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Nonprofit · EIN 22-1865826

FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC

Tax-exempt · EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

Financials

$23.2M$22.7M2023$25.9M$25.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$25,871,999$25,483,403$388,596$14,596,754$6,816,585$7,780,169
June 30, 2024990$23,213,944$22,720,075$493,869$15,978,472$9,081,838$6,896,634
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$24,438,858
of which government grants
$23,420,303
Program service revenue
$747,431
Investment income
$335,464
Net gain from sales of assets
-$87,536
Net income from fundraising events
-$22,254
Other revenue
$350,246

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$606,971
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,215,117
Other salaries and wages
$14,215,367
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,945,347
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$17,043
Accounting fees
$64,800
Occupancy
$655,852
Travel
$101,032
Depreciation
$159,584
Program services (functional)
$24,459,163
Management and general (functional)
$258,801
Fundraising (functional)
$765,439

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,978,472
Total assets, end of year
$14,596,754
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,816,585
Net assets, end of year
$7,780,169
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,546,258
Publicly traded securities
$6,207,822
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,746,516
Net assets with donor restrictions
$33,653
Gross unrelated business income
$372,500
Gross receipts
$28,168,642
Employees
249
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1948
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THELMA VILLAMORCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$269,913$42,584
JACQUES HRYSHKOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
35$190,718$58,630
TRACEY HOODCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
35$174,084$28,822
JOHN SURFACECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Officer
35$157,786$37,008
KONNIESHA MOULTIONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$165,435$25,901
CHUKWUEKE LEKWAUWAPROVIDER
Highest-paid employee
35$161,541$27,530
DIANE TRAVERSSENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM
Highest-paid employee
35$147,564$40,789
AMANDA SANTANACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$170,275$14,246
MILISSA ARONSONSENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMPLIA
Highest-paid employee
35$116,520$43,814
AMANDA LEAVELLEHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$130,246$26,669
JODY LIPSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARSHA ATKINDVICE CHAIR OF BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN R FELDMANCHAIR OF BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUSIE POLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRADEN SCHIPKE CFPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AUTUMN FINNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN CHERINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KENNETH CLAXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL GOOTT MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DARYL EPSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
IRODA GAZIEVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLE RIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NOORUS S KAHN CPA CGMA PSABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE WISHNOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THELMA VILLAMORCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$245,702$41,197
JACQUES HRYSHKOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
35$197,719$46,358
JOHN SURFACECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Officer
35$152,990$35,273
TRACEY HOODCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
35$154,415$25,237
CHUKWUEKE LEKWAUWAPROVIDER
Highest-paid employee
35$151,872$24,460
KONNIESHA MOULTIONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$149,058$23,598
AMANDA SANTANACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$150,879$15,001
DIANE TRAVERSSENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
35$127,664$37,721
MILSSA ARONSONSENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE
Highest-paid employee
35$119,025$35,885
ALEXANDRIA RILEYSENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
35$127,706$18,660
AMANDA LEAVELLEHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$127,616$18,674
JODY LIPSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACQUELINE A BRESLAUER CIA CFSAVICE CHAIR OF BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN R FELDMANCHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARIE MCGEHEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRADEN SCHIPKE CFPBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
AUTUMN FINNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY GRACE FINN SVPCHAIR OF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARSHA ATKINDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL GOOTT MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARYL EPSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATTI KENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALLE RIESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7 GLENWOOD AVE STE 101, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1041
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JACQUES HRYSHKO, 7 GLENWOOD AVENUE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
Signed the 990
JACQUES HRYSHKO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(973) 675-3817
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

