STRAIGHT AND NARROW INC

EIN: 226012277 501(c)(3) Mental Health

PATERSON, NJ

Total Revenue
$30,492,248
Total Expenses
$17,994,261
Total Assets
$44,223,478
Net Assets
$40,325,629
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1954
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
MUKESH SAXENA
Phone
9733456000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STRAIGHT AND NARROW INC, founded in 1954, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $30.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $12.5M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

STRAIGHT AND NARROW (S&N) DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS QUALITY INTEGRATED STRAIGHT AND NARROW PROGRAM, PATERSON AND COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR EXPERIENCED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, AND ENCOURAGE FAMILY PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT ENSURING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ALL OF OUR SERVICES. OUR STRENGTH LIES IN OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE AS CARE DELIVERY AND COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS REQUIRE. AS A COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDER, WE REMAIN ATTENTIVE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VARIOUS PROGRESSIVE PRACTICES. STRAIGHT AND NARROW IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,890,753 Revenue: $6,743,759

TREATMENT:ALPHA/DISMAS: LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDING SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR ADULT MALE AND FEMALE CLIENTS INCLUDING CLIENTS WHO ARE ON MEDICATION...

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TREATMENT:ALPHA/DISMAS: LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDING SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR ADULT MALE AND FEMALE CLIENTS INCLUDING CLIENTS WHO ARE ON MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT, PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND INMATE AND PAROLEE CLIENTS IN THE DRUG COURT AND MUTUAL AGREEMENT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, A COMPREHENSIVE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL/SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING ALONG WITH DIDACTIC GROUPS, 12-STEP AND RELAPSE PREVENTION EDUCATION ON-SITE AA/NA MEETINGS AND PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT IF INDICATED. GED CLASSES, WORK READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. 24-HOUR MEDICAL SUPERVISION AND HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING ARE ALSO PROVIDED.MSGR. WALL SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER: THE CENTER PROVIDES OPIATE REPLACEMENT TREATMENT UTILIZING METHADONE DETOXIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES.OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN: CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON AN OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT LEVEL OF CARE. TREATMENT INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL/SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING ALONG WITH DIDACTIC GROUPS, 12-STEP AND RELAPSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING. DAY AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.O'CONNOR HALL HALFWAY HOUSE: HALFWAY HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR ADULT MALES DRUG COURT CLIENTS INCLUDING CLIENTS WHO ARE ON MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT. IN ADDITION A COMPREHENSIVE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL/SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING ALONG WITH DIDACTIC GROUPS, PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT IF INDICATED. GED CLASSES, WORK READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. FUNDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (DMHAS).DETOXIFICATION HOSPITAL: THIS IS A 26 BED STATE-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL DETOXIFICATION UNIT FOR ADULT MALES AND FEMALES. IN ADDITION TO MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DETOXIFICATION CLIENTS, CLIENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP FAMILY COUNSELING AND DIDACTIC GROUPS INCLUDING RELAPSE PREVENTION AND GROUPS ON ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS ALONG WITH ON-SITE AA/NA GROUPS. CLIENTS WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS AND THOSE ON MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT ARE ACCEPTED. PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION IS AVAILABLE. ENHANCED DETOXIFICATION SERVICES SUCH, AS BENZODIAZEPINE DETOXIFICATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.ALPHA II: THIS IS A LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULT FEMALE CLIENTS INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE ON MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT. IN ADDITION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING ALONG WITH DIDACTIC GROUPS, 12-STEP AND RELAPSE PREVENTION EDUCATION ON-SITE AA/NA MEETINGS AND PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT IF INDICATED. GED CLASSES, WORK READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING ARE ALSO PROVIDED.PASSAIC COUNTY: FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR THREE DETOXIFICATION BEDS AND FOUR SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT BEDS FOR PASSAIC COUNTY RESIDENTS AS WELL AS PART OF THE PREVENTION BUDGET.

Program 2
Expenses: $60,700 Revenue: $54,040

CHILD CARE CENTERS:LA VIDA CHILD CARE CENTER TOO: THIS PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED BIRTH THROUGH FOUR YEARS UNDER THE ABBOTT PROGRAM.LA VIDA CHILD CARE CENTER III: THIS...

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CHILD CARE CENTERS:LA VIDA CHILD CARE CENTER TOO: THIS PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED BIRTH THROUGH FOUR YEARS UNDER THE ABBOTT PROGRAM.LA VIDA CHILD CARE CENTER III: THIS PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED BIRTH THROUGH FOUR YEARS WITH FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,081,550 Revenue: $129,585

OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES:FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FCS): THIS IS A PART OF A MULTI-ORGANIZATION COALITION THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE PATERSON COMMUNITY. SERVICES...

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OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES:FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FCS): THIS IS A PART OF A MULTI-ORGANIZATION COALITION THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE PATERSON COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF "FAMILY SUCCESS" PLANS, ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY/EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO VARIOUS SERVICES (MATERNAL HEALTH, MEDICAL CARE, ETC.), LIFE SKILLS TRAINING (BUDGETING,NUTRITION, ETC.), PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY.ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE/ RYAN WHITE: HIV+ CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED SERVICES SUCH AS PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE; DIETARY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SERVICES; CASE MANAGEMENT; INDIVIDUAL/GROUP SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING; TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS; SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCACY AND TWO MEALS A DAY. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,556,687
Program Service Revenue $6,927,384
Investment Income $247,206
Other Revenue $1,760,971
TOTAL REVENUE $30,492,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,516,038
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $17,244,518
Other Expenses $7,478,223
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,994,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,492,248 $23,892,388 +0.3%
Expenses $17,994,261 $20,401,639 -0.1%
Net Income $12,497,987 $3,490,749 +2.6%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
260
Volunteers
3

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
7
$626,635
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$231,841
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MOST REVEREND KEVIN J SWEENEY BISHOP 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOLE ANSELMI TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MICHELLE BARON-ROMANS TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEACON PETER CISTARO TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CALABRESE SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD MADZY TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS MURRAY VICE PRESIDENT 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY POTTER TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV ED READING TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SULLIVAN TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MSGR HERBERT K TILLYER PA PRESIDENT EMERITUS 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND MARTIN GLYNN PRESIDENT 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WITTEKIND TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MILLIKEN CEO 3.00
Officer
$0 $54,940 $237,005
MUKESH SAXENA CFO 3.00
Officer
$0 $29,897 $195,454
ANGELA NIKOLOVSKI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$160,212 $33,964 $194,176
DR HAYMAN RAMBARAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$193,400 $38,441 $231,841
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 $30,492,248 $17,994,261 $44,223,478 $12,497,987
2024 $23,892,388 $20,401,639 $37,889,986 $3,490,749
2023 $30,758,569 $20,841,166 $31,903,087 $9,917,403
2022 $21,051,636 $21,008,908 $19,004,729 $42,728
2021 $24,252,811 $22,362,497 $20,672,942 $1,890,314
2020 $25,422,878 $24,617,002 $18,657,657 $805,876
2019 $25,192,720 $23,769,458 $17,764,180 $1,423,262
2018 $24,625,222 $23,797,515 $16,250,476 $827,707
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