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Caring Incorporated

EIN 22-2178791 · Pleasantville, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to communicate the love and work of Jesus Christ Our Lord for all peoples through serving the frail, impaired aged and disabled young adults. These ministries reach out to accomplish the following for as many in need as possible: Prevent institutional placement by providing community-based alternatives. Provide respite and support for families and other care givers. Present a "today-worth-the-living" to the frail and impaired elderly, and disabled young adults.

Income
$20.6 million
Spending
$35.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
163
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$773,633, pres and exec director ope

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 March 31, 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. $10.6 million spent. CARING is licensed by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services to provide Assisted Living Program (ALP) services -nursing care, homemaker services, personal care, assistance with medication, doctor appointments and transportation to residents of publicly subsidized units in their own apartments. Currently, CARING provides ALP services to eligible residents of the Atlantic City Housing Authority Jefferies Tower, Inlet Tower and John P Whittington Center, The Best of Life building in Atlantic City, the Wildwood Housing Authority Sandman Towers, Millville Housing Authority Riverview West, East and Jaycee Plaza and Camden's Northgate II. CARING provides those residents with the services they require to "age in place" rather than move into a long-term care facility.
  2. $4.9 million spent. CARING's Social Day Program provides day programs to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled in a social setting providing interesting activities, trips and group involvement. The centers, located in Atlantic City and Millville, provide activities primarily for seniors who might otherwise have little or no means to get out into the community. The Atlantic City program now also coordinates its services with the Atlantic County Nutrition Site that is managed for the County by CARING.
  3. $4.9 million spent. The CARING Memory Resource Center, which is located in Mays Landing, is a social daycare program available Monday through Friday for those sixty years of age and older with a memory impairment. Participants enjoy a safe and secure environment that is highlighted by the experienced, compassionate staff. Stimulating, therapeutic activities include board and card games, arts and crafts, chair exercises, reminiscing, parties, and trips. Assistance with personal care is provided in the completely accessible CARING Memory Resource Center. Tasty lunches are made fresh daily in the CARING kitchen. Transportation is provided in fully accessible vehicles.
  4. $9.8 million spent. CARING Place, caregiver assistance, group home rental services.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 2008.

    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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