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National Center for Advocacy and Recovery Inc

EIN 22-2436069 · Robbinsville, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVOCACY AND RECOVERY, (NCAAR) INC, WILL SERVE AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADDRESSING RECOVERY AND MENTAL WELLNESS, AND SERVE AS THE PREMIER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WITH AND ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN THIS CONTINUUM. WE WILL MAINTAIN A REPUTATION FOR EXPERTISE, IMPARTIALITY AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION, CARE COORDINATION, AND RECOVERY LEADERSHIP, AS WELL AS THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY AND WELLNESS-BASED APPROACHES TO HEALTH. WE WILL HELP TO LEAD THE TRANSITION FROM AN ACUTE CARE MODEL OF TREATMENT TOWARDS ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND CONTRIBUTING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF CARE; AND WE WILL SERVE AS A LEADER IN THE APPLICATION OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES RECOVERY SERVICES MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE, WHILE PROTECTING THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS, AND PRIVACY OF THE CLIENTS.

Income
$10.0 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
119
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$174,807, president/ceo

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 95% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

    10 of 10 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. $268,070 spent. PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SUBSTANCE USE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AMONG RESIDENTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO ESTABLISH AN INTEGRATED RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE THAT PROVIDES A ROBUST CONTINUUM OF CARE WITH EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES IN NEW JERSEY. THE PROGRAM ALSO STRIVES TO REDUCE THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND ITS RELATED HARMS AND TO SUPPORT ADDICTION RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE THE STATEWIDE NCAAR ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
  2. $7.8 million spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE INITIATIVE/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE ("SAI/BHI"): THE GOAL OF THE SAI/BHI IS TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AS A BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT FOR WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY RECIPIENTS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (GA OR TANF). SAI/BHI SERVICES INCLUDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL AND LINKAGE TO TREATMENT AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. SAI/BHI CLINICIANS ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY PRIMARILY IN COUNTY WELFARE OFFICES.
  3. $917,037 spent. FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION ("FVO"): THE GOAL OF THE FVO IS TO CONDUCT FAMILY VIOLENCE RISK ASSESSMENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR NEW JERSEY CITIZENS SEEKING CASH, FOOD STAMP, MEDICAID, OR HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES. FVO SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL RISK ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AND WAIVER RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNTY OFFICES.

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 May 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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