EIN 04-2780755

The Option Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Option Institute provides experiential, personal growth programs teaching individuals how to effectively change their beliefs so they can change their lives.
Also known as...
Option Institute and Fellowship Autism Treatment Center of America
Total revenues
$1,796,816
2023
Total expenses
$2,315,792
2023
Total assets
$2,711,911
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at The Option Institute

Son-rise program,group programs see schedule attached
Son-rise program on line
Adult group programs see schdule attached

Who funds The Option Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment FundHuman Services$50,000
Greater Houston Community FoundationReligion$31,000
John and Barbara Mclendon Family FoundationGeneral Exempt Purpose$15,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Option Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Amanda LousionChief Executive Officer and Vice Presid$105,230
Dennis DoughertyChief Executive Officer
Kelly HealeyController and Treasurer$67,837
Tim SiebertChief Financial Officer
Kevin GittelmanIt Director
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Option Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$486,855
Program services$1,278,717
Investment income and dividends$27,900
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,344
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,796,816

Form 990s for The Option Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-23990View PDF
2022-122023-04-25990View PDF
2021-122022-04-19990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-04-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersCharities
Issues
HealthEducationMental healthHuman servicesReligionDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
ReligiousOperates internationallyNational levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2080 S Undermountain Rd
Sheffield, MA 01257
Metro area
Pittsfield, MA
County
Berkshire County, MA
Website URL
option.org/ 
Phone
(413) 229-2100
Facebook page
optioninstitute 
Twitter profile
@optioninst 
IRS details
EIN
04-2780755
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X00: Religion: General
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0158339
FTB Entity ID
3289165
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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