The 990 read · EIN 59-2551416 · FL · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Eckerd Youth Alternatives

In its own words

“Eckerd connects provides individuals with the tools and support they need to thrive.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Top pay: $849K L David Dennis, 0.4% of spending
Revenue: $212.5M 94.9% from donations and grants
Spent: $210.9M 90% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $85.6M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings: 4.9 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People: 3,270 employees, 12 volunteers

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 90.0¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

90.0¢

Programs, $189.7M

0.1¢

Fundraising, $123K

10.0¢

Admin, $21.0M

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

0¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, Eckerd Youth Alternatives spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $201.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 19.1% of program spending · $6.2M in grants $36.3M

Community based - these programs enable at risk children and youth ages birth through 23 to remain safely in their homes and receive services in their own communities while still addressing complex emotional and behavioral needs. These cost-effective services divert at-risk youth from detention and residential programs and also support their successful return from residential placement to their families and communities. Some of these programs are designed to target youth and adults in need of assistance in obtaining skills to become employable. These programs are located in florida, north…

Program 2 · 8.4% of program spending $15.9M

Residential services - these programs offer therapeutic treatment for boys and girls who have behavioral and emotional issues. We specialize in helping youth who have failed on other residential placement or have not responded to less restrictive community-based interventions. These programs are in florida and north carolina and serve approximately 120 youth.

Program 3 · 1.7% of program spending $3.3M

Restricted contributions - eckerd receives contributions restricted to providing support and services to the children and families served by eckerd.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III

04 · The savings

Net assets: $40.5M to $85.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)

05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

L David Dennis

President & CEO (thru 6/30/25)

$848,528

Richard Semancik

COO (thru 6/6/25)

$348,075

Alex Reed

COO (as of 6/7/25)

$319,604

Martin Peters

Chief of Staff & General Counsel

$250,928

Randall Luecke

CFO & Treasurer (thru 12/31/24)

$250,117

Carl Hilliard

Center Director

$240,856

William Rainey

Odle Sr VP of Operations

$240,605

Christopher Herro

Odle CFO

$236,026

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A

Largest outside contractors

Contractor	Service	Paid
Threadfin Businses Solutions LLC	It support services	$1,191,926
Locums Group	Medical	$872,858
Pro Resources Inc	Temporary staffing	$506,084
John H King Jr	Construction	$475,643
The Bridgespan Group Inc	Consulting	$451,782

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B

06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Eckerd Youth Alternatives.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Eckerd Youth Alternatives CEO make?

L David Dennis, President & CEO (thru 6/30/25), received $848,528 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.4% of Eckerd Youth Alternatives' $210.9M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Eckerd Youth Alternatives donations go to programs?

Eckerd Youth Alternatives reported 90% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0.1% as fundraising and 10% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Eckerd Youth Alternatives have?

Net assets were $85.6M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.9 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Eckerd Youth Alternatives have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)

07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Eckerd Youth Alternatives: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/eckerd-youth-alternatives/