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P G Chambers School Inc

EIN 22-1551480 · Cedar Knolls, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BE A LEADER IN THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INCREASING THE CHILDREN'S CONFIDENCE IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES, PREPARING THEM TO ENGAGE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND EXPANDING THEIR CAPACITY TO LEAD FULL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$16.7 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
228
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$251,106, executive director/secretary

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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 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 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 (4)
  1. $12.0 million spent. THE PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MULTIPLE-DISABLED STUDENTS 3 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. PRESCHOOL SESSIONS HELP PRESCHOOLERS DEVELOP THE PLAY, SOCIAL AND BASIC READINESS SKILLS THAT LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. CLASSES FOR STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DELAYED IN TWO OR MORE DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS AND INCLUDE EXTRA INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTION.THE PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAM COMBINES INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INTENSIVE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING SKILLS OF EACH STUDENT. THE PROGRAM ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 120 STUDENTS FROM A 10 COUNTY AREA OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND OPERATES 210 SCHOOL DAYS PER YEAR.
  2. $1.9 million spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM IS A PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS NEEDING ON-SITE RELATED SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. PGCS CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EVALUATIONS AND DIRECT SERVICES IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS TO TEACHERS AND CHILD STUDY TEAMS AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR STAFF AND PARENT GROUPS.
  3. $976,482 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIAL INSTRUCTION AND THERAPY SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS, AGED BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE, WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS OR ARE AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING DELAYS, INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA AND AUTISM.THE EARLY INTERVENTION STAFF OF SOCIAL WORKERS, SPECIAL EDUCATORS, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WORK WITH BOTH THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY, PROVIDING PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP THEIR CHILD GROW AND DEVELOP.
  4. $98,555 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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