Nonprofit · EIN 22-2092018
SEARCH DAY PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · OCEAN, NJ 07712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,919,115 | $10,800,539 | $118,576 | $6,210,494 | $2,518,053 | $3,692,441 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,248,494 | $10,293,871 | -$45,377 | $6,382,618 | $2,808,753 | $3,573,865 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,994,629 | $9,819,362 | $175,267 | $6,806,296 | $3,187,054 | $3,619,242 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $373,702
- of which government grants
- $65,207
- Program service revenue
- $10,525,886
- Investment income
- $822
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,077
- Other revenue
- $18,705
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $256,808
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,842,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,621,628
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $352,706
- Travel
- $337,715
- Depreciation
- $445,141
- Program services (functional)
- $10,778,067
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,382,618
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,210,494
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,518,053
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,692,441
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,648,065
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,585,441
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $107,000
- Gross receipts
- $10,923,169
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1971
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARPINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $210,536 | $49,449 |
| LORI EVANS | Sup. of Education/PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,702 | $41,911 |
| LINDA SARASON | Speech Pathologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,356 | $22,099 |
| MONIQUE BONNIER | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,848 | $21,081 |
| ROBERT SANDERS | FACILITIES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,600 | $45,037 |
| KAREN RAUCH | OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,122 | $19,533 |
| LANA CHERNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TALLMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN TURNER | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SOBEL | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GALANO | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LUBIN | MEMEBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE FERRARI | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARPINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $198,709 | $49,151 |
| LORI EVANS | Sup. of Education/PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,270 | $46,882 |
| LINDA SARASON | Speech Pathologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,484 | $21,854 |
| MONIQUE BONNIER | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,126 | $21,537 |
| KAREN RAUCH | OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,471 | $21,347 |
| LANA CHERNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TALLMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN TURNER | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SOBEL | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GALANO | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE SOLANA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $257,086 | $9,332 |
| MICHAEL CARPINO | PRINCIPAL/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,868 | $47,392 |
| LORI EVANS | SUPERVISOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,023 | $45,521 |
| LINDA SARASON | SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,968 | $21,493 |
| MONIQUE BONNIER | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,158 | $6,900 |
| LANA CHERNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TALLMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SOBEL | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GALANO | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN TURNER | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 73 WICKAPECKO DRIVE, OCEAN, NJ 07712-4100
- In care of
- % MONIQUE BONNIER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lana Chernick, 73 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean, NJ 07712
- Signed the 990
- Lana Chernick, President
- Phone
- (732) 531-0454
- Website
- WWW.SEARCHDAYPROGRAM.COM
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
SEARCH DAY PROGRAM IS A NON-AGGRESSIVE, POSITIVE SUPPORT AGENCY UNITED IN THE BELIEF THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, SOCIALIZATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS. PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO SERVE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH FOR EACH LEARNER THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND PARENTS.
Program accomplishments
- SEARCH DAY SCHOOL AND EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ACCEPTS STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, AGES 3-21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THEM IN FORMAL ACADEMICS, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION YEAR ROUND AND CURRENTLY SERVES 78 STUDENTS WITH AUTISM.Expenses $8,593,220 · revenue $8,605,287
- SEARCH DAY PROGRAM ADULT ACTIVITIES CENTER, AGES 21+, IS A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND JOB SKILLS. THE ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER IS OPERATIONAL YEAR ROUND AND PROVIDES SERVICES FOR 28 CLIENTS. THE CENTER IS OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FOR 6 HOURS A DAY.Expenses $1,283,663 · revenue $46,111
- SEARCH DAY MEADOWS GROUP HOME, AGES 21+, CURRENTLY HOUSE 6 MALE ADULT CLIENTS WITH AUTISM, PROVIDING TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN A HOUSE SETTING. THE GROUP HOME IS STAFFED 24/7 WITH DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TRAINED STAFF.Expenses $901,184 · revenue $1,874,488
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2092018
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,210,494
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,923,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,919,115 | $10,800,539 | $6,210,494 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,248,494 | $10,293,871 | $6,382,618 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,994,629 | $9,819,362 | $6,806,296 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,321,529 | $9,187,434 | $6,994,737 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 22-2092018).
Questions about SEARCH DAY PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of SEARCH DAY PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEARCH DAY PROGRAM is 22-2092018.
- Is SEARCH DAY PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to SEARCH DAY PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEARCH DAY PROGRAM 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 SEARCH DAY PROGRAM 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 SEARCH DAY PROGRAM 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 SEARCH DAY PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lana Chernick.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEARCH DAY PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,536 (MICHAEL CARPINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SEARCH DAY PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,919,115, expenses of $10,800,539 and total assets of $6,210,494 at year end.
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