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Newbridge Services Inc

EIN 22-1725830 · Pompton Plains, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEWBRIDGE SERVICES, INC. BRINGS BALANCE TO PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH COUNSELING, HOUSING AND EDUCATION. NEWBRIDGE REACHES OUT AND RESPONDS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED, HELPING RESIDENTS OF MORRIS, PASSAIC, AND SUSSEX COUNTIES OVERCOME ADVERSITY AND LIVE BETTER.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
171
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$220,109, acting medical director

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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. $2.1 million spent. Counseling - NEWBRIDGE SERVICES' LICENSED AND CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH ADDICTION, MENTAL ILLNESS AND PERSONAL PROBLEMS OF ALL KINDS, AND GET THEIR LIVES ON TRACK. FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, NEWBRIDGE HELPS THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES HEAL FROM TRAUMA. NEWBRIDGE SENIOR ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SAIL) CONNECTS SENIORS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES SO THEY CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, AND MONITORS THEIR WELL-BEING THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN-HOME COUNSELING FOR SOME. NEWBRIDGE DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESSES, PROVIDING A SAFE, ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, HAVE REGULAR VISITS WITH PSYCHIATRISTS AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND ENJOY SOCIAL INTERACTION.
  2. $1.9 million spent. Housing - NEWBRIDGE SERVICES CREATED AND MANAGES 80 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER NONPROFITS HAVE CALLED UPON NEWBRIDGE TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SPECIALIZED HOUSING. NEWBRIDGE PROVIDES HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED AROUND-THE-CLOCK, ON-SITE ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH SUPPORT SERVICES. NEWBRIDGE ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH PERSISTENT AND CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS, ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  3. $258,913 spent. Education - NEWBRIDGE SERVICES OFFERS AN ARRAY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN LEARN TO DEAL WITH BULLIES, STAND UP TO PEER PRESSURE AND RECOGNIZE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS IN THEMSELVES AND FRIENDS THROUGH NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS. NEWBRIDGE JOBS PLUS HELPS YOUNG ADULTS EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS. NEWBRIDGE TRAINS EDUCATORS AND ADULTS IN SUICIDE PREVENTION, SELFCARE, AND HOW TO HELP STUDENTS COPE WITH STRESSORS. NEWBRIDGE TRAINS ADULTS IN BOTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID SO THEY KNOW HOW TO RECOGNIZE SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HOW TO REACT TO THEM.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1964.

    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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