and this program is just one solution to this problem. Options seeks opportunities and contracts with area businesses or starts new businesses to directly employ people with disabilities.
Family support services - Options provides individuals with disabilities, who live with their families, with supports that enhance their quality of life and assist their caregivers. Family support includes assistance with activities of daily living, meal preparation, hygiene, light housekeeping, transportation, and opportunities to participate in community activities. These services support the family care givers thus enabling them to maintain their own jobs, care for their other children, and take needed breaks. Participants enjoy the opportunity to pursue interests outside of the family. Options has been providing family support services since 1991. Transportation services - the purpose of Options transportation program is to provide essential transportation services. It is a critical service since most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities do not drive. Options transportation program provides access to doctors' appointments, grocery shopping, community jobs, church and recreation and social activities.
Transportation services - the purpose of Options transportation program is to provide essential transportation services. It is a critical service since most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities do not drive. Options transportation program provides access to doctors' appointments, grocery shopping, community jobs, church and recreation and social activities.

Who funds Options Incorporated

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northshore Community Foundation (NCF)Provide Emergency Care for Disabled Clients in Tangipahoa, Provide Funds To Replace the Disaster Shelter With A Whole House Generator and Two Air-Conditioning Units, and General Support$36,000
Baton Rouge Area FoundationGeneral Support and To Assist in Replacing Generator Lost During Hurricane Ida$27,500
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$25,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Options Incorporated

NameTitleCompensation
Carrie MerckePresident$77,051
Sylvia BushChief Strategy Officer$72,459
Steve LeonBusiness Operations Director
Jamie GuidryFinancial Director
Alexis SterlingCommunity Outreach Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Options Incorporated

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,878,128
Program services$6,396,524
Investment income and dividends$701
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$21,007
Net income from fundraising events$456,695
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,288,527
Total revenues$10,041,582

Form 990s for Options Incorporated

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-02-16990View PDF
2021-062022-01-31990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $36,000 from Northshore Community Foundation (NCF)
January 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 27, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 27, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsDevelopmentally disabled centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
19362 West Shelton Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
Metro area
Hammond, LA
County
Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Website URL
options4u.org/ 
Phone
(985) 345-6269
Facebook page
options4u 
Twitter profile
@optionsla 
IRS details
EIN
72-1161001
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P82: Developmentally Disabled Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
623210: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
Parent/child status
Central organization
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