ESSEX VALLEY SCHOOL INC

EIN: 222040136 501(c)(3)

WEST CALDWELL, NJ

Total Revenue
$9,020,694
Total Expenses
$8,986,283
Total Assets
$5,400,995
Net Assets
$1,468,525
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
ALAN LICHTENSTEIN
Phone
9732447890
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ESSEX VALLEY SCHOOL INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

ESSEX VALLEY SCHOOL, INC IS A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,905
Program Service Revenue $9,009,731
Investment Income $2,058
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $9,020,694

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,947,379
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,739,712
Other Expenses $2,038,904
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,986,283

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $9,020,694 $7,347,098 +0.2%
Expenses $8,986,283 $7,279,315 +0.2%
Net Income $34,411 $67,783 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
84
Volunteers
N/A

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
$308,687
Total Directors
11
$308,687
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALAN LICHTENSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer Director
$259,000 $49,687 $308,687
LOUIS SANTIAGO PRESIDENT/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEETHA PRASAD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MCCLEARY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE BELLACE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEROY WATKINS JR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOM DECICCO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI KOENIG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE STEINMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LUBALIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK CASTROVINCI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY R LENTINE JR PRINCIPAL 35.00
Highest
$138,500 $36,426 $174,926
KENNETH KITTLE TEACHER INDUSTRIAL ARTS 40.00
Highest
$133,286 $44,930 $178,216
STEVEN MERMINI SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION 40.00
Highest
$123,200 $42,427 $165,627
SOPHIA PATRICIA CLARKE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 40.00
Highest
$145,000 $54,095 $199,095
SCOTT METHVEN SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$115,000 $47,505 $162,505
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $9,020,694 $8,986,283 $5,400,995 $34,411
2023 $7,347,098 $7,279,315 $4,829,695 $67,783
2022 $6,004,107 $6,003,077 $4,272,155 $1,030
2021 $6,479,180 $6,472,604 $5,501,968 $6,576
2020 $6,052,969 $6,162,322 $5,652,930 $-109,353
2019 $6,774,318 $6,713,822 $4,769,817 $60,496
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