Nonprofit · EIN 23-7133263
NORTH WARD CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,867,076 | $18,281,014 | $2,586,062 | $78,722,305 | $1,840,831 | $76,881,474 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $17,913,421 | $17,608,937 | $304,484 | $72,993,088 | $2,091,238 | $70,901,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,329,955
- of which government grants
- $11,304,918
- Program service revenue
- $4,509,429
- Investment income
- $4,002,126
- Net rental income
- $933,098
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,132,248
- Net income from fundraising events
- $71,472
- Other revenue
- $1,025,566
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $329,368
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,758,767
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,058,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,206
- Accounting fees
- $127,500
- Occupancy
- $1,272,633
- Travel
- $241,420
- Depreciation
- $501,058
- Program services (functional)
- $16,927,720
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,141,953
- Fundraising (functional)
- $211,341
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,993,088
- Total assets, end of year
- $78,722,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,840,831
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,881,474
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,136,503
- Publicly traded securities
- $53,012,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $76,881,474
- Gross receipts
- $21,628,379
- Employees
- 226
- Volunteers
- 184
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE ADUBATO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $225,504 | $86,613 |
| MICHELE SCEPPAGUERCIO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $198,406 | $67,752 |
| JENNIFER REINHARDT | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $109,946 | $46,475 |
| SUNG YI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $106,816 | $33,252 |
| CARMELLA SPINELLI | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $104,562 | $34,100 |
| LINDA ESTEVES | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,517 | $25,788 |
| JUAN GINORIO | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,499 | $13,884 |
| DAPHNE GUARINO | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,603 | $252 |
| CAROLYN GRANATO | TRUSTEE, BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY VELEZ | TRUSTEE - VICE PRESIDENT/T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED TRENK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE BORIK | TRUSTEE/ SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE ADUBATO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $219,090 | $51,393 |
| MICHELE SCEPPAGUERCIO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $187,353 | $34,682 |
| SUNG YI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $153,959 | $18,174 |
| JENNIFER REINHARDT | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $106,069 | $40,899 |
| VANESSA BALDWIN | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,252 | $13,809 |
| JUAN GINORIO | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,819 | $8,718 |
| CAROLYN GRANATO | TRUSTEE, BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY VELEZ | TRUSTEE - VICE PRESIDENT/T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED TRENK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE BORIK | TRUSTEE/ SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 346 MOUNT PROSPECT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104-5788
- In care of
- % NORT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELE ADUBATO, 346 MT PROSPECT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104
- Signed the 990
- CARMELLA SPINELLI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (973) 481-0415
- Website
- WWW.NORTHWARDCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMOLIN LUPIN & CO LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE NORTH WARD CENTER, INC. - BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING, ADVOCATING, AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTH WARD CENTER OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRESCHOOLS IN NEWARK, NJ. ESTABLISHED IN 1975, THE NORTH WARD CENTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER HAS SERVED MORE THAN 4,000 PRESCHOOLERS. WE HAVE MORE THAN 40 PRESCHOOL CLASSES THAT PROVIDE NEARLY 700 THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS WITH FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING SKILLS. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ABBOTT PRESCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.Expenses $11,825,094 · revenue $1,170,785
- CASA ISRAEL, AN ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE CENTER, IS LICENSED TO SERVE UP TO 120 CLIENTS DAILY. THE FACILITY PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE, INCLUDING PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO MEDICAID CLIENTS AND OTHER ELIGIBLE ADULTS.Expenses $2,312,741 · revenue $1,872,966
- HOPE HOUSE IS AN ADULT RESIDENTUAL SERVICE, SERVING 4 PARTICIPANTS WITH PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM IN NEWARK. THIS HOME WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE CONNECTIONS TO FAMILY AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SUPPORT, BRINGING US CLOSER TO A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE.Expenses $1,510,287 · revenue $1,444,165
- RECOGNIZING THE VALUE THAT ORGANIZED RECREATION OFFERS INNER CITY YOUTH, THE NORTH WARD CENTER OFFERS A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HANDS ON ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK SKILLS AND SPORTSMANSHIP FOR NEARLY 3,000 CHILDREN. THE CENTER'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. STRUCTURED AROUND THE PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING THE BASIC SKILLS OF BASKETBALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL, BOYS AND GIRLS ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF COOPERATING WITH THEIR PEERS AND COACHES AND PRACTICE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS.Expenses $1,279,598 · revenue $20,563
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 | Not 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
- 23-7133263
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $78,722,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,628,379
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $20,867,076 | $18,281,014 | $78,722,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $17,913,421 | $17,608,937 | $72,993,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $17,336,966 | $15,963,948 | $69,879,224 | 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 23-7133263).
Questions about NORTH WARD CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH WARD CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH WARD CENTER INC is 23-7133263.
- Is NORTH WARD CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to NORTH WARD CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH WARD CENTER 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 NORTH WARD CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH WARD CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH WARD CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELE ADUBATO.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH WARD CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,504 (MICHELE ADUBATO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NORTH WARD CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $20,867,076, expenses of $18,281,014 and total assets of $78,722,305 at year end.
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