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Care Plus Nj Inc

EIN 22-2181654 · Paramus, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE AND HAS COMMITMENT TO LIFE- LONG SUPPORT NEEDED BY INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$58.7 million
Spending
$56.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
712
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$363,520, chief medical officer

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $16.7 million spent. THE CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION OF CARE PLUS NJ SUPPORTS AND STABILIZES FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN. THIS INCLUDES REUNITING FAMILIES, ASSISTING WITH LINKAGE TO PRENATAL CARE, AND PROVIDIING DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING. IN ADDITION TO PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO DE-ESCALATE AND STABILIZE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS.
  2. $15.1 million spent. THE CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER, SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND VETERAN SUPPORT. AS THE DEPARTMENT THAT HOUSES THE CCBHC MEDICAID DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AND THE CCBHC-E GRANT, THE LEVEL OF SERVICES PROVIDED CONTINUES TO GROW. OF NOTE IF THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR THE OPEN ACCESS CENTER, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OUTPATIENT DETOX PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT.
  3. $8.4 million spent. THE HOSPITAL AND COMMUUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OVERSEES PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH VARIOUS BERGEN COUNTY ENTITIES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS, THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE FOR INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE SAFE SCHOOLS TASK FORCE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAININGS, AND AN EMPHASIS ON WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER TO ENHANCE BEHAVIORAL HEATLH SERVICES AND TRANSITIONS IN ORDER TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN STABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ARRAY OF SERVICES WITHIN THIS DIVISION ACT AS A FORCE AGAINST SOCIAL INJUSTICE, WORKING TO ADDRESS MAJOR SOCIAL DETERMINANTS TO CARE.
  4. $5.5 million spent. CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES; SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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