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New Jersey Association of Special Education Partner Schools Inc

EIN 22-2127488 · Hamilton Sq, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASAH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF NEW JERSEY STATE-APPROVED SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 10,000 STUDENTS WITH SEVERE COMPLEX DISABILITIES. ASAH PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND ADVOCACY; PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS; CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL OUCTOMES ANALSYIS AND OTHER STUDIES TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES; HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE; AND OFFERS A FREE SPEAKERS BUREAU TO PARENT GROUPS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$221,613, executive director

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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 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 (3)
  1. $981,071 spent. ASAH KEEPS ITS MEMBERSHIP OF NEW JERSEY STATE-APPROVED SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS INFORMED ON THE REGULATIONS AND LAWS IMPACTING THE OPERATIONS OF THEIR SCHOOLS. ASAH MAINTAINS A CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, ASAH PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS; PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND ADVOCACY; OFFERS A FREE SPEAKERS BUREAU FOR PARENT GROUPS. ASAH ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL OUTCOMES ANALYSIS AND OTHER STUDIES TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES.
  2. $10,500 spent. ASAH ANNUALLY AWARDS THE CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS. THE GOAL OF THE CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES GRADUATING FROM AN ASAH MEMBER SCHOOL AS THEY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY TRAINING, EDUCATION, OR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ENCOURAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND GOAL SETTING, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND THE USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS. THE AWARDING OF THESE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING,OR OTHER CAREER OR LIFE-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES; ENCOURAGES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY LOCAL, COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS TO HELP FOSTER THE SUCCESS OF THE STUDENT BEYOND GRADUATION; ASSIST STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES LEAVING ASAH SCHOOLS TO BE ABLE TO PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING; AND ENCOURAGES GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.
  3. $131,388 spent. ASAH ANNUALLY ORGANIZES THE LARGEST SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN NEW JERSEY. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ASAH ORGANIZES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR THE STAFF OF THE MORE THAN 125 SCHOOLS IT SERVES. THESE SEMINARS INCLUDE TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE TEACHERS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSTS (BCBAS), SCHOOL NURSES, BUSINESS MANAGERS, HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF, PRINCIPALS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS THAT WORK FOR THESE SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, ASAH ORGANIZES PROFESSIONAL ROUNDTABLES FOR MANY OF THESE PROFESSIONALS THAT MEET MULTIPLE TIMES OF YEAR TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND INFORMATION RELATED TO NEW LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS IMPACTING THEIR WORK.

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 1983.

    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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