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Easter Seals New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1508591 · Jamesburg, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM, BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$57.2 million
Spending
$54.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
1,226
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$587,588, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 August 31, 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 (4)
  1. $18.3 million spent. INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO ACCESS AND CHOOSE THEIR OWN PERSONALIZED AND SELF-DIRECTED CARE PROVIDERS. EASTER SEALS NEW JERSEY MANAGES INDIVIDUALIZED BUDGETS, PAYS THE SELECTED VENDORS AND PROVIDER AND ACTS AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD OF STAFF THAT IS HIRED BY THE INDIVIDUAL. DURING FY25 (SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025) EASTER SEALS PROVIDED SERVICES TO 567 INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO LIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  2. $5.9 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (CLS) - EASTER SEALS COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (CLS) PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS DIAGNOSIS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 237 INDIVIDUALS AT 41 SITES INWARREN, HUNTERDON, MONMOUTH, ESSEX, SOMERSET, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES. SOME INDIVIDUALS WILL RECEIVE SERVICES TO LEARN TO AVOID HOSPITALIZATION, OBTAIN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE IN STABLE HOUSING AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY LINKAGES AFTER DISCHARGE FROM OUR SERVICE. OTHERS WILL OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY THROUGH LIFE- SKILLS TRAINING AND 24-HOUR SUPPORT. 16 CONSUMERS TRANSITIONED INTO A LESS RESTRICTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. HEALTH AND WELLNESS OUTCOMES: A TOTAL OF 98% OF RESIDENTIAL CONSUMERS AVOIDED INVOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATIONS DURING FY2025.
  3. $5.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS)- DAY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PEOPLE, WHO ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, ACQUIRED SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN DAILY LIVING, AND ADAPT TO LIFESTYLECHANGES. CSS PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES IN ORDER TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, 155 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES. EVERY INDIVIDUAL SERVED CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCED A VARIETY OF PREFERRED ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR THE 20TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. ALL DAY PROGRAM AND RESIDENTIAL CONSUMERS REPORTED AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. ALL DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND RESIDENTS REPORTED LEARNING NEW OR ENHANCING EXISTING DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  4. $15.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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? 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 August 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 November 1948.

    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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