2026-04-16T17:08:59-05:00 2025-09-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 293 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 2ND FLOOR LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 990 2024-10-01 223496995 DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC DAWN 9736251940 66 FORD ROAD 121 DENVILLE NJ 07834 CARMELA SLIVINSKI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 9736251940 2026-04-09 1 0 TARA DEL GAVIO P02438051 9739949494 2026-04-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CARMELA SLIVINSKI 66 FORD ROAD 121 DENVILLE NJ 07834 5567165 0 X WWW.DAWNCIL.ORG X 1996 NJ THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 13 13 67 13 0 0 2853918 3210895 2169266 2299100 40728 48117 20119 9053 5084031 5567165 96775 125407 0 0 3473539 3667246 0 0 11383 757460 914579 4327774 4707232 756257 859933 5204352 6322251 1391854 1646606 3812498 4675645 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 0 0 1449296 0 EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATION - THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, AGES 0-3, WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE FAMILY'S ABILITY TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS OF THESE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. SERVICE COORDINATORS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT ASSIST WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO NEEDED COMMUNITY/STATE/FEDERAL SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES BY OUR AGENCY. 809340 26951 INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RESIDING IN MORRIS, SUSSEX AND WARREN COUNTIES WHICH ENABLES THEM TO ACCESS BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE AND TO ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL LIFE, SOCIAL, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS SKILLS TO ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE.ON NOVEMBER 10, 2021, THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL) ANNOUNCED A $150 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE WITHIN THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORKS. THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH ACL WAS INTENDED TO "EXPAND THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE WITHIN THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORKS." AS A RESULT OF THIS INITIATIVE, DAWNCIL ENVISIONED A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE COUNTIES OF MORRIS, SUSSEX, AND WARREN BY PARTNERING WITH EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE TO FOSTER A PARTNERSHIP THAT WOULD NOT ONLY IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, BUT ALSO TO CREATE A METHODOLOGY FOR ELIMINATING THOSE BARRIERS. PH FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE REPORTING YEAR AND IN ADDITION TO WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN PRIOR YEARS, DAWN IDENTIFIED A METHODOLOGY FOR HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN HOW TO PROMOTE THEIR WELLNESS. A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ENTITLED "BE WELL AND THRIVE" WAS OFFERED WITHIN MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED INDIVIDUALS TO COME TOGETHER IN SMALL GROUPS AND LEARN HOW TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. THE SMALL GROUPS OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEER SUPPORT AND THE BUILDING OF LONG-TERM FRIENDSHIPS ALONG WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL WELL-BEING. ALSO, DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, DAWN SAW ITS MOBILE UNIT TAKE SHAPE. ENSURING ACCESS TO ALL CONSUMERS IS A CRUCIAL PART OF DAWN'S MISSION WHICH THIS MOBILE UNIT HELPS TO PROVIDE. THE MOBILE UNIT BECAME MORE CONSISTENT IN THE SITES IT VISITED AND WAS USED FOR SEVERAL OUTREACH EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE UNIT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN REACHING MORE ISOLATED MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING CONSUMERS BEING ABLE TO HAVE IN-PERSON LIFE SKILLS SESSIONS AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. FOR SOME WITH LIMITED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, THIS WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE POSSIBLE. OVERALL, THE MOBILE UNIT HAS STARTED TO BECOME A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN SOME OF THE MORE REMOTE AREAS DAWN SERVICES. 1401509 125407 2263227 DDD SUPPORT COORDINATION: DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ("DDD") SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM THE SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM PROVIDES COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT PLAN DETAILING USE OF AN APPROVED BUDGET WHICH IS ASSESSED AND ALLOCATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DDD. THIS BUDGET ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY AND WORK TOWARDS A GOAL OF COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 21 AND ABOVE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDING IN MORRIS, SUSSEX, AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. 424709 8922 STEP-UP - STUDENT TRANSITION EMPOWERMENT PROJECT UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES (STEP-UP) IS A PROGRAM CREATED BY DAWNCIL, DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH AND PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES TO MEET OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA). ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE THOSE IN THE 14-21 AGE GROUP HAVING EITHER AN IEP OR A 504 PLAN PROVIDING NON-CURRICULUM BASED ACCOMMODATIONS. IN ALL CASES STUDENTS WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY OUR ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR DVRS SERVICES. UPON COMPLETION OF THE CLASSROOM-BASED CURRICULUM STUDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 60-HOUR INTERNSHIP. STEP-UP PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF STRUCTURED EMPLOYMENT READINESS SERVICES WHICH GIVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TOOLS TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. 