Nonprofit · EIN 22-1487363
UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,098,406 | $1,139,444 | -$41,038 | $3,021,386 | $16,123 | $3,005,263 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,002,941 | $972,725 | $30,216 | $3,184,339 | $28,234 | $3,156,105 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $136,944
- Program service revenue
- $754,977
- Investment income
- $206,485
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $152,253
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,394
- Other salaries and wages
- $606,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $881,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,625
- Occupancy
- $14,618
- Depreciation
- $30,068
- Program services (functional)
- $1,103,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,523
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,184,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,021,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,005,263
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $356,947
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,316,549
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,005,263
- Gross receipts
- $1,156,845
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1947
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUELA GARCIA | EXE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,394 |
| THOMAS BARRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA CRUZ-LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LONGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCENT LOSAVIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH MAZZARESE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN NITZSCHE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE PANGIA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R TOWNLEY | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUELA GARCIA | EXE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,795 |
| THOMAS BARRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA CRUZ-LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LONGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCENT LOSAVIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH MAZZARESE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN NITZSCHE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE PANGIA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN TOWNLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R TOWNLEY | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 305 W 7TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL R TOWNLEY, 342 RAHWAY AVE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL R TOWNLEY, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (908) 755-4848
- Website
- WWW.UNITEDFAMILY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAX BUSSEL & COMPANY CPA'S
Mission
UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (UFCS), A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SINCE 1942, WAS FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1877 AND HAS SERVED RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY FOR OVER 136 YEARS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UFCS IS A DIRECT DESCENDANT ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST PRIVATE, ORGANIZED EFFORTS (THE CHILDREN'S HOME ASSOCIATION) TO HELP NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE PLAINFIELD AREA. UFCS IS A NON-PROFIT FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY LICENSED TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS IN NEW JERSEY. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR MISSION IS TO BECOME THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY IN ASSISTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITY TO DEAL SUCCESSFULLY WITH TODAY'S CRITICAL ISSUES IN A CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT MANNER AND BY PROVIDING EVALUATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A WARM AND CARING ATMOSPHERE. ----------------------
Program accomplishments
- ADOPTION SERVICES - FOCUS IS ON THE HOMESTUDY FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE COUPLES WHO WISH FOR AN INTERNATIONAL OR DOMESTIC ADOPTION. UNITED FAMILY IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS AN ADOPTION AGENCY AND SERVES PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY. UNITED FAMILY ALSO CONDUCTS POST ADOPTION HOME VISITS AND SUBMITS REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY THE HOME COUNTRY OF THE ADOPTEE. A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, THE BOARDER BABY PROGRAM, FOR NEWBORNS AND INFANTS UNDER STATE SUPERVISION DUE TO NEGLECT OR ABUSE, IS AVAILABLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE.Expenses $16,147
- COUNSELING - THE CORNERSTONE SERVICE OF THE AGENCY IS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN UNION, MIDDLESEX AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SESSIONS ARE OFFERED WITH SPECIALTY PROGRAMS IN ANGER MANAGEMENT, PLAY THERAPY WITH CHILDREN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED. CLIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD TREATMENT ARE OFFERED A LOW FEE OR NO FEE ARRANGEMENT, BASED ON INCOME.Expenses $598,554
- THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECT - OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDES DAILY SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO 175 VULNERABLE ADULT RESIDENTS OF A LARGE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN PLAINFIELD (THE PARK HOTEL). THESE RESIDENTS HAVE CHRONIC, PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS AND BENEFIT FROM STRUCTURE AND SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT RE-HOSPITALIZATION. THE STAFF OFFERS AN ART CLUB, SHORE AND LAKE TRIPS, MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, SOFTBALL TEAM, EXERCISE, NUTRITION GROUP, ARTS & CRAFTS AND A BOOK CLUB, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.Expenses $489,220
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1487363
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,021,386
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,156,845
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,098,406 | $1,139,444 | $3,021,386 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,002,941 | $972,725 | $3,184,339 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,045,940 | $973,262 | $2,876,674 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 22-1487363).
Questions about UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY is 22-1487363.
- Is UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY 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 UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MICHAEL R TOWNLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,394 (MANUELA GARCIA, EXE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,098,406, expenses of $1,139,444 and total assets of $3,021,386 at year end.
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