Nonprofit · EIN 27-0379818
4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · PATERSON, NJ 07501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,806,151 | $4,791,095 | $15,056 | $2,998,851 | $895,384 | $2,103,467 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,990,707 | $4,911,683 | $79,024 | $2,927,509 | $870,052 | $2,057,457 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,694,667 | $4,688,499 | $6,168 | $2,798,432 | $962,193 | $1,836,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,599,571
- of which government grants
- $4,542,601
- Program service revenue
- $83,442
- Investment income
- $123,138
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,894
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $385,276
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $347,416
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,503,134
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,815,844
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25,585
- Occupancy
- $153,446
- Travel
- $8,684
- Depreciation
- $13,596
- Program services (functional)
- $4,035,712
- Management and general (functional)
- $731,201
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,182
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,927,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,998,851
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $895,384
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,103,467
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,619
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,048,074
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,103,467
- Gross receipts
- $5,183,724
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO DI NIZO | CEO Officer | 40 | $174,542 | $23,408 |
| ERIC LAC | IT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,443 | $33,572 |
| JOSEPHINE ALESSI | CFO Officer | 40 | $145,446 | $12,088 |
| MARIA GUADALUPE | DIRECTOR - QUALITY & PROVIDER SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,184 | $30,692 |
| SHAKIA WHITE | DIRECTOR RESOURCE & REFERRALS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,392 | $13,378 |
| MARIELA PEREZ-TREJO | DIRECTOR - ELIGIBILTY & CASE MGMNT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,099 | $17,067 |
| CHARLES WALTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DEBORAH JOHNSON-ROTHE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMASZ LABUDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA COPPOLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GENTCHOS | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SZYPIOTKO | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK DE STEFANO | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TARTA | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHALIE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE (THROUGH 11/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON PICCHIERRI | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE (THROUGH 6/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO DI NIZO | CEO Officer | 40 | $168,425 | $79,818 |
| JOSEPHINE ALESSI | CFO Officer | 40 | $140,457 | $65,151 |
| SHAKIA WHITE | COO Officer | 40 | $122,629 | $73,827 |
| ERIC LAC | IT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,047 | $31,341 |
| MARIA GUADALUPE | QUALITY SERVICES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,085 | $46,447 |
| MARIELA PEREZ-TREJO | SUBSIDY & CASE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,611 | $28,403 |
| CHARLES WALTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DEBORAH JOHNSON-ROTHE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH AVERY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA COPPOLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMASZ LABUDA | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRANDON PICCHIERRI | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHALIE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TARTA | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO DI NIZO | CEO Officer | 40 | $156,842 | $90,300 |
| SHAKIA WHITE | COO Officer | 40 | $117,452 | $66,192 |
| JOSEPHINE ALESSI | CFO Officer | 40 | $134,952 | $42,673 |
| MARIA GUADALUPE | QUALITY SERVICES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,361 | $55,930 |
| ERIC LAC | IT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,821 | $33,340 |
| CHARLES WALTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DEBORAH JOHNSON-ROTHE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH AVERY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA COPPOLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMASZ LABUDA | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRANDON PICCHIERRI | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHALIE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TARTA | DIRECTOR - AT - LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 MARKET ST STE 300, PATERSON, NJ 07501-1726
- In care of
- % ANTONIO DI NIZO ACTING CEO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTONIO DI NIZO, 2 MARKET STREET 300, PATERSON, NJ 075011726
- Signed the 990
- ANTONIO DI NIZO, CEO
- Phone
- (973) 684-1904
- Website
- WWW.4CSPASSAIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SAX ADVISORS LLC
Mission
4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC.'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN OBTAINING HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE THAT IS AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATION: 4CS IS THE DESIGNATED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY FOR PASSAIC COUNTY AS CONTRACTED BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (DFD). A PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF 4CS IS TO ASSESS THE APPLICANT FAMILY'S ELIGIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF THEY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR CHILDCARE NEEDS. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, 4CS ENCUMBERED AND PAYMENTS WERE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ALL ELIGIBLE PASSAIC COUNTY FAMILIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,670,835, REPRESENTING SERVICE TO 9172 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN.Expenses $1,066,688
