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New Jersey Institute for Disabilities Inc

EIN 22-1554528 · Edison, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE, SUPERIOR, MULTI-FACETED PROGRAMS OF SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, CREED, ECONOMIC STATUS OR AGE.

Income
$51.3 million
Spending
$51.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
659
Volunteers
342
Highest pay
$262,494, president

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 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 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $16.1 million spent. SPECIAL EDUCATION - FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES, THE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL OFFERS A SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH INCORPORATES EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. USING A TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, ALL STUDENTS HAVE A PERSONAL TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS WORKING TOGETHER TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PERSONAL SUCCESS. THE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL PROGRAM IS COMPREHENSIVE AND DYNAMIC WITH LEADING-EDGE INNOVATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND ENHANCEMENTS WHICH OFFER AN INCOMPARABLE ARRAY OF SERVICES DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF EVERY CHILD. APPROXIMATELY 159 CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 21 YEARS, ARE SERVED. ($87,500 OF DONATED FACILITIES).
  2. $20.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES, INC. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS OFFER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES A RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND PERSONAL CHOICE IN LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION, ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAL OVERSIGHT FOR ADULTS REQUIRING INTENSIVE SPECIALIZED CARE. SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED LIVING APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS WITH ELEVATED DEGREES OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. CLIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND FAITH-BASED PURSUITS. A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INSURES CLIENTS' ACCESS TO LOCATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. APPROXIMATELY 97 PERSONS ARE SERVED.
  3. $9.1 million spent. ADULT SERVICES - NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES, INC. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDING ADULT TRAINING CENTERS WHICH PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS, HABILITATION AND SKILLS WHICH FOSTER SELF-RELIANCE AND INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE MULTI-SENSORY INTEGRATION, CLIENT CENTERED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM, ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS. ADULT TRAINING PROGRAMS EXTEND INTO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE AVAILABLE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A FLEET OF ADAPTED VEHICLES. THROUGH ADULT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, ELIGIBLE ADULTS CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO PERSONAL FULFILLMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN PERSONAL CHOICES OF OFFERED SERVICES. THIS CAN INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES, WELLNESS AND IN-HOME SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 219 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE SERVED.
  4. $1.8 million spent. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE WITH DELAYS AND DISABILITIES. MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN CHILDREN'S HOMES AND OTHER "NATURAL" ENVIRONMENTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVICES MORE THAN 334 INFANTS AND TODDLERS DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR

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? 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 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 August 1957.

    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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