424709 8922 4084854 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 67 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NJ X CARMELA SLIVINSKI 9736251940 66 FORD ROAD DENVILLE NJ 07834 ELIZABETH LEHMANN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW RODAMAN THRU 9302024 MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE DEMARCO TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CONNOR ANNESE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA LOWICH HELD SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BANNON VICE-CHAIRPERSON 2.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM KOSTYAK CHAIRPERSON 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JUSTIN GONZALEZ MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMIEE GOLDY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CROWLEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HANSEL BORREGO MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SCULLY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANA DANNATT SIDONIA MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA ADAMS MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARMELA SLIVINSKI CEO 40.00 X 149181 0 29160 149181 0 29160 1 0 1 0 FORD 66 LLC 400 MORRIS AVE SUITE 276 DENVILLE NJ 07834 LANDLORD 189268 1 3700 3198164 9031 3210895 FEE-FOR-SERVICE 900099 2299100 2299100 2299100 48117 48117 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 9053 9053 9053 5567165 2299100 0 57170 125407 125407 190865 171813 18305 747 2953319 2541838 404306 7175 33854 30475 3246 133 237941 214188 22820 933 251267 226183 24098 986 111844 99217 12418 209 23284 20655 2585 44 299286 263368 35511 407 42340 37560 4701 79 268119 240089 27429 601 29628 25749 3823 56 42508 42508 37777 37777 33278 30883 2395 DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES 16213 14106 2094 13 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 10302 815 9487 0 4707232 4084854 610995 11383 1478661 1556323 2055295 1986486 524176 524065 600 150 55046 70032 288628 192976 133427 95652 1257504 957147 832039 5204352 6322251 197969 260204 244097 551468 949788 834934 1391854 1646606 X 3761416 4625498 51082 50147 3812498 4675645 5204352 6322251 859933 3214 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2301114 2289573 2534229 2853918 3210895 13189729 2301114 2289573 2534229 2853918 3210895 13189729 13189729 4896 1554 29646 40728 48117 124941 4980 9412 13901 11011 9053 48357 13363027 9665459 0.98700 0.98920 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 4,980. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 9,412. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 13,901. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11,011. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 9,053. 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THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. NO INTEREST AND PENALTIES WERE RECORDED DURING 2025 OR 2024. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024, THERE WERE NO SIGNIFICANT INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES. 1 RESPITE ASSISTANCE 20 125407 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CASH ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPANTS IN ITS WARREN COUNTY STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM FUNDED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CAREGIVERS WHO ARE CARING FOR A LOVED ONE. THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR GRANTEES (PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS) AND THE ALLOWABLE SERVICES THAT ARE REIMBURSABLE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IS DETERMINED BY THE STATE AGENCY. THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET DETAILS ALLOWABLE REIMBURSABLE ITEMS AND AN ESTIMATE OF EACH ITEM. THE GRANT REQUIRES THAT 75% OF THE FUNDS AWARDED ARE TO BE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. MONETARY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IS TRACKED AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CHART OF ACCOUNTS. QUARTERLY REPORTS ARE GENERATED TO ENSURE EXPENDITURES ARE WITHIN CONTRACT BUDGET GUIDELINES. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CARMELA SLIVINSKI CEO 149181 0 0 0 0 0 3654 0 25506 0 178341 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A DAWN'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD. THE BOARD MAY, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE WHOLE BOARD, DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE COMMITTEES (EACH A "COMMITTEE; COLLECTIVELY, THE "COMMITTEES"), EACH SUCH COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST SOLELY OF TRUSTEES AND BE COMPRISED OF THREE (3) OR MORE OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION, AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS THE BOARD MAY DETERMINE APPROPRIATE. THE BOARD MAY DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE TRUSTEES AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE, WHO MAY REPLACE ANY ABSENT OR DISQUALIFIED MEMBER AT ANY MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. EACH COMMITTEE CHAIR, OR DESIGNEE, WILL REPORT TO THE BOARD AT EACH MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF PROGRESS, PROCEEDINGS, AND NEXT STEPS. AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AS DESIGNATED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD. IT WILL INCLUDE THE BOARD CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT, OTHER TRUSTEES, AND OFFICERS AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD CHAIR WILL BE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE COLLECTED FROM MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE REDUCED RATES TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE AT DAWN BUSINESS MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBERS VOTE ON CHANGES TO BY-LAWS AND ELECTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE INFORMATIONAL RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD SIGNS CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND APPROVES MERIT SALARY INCREASES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.