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Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative

EIN 22-2371223 · Pennsauken, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1982, THE COOPERATIVE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM OF CARE, MAXIMIZE RESOURCES, ADDRESS GAPS IN CARE AND IDENTIFY REGIONAL NEEDS.

Income
$19.2 million
Spending
$18.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
242
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$258,506, president/ce

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    35 of 35 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $4.0 million spent. SPECIAL CHILD & EARLY INTERVENTION HEALTH SERVICES: THE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATION UNIT AT SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY PERINATAL COOPERATIVE HELPS PARENTS ACCESS SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES UP TO AGE 3. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS RECEIVES THE PROPER CARE AND SUPPORT TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL. SERVICE COORDINATORS MEET WITH FAMILIES REGULARLY AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE SYSTEMS OF CARE, UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS, COORDINATE IN- HOME EVALUATIONS FOR THE CHILD, OBTAIN SERVICES, DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLANS AND CONFER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS AND MONITOR THE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. $2.8 million spent. HOME VISITING CONNECTING NJ UNIVERSAL HV SOUTH JERSEY IS HOME TO A WEALTH OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THE DIFFICULTY IS FINDING THESE PROGRAMS AND FIGURING OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE OR A GOOD FIT FOR THE SERVICE. CONNECTING NJ ELIMINATES THIS CHALLENGE AND DOES THE RESEARCH FOR YOU. WITH ITS KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF AND STATE-OF-THE- ART SYSTEM, CONNECTING NJ CAN QUICKLY PROVIDE QUALITY REFERRALS THAT MEET AN INDIVIDUAL'S OR FAMILY'S SPECIFIC NEEDS. WHILE COOPERATIVE'S FOCUS IS MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CONNECTING NJ HAS INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF RESOURCES. CONNECTING NJ COUNSELORS WORK CLOSELY WITH YOU TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC CONCERNS AND LOCATE THE SERVICES THAT SDDRESS THOSE NEEDS. THIS SERVICE IS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND CARING.
  3. $2.7 million spent. NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP/HEALTHY FAMILIES: NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP IS A FREE, EVIDENCE-BASED COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM THAT PAIRS AT-RISK, FIRST-TIME BIRTHING INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGHLY-SKILLED HOME-VISITING NURSES. NURSES VISIT CLIENTS HOMES DURING CLIENT PREGNANCIES TO ENSURE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES. AFTER THE BIRTH OF THE CHILD, VISITS CONTINUE FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE, WITH NURSES SERVING AS A CRITICAL CONDUIT, CONNECTING FAMILIES TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON PREVENTIVE HEALTH PRACTICES AND PARENTING SKILLS, SO NEW PARENTS ARE EQUIPPED NEW TO GIVE THEIR CHILD THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE. THE TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP THAT DEVELOPS BETWEEN MOTHER AND NURSE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  4. $8.4 million spent. OTHER STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PERINATAL PROGRAMS.
  5. LINE 4A CONTINUED CHILDS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THE CHILDS DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND FAMILYS GOALS ARE CLEARLY STATED AND MET. SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY PERINATAL COOPERATIVE OPERATES EARLY INTERVENTION UNITS FOR FAMILIES IN ATLANTIC, CAMDEN, CAPE MAY, CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER AND SALEM COUNTIES. LINE 4B CONTINUED LINE 4C CONTINUED PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS IN BURLINGTON AND CAMDEN COUNTIES WHO ARE PREGNANT WITH THEIR FIRST CHILD AND AT FEWER THAN 28 WEEKS AND WHO MEET INCOME AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS. ATLANTIC COUNTY HEALTHY FAMILIES PRIMARY MISSION: HELP GOOD PARENTS BECOME GREAT PARENTS. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED HOME-VISITING PROGRAM, OFFERED TO NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS IN ATLANTIC COUNTY, IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT EARLY, NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. INTERACTIONS WITH CLIENT FAMILIES ARE RELATIONSHIP-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND DESIGNED TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. HEALTHY FAMILIES AIMS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, INCREASE SCHOOL READINESS, PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DECREASE CHILDHOOD INJURIES. PARTICIPATING FAMILIES ARE ASSIGNED A FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER WHO EDUCATES THEM ABOUT INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS. PROGRAM STAFF GUIDE FAMILIES TO ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AS WELL AS UTILIZE AVAILABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.
  6. OTHER STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PERINATAL PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1983.

    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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