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Collier Services

EIN 21-0635038 · Wickatunk, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF COLLIER SERVICES - SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IS TO PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH A CHANCE TO GROW TOWARD THEIR POTENTIAL IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES BELONGING, DIGNITY AND HOPE. THE MISSION IS BASED ON A PHILOSOPHY OF DEEP RESPECT FOR THE INHERENT WORTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND THE BELIEF IN THE CAPACITY FOR PERSONAL CHANGE THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MINISTRY OF THE SISTER OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.

Income
$22.5 million
Spending
$22.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
292
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$234,344, asst. director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $15.4 million spent. COLLIER THROUGH OUT IS A DEPARTMENTALIZED ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL.AT THE HEART OF COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL'S PROGRAM IS A BELIEF IN THE CAPACITY FOR PERSONAL CHANGE THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT AND AN ENVIRONMENT, STUDENTS COME TO EXPERIENCE THEMSELVES AS CARING, TALENTED AND HIGH ACHIEVING INDIVIDUALS.COLLIER'S GRADUATES GO ON TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, THE ARMED FORCES AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.IN GENERAL, APPROXIMATELY 80% OF OUR GRADUATES CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AFTER COLLIER.
  2. $1.1 million spent. A GROUP HOME IN RED BANK, NJ FOR TEN ADOLESCENT GIRLS WHO ARE UNABLE TOLIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES DUE TO SIGNIFICANT AND LONGSTANDING PERSONAL ORFAMILY ISSUES. THE GROUP HOME HELPS YOUNG WOMEN SHAPE AN INDEPENDENT FUTUREIN A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. THE GIRLS LIVE TOGETHER IN A WARM, ATTRACTIVESETTING WHERE THEY INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND SUPPORTIVE ADULTS. STAFFEDTWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY BY PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, THE RESIDENCE PROVIDES A STABLE AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH GIRLS PREPARE TO RETURN TOTHEIR HOMES OR INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE GIRLS ATTEND THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL OR AN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, SHARE HOUSEHOLD CHORES, HOLD PART-TIME JOBS, PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY A VARIETY OF PLANNED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WEEKEND FAMILY VISITS ARE ENCOURAGED.
  3. $498,304 spent. KATERI DAY CAMPAPPROXIMATELY 200 CHILDREN AGES 5 THROUGH 13 FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES ENJOYA SAFE, WHOLESOME SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE AS THEY EXPLORE OUR 260-ACRECAMPUS AT KATERI DAY CAMP. OUR CAMP IS GROUNDED IN THE PHILOSOPHY OFRESPECT FOR OURSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD AROUND US.ACTIVITIES:DAILY SWIMS, SPORTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC, MATH & READING LITERACY, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILL BUILDING, NATURE HIKES AND ACTIVITIES, & AND MORE!OVER 95% OF OUR CAMPERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEALS THROUGH THE USDASUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM.STAFF: OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDES CERTIFIED TEACHERS, WATER SAFETYINSTRUCTORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS.TRANSPORTATION: KATERI PROVIDES FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MANY AREAS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY.
  4. $345,706 spent. COLLIER HOUSE IN KEYPORT, NJ IS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR FIVEYOUNG WOMEN, AGES 18-21, WHO ARE HOMELESS OR TRANSITIONING FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG WOMEN DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. EACH RESIDENT RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE HER COMPETENCY IN LIFE SKILLS, COMPUTERS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT. EACH RESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO WORK AND/OR CONTINUE HER EDUCATION. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY A VARIETY OF PLANNED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER MEANINGFUL ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED AND FOSTERED.
  5. $631,962 spent. THE COLLIER TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BUT WOULD BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT IN ENHANCING THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, COLLEGE AND/OR VOCATIONAL PREPAREDNESS, AND LIFE-SKILLS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY.THE COLLIER TRANSITION PROGRAM IS A HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH STUDENTS ON MEETING THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A COMPREHENSIVE CAREER INTEREST AND VALUES ASSESSMENT TO ESTABLISH THEIR TARGETED GOALS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE OFFERED STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCES (SLE) THAT PLACE THEM IN ON- OR OFF-CAMPUS JOBS BEST SUITED TO THEIR CAREER INTERESTS. THEY RECEIVE EXTENSIVE COACHING AND JOB-SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
  6. $28,812 spent. IN-DISTRICT SERVICES IS A PROGRAM IN WHICH COLLIER AGENCY PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES TO IDENTIFIED AND MUTUALLY AGREED UPON STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE INTERFERING WITH THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN AND ATTEND SCHOOL. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE MANALAPAN-ENGLISHTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
  7. $589,948 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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