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Emerging Communities Nj a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

EIN 88-1540257 · Egg Hbr Twp, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMERGING COMMUNITIES NJ ADVANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE, AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE INCLUDING THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE, WE SUPPORT THE WORK OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, FREEING THEM TO MAKE A GREATER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$201,848, chief executive officer

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 89% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

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

    13 of 15 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. $1.3 million spent. SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM- PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, HOUSING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM- PROVIDE ESTABLISHED AND RESPECTED TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY.
  3. ADVOCACY- PROVIDE GENERAL ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY LIVING, ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

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 2023.

    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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