Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO DELIVER QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ALL THE TIME THROUGH A TRAUMA INFORMED CARE PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH.
- Income
- $36.1 million
- Spending
- $36.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 60%
- Employees
- 527
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $272,379, chief executive 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
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 80% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% 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 2514 of 14 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (3)
- $15.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BILINGUAL (SPANISH, ENGLISH) SERVICES FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL, COUPLES, FAMILY THERAPY; GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATIONS, EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MONITORING. SPECIALIZED SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO WOMEN WHO PRESENT WITH POST-PARTUM MOOD DISORDER. SENIOR GUIDANCE COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS AGE 60 AND OVER, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MONITORING, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. ADULT PARTIAL CARE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IMPROVING NOT ONLY A PERSON'S MENTAL HEALTH BUT ALSO A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS THAT WILL HELP HIM OR HER FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PERSONAL HYGIENE, COOKING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS AND SELF-ADVOCACY. INTENSIVE SHORT TERM TO EXTENDED TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE, BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CLIENT NEED. BOTH DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED.
- $6.8 million spent. SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REFERRALS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THE NEXT STEP. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED ADDICTION COUNSELORS, LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED FAMILY THERAPISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND NURSES WHO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP TAILORED TREATMENT. THESE ARE ALL EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES MAKING SURE THAT EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO WITH QUALITY AND HIGH STANDARDS FOR BETTER OUTCOMES. CHILD PROTECTION SUBSTANCE ABUSE INITIATIVE (CPSAI), IN COLLABORATION WITH DCP&P, PROVIDES QUALITY ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES AND GUARDIANS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.
- $5.4 million spent. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WHEN A CHILD IS IN CRISIS. THIS SERVICE IS AN IN-HOME INTERVENTION AND AIMS TO STABILIZE AND DIFFUSE A CRISIS FOR FAMILIES THAT REQUEST IT. THE VISITATION PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WHO ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SUPERVISED VISITS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO MAINTAIN REGULAR CONTACT ON A PLANNED BASIS BETWEEN CHILD, PARENT, FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS THAT WILL REINFORCE THE PLAN OF REUNIFICATION, HELP THE CHILD TO MAINTAIN A SENSE OF FAMILY IDENTITY OR DETERMINE OTHER PERMANENT PLANS FOR THE CHILD. HEALTHY FAMILIES SERVES TO PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE BY PROVIDING EARLY RISK IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION TO FAMILIES AT RISK. ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK PARENTS IS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM STAFF ENSURES THAT FAMILIES AT RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECEIVE APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS WELL AS IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON FAMILY STRENGTHS. PROJECT INDEPENDENCE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE ADOLESCENTS AGES 16-21 A HEAD START FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING AS YOUNG ADULTS. EACH PARTICIPANT IS GIVEN A COMPREHENSIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE LIFE SKILLS PROFICIENCY LEVELS. INTENSIVE TRAINING IS THEN PROVIDED THROUGH BOTH EDUCATIONAL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL SKILLS TRAINING SESSIONS. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS AT LEAST SIX MONTHS LONG BUT CAN CONTINUE AS LONG AS THE YOUTH'S COMMITMENT TO OBTAINING THE GOAL IS EVIDENT. SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH SERVICES OFFER SOCIAL AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE LAKEWOOD AND BRICK SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN A SCHOOL SETTING AND PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, COLLEGE EXPOSURE, JOB READINESS TRAINING AND RECREATION. LIFESET, A PROGRAM OF YOUTH VILLAGES, IS AN INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE INFORMED MODEL THAT PAIRS A HIGHLY TRAINED SPECIALIST WITH EACH YOUNG PERSON TO HELP IDENTIFY AND ACCOMPLISH GOALS. BEGUN IN 1999, LIFESET HAS HELPED MORE THAN 20,000 YOUNG PEOPLE BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN A RANDOMIZED TRIAL, LIFESET SHOWED POSITIVE IMPACTS IN MANY AREAS OF PARTICIPANTS' LIVES, INCLUDING REDUCED HOMELESSNESS, INCREASED ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND BETTER MENTAL HEALTH.PREVENTION FIRST PROVIDES EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAMS TO FURNISH CHILDREN, PARENTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TOOLS THAT EMPOWER ALL TO MAKE HEALTHY, RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS. OUR PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS HAVE CREATED SEMINARS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE AND INFORM. PREVENTION FIRST IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY EMPOWERING THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE EVERYDAY LIFE SITUATIONS AS WELL AS EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE USE, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING.COMPASS IS A LOCAL PROGRAM SERVING OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (NJ4S). NJ4S IS A NEW STATEWIDE INITIATIVE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF), AND WAS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ACCESS FOR STUDENTS TO PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING SERVICES. PROGRAMS WILL FOCUS ON THE CORE SERVICE CATEGORIES OF MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION, BULLYING AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND SEXUAL HEALTH AND TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES AT NO COST.
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 October 1980.
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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