Nonprofit · EIN 22-3800123
SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,961,720 | $24,194,362 | $3,767,358 | $50,436,020 | $13,200,186 | $37,235,834 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,076,113 | $20,694,634 | -$1,618,521 | $45,744,079 | $12,275,603 | $33,468,476 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $22,936,871 | $18,488,879 | $4,447,992 | $40,149,518 | $5,062,521 | $35,086,997 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,503,496
- of which government grants
- $456,990
- Program service revenue
- $17,382,821
- Investment income
- $45,894
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,612
- Other revenue
- $1,029,509
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $461,989
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,520,462
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,612,845
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $187,401
- Accounting fees
- $240,771
- Occupancy
- $2,211,157
- Travel
- $1,328,409
- Depreciation
- $823,535
- Program services (functional)
- $18,810,269
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,908,841
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,475,252
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,744,079
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,436,020
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,200,186
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,235,834
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,725,210
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $34,923,944
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,311,890
- Gross receipts
- $27,987,006
- Employees
- 927
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRA LIEBERMAN | GROUP HOME D Highest-paid employee | 15 | $96,354 | $161,333 | $64,700 |
| CHAYA R BENDER | PRESIDENT & Officer | 20 | $100,134 | $120,622 | $45,400 |
| AARON NUSSBACHER | CFO Officer | 24 | $85,871 | $68,093 | $49,600 |
| JENINE CHOUEKA | EXECUTIVE VI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,521 | $0 | $17,500 |
| CHAIM KATZ | GROUP HOME M Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,076 | $0 | $2,700 |
| YENTEE SINGER | RESPITE DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,246 | $0 | $3,300 |
| MORDECHAI RAIZMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $40,000 | $0 | $3,300 |
| ISRAEL GRAFSTEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAIM GROSS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILLEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LIEBERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISRAEL NACHUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAYA R BENDER | PRESIDENT & Officer | 20 | $95,785 | $118,193 | $40,977 |
| AARON NUSSBACHER | CFO Officer | 24 | $87,399 | $66,119 | $51,516 |
| EVELYN SABRINA MENACHE | GROUP HOME D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,743 | $0 | $23,882 |
| JENINE CHOUEKA | EXECUTIVE VI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,484 | $0 | $16,327 |
| DINA MAYER | NY RESPITE D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,576 | $0 | $21,000 |
| ESTHER DAVIS | MARKETING/GR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $131,524 | $0 | $3,700 |
| CHAYIM ROSENBLUM | RESPITE BOYS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,966 | $0 | $0 |
| ISRAEL GRAFSTEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAIM GROSS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILLEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LIEBERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISRAEL NACHUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAYA R BENDER | PRESIDENT & Officer | 20 | $68,074 | $86,842 | $47,165 |
| AARON NUSSBACHER | CFO Officer | 24 | $80,306 | $54,982 | $51,988 |
| EVELYN SABRINA MENACHE | GROUP HOME D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,507 | $0 | $29,812 |
| JENINE CHOUEKA | EXECUTIVE VI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,606 | $0 | $35,194 |
| DINA MAYER | NY RESPITE D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,774 | $0 | $19,483 |
| RIVKA CHAPLER | GROUP HOME A Highest-paid employee | 30 | $82,206 | $34,210 | $0 |
| ISRAEL GRAFSTEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAIM GROSS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HILLEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LIEBERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISRAEL NACHUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 PROSPECT ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4611
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHAYA R BENDER, 1904 NEW CENTRAL AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
- Signed the 990
- CHAYA R BENDER, PRESIDENT & EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (732) 367-0099
- Return prepared by
- GERSHON BIEGELEISEN & CO CPAS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE RESPITE AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE UNIQUE ROUND-THE-CLOCK, YEAR ROUND RESPITE SERVICES TO EASE THE OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ITS MAIN PROGRAMS INCLUDE CENTER-BASED RESPITE CARE AFTER SCHOOL AS WELL AS ON SUNDAYS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AS WELL AS A SUMMER PROGRAM.Expenses $8,135,029 · revenue $6,576,411
- TO PROVIDE A GROUP HOME FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALLOWING THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FOR AN INDEPENDENT LIFE WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.Expenses $5,150,893 · revenue $7,256,281
- INTEGRATED DAY CARE - TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT BENEFITING BOTH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICAL CHILDREN, RESULTING IN HIGHER LEVELS OF SOCIAL PLAY, INTERACTIONS, AND IMPROVEMENTS IN COGNITIVE, MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS.Expenses $1,722,732 · revenue $1,213,087
- TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS WHICH PROVIDES CONTINUING GUIDANCE IN LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, JOB SKILLS AND COMMUNITY DYNAMICS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF FRIENDSHIP. TO PROVIDE A SUMMER CAMP TO BENEFIT DISABLED AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN BY ALLOWING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING TOGETHER AS WELL AS OTHER PROGRAMS.Expenses $3,801,615 · revenue $1,312,741
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
- 22-3800123
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,436,020
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,987,006
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $27,961,720 | $24,194,362 | $50,436,020 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,076,113 | $20,694,634 | $45,744,079 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,936,871 | $18,488,879 | $40,149,518 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,880,832 | $12,497,458 | $34,323,805 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 22-3800123).
Questions about SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER is 22-3800123.
- Is SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER 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 SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER 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 SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER 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 SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHAYA R BENDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,354 (SHIRA LIEBERMAN, GROUP HOME D).
- How much revenue does SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,961,720, expenses of $24,194,362 and total assets of $50,436,020 at year end.
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