Nonprofit · EIN 22-1804345
OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC
Tax-exempt · TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $14,077,217 | $15,312,805 | -$1,235,588 | $22,657,012 | $14,166,759 | $8,490,253 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,032,121 | $14,784,965 | $247,156 | $23,950,996 | $11,702,656 | $12,248,340 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,757,678 | $13,986,968 | $1,770,710 | $23,437,874 | $11,436,690 | $12,001,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,287,058
- of which government grants
- $13,017,133
- Program service revenue
- $1,274,021
- Investment income
- -$588,659
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$589,196
- Other revenue
- $104,797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,003,860
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,823,836
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,365,702
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,974
- Accounting fees
- $76,900
- Occupancy
- $1,571,874
- Travel
- $323,149
- Depreciation
- $714,571
- Program services (functional)
- $13,393,705
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,919,100
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,950,996
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,657,012
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,166,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,490,253
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,437,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,490,253
- Gross receipts
- $15,368,090
- Employees
- 161
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMICA MICKLE | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $175,393 | $3,488 |
| BETH HUDSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $123,634 | $29,729 |
| SHERRIE HUFF | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,409 | $3,546 |
| MARGARET SAUNDERS | VP OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,885 | $4,750 |
| ANITA WOOLERY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GLYNIS JEAN WRAY | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH PETO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GUARIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BARNES ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY A JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN MORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMAILA SHEIKH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY LYNN TRINIWELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNELL WILKINS | PRESIDENT/CEO (THRU SEPT 2024) Officer | 40 | $210,231 | $421 |
| BETH HUDSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $123,924 | $22,567 |
| SHERRIE HUFF | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,909 | $4,194 |
| MARGARET SAUNDERS | VP OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,719 | $5,165 |
| TAMICA MICKLE | PRESIDENT/CEO (SEPT 2024-PRESENT) Officer | 40 | $50,981 | $0 |
| ANITA WOOLERY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GLYNIS JEAN WRAY | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY LYNN TRINIWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GUARIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BARNES ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY A JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE LAWRENCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH PETO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMAILA SHEIKH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNELL WILKINS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $220,623 | $524 |
| BETH HUDSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $121,778 | $22,886 |
| MARGARET SAUNDERS | VP OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,608 | $5,297 |
| SHERRIE HUFF | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 1 | $119,020 | $4,183 |
| ANITA WOOLERY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GLYNIS JEAN WRAY | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY LYNN TRINIWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GUARIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BARNES ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION CALLAZZO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST D COURSEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY A JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMAILA SHEIKH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 MAIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-7436
- In care of
- % CHANNELL WILKINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BETH HUDSON, 40 MAIN STREET, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
- Signed the 990
- BETH HUDSON, CFO
- Phone
- (732) 244-5333
- Website
- WWW.OCEANINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MERCADIEN PC
Mission
ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL HEAD START PROGRAM, WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START INCLUDES THE HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME GUIDELINES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS THE HEAD START CENTERS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME 3-5 YEAR OLDS THAT PROVIDES SERVICES IN FIVE MAJOR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, AND SPECIAL NEEDS. HEAD START PROGRAMS NOT ONLY ENHANCE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, THEY PROMOTE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. O.C.E.A.N., INC. CURRENTLY OPERATES HEAD START PROGRAMS AT FIVE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OCEAN COUNTY IN BRICK, BERKELEY, BARNEGAT, TOMS RIVER, AND MANCHESTER.Expenses $5,448,131
- WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE LIHEAP AND USF (LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND) - DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF COST-BURDENED, LOW-INCOME OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS, UNABLE TO AFFORD THE ADDED EXPENSE OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING ITEMS IN THEIR HOME THAT IF REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COULD HELP THEM REDUCE OR ELIMINATE HIGH ENERGY BILLS. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME GUIDELINES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE, ENERGY AUDITS, BROKEN GLASS REPAIR, WEATHER-STRIPPING AND/OR CAULKING OF DOORS/WINDOWS, INSULATING ATTICS AND CRAWLSPACES, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, SKIRTING MOBILE HOMES, HOT WATER HEATER JACKETS, FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, HOT WATER HEATER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.Expenses $3,347,583 · grants $166,989
- THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT CONSISTS OF MANY PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY OCEAN, INC. AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS AND INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FOOD, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, STEM TRAINING IN THE WOODBINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING SUMMER DAY CAMPS, PROVIDING ON THE JOB TRAINING, PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PROVIDING A SENIOR ISOLATION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.Expenses $1,603,134 · grants $645,871
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS, AND MORE.Expenses $2,994,857 · grants $191,000 · revenue $1,274,021
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1804345
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Governmental unit
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,950,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,162,408
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $14,077,217 | $15,312,805 | $22,657,012 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,032,121 | $14,784,965 | $23,950,996 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,757,678 | $13,986,968 | $23,437,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,455,709 | $14,296,634 | $22,321,911 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 22-1804345).
Questions about OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC
- What is the EIN of OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC is 22-1804345.
- Is OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW 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 OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BETH HUDSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,393 (TAMICA MICKLE, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION NOW INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,077,217, expenses of $15,312,805 and total assets of $22,657,012 at year end.
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