Elwyn New Jersey
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
ELWYN MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
- Income
- $42.2 million
- Spending
- $42.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- -4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 599
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $803,680, president/ceo
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: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 128% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $39.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE: PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO 192 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS. THESE HOMES, RANGING IN SIZE FROM THREE TO SIX RESIDENTS, ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ATLANTIC, GLOUCESTER, AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY. EACH INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES SUPPORT BASED ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN (ISP), WHICH INCLUDES PERSONAL GOALS AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED USING A PERSON-CENTERED, INTEGRATED APPROACH, PROMOTING COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. Elwyn New Jersey also provides specialized services for individuals with pica, ensuring targeted supports and interventions that address their unique health and behavioral needs. DAY PROGRAMS: SERVED 132 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF DAY PROGRAM SETTINGS TAILORED TO PERSONAL INTERESTS AND NEEDS, EMPHASIZING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE: 1. SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO RETIRE, PROVIDING ACCESS TO MUSIC THERAPY, ART THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. 2. DAILY LIVING AND SKILL REINFORCEMENT PROGRAM - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING DIRECT SUPPORT WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES AND THE REINFORCEMENT OF PERSONAL SKILLS. 3. MEDICALLY INTENSIVE PROGRAM - SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS, UTILIZING ADVANCED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE. 4. BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PROGRAM - PROVIDES STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ENHANCED BEHAVIORAL NEEDS, OFFERING SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND STAFFING.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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