Nonprofit · EIN 22-6012949
NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · MANASQUAN, NJ 08736
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,006,843 | $861,026 | $145,817 | $7,189,838 | $457,441 | $6,732,397 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,052,466 | $828,259 | $224,207 | $6,784,782 | $393,164 | $6,391,618 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,039,328 | $813,000 | $226,328 | $6,450,966 | $291,422 | $6,159,544 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $820,347
- Investment income
- $186,392
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $84,186
- Other revenue
- $104
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $54,000
- Accounting fees
- $43,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,784,782
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,189,838
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $457,441
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,732,397
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,920,645
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,732,397
- Gross receipts
- $1,006,843
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1910
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R KELDER JR CFSP | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 14 | $0 | $363,710 | $88,646 |
| BARBARA D GUINTA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CFO Officer | 4 | $0 | $217,893 | $53,640 |
| VICTORIA KUCHTYAK | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $123,756 | $25,542 |
| JONATHAN R BENDER | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE Highest-paid employee | 18 | $0 | $114,332 | $33,064 |
| SAMANTHA LINK | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFF Highest-paid employee | 24 | $0 | $110,238 | $26,758 |
| THADDEUS MEEHAN | IT OPERATIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 8 | $0 | $109,615 | $21,792 |
| FRANK R GALANTE | OUTGOING IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA M SCARPONI-DANNIBALLE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M BUCKLAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL C ARNOLD | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BITECOLA III CFSP | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K BALTZ | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE P LEDFORD SR CFSP | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA E HERNANDEZ | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH L WOOD CFSP | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW NIMMO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS E WEBER JR | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LAWTON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT C LARKIN | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BURRY | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE A POLCINO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK J SCHNEIDER | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY B GARRETSON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD L MAGUIRE III | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DESTEFANO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE J VAN TASSEL | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL B INGRAM | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN-TE HARVELL CFSP | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM CHAMBERLAIN | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA RIVERA | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V COSTELLO IV | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRIS M HOLLOWAY CFSP | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R KELDER JR CFSP | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 14 | $0 | $344,622 | $83,967 |
| BARBARA D GUINTA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CFO Officer | 4 | $0 | $225,178 | $54,240 |
| GREGG AMATO | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 4 | $0 | $128,244 | $36,493 |
| SAMANTHA LINK | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 24 | $0 | $116,985 | $23,043 |
| THADDEUS MEEHAN | IT OPERATIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 8 | $0 | $111,108 | $20,623 |
| FRANK R GALANTE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA M SCARPONI-DANNIBALLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M BUCKLAND | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL C ARNOLD | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN R BENDER | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT (THROUGH 6/15/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BITECOLA III CFSP | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K BALTZ | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE P LEDFORD SR CFSP | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA E HERNANDEZ | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH L WOOD CFSP | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE/DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW NIMMO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS E WEBER JR | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LAWTON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT C LARKIN | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BURRY | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE A POLCINO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK J SCHNEIDER | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY B GARRETSON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD L MAGUIRE III | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DESTEFANO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED FIORE JR | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILNE | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE F MAGUIRE | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R KELDER JR CFSP | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 12 | $0 | $331,268 | $77,177 |
| BARBARA D GUINTA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CF Officer | 4 | $0 | $227,314 | $50,064 |
| SHAQUANNA WEST | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 | $120,045 | $25,598 |
| DARRYL CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR OF IT Highest-paid employee | 6 | $0 | $110,695 | $32,294 |