GROWTH HAPPENS HERE EVERY DAY. WITH OUR COUNSELING, SKILLS-BUILDING, TRAINING AND PREVENTION SERVICES, PEOPLE TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN HEALING AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THAT MAKE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY STRONGER, SAFER, AND HEALTHIER.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - FAMILY SUPPORT AND REUNIFICATION: GIVING FAMILIES THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY DESERVE SO THAT THEY CAN STAY TOGETHER, TO BOND AND THRIVE. THESE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE (1) THERAPEUTIC, SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT ESSEX, PASSAIC, MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES; (2) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, COUNSELING AND CARE MANAGEMENT IN ESSEX, PASSAIC, HUDSON, BERGEN, AND UNION COUNTIES, FOR FAMILIES IN WHICH PARENTS HAVE A HISTORY OF CO-OCCURING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL ILLNESS; (3) THE STRONG MOTHERS AND STRONG FATHERS PROGRAMS: GENDER-SPECIFIC INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP) SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT ENHANCED WITH PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. (4) FAMILY COUNSELING IS A LARGE PART OF ALL THESE PROGRAMS, TO FOSTER A STRONG FAMILY UNIT BY OFFERING INTENSIVE, HOME-BASED COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT GIVE BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN A SENSE OF SAFETY, STABILITY AND SELF WORTH; (5) YOUTH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, COUNSELING, AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN UNION COUNTY WHO ARE AGING OUT OF THE NJ DCPP FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. (6) NJ4S-ESSEX DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MENU OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO INSPIRE STUDENT SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WORKING DIRECTLY IN THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, NJ4S SERVICES INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, THEIR PARENTS, AND THEIR EDUCATORS ALL TO STRENGTHEN: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS; SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION; SEXUAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY PREVENTION; SUICIDE PREVENTION; ANTI-BULLYING AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION; SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS; UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA; UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND THE IMPACT OF LOSS; OTHER NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL STUDENTS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
    Expenses $8,469,302 · grants $582,893 · revenue $191,144
  • CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC) SERVICES HAVE ALLOWED US TO COMBINE OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES TOGETHER WITH BASIC PRIMARY HEATHCARE AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CREATE OUR INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (IBHS): THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH; BI-LINGUAL CLINICAL SERVICES; CULTURALLY-COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES; WELLNESS HOUSE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS; OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMS; MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND; ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION. THE PROGRAMS ENHANCE PERSONAL AND FAMILY COPING SKILLS, INSIGHT, MOTIVATION AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR ALL AGES. THE OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN RECOVERY AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES THROUGH MAKING BETTER CHOICES. MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT USES MEDICATIONS IN COMBINATION WITH COUNSELING, TO TREAT OPIOID USE. OUR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION COALITION EMPLOYS ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE AND PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG ABUSE, INCLUDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE. CULTURAL COMPETENCY FOR OPIOID TREATMENT PROVIDERS (CC-OTP) PROVIDES STATEWIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR LICENSED OPIOID TREATMENT PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFICACY OF THEIR SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER. "HELP FOR HEROES" IS OUR STATEWIDE PEER WELNESS PROGRAM FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PEER SPECIALISTS WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GRUP COUNSELING, SELF-COMPASSION SKILLS, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND OPEN PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS ALL DESIGNED TO REDUCE COMPASSION FATIGUE AND BURNOUT AND INCREASE RESILIENCY AND WELLNESS.
    Expenses $2,921,867 · revenue $556,287
  • THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROGRAMS AT FAMILY CONNECTIONS SUPPORTED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF).1) SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH PROGRAMS: SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS(SBYSPS) PROVIDE ON-SITE SERVICES IN FIVE SCHOOLS TO MEETING PRE-TEENS AND TEENS IN THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENT IN A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE, TO SHARE CHALLENGES AND LEARN EFFECTIVE COPING STRATEGIES. THE PROGRAM DELIVERS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PREVENTION PROGRAMMING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. THE LOCATIONS OF THE PROGRAMS ARE (1) THE SPACE AT ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL, (2) THE ZONE AT ORANGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, 3) THE LOFT AT COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, (4) THE HUB AT MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL AND (5) THE DEN AT BLOOMFIELD HIGHSCHOOL. 2) OTARY PROGRAM (OUTREACH TO AT-RISK YOUTH) PROVIDES YOUTH WITH GROUP-BASED COUNSELING FOR PREGNANCY PREVENTION, VIOLENCE PREVENTIONAND GANG INVOLVEMENT PREVENTION. 3) PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) PROVIDES IN-HOME SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN 0-4 YEARS OLD. SUPPORTS INCLUDE PARENTING SKILLS COACHING, INFANT SCREENINGS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES, AND PROVISION OF ESSENTIALS SUCH AS DIAPERS AND FORMULA.
    Expenses $9,643,375 · grants $17,550
  • Expenses $3,424,619 · grants $6,528

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-1865826
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
1970
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,596,754
Income (IRS master file)
$28,168,642

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$25,871,999$25,483,403$14,596,754XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$23,213,944$22,720,075$15,978,472XML
990June 2022$16,625,896$14,267,167$10,349,834IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 22-1865826).

Questions about FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC

What is the EIN of FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC is 22-1865826.
Is FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAMILY CONNECTIONS 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 FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JACQUES HRYSHKO.
Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $269,913 (THELMA VILLAMOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
How much revenue does FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,871,999, expenses of $25,483,403 and total assets of $14,596,754 at year end.

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