Nonprofit · EIN 22-3496995
DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC
Tax-exempt · DENVILLE, NJ 07834
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,567,165 | $4,707,232 | $859,933 | $6,322,251 | $1,646,606 | $4,675,645 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,084,031 | $4,327,774 | $756,257 | $5,204,352 | $1,391,854 | $3,812,498 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,606,024 | $3,668,662 | $937,362 | $3,522,711 | $466,470 | $3,056,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,210,895
- of which government grants
- $3,198,164
- Membership dues
- $3,700
- Program service revenue
- $2,299,100
- Investment income
- $48,117
- Other revenue
- $9,053
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $125,407
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,865
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,953,319
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,667,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $111,844
- Occupancy
- $268,119
- Travel
- $29,628
- Depreciation
- $37,777
- Program services (functional)
- $4,084,854
- Management and general (functional)
- $610,995
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,383
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,204,352
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,322,251
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,646,606
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,675,645
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $95,652
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,257,504
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,625,498
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,147
- Gross receipts
- $5,567,165
- Employees
- 67
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMELA SLIVINSKI | CEO Officer | 40 | $149,181 | $29,160 |
| ELIZABETH LEHMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW RODAMAN THRU 9302024 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE DEMARCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNOR ANNESE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LOWICH HELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BANNON | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSTYAK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIEE GOLDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CROWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANSEL BORREGO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCULLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA DANNATT SIDONIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ADAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMELA SLIVINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,022 | $26,215 |
| KRISTEN CAREW | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,928 | $8,764 |
| ELIZABETH LEHMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW RODAMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE DEMARCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNOR ANNESE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LOWICH HELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BANNON | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSTYAK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIEE GOLDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CROWLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANSEL BORREGO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN CAPASSO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA DANNATT SIDONIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ADAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE ST GENIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMELA SLIVINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,748 | $24,015 |
| ELIZABETH LEHMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW RODAMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KOSTYAK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY PETERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BANNON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS D'MARCO | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIEE GOLDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA PITTS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANSEL BORREGO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN CAPASSO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 66 FORD RD STE 121, DENVILLE, NJ 07834-1300
- In care of
- % CARMELA SILVINSKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARMELA SLIVINSKI, 66 FORD ROAD 121, DENVILLE, NJ 07834
- Signed the 990
- CARMELA SLIVINSKI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (973) 625-1940
- Website
- WWW.DAWNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATION - THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, AGES 0-3, WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE FAMILY'S ABILITY TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS OF THESE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. SERVICE COORDINATORS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT ASSIST WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO NEEDED COMMUNITY/STATE/FEDERAL SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES BY OUR AGENCY.Expenses $1,449,296
- INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RESIDING IN MORRIS, SUSSEX AND WARREN COUNTIES WHICH ENABLES THEM TO ACCESS BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE AND TO ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL LIFE, SOCIAL, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS SKILLS TO ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE.ON NOVEMBER 10, 2021, THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL) ANNOUNCED A $150 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE WITHIN THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORKS. THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH ACL WAS INTENDED TO "EXPAND THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE WITHIN THE AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORKS." AS A RESULT OF THIS INITIATIVE, DAWNCIL ENVISIONED A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE COUNTIES OF MORRIS, SUSSEX, AND WARREN BY PARTNERING WITH EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE TO FOSTER A PARTNERSHIP THAT WOULD NOT ONLY IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, BUT ALSO TO CREATE A METHODOLOGY FOR ELIMINATING THOSE BARRIERS. PH FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE REPORTING YEAR AND IN ADDITION TO WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN PRIOR YEARS, DAWN IDENTIFIED A METHODOLOGY FOR HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN HOW TO PROMOTE THEIR WELLNESS. A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ENTITLED "BE WELL AND THRIVE" WAS OFFERED WITHIN MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED INDIVIDUALS TO COME TOGETHER IN SMALL GROUPS AND LEARN HOW TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. THE SMALL GROUPS OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEER SUPPORT AND THE BUILDING OF LONG-TERM FRIENDSHIPS ALONG WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL WELL-BEING. ALSO, DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, DAWN SAW ITS MOBILE UNIT TAKE SHAPE. ENSURING ACCESS TO ALL CONSUMERS IS A CRUCIAL PART OF DAWN'S MISSION WHICH THIS MOBILE UNIT HELPS TO PROVIDE. THE MOBILE UNIT BECAME MORE CONSISTENT IN THE SITES IT VISITED AND WAS USED FOR SEVERAL OUTREACH EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE UNIT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN REACHING MORE ISOLATED MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING CONSUMERS BEING ABLE TO HAVE IN-PERSON LIFE SKILLS SESSIONS AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. FOR SOME WITH LIMITED TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, THIS WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE POSSIBLE. OVERALL, THE MOBILE UNIT HAS STARTED TO BECOME A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN SOME OF THE MORE REMOTE AREAS DAWN SERVICES.Expenses $809,340 · revenue $26,951
- DDD SUPPORT COORDINATION: DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ("DDD") SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM THE SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM PROVIDES COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT PLAN DETAILING USE OF AN APPROVED BUDGET WHICH IS ASSESSED AND ALLOCATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DDD. THIS BUDGET ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY AND WORK TOWARDS A GOAL OF COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 21 AND ABOVE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDING IN MORRIS, SUSSEX, AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.Expenses $1,401,509 · grants $125,407 · revenue $2,263,227
- STEP-UP - STUDENT TRANSITION EMPOWERMENT PROJECT UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES (STEP-UP) IS A PROGRAM CREATED BY DAWNCIL, DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH AND PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES TO MEET OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA). ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE THOSE IN THE 14-21 AGE GROUP HAVING EITHER AN IEP OR A 504 PLAN PROVIDING NON-CURRICULUM BASED ACCOMMODATIONS. IN ALL CASES STUDENTS WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY OUR ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR DVRS SERVICES. UPON COMPLETION OF THE CLASSROOM-BASED CURRICULUM STUDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 60-HOUR INTERNSHIP. STEP-UP PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF STRUCTURED EMPLOYMENT READINESS SERVICES WHICH GIVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TOOLS TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $424,709 · revenue $8,922
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
- 22-3496995
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,322,251
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,567,165
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,567,165 | $4,707,232 | $6,322,251 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,084,031 | $4,327,774 | $5,204,352 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,606,024 | $3,668,662 | $3,522,711 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,209,478 | $3,502,354 | $2,619,740 | 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 22-3496995).
Questions about DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC
- What is the EIN of DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC is 22-3496995.
- Is DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CARMELA SLIVINSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,181 (CARMELA SLIVINSKI, CEO).
- How much revenue does DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,567,165, expenses of $4,707,232 and total assets of $6,322,251 at year end.
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