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Pillar Care Continuum Inc

EIN 22-6069076 · East Hanover, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

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

What it says it does

PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS BY SUPPORTING PERSONAL GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$52.9 million
Spending
$47.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
772
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$255,398, president and 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 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 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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. $19.0 million spent. PILLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WHICH INCLUDES A PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL) AND PILLAR HIGH SCHOOL ARE SEPARATE FACILITIES WITH A SHARED PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH TO MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES. WE FOCUS ON STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE AND SEVERE DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL CHALLENGES. OUR PROGRAM STRESSES A RIGOROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY PROGRAM AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS A JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM THAT IS SUPPORTED BY PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CORPORATE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE.
  2. $15.2 million spent. OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM WORKS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT IN A 24-HOUR SETTING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS. WE BELIEVE THAT ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS ANY OTHER ADULTS TO LIVE AND THRIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE OPENED OUR FIRST COMMUNITY RESIDENCE IN 1997 AND HAVE WORKED CONTINUALLY TO DEVELOP NEW HOMES IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN NEW JERSEY TO HELP THE THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN NEED OF THIS ASSISTANCE. WE PROVIDE AROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE TO ACHIEVE AND/OR MAINTAIN OUTCOMES OF INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, ENHANCED FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $4.2 million spent. OUR DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS PROVIDE DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES EVERY WEEKDAY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGE 21 AND OVER. WE DELIVER CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY STAFF WITH THE EXPERTISE AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL AND MEDICAL NEEDS. OUR FOCUS IS ON HELPING THOSE WE SERVE TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. WE BELIEVE THAT ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS ANY OTHER ADULTS AND THAT REACHING ADULTHOOD DOES NOT LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW AND BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THEIR 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 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 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 March 1965.

    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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