Mission
OPTIONS HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MAXIMIZING LIFE SKILLS, MEANINGFUL WORK AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT BEYOND THE FAMILY.
Public Charity
OPTIONS INC
OPTIONS INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in HAMMOND, LA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $8.3M, expenses of $8.8M, total assets of $7.3M. Imperigo tracks 17 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $364K.
EIN: 721161001
HAMMOND, LA
Developmentally Disabled Centers
NTEE: P82
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.3M
Total Expenses$8.8M
Total Assets$7.3M
Grant Records17
Funding Total$364K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Options Inc
How Options Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$90
Programs
the work itself
$9
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $90 for programs
$21
Options supported independent living program assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible
$18
Options provides people with disabilities with meaningful work opportunities through job placement and supported employment
$17
Residential services
Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$35,000
GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT PURCHASE OF NEW OFFICE CHAIRS AND SUPPORT THE BE THE KEY BREAKFAST
$9,275
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$5,799
CULTURE & ARTS
$50,000
CHARITABLE DONATION
$29,395
Showing up to 5 of 17 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CEO/PRESIDENT
Carrie Mercke
SECRETARY & TREASURER
Eric Dosch
DIRECTOR
Jay Burchfield
DIRECTOR
John Martinez
DIRECTOR
John Poteet
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Kimberly Sims
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.3M | $8.8M | $7.3M |
| 2024 | $9.2M | $9.7M | $7.7M |
| 2023 | $9.9M | $8.9M | $8.1M |
| 2022 | $10.0M | $8.8M | $7.2M |
| 2021 | $9.4M | $9.4M | $7.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $9.4M to $8.3M (-12%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.