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING: OUR CENTER FOR CHILD CARE CAREERS ENHANCES THE AGENCY'S MISSION BY MENTORING, TEACHING, OFFERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNICATING ABOUT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONCERNS, SUCH AS HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE, CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND RAISING SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN THROUGH INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PARENTS, HEAD START PROVIDERS, CHILDCARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, FAMILY-FRIEND-AND-NEIGHBOR PROVIDERS, AND DIRECTORS. LAST YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 1207 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE TRAININGS, AND MORE THAN 750 CHILDCARE CENTER STAFF AND FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WERE REPRESENTED. THE PROVIDER SERVICES MAINTAINS LISTS OF AVAILABLE AND APPROVED PROVIDERS AND CENTERS, MONITORS THE PROVIDERS AND CENTERS, ASSISTS WITH CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM REFERRALS, DONATES BOOKS AND SUPPORT ITEMS, AND HOLDS APPRECIATION EVENTS.Expenses $641,428
- CHILD CARE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: FUNDED BY THE DFD, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES, COORDINATES, AND ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE RESOURCES WITHIN THE COUNTY FOR FAMILIES TO MAKE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS. CONCENTRATED RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF CHILD CARE TO FAMILIES IN THE COUNTY.Expenses $681,068
- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - ALL QUALITY ACTIVITIES ALIGN WITH, SUPPORT, AND HELP SUSTAIN QUALITY EFFORTS REQUIRED BY THE CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CCDBG), GROW NJ KIDS, AND OTHER DFD FUNDING EFFORTS. GUIDING PRINCIPLES, THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY DFD, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, SOUND FISCAL AND PROGRAMMATIC ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS, EQUITY AND ACCESS TO SERVICES, COORDINATION, AND LINKAGES OF SERVICES ACROSS PROGRAMS AND WITH KEY PARTNERS AT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS, AND PROGRAM GUIDANCE AND CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT CCDBG/ CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES.CHILDCARE AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAM: FUNDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PASSED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE PROGRAM REIMBURSES FOR FOOD, FOOD SUPPLIES, AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES, AND PROVIDES MEALS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HOMES OF REGISTERED FAMILY CHILDCARE ("FCC") PROVIDERS.COUNSELING AND REFERRALS: FUNDED BY THE DFD, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS AND COUNSELS PARENTS ON AVAILABLE CHILDCARE OPTIONS. CHILDCARE INFORMATION IS DISSEMINATED TO ALL INTERESTED FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA.VOCATIONAL SCHOOL: 4CS THE CENTER FOR CHILD CARE CAREERS (THE "CENTER") OFFERS ALL STAFF IN THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED THE CENTER AS A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN 1997 AND, SINCE 2009 HAS CONTINUED TO GRANT APPROVAL. THE CENTER ENHANCES 4CS'S MISSION BY INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PARENTS AND THE CHILDCARE WORKFORCE IN HEAD START PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY-BASED CHILDCARE CENTERS, REGISTERED HOME-BASED FCC PROVIDERS, AND CENTER DIRECTORS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT AND IMPORTANT CONCERNS SUCH AS DEVELOPING HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND RAISING SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN. 4CS CONTINUES TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT FAMILIES BY PROMOTING QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE THROUGH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND WORKING WITH ITS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.ADVOCACY: 4CS'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF NEW JERSEY IN OBTAINING HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AVAILABLE, AND AFFORDABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION. IN AN EFFORT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, 4CS PROVIDES SUBSIDIES TO FAMILIES AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ON QUALITY CHILDCARE.
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - CHILD CARE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: FUNDED BY THE DFD, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES, COORDINATES, AND ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE RESOURCES WITHIN THE COUNTY FOR FAMILIES TO MAKE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS. CONCENTRATED RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF CHILD CARE TO FAMILIES IN THE COUNTY.Expenses $1,646,528 · grants $385,276 · revenue $83,442
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0379818
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,998,851
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,183,724
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $4,806,151 | $4,791,095 | $2,998,851 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,990,707 | $4,911,683 | $2,927,509 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,694,667 | $4,688,499 | $2,798,432 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,066,045 | $4,791,371 | $2,489,536 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 27-0379818).
Questions about 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC is 27-0379818.
- Is 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY 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 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANTONIO DI NIZO.
- Who are the officers and directors of 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,542 (ANTONIO DI NIZO, CEO).
- How much revenue does 4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,806,151, expenses of $4,791,095 and total assets of $2,998,851 at year end.
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