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The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc

EIN 22-3491573 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF OASIS IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FEED, CLOTHE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
211
Volunteers
640
Highest pay
$201,959, executive director

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $2.0 million spent. OVER 734 CHILDREN AND TEENS BENEFIT FROM OASIS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR AS PART OF MICHAEL WAGNER AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY, FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT PS2 AND PS16, THE TEEN BOYS AND GIRLS' PROGRAMS, AND THE RISE AND SHINE SATURDAY PROGRAM. DURING THE SUMMER, 156 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN CARL'S KIDS SUMMER CAMP WHILE 10 PATERSON TEENS WORK AS CAMP COUNSELORS IN THE OASIS "FIRST JOBS" PROGRAM. ALL OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FROM TOUGH PATERSON STREETS WHILE PROMOTING LEARNING, ENCOURAGING RESPECT, AND FURTHERING LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $1.4 million spent. PROGRAMS PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. THE GOAL OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED IS TO FEED, CLOTHE, AND MENTOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD BAGS FROM OUR PANTRY (7,475 ANNUALLY), DIAPERS AND OTHER BABY NEEDS, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, SOCIAL SERVICE SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT ON TOPICS INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, OASIS DISTRIBUTES 1,400 TURKEYS AT THANKSGIVING AND 5,000 TOYS AT CHRISTMAS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXPERIENCED A SPIKE IN DEMAND FOR BASIC SERVICES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. OASIS PROVIDES ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 750 WOMEN ANNUALLY. STUDENTS ENROLL IN COURSES DESIGNED TO PREPARE WOMEN FOR THE WORKFORCE AND HELP THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OASIS EMPLOYS A JOB SPECIALIST TO ASSIST WOMEN IN ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. FREE SUPERVISED CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN 3 MOS TO 5 YEARS OLD TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS CAN FOCUS ON LEARNING.
  4. $1.3 million spent. MEAL PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. OASIS SERVES THOSE FIGHTING POVERTY BY OFFERING DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN OUR SOUP KITCHEN. OASIS SERVED 85,894 MEALS LAST YEAR, BOTH TO CLIENTS RECEIVING OTHER SERVICES AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE GREATER PATERSON COMMUNITY.

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 April 1997.

    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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