THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC

EIN: 221546173 501(c)(3) Human Services

LIVINGSTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$39,579,438
Total Expenses
$38,614,471
Total Assets
$43,955,516
Net Assets
$28,997,071
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
STEPHEN FALANGA
Phone
9735351181
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC, founded in 1955, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $39.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SERVICES EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE A LIFETIME OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND FULL PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $18,910,754 Revenue: $24,366,354

ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE ARC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL LIVING SERVICES TO 150 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS...

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ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE ARC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL LIVING SERVICES TO 150 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL LIVING SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING AND RELATED DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ENCOURAGE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PERSONAL GOALS AND OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULFILLING LIFESTYLE IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT. THE ARC DELIVERS THESE SERVICES IN OVER 30 GROUP HOMES, SUPERVISED LIVING, SUPPORTIVE LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT TYPICAL, RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOMES, CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT COMMUNITIES IN ESSEX COUNTY, NJ.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,247,272 Revenue: $7,095,557

ADULT DAY SERVICES - THE ARC OFFERS QUALITY, INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO ADULTS OVER 21 WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS, INCLUDING...

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ADULT DAY SERVICES - THE ARC OFFERS QUALITY, INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO ADULTS OVER 21 WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS, INCLUDING SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND WITH PHYSICAL/MEDICAL ISSUES. THE PRIMARY ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION - THE ARC CURRENTLY OPERATES PROGRAMS OUT OF 4 ESSEX COUNTY LOCATIONS THAT INCLUDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS AND AFFORD OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS AND OUTCOMES, AND WORK TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED DAILY TO AND FROM THE CENTERS AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO VARIOUS LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS - THE ARC PROVIDES OUT OF THE HOME, COMMUNITY INCLUSION - THE ARC PROVIDES COMMUNITY INCLUSION SERVICES THROUGH SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, AND EXPERIENCES FOR SMALL GROUPS OF ADULTS YEAR-ROUND. ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS, LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. OTHER ADULT SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP RESPITE, OVERNIGHT RESPITE AND SUMMER CAMP.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,408,751 Revenue: $3,209,657

STEPPING STONES SCHOOL - THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY'S STEPPING STONES SCHOOL IS A DEPT. OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (APSSD) SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-12. RECOGNIZED...

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STEPPING STONES SCHOOL - THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY'S STEPPING STONES SCHOOL IS A DEPT. OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (APSSD) SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-12. RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 2010 AND LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD, NJ, THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS SUCH AS DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER STUDENTS WITH SIMILAR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED WITH NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND TAILORED THERAPIES BASED ON THE CHILD'S IEP. INCORPORATING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN EVERY CLASSROOM, STEPPING STONES SCHOOL UTILIZES A STRONG, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $897,469
Program Service Revenue $37,506,575
Investment Income $1,172,573
Other Revenue $2,821
TOTAL REVENUE $39,579,438

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $29,897,979
Fundraising Expenses $65,428
Program Expenses $34,397,326
Other Expenses $8,716,492
TOTAL EXPENSES $38,614,471

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $39,579,438 $39,028,790 +0.0%
Expenses $38,614,471 $36,646,412 +0.1%
Net Income $964,967 $2,382,378 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
742
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$777,411
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHEN FALANGA ESQ PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LAURINO ESQ 1ST VP 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN PROCE CPA 2ND VP 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA A IRVIS 3RD VP 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY RUSSIKOFF CPA TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN O'BRIEN RECORDING SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNIE MCNANY IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ALAMPI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN ARROYO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE BIRD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY B BIRD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAITLIN P CASCINO ESQ TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CORDOVA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADFORD HUNTINGTON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN MANGANARO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS MCNANY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA ORR TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYANNE VINDICI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH WHITAKER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGAN WHITE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE D WILDY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LUCAS CEO 35.00
Officer
$273,243 $38,612 $311,855
KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN COO 35.00
Officer
$194,541 $46,429 $240,970
ROBERT PURCELL CFO 35.00
Officer
$190,906 $33,680 $224,586
HEATHER COMSTOCK SR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$151,846 $7,592 $159,438
LAURIE BEST SR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$134,833 $4,045 $138,878
REBECCA LORUSSO SR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$131,293 $6,565 $137,858
MEGAN BEEBE SR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$125,057 $21,899 $146,956
SARAH RIKER SR DIRECTOR 35.00
$123,109 $3,037 $126,146
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $39,579,438 $38,614,471 $43,955,516 $964,967
2024 $39,028,790 $36,646,412 $42,884,609 $2,382,378
2023 $33,801,216 $33,755,319 $41,441,788 $45,897
2022 $34,329,695 $31,399,454 $40,751,059 $2,930,241
2021 $33,282,841 $30,226,159 $32,786,112 $3,056,682
2020 $32,544,877 $30,072,345 $28,059,750 $2,472,532
2019 $30,718,006 $27,709,261 $23,901,880 $3,008,745
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