NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES INC

EIN 52-1094078 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)

What they do

NCIA is DEDICATED to EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHALLENGES. WITH A COMMITMENT to UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT and RESPECT for HUMAN DIGNITY, NCIA SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL and EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, PEOPLE RE-ENTERING SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION, AT-RISK YOUTH, and ADULTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

71.42%of revenue went to mission work83.1% of expenses · Program services

$85.98spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

14.56%of revenue went to management and office costs16.9% of expenses

$1.16in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

5.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $434,602 for CAROLE ARGO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$46,599,939

Mission workProgram services$33,281,35071.42% of revenue83.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$6,783,87014.56% of revenue16.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$6,534,71914.02% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$40,065,22085.98% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 83.1% mission · 16.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.98% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 82.8% mission · 17.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.11% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 84.0% mission · 16.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.65% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 82.0% mission · 18.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.20% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.4% mission · 12.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.78% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.4% mission · 9.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.71% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 88.0% mission · 12.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.62% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 89.3% mission · 10.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.80% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$46,599,939

Expenses$40,065,220

Annual surplus $6,534,719 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$33,281,350 · 83.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$6,783,870 · 16.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$46,599,939

Expenses$40,065,220

Assets$46,519,771

Income$46,599,939

Contributions$2,556,424

Mission work (program services)$33,281,350

Grants given$56,864

Average grant$56,864

Management and general$6,783,870

Accounting fees$105,110

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CAROLE ARGOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $434,602Base $420,521 · Other $14,081

EMMETT HIGHBAUGHCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $205,406Base $204,329 · Other $1,077

SHAWNA GOTTLIEBCFO UNTIL 6/20/24 · 40 hrs/week $152,253Base $150,057 · Other $2,196

KAREN JOHNSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMM · 40 hrs/week $144,530Base $143,028 · Other $1,502

HERBERT HOELTERCO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN UNTIL 5/2/24 · 40 hrs/week $123,231

DONALD VAILCFO AFTER 6/20/24 · 40 hrs/week $101,987Base $101,699 · Other $288

ALICE KEEPERSSECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $47,157Base $46,234 · Other $923

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

CAROLE ARGOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EMMETT HIGHBAUGHCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

SHAWNA GOTTLIEBCFO UNTIL 6/20/24

KAREN JOHNSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMM

HERBERT HOELTERCO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN UNTIL 5/2/24

DONALD VAILCFO AFTER 6/20/24

ALICE KEEPERSSECRETARY

AARON BUKOWITZDIRECTOR

CHRISTINE PAHIGIANDIRECTOR

DEBORAH KAKARISDIRECTOR

LINDSAY M HAYESDIRECTOR

RHONDA PIERCE-BROOKSDIRECTOR

WALID PETRIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1977
Location: 7130 RUTHERFORD RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21244-2701
County: Baltimore
In care of: DONALD VAIL
Primary officer: DONALD VAIL, CFO & VP

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(443) 780-1300

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ELLIN & TUCKER CHARTERED
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
IRS tax category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes