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The Center for Prevention and Counseling Inc

EIN 23-7387757 · Newton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
67
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$137,377, executive director, cfpc

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $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 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 (1)
  1. $4.4 million spent. FOR OVER 50 YEARS, THE CENTER FOR PREVENTION AND COUNSELING (CFPC) HAS SERVED RESIDENTS OF SUSSEX COUNTY AND OTHER NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNTIES WITH QUALITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, HOPE, AND RECOVERY AMONG ALL PEOPLE, WITH THE GOAL OF FOSTERING A COMMUNITY IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THRIVE. CFPC PROVIDES PREVENTION, COUNSELING, RECOVERY SUPPORT, AND HARM REDUCTION SERVICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION. THE AGENCY DELIVERS SERVICES THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS, FOUNDATIONS, DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISING, ENSURING LOW- TO NO-COST ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. CFPC'S PREVENTION DEPARTMENT DELIVERS EVIDENCE-BASED AND COMMUNITY-INFORMED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN SCHOOLS, CAMPS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INCLUDE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULA, YOUTH PREVENTION EDUCATION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, TOBACCO AND VAPING PREVENTION AND CESSATION INITIATIVES, SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. CFPC ALSO IMPLEMENTS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES SUCH AS MEDIA CONTESTS, SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, SUBSTANCE-FREE LIFESTYLES. IN ADDITION, CFPC FACILITATES REGIONAL COALITIONS THAT ENGAGE SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REDUCE RISK FACTORS AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE. CFPC'S COUNSELING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CLINICAL SERVICES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT GROUP COUNSELING, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUPS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY LICENSED AND CREDENTIALED CLINICIANS USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND ARE AVAILABLE AT LOW OR NO COST THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, MEDICAID, AND SLIDING FEE SCALES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT STABILIZATION, RECOVERY, AND IMPROVED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. CFPC'S RECOVERY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES PEER-BASED RECOVERY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, RECOVERY PLANNING, AND LINKAGE TO TREATMENT, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY AND ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ACROSS ALL STAGES OF RECOVERY. CFPC ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED OUTREACH, INCLUDING ENGAGEMENT WITH INDIVIDUALS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS FOLLOWING OVERDOSE, AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH RECOVERY NAVIGATION SERVICES. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE INTEGRATED INTO A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM RECOVERY, REDUCE BARRIERS TO SERVICES, AND IMPROVE OVERALL STABILITY. CFPC ALSO OFFERS HARM REDUCTION SERVICES THAT REDUCE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH CARE. HARM REDUCTION SERVICES INCLUDE OVERDOSE PREVENTION EDUCATION, NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION, AND ACCESS TO HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES. THESE SERVICES SERVE AS AN ENTRY POINT TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT YET READY OR ABLE TO ENGAGE IN TREATMENT AND SUPPORT CONNECTION TO RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES, CFPC ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS AND INCREASED ACCESS TO SERVICES AND FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE AGENCY IS ACTIVE ACROSS SUSSEX COUNTY AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BUILDING AND SUSTAINING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES TO CREATE A COORDINATED, COUNTY-WIDE APPROACH TO PREVENTION, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, AND HARM REDUCTION. CFPC'S WORK CONTRIBUTES TO A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, REDUCES SUBSTANCE-RELATED HARMS, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. CFPC'S OUTCOMES AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY ENTITIES INCLUDING THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFITS, THE SUSSEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY ANTI-DRUG COALITIONS OF AMERICA, AND THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.

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 April 1976.

    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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