Nonprofit · EIN 22-1695034
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,236,476 | $2,726,074 | -$489,598 | $13,533,117 | $992,780 | $12,540,337 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,340,730 | $2,615,550 | -$274,820 | $14,125,544 | $1,732,157 | $12,393,387 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,692,058
- Program service revenue
- $9,597
- Investment income
- $529,982
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $161,532
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,839
- Other revenue
- $4,839
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $90,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $368,768
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,370,624
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,071,953
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,501
- Occupancy
- $9,142
- Travel
- $10,676
- Depreciation
- $1,702
- Program services (functional)
- $1,652,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,046,037
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,397
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,125,544
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,533,117
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $992,780
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,540,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,180
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,128,464
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,655,313
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $885,024
- Gross receipts
- $2,792,684
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY COOGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $179,424 | $41,958 |
| WINIFRED SMITH-JENKINS | DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING Key employee | 35 | $168,990 | $2,465 |
| MICHAEL SHEEHAN | CFO Officer | 35 | $118,101 | $29,285 |
| DIANE DELLANNO | POLICY ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,909 | $6,444 |
| SHADAYA BENNETT | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 1 | $112,978 | $6,907 |
| ISAIAH FUDGE | DIRECTOR OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 1 | $103,618 | $8,270 |
| DARRIN ANDERSON SR MS PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD METH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE D'SYLVA-LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE ELIAS PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BAPTISTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG TURNBULL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VITO GAGLIARDI EDD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART GRANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KICZEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIANKA DOUGLAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT STERLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSE CARLOS MONTES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSY ARROYO MS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENDELL SPROTT MD JD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GERARD THIERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN J MULHOLLAND JR ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD TRENK ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHARLES VENTI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISON SCOTT-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| VALERIE MAURIELLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLYNN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MONICA LALLO EDD MPA MPM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY COOGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $166,701 | $37,714 |
| MICHAEL SHEEHAN | CFO Officer | 35 | $106,712 | $26,586 |
| DIANE DELLANNO | POLICY ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,851 | $6,018 |
| WINIFRED SMITH-JENKINS | DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING POLICY & ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,661 | $0 |
| DARRIN ANDERSON SR MS PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD METH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE D'SYLVA-LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE ELIAS PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BAPTISTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG TURNBULL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VITO GAGLIARDI EDD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART GRANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KICZEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANKA DOUGLAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT STERLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE CARLOS MONTES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSY ARROYO MS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDELL SPROTT MD JD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD THIERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J MULHOLLAND JR ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD TRENK ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES VENTI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SCOTT-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE MAURIELLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLYNN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA LALLO EDD MPA MPM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 35 HALSEY ST, NEWARK, NJ 07102-3047
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY COOGAN, 35 HALSEY STREET 2ND FLOOR, NEWARK, NJ 07102
- Signed the 990
- MARY COOGAN, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (973) 643-3876
- Website
- WWW.ACNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN'S NEEDS THROUGH RESEARCH, POLICY AND LEGAL ANALYSIS, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THOSE NEEDS THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO WORK WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS TO ENACT EFFECTIVE RESPONSES.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC POLICY: REVIEW AND ANALYZE STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION AND OTHER POLICIES THAT AFFECT CHILDREN, TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $1,165,664 · grants $90,000
- RESEARCH: TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO BE UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF NEW JERSEY'S CHILDREN.Expenses $181,177
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: PROVIDE INFORMATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THEM ON THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.Expenses $151,344
- PUBLIC POLICY: REVIEW AND ANALYZE STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION AND OTHER POLICIES THAT AFFECT CHILDREN, TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $154,455 · revenue $9,597
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
- 22-1695034
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,533,117
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,792,684
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,236,476 | $2,726,074 | $13,533,117 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,340,730 | $2,615,550 | $14,125,544 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,762,003 | $2,702,660 | $12,989,777 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 22-1695034).
Questions about ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY
- What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY is 22-1695034.
- Is ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY 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 ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY 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 ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY 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 ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY COOGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,424 (MARY COOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,236,476, expenses of $2,726,074 and total assets of $13,533,117 at year end.
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