Nonprofit · EIN 22-3560158
THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,961,958 | $8,740,082 | $221,876 | $11,344,461 | $3,318,568 | $8,025,893 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,012,759 | $8,909,549 | $103,210 | $11,565,849 | $3,979,644 | $7,586,205 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,751,830 | $8,355,385 | $396,445 | $11,016,341 | $3,620,988 | $7,395,353 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,475,525
- of which government grants
- $2,876,745
- Program service revenue
- $2,937,810
- Investment income
- $206,391
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $61,029
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$19,810
- Other revenue
- $342,232
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $631,492
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,880,590
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,374,410
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,898
- Occupancy
- $403,509
- Travel
- $8,914
- Depreciation
- $201,712
- Program services (functional)
- $7,140,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,168,155
- Fundraising (functional)
- $431,405
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,565,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,344,461
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,318,568
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,025,893
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,728,628
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,270,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,291,062
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,734,831
- Gross receipts
- $11,703,500
- Employees
- 124
- Volunteers
- 317
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEG WRIGHT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $223,482 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HAROLDSEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR Officer | 40 | $131,116 | $12,035 |
| FRANK PICONE | CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $122,673 | $12,035 |
| KIM RUOFF | CHIEF PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,582 | $9,569 |
| VERONICA FINLAY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,826 | $12,035 |
| CAROLYN FLYNN | DIRECTOR OF EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,536 | $14,056 |
| ANASTASIA KROSNICK | ADVANCED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,826 | $0 |
| DORIS DEE ZAMPELLA | VICE - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT H FISHBONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN VOSSEN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEROMIE LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA JARMICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN ISLAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN B JACK HENSCHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA RICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK MANIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FR BRIAN NOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RAINONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BRIDGEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY KING | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SANDRA STEENECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STUART BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN CASSIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SPERNAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEIRDRE TEJADA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW J MD TORMENTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEG WRIGHT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $220,815 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HAROLDSEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR Officer | 40 | $124,344 | $11,373 |
| ANASTASIA KROSNICK | ADVANCED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,506 | $0 |
| KIM RUOFF | CHIEF PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $115,547 | $12,858 |
| VERONICA FINLAY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,195 | $11,372 |
| CAROLYN FLYNN | DIRECTOR OF EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,241 | $12,837 |
| DORIS DEE ZAMPELLA | VICE - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D COONEY JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT H FISHBONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN VOSSEN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEROMIE LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA JARMICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN ISLAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN B JACK HENSCHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN T COUGHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA RICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MANIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR BRIAN NOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RAINONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BRIDGEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KING | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA STEENECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEG WRIGHT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $209,735 | $0 |
| TIM CUMMINGS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $145,842 | $10,642 |
| DEBBIE HAROLDSEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $109,566 | $9,876 |
| ELLEN PURTELL | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $107,353 | $11,259 |
| VERONICA FINLAY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,820 | $9,194 |
| NANCY KING | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS DEE ZAMPELLA | VICE - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D COONEY JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT H FISHBONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN VOSSEN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BRIDGEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN T COUGHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN B JACK HENSCHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN ISLAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA JARMICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MANIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR BRIAN NOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RAINONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA RICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19 DELLWOOD LN, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1551
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PEG WRIGHT, 19A DELLWOOD LANE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
- Signed the 990
- PEG WRIGHT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (732) 247-7014
- Website
- WWW.CGE-NJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE A "SAFE PLACE, SAFE PRESENCE, SAFE PATH" THROUGH A TRAUMA-INFORMED UNCOMPROMISED CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT ASSISTS WOMEN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AND MEN, IN ADDRESSING CURRENT SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.
Program accomplishments
- ADOLESCENT PROGRAM - TRAUMA-INFORMED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER (RTC) INTENSITY OF SERVICE (IOS) FOR HOMELESS, PREGNANT/PARENTING ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.Expenses $2,112,018 · revenue $1,489,631
- DOH START - START PROVIDES FREE TELEHEALTH AND IN-HOME SERVICES FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM PERSONS STRIVING TO OVERCOME USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES. LICENSED CLINICIANS OFFER COUNSELING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF MOTHERS IN RECOVERY. CERTIFIED DOULAS PROVIDE BIRTH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AT THE HOSPITAL, AND HONOR THE TRANSITION TO MOTHERHOOD AS A RITE OF PASSAGE. PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS BRING THE EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS RECLAIMED THEIR LIFE AND GAINED FREEDOM THROUGH SOBRIETY.Expenses $1,630,800
- ADULT PROGRAM - THE ADULT WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES HOMELESS, PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERSAND THEIR CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVEWHO MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) AND OTHER TRAUMA AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS AND A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF A MOExpenses $1,504,364 · revenue $993,087
- OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - THE ROOTS TO RECOVERY OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IS LICENSED BOTH AS A TRAUMA-INFORMED SUBSTANCE USE/CO-OCCURRING OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROVIDER AND AS A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER TO CGE CLIENTS AND TO WOMEN AND MEN FROM THE GREATER NEW BRUNSWICK AREA.SUPPORTING HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AT HARBOR GROVE AND THE WOMEN'S INTENSIVE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WISH) PROGRAMS PROVIDE APARTMENT HOMES AND SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. TRAINING - THE INSTITUTE AT CGE IS THE PREVENTION, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING DIVISION OF CGE AND THE RESULT OF OVER 20 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAUMA C.A.R.E.(C) MODEL. THE INSTITUTE CREATES ATTUNED CULTURES AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS AND FOR CLINICAL TEAMS, USING A RANGE OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES.Expenses $1,893,340 · revenue $455,092
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
- 22-3560158
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P45)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,344,461
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,703,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,961,958 | $8,740,082 | $11,344,461 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,012,759 | $8,909,549 | $11,565,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,751,830 | $8,355,385 | $11,016,341 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,020,788 | $7,517,580 | $10,039,609 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 22-3560158).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC is 22-3560158.
- Is THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS 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 THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS 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 THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS 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 THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PEG WRIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,482 (PEG WRIGHT, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,961,958, expenses of $8,740,082 and total assets of $11,344,461 at year end.
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