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Cornerstone Family Programs

EIN 22-1489900 · Morristown, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CORNERSTONE FAMILY PROGRAMS IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD BETTER LIVES.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
181
Volunteers
338
Highest pay
$184,191, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $5.6 million spent. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: WE OFFER QUALITY PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND TEEN WORK-FORCE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH MENTORING, RECREATION (BASKETBALL, SOCCER, OTHER SPORTS, AND YOUTH NIGHT) AND THE ARTS (VIOLIN, DANCE AND OTHER VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS).PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS: WE OFFER SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER OUR TEEN PATHWAYS TO BRIGHTER FUTURES SUITE OF SERVICES AND OFFERINGS (FOR EXAMPLE, COLLEGE PREP, NABE TEENS @ WORK, RITES OF PASSAGE, TEEN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, OPEN GYM, TEEN RAP (RESILIENCE AND PURPOSE), AND BOYS 2 MEN) THAT HELP YOUTH REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. TO SUPPORT OUR PRE-TEEN, TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT POPULATIONS, WE FOCUS ON IMPROVING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING FUTURE ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COLLEGE, ACT/SAT AND CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAMS, AND MENTORING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT IN OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE SMART CHOICES THROUGH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND ENRICHING SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO HONE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND EMPOWER THEM FOR ADVANCEMENT AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.DURING 2024, OVER 960 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $103,164 spent. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS: THROUGH OPEN GYM AND CORE AND CARDIO WE HELPED ADULTS STAY ACTIVE AND ENCOURAGED A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OTHER COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS INCLUDING MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, GAME NIGHT, AND BOOK CLUB PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION. OUR FRIENDS OF THE BLIND PROGRAM CREATES LASTING BONDS WITH VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST CLIENTS IN EVERY DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ORGANIZING AROUND THE HOME, OPENING THE MAIL AND MORE. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BRINGS MUCH NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD GIFTS DURING THE WINTER CELEBRATIONS. DURING 2024, OVER 210 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. $820,836 spent. PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS: OUR SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SOCIALIZATION TO SENIORS WHILE GIVING CAREGIVERS RESPITE AND PEACE OF MIND. DURING 2024, OVER 70 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 December 1942.

    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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