| ALISON PERINCHIEF REINHARD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW NIMMO | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BITECOLA III CFSP | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILNE | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE F MAGUIRE | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK R GALANTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN H RAINEAR JR CFSP | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (TO 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED FIORE JR | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES T ETHERIDGE CFSP | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (TO 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L BURRY | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K BALTZ | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LAWTON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN R BENDER | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH L WOOD CFSP | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE P LEDFORD SR CFSP | DELEGATE-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS G ALOIA | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (TO 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA E HERNANDEZ | DELEGATE - AT - LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY B GARRETSON | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M BUCKLAND | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL C ARNOLD | DELEGATE - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT C LARKIN | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (STARTING 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN A BUKOFSKY | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (TO 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA M SCARPONI-DANNIBALLE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS E WEBER JR | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WESTLEY LOPEZ | DISTRICT PRESIDENT (TO 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | DISTRICT PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX L, MANASQUAN, NJ 08736-0642
- In care of
- % BARBARA GUINTA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARBARA GUINTA, PO BOX L, MANASQUAN, NJ 08736
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA GUINTA, COO/CFO
- Phone
- (732) 974-9444
- Website
- WWW.NJSFDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
ELEVATE THE PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER AND EDUCATION OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND TO ENLIGHTEN AND DIRECT PUBLIC OPINION IN RELATION TO ENACTING PROPER, JUST AND UNIFORM LAWS ON FUNERAL DIRECTING AND EMBALMING IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
Program accomplishments
- THE NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION IS COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE INDUSTRY, CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AND PREPAID FUNERAL TRUST LAWS.THE NJSFDA'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF BOTH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ENDEAVORS. SUCH MATTERS INCLUDED REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR UPHOLD THE STATE'S OBLIGATION TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR FUNERAL HOME REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED TO CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES OF WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY AND SSI PROGRAMS; URGING STAKEHOLDERS TO LIMIT THE DIVERSION OF LICENSING FEE REVENUE FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND INSTEAD, REINVEST SUCH FUNDS INTO TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADES AND IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE; COMMENTING ON PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE FTC FUNERAL RULE; ASSISTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN TROUBLESHOOTING ANNUAL REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE GENERATOR REPORT ISSUES DETECTED WITHIN UPDATES TO THE DEP ONLINE PORTAL; ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD MODERNIZE THE STATES LICENSING STRUCTURE TO ENCOURAGE NEW ENTRANCE INTO THE WORKFORCE; AND ENSURING THE CONTINUATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MORTUARY SCIENCE REGULATORY WAIVER FOR THE DELIVERY OF IN-PERSON MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION.THE NJSFDA HOSTS AN ANNUAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS CONVENTION AND EXPO, A PREMIER GATHERING OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND RELATED TRADES. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP IS HELD DURING THIS TIME. THE CONVENTION PROVIDES HIGH-VALUE, INNOVATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING GEARED SPECIFICALLY TOWARD THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY. QUALITY PROGRAMS COVERED TOPICS SUCH AS GREEN FUNERALS, RESTORATIVE TECHNIQUES, ONLINE PRICING, DIGITAL MARKETING, AND THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S ROLE IN LINE OF DUTY DEATHS.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF THE ANNUAL CONVENTION WERE OFFERED VIA WEBINAR AS PART OF THE NEW JERSEY MANDATORY CE SERIES TO AID LICENSEES IN THEIR OBLIGATION TO EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS REQUIRED BY THE STATE BOARD OF MORTUARY SCIENCE. TOPICS INCLUDED RIGHT TO CONTROL AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY, FUNERAL SERVICE ADVERTISING, OSHA PAPERWORK OBLIGATIONS, PREVENTING INJURIES, PRENEED RECORDKEEPING, PRENEED CONSUMER CONSIDERATIONS AND ETHICS.
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
- 22-6012949
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,189,838
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,006,843
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,006,843 | $861,026 | $7,189,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,052,466 | $828,259 | $6,784,782 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,039,328 | $813,000 | $6,450,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $914,097 | $749,415 | $6,232,917 | 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 22-6012949).
Questions about NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC is 22-6012949.
- Is NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1967.
- Are donations to NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION 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 NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION 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 NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION 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 NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA GUINTA.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 33 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEW JERSEY STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,006,843, expenses of $861,026 and total assets of $7,189,838 at year end.
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