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Nonprofit · EIN 22-1665355

ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC

Tax-exempt · N BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902

Financials

$4.1M$4.1M2023$4.6M$4.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,648,546$4,423,544$225,002$8,461,874$473,779$7,988,095
June 30, 2024990$4,095,439$4,122,234-$26,795$8,244,464$769,008$7,475,456
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,076,479
of which government grants
$1,691,153
Program service revenue
$1,856,756
Investment income
$295,029
Net rental income
$10,080
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,293
Other revenue
$420,282

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$601,850
Other salaries and wages
$2,583,870
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,745,392
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$51,375
Travel
$120,450
Depreciation
$18,607
Program services (functional)
$3,882,373
Management and general (functional)
$541,171

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,244,464
Total assets, end of year
$8,461,874
Total liabilities, end of year
$473,779
Net assets, end of year
$7,988,095
Land, buildings and equipment
$66,153
Publicly traded securities
$60,851
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,903,502
Net assets with donor restrictions
$84,593
Gross receipts
$6,953,421
Employees
159
Volunteers
29
Year formed
1949
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS BAFFUTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$264,359$29,756
CELINE FORTINASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$118,975$33,551
MICHAEL PRENDERGASTASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$115,057$29,625
KEVIN STURGESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LAUREN ZALEPKAFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KAREN SANTIAGOSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PAMELA CORRIGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANDY SHARICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOANNE BERGINIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MARNIE MCNANYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES PINTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUBY GOYAL-CARKEEKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL PRIORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HAGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN FEGELYCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
17 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM ROTONDICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIA FISCHERCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
RALPH MASTRANGELO JRCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
HEIDI BELLCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
ROY BOLLINGERCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANK CHIMENTOCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE SHALLOPCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA PAOLETTICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
DANTE ROMANINICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHEN FALANGACHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY MARTINETTICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM APPLEGATECHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS HORNCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER SWEET DEVICECHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY WILSON SOGACHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA LUCASNJCEARC REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
EVELYN RAMUNDONJSAN REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS BAFFUTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$191,089$30,659
CELINE FORTINASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Officer
35$109,890$34,013
MICHAEL PRENDERGASTASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Officer
35$109,286$34,004
KEVIN STURGESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LAUREN ZALEPKAFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KAREN SANTIAGOSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANDY SHARICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PAMELA CORRIGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOANNE BERGINIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MARNIE MCNANYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES PINTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUBY GOYAL-CARKEEKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL PRIORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HAGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN FEGELYCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM ROTONDICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA FISCHERCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RALPH MASTRANGELO JRCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HEIDI BELLCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROY BOLLINGERCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK CHIMENTOCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE SHALLOPCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA PAOLETTICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANTE ROMANINICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN FALANGACHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY MARTINETTICHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM APPLEGATECHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THOMAS HORNCHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER SWEET DEVICECHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY WILSON SOGACHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA LUCASCEARC REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EVELYN RAMUNDONJSAN REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
985 LIVINGSTON AVE, N BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902-1843
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CELINE FORTIN, 985 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Signed the 990
CELINE FORTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(732) 246-2525
Return prepared by
NISIVOCCIA LLP

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. PROJECT HIRE IS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, PLACING AND SUPPORTING MEN AND WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO INTEGRATED AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MODEL INCLUDES JOB ASSESSMENT, JOB MATCHING, ON-SITE INTENSIVE TRAINING AND LIFELONG FOLLOW-ALONG SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE POST-GRADUATION OPPORTUNITIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED THROUGH THE PROGRAM, WITH TRAININGS AND CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW JERSEY SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO SEEK TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPERATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $1,586,529 · revenue $1,964,286
  • SYSTEMS ADVOCACY. THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, MULTI-FACETED ADVOCACY ON A NUMBER OF LEVELS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGISLATIVE, INSTITUTIONAL AND PERSONAL. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT WORKS PRIMARILY AT THE STATE LEVEL, WORKING WITH THE ADMINISTRATION, THE LEGISLATURE AND THE STAKEHOLDER DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS TO PROMOTE A THREE-TIERED MISSION 1) TO PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS ENTITLEMENTS OF CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 2) TO PROMOTE THEIR FULL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND 3) TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL WELFARE AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH ITS MAINSTREAMING MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED A STRONG HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY INITIATIVE THAT WORKS CLOSELY WITH NEW JERSEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROTECT, FACILITATE AND ADVANCE FULL AND EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE MAINSTREAMING MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM, THE PLANNING FOR ADULT LIFE PROGRAM AND FAMILY INSTITUTE OFFER TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS, ON IMPORTANT ISSUES RELATING TO THEIR LIVES DURING SCHOOL AND AFTER GRADUATION. THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY FAMILY INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $1,709,169 · revenue $312,752
  • CLIENT ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SEEKS TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION AND CORRECTIONAL HABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BECOME INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS SPECIALIZED JUVENILE OFFENDER SERVICES. THE SELF ADVOCACY PROJECT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF, INCLUDING EDUCATING STATE ADMINISTRATORS AND LEGISLATORS ABOUT ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM. THE PROJECT CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS A STRONG NETWORK OF LOCAL ADVOCACY GROUPS.
    Expenses $586,675

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-1665355
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1162 (17 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,461,874
Income (IRS master file)
$6,953,421

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,648,546$4,423,544$8,461,874XML
990June 2024$4,095,439$4,122,234$8,244,464XML
990June 2023$3,801,881$3,730,235$7,850,476IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-1665355).

Questions about ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC

What is the EIN of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC is 22-1665355.
Is ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CELINE FORTIN.
Who are the officers and directors of ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $264,359 (THOMAS BAFFUTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ARC OF NEW JERSEY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,648,546, expenses of $4,423,544 and total assets of $8,461,874 at year end.

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