2026-05-08T10:13:40-05:00 2025-06-30 221914888 NISIVOCCIA LLP 200 VALLEY RD SUITE 300 MT ARLINGTON NJ 07856 990 2024-07-01 221546173 THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC ARCO 9735351181 123 NAYLON AVENUE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN CEO 9735351181 2026-05-07 1 0 ANTHONY RISPOLI P02467381 9733281825 2026-05-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEPHEN FALANGA 123 NAYLON AVENUE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 39619016 0 X WWW.ARCESSEX.ORG X 1955 NJ THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN AND AROUND ESSEX COUNTY. THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY'S DEDICATED STAFF OF OVER 500, WORKS WITH OVER 1,500 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EACH WEEK. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS TO BE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE IN AND WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES. BY COMBINING COMPASSION AND COMPETENCE IN OVER 40 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE ARC SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS FROM BIRTH THROUGH THEIR SENIOR YEARS TO LIVE FULLER, MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES. 21 21 742 30 0 0 2201126 897469 35668065 37506575 1182504 1172573 -22905 2821 39028790 39579438 0 0 0 0 28745378 29897979 0 0 65428 7901034 8716492 36646412 38614471 2382378 964967 42884609 43955516 15399055 14958445 27485554 28997071 X 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. 0 0 18910754 24366354 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. 6247272 7095557 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. 3408751 3209657 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. 5830549 2835007 CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - THE ARC ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OVER 600 INFANTS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING:EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3 WHICH PROMOTES PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.RECREATION SERVICES - PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES THROUGH SUMMER DAY CAMP, WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND SERVICES.RESPITE SERVICES - PROVIDING RELIEF TO CAREGIVERS WHILE SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN ENGAGING ACTIVITIES IN HOME, COMMUNITY OR CENTER BASED SETTINGS DURING WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS.HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHOSE CHILD AND/OR PARENT HAS AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ASSIST PARENTS TO BE MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT, ECONOMICALLY AND PERSONALLY; MAINTAIN THE FAMILY UNIT; AND ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE. SERVICE NAVIGATION WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO NEGOTIATE AND MAXIMIZE THEIR ACCESS TO AND SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS. THIS SERVICE ALSO ACTS AS A RESOURCE TO ACCESS SPECIFIC ARC SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. 5830549 2835007 34397326 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 99 0 1 742 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NJ X X VANDA ANGELILLO 9735351181 123 NAYLON AVENUE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 STEPHEN FALANGA ESQ PRESIDENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT LAURINO ESQ 1ST VP 2.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN PROCE CPA 2ND VP 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANA A IRVIS 3RD VP 2.00 X 0 0 0 GARY RUSSIKOFF CPA TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN O'BRIEN RECORDING SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARNIE MCNANY IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN ALAMPI TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUAN ARROYO TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE BIRD TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY B BIRD TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAITLIN P CASCINO ESQ TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID CORDOVA TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRADFORD HUNTINGTON TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN MANGANARO TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 DENNIS MCNANY TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 CASSANDRA ORR TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARYANNE VINDICI TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MEREDITH WHITAKER TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 REGAN WHITE TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 CANDACE D WILDY TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA LUCAS CEO 35.00 X 273243 0 38612 KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN COO 35.00 X 194541 0 46429 ROBERT PURCELL CFO 35.00 X 190906 0 33680 HEATHER COMSTOCK SR DIRECTOR 35.00 X 151846 0 7592 LAURIE BEST SR DIRECTOR 35.00 X 134833 0 4045 REBECCA LORUSSO SR DIRECTOR 35.00 X 131293 0 6565 MEGAN BEEBE SR DIRECTOR 35.00 X 125057 0 21899 SARAH RIKER SR DIRECTOR 35.00 X 123109 0 3037 1324828 0 161859 8 1 1 1 RAN-R GROUP LLC 315 RIDGEDALE AVE PO BOX 304 EAST HANOVER NJ 07936 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 267175 MIA RESTORATION INC 9 MONTGOMERY ROAD LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 170124 MAX AXION LLC PO BOX 2254 LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 142725 HECTOR ARDON PAINTING LLC 69 MANOR ROAD DENVILLE NJ 07834 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 126696 BOGUSH MECHANICAL SERVICE CO 190 MAIN AVE WALINGTON NJ 07057 HVAC, PLUMBING & SEWER LINES 109355 5 110394 511912 275163 897469 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 34271291 34271291 STEPPING STONE FEE FOR SERVICE 900099 3209657 3209657 CAMP FEES 900099 24627 24627 OTHER 900099 1000 1000 37506575 1120459 1120459 52114 0 52114 52114 52114 22400 110394 39578 -17178 -17178 OTHER INCOME 900099 19999 19999 19999 39579438 37506575 0 1175394 777411 693747 82331 1333 22585540 20253586 2290334 41620 501310 397984 103326 4159388 3725635 426490 7263 1874330 1691826 179028 3476 71882 71882 59700 17500 42200 1005960 694893 306991 4076 2336107 2258984 77123 986809 957588 29221 1137 1137 518911 517237 1674 438419 308995 128861 563 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 1247746 1115624 131020 1102 FACILITY MAINTENANCE 971107 827384 143723 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 502001 502001 COMMUNICATION 340016 309944 29592 480 236697 123261 107921 5515 38614471 34397326 4151717 65428 124896 110866 4055627 2881786 2496009 2333634 359047 574734 13848266 6353940 5740241 7494326 20228541 21964691 9880248 8595479 42884609 43955516 74414 27370 15324641 14931075 15399055 14958445 X 21499995 23235311 5985559 5761760 27485554 28997071 42884609 43955516 964967 546550 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1019459 2063526 1097233 2201126 897469 7278813 31711718 31892357 32188166 35668065 37506575 168966881 32731177 33955883 33285399 37869191 38404044 176245694 13886 10980 20478 19709 20220 85273 225000 225000 238886 10980 20478 19709 20220 310273 175935421 265221 366747 541978 881501 1120459 3175906 265221 366747 541978 881501 1120459 3175906 1951 1951 19999 19999 32996398 34324581 33827377 38750692 39544502 179443550 0.98040 0.98510 0.01770 0.01310 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2411878 2411878 9274912 6304936 2969976 2161476 49004 2112472 7494326 MONEY MARKET - MANAGEMENT OPERATING RESERVE 3417915 F BOND MARKET FUND - MANAGEMENT OPERATING RESERVE 8014866 F BOND MARKET FUND - BOARD DESIGNATED 5248155 F INVESTMENT - RESTRICTED 5283755 F 21964691 OTHER ASSETS 308106 NET OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE 7647502 RESTRICTED CASH 477263 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 159108 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 3500 8595479 ACCRUED EXPENSES 4356156 DEFERRED PROGRAM FEES 83345 DEFFERED GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTY 158548 HEALTH BENEFITS RESERVE 857873 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION 8030565 OTHER LIABITILITES 811687 REFUNDABLE OTHER 155638 REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE TRUST FUND 477263 14931075 X 40165566 546550 39578 586128 39579438 0 39579438 38654049 39578 39578 38614471 0 38614471 PART X, LINE 2: THE ARC IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ARC'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ARC HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. THE ARC FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AS WELL AS IN ONE STATE JURISDICTION. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ARC IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES UNLESS THE ARC WAS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD GENERATE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 39,578. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 39,578. RUN 61269 61269 1200 6074 GOLF EVENT 71525 49125 22400 26537 5668 132794 110394 22400 27737 11742 39479 -17079 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LINDA LUCAS CEO 263243 0 10000 0 0 0 14048 0 24564 0 311855 0 0 0 KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN COO 191541 0 3000 0 0 0 9913 0 36516 0 240970 0 0 0 ROBERT PURCELL CFO 188406 0 2500 0 0 0 8498 0 25182 0 224586 0 0 0 HEATHER COMSTOCK SR DIRECTOR 150046 0 1800 0 0 0 7592 0 0 0 159438 0 0 0 SARAH RIKER SR DIRECTOR 121309 0 1800 0 0 0 3037 0 0 0 126146 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BRUCE BIRD AND JEFFREY BIRD HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND ARE CURRENT ON ALL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE GOVERNING BODY HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT OFFICERS INCLUDING THE BOARD PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ARC OF ESSEX HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODY FOR ANY COMMENTS PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED THROUGH MANAGEMENT TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. ANY APPLICABLE ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ARC OF ESSEX CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES. THE BOARD MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT WILL INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BODY WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. THE MEMBER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE A PART OF ANY DECISIONS ABOUT ANY SUCH TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THERE IS NO LONGER A CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AN INDEPENDENT BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ARC OF ESSEX MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, FORM 1023 AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. ESARC INC 123 NAYLON AVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 322226225 RENT TO ARC NJ 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) ARC OF ESSEX 1 21 BEECHTREE INC 123 NAYLON AVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 521954809 RELATED HUD PROGRAM NJ 501(C)(3) 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) ARC OF ESSEX 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ESARC INC K 381928 21 BEECHTREE INC D 352200