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Careplus Bergen

EIN 82-2081292 · Paramus, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CARE PLUS BERGEN, INC. ("CPB") IS A NEW JERSEY 501(C)3 NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY. CPB WAS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE AND MANAGE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT ACUTE CARE MEDICAL SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, ADDICTION SERVICES AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES WHICH COMMENCED OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND IS PERFORMED AT, OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH, BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND OPERATE AND MANAGE ASSISTED LIVING AT THE MILL GARDEN'S FACILITY.

Income
$366.5 million
Spending
$360.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
2,476
Volunteers
364
Highest pay
$954,142, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $132.0 million spent. EXPENSES AND REVENUE RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES-BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT-FOR ALL PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE HOSPITAL, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT RESTRICTION BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY OR EXPECTATION OF HOSPITAL COMPENSATION. (Expenses $ 38,419,104 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 75,333,584) EXPENSES AND REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY INPATIENT ACUTE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE TO PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE HOSPITAL WHO ARE NOT RESTRICTED OR LIMITED OR OTHERWISE DENIED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT RESTRICTION BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY OR EXPECTATION OF HOSPITAL COMPENSATION.
  2. $77.2 million spent. EXPENSES AND REVENUE RELATED TO PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH ASSISTED LIVING AND LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS, WITHOUT RESTRICTION OR DENIAL BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY OR THE HOSPITAL'S RECEIPT OF COMPENSATION.
  3. $70.8 million spent. EXPENSES AND REVENUE RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY AMBULATORY OUTPATIENT ANCILLARY CARE FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE HOSPITAL, WITHOUT RESTRICTION OR DENIAL BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY OR THE HOSPITAL'S RECEIPT OF COMPENSATION. (Expenses $ 38,419,104 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 75,333,584) EXPENSES AND REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY INPATIENT ACUTE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE TO PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE HOSPITAL WHO ARE NOT RESTRICTED OR LIMITED OR OTHERWISE DENIED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT RESTRICTION BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY OR EXPECTATION OF HOSPITAL COMPENSATION.
  4. $38.4 million spent. EXPENSES AND REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING MEDICALLY NECESSARY INPATIENT ACUTE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE TO PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE HOSPITAL WHO ARE NOT RESTRICTED OR LIMITED OR OTHERWISE DENIED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION OR DISABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT RESTRICTION BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY OR EXPECTATION OF HOSPITAL COMPENSATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2017.

    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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