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Nj 211 Partnership a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

EIN 22-3338917 · Cedar Knolls, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 341 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MAKE THE CRITICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING HEALTH AND/OR HUMAN SERVICES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS BEST ABLE TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
65
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$190,321, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 341 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 December 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 (1)
  1. $8.5 million spent. NJ 211 IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES THE 211 SERVICE IN NEW JERSEY SINCE 2005. 211 SERVICE IS A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, 24/7 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE BY PHONE, TEXT, CHAT, ANDONLINE SEARCH. THROUGH THIS SERVICE, TRAINED SPECIALISTS ASSESS NEEDS, PROVIDE TRUSTED INFORMATION, AND CONNECT RESIDENTS TO NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS HOUSING, UTILITIES, FOOD INSECURITY,HEALTHCARE, DISASTER RESPONSE, AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS. THE 211 SERVICE ALSO SERVES AS AN IMPORTANT PARTNER TO STATE AGENCIES DURING EMERGENCIES, PROVIDING REAL-TIME INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND DATA INSIGHTS TO INFORM RESPONSE AND POLICY DECISIONS.IN 2025, OVER 337,000 CONTACTS WERE HANDLED BY NJ 211 AND OVER 781,000 WEBSITE SEARCHES FOR HELP WERE CONDUCTED. REQUESTS FOR HELP COME FROM ALL 21 COUNTIES. EVERY CONTACT IS RECORDED AND THE DATA COLLECTED IS USED TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME DATA ON SERVICE GAPS, TRENDS AND EMERGING NEEDS. BOTH RESIDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS USE NJ 211 AS A STARTING POINT TO FIND HELP WHEN IT IS NEEDED MOST.OVER THE YEARS, NJ 211 HAS GROWN TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. SINCE 2012, NJ 211 HAS SERVED AS THE STATE'S HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE HOTLINE. IN THIS SPECIALIZED ROLE, CALLERS ARE SCREENED FOR THE LIHEAP (LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) AND THE (USF) UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND. ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED, AS WELL AS CHECKING APPLICANTS' BENEFIT STATUS. THIS IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NJ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. IN 2020, THE NJ DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERED WITH NJ 211 TO OPERATE THE CENTRALIZED STATE HOMELESS HOTLINE, FOCUSING ON AFTER-HOURS ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY PLACEMENTS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY CHALLENGING ROLE, ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN CODE BLUE IS DECLARED 80% OF THE TIME. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, VISIT WWW.NJ211.ORG.NJ 211 MAINTAINS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM INFORM USA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS AIRS, ALLIANCE FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS, SINCE 2015. THIS STRINGENT PROCESS ENSURES THAT NJ 211 IS FOLLOWINGNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR OPERATING AN INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE. ALL THE PROGRAMS IN OUR RESOURCE DATABASE ARE VERIFIED, ENSURING AN UP TO DATE AND WELL-MAINTAINED RESOURCE DATABASE. IN ADDITION, OUR SERVICE DELIVERY, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS ALSO FOLLOW STANDARDS OUTLINED BY INFORM USA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 April 1995.

    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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