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103 CHURCH STREET SUITE 201
New Brunswick NJ 08901-1242
New Brunswick NJ | IRS ruling year: 1980 | EIN: 22-2314861
TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN BY PROMOTING GREAT CHILDHOODS, POSITIVE PARENTING AND HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 19/19 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 19/19 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 41.33% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 41.33% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 86.20% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 86.20% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Prevention of cruelty to children (BMF activity code: 327)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc.) or EIN (222314861) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were unable to hold our in-person Gala for two years but fortunately our supporters and donors contributed in 2020 when we canceled our Gala and in 2021 when we had a virtual Gala.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We converted our trainings to virtual/online trainings. We conducted home visits via phone, FaceTime, Zoom.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Our staff worked fully remotely and were provided with the technology needed to accomplish their required outcomes. We converted in-person trainings to virtual/online. We conducted home visits via phone, FaceTime, Zoom. We created online content via FaceBook Live and Zoom to keep parents and other stakeholders engaged and informed.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We continue to be a flexible and family-friendly employer with remote and hybrid schedules, helping us attract and retain the most qualified staff to implement our programs and serve the children and families of New Jersey. We continue to offer online recorded and live virtual training and professional development.
Not Currently Scored
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES EXPERTISE ON CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM MODELS TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO EQUIP PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SERVE FAMILIES ... (More)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES EXPERTISE ON CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM MODELS TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO EQUIP PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SERVE FAMILIES EFFECTIVELY. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENHANCE AND INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES.
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PUBLIC EDUCATION - PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION STATEWIDE THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, PARENTING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO EQUIP PROFESSIONALS, PARAPROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC WITH THEINFORMATION AND SKILLS ... (More)
PUBLIC EDUCATION - PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION STATEWIDE THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, PARENTING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO EQUIP PROFESSIONALS, PARAPROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC WITH THEINFORMATION AND SKILLS NEEDED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROTECT CHILDREN. (Less)
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We work to prevent child abuse and neglect for New Jersey's children and support parents with positive and healthy parenting education.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
During COVID-19, people still wanted to receive the education and programming but did not feel comfortable leaving their homes or having guests in their facilities, so we pivoted and provided services via online methods. Also, representatives of our partner organizations discussed lack of funding to pay for salaries and retain staff, so we advocated to the legislature and government for stipends and increase in pay. Program sites wanted additional trainings on various topics specific to their programs, so we provided those trainings to meet their needs.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 13 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (7/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (6/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey Chapter Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
To build a brighter future for children by promoting Great Childhoods, positive parenting and healthy child development.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We envision a world where every child has a happy, healthy and safe childhood – free of abuse and neglect.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: To continue the Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion committee in an intentional, inclusive and integrative way that promotes racial equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the agency
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Two: Increase statewide presence to promote prevention across sectors; : Increase advocacy efforts/expertise; Analyze gaps in service & needs across NJ, secure grants to expand/build/sustain programming
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Three: Expand our networks in Southern NJ; engage new corporate partners to increase funds raised/visibility statewide; engage new Board Members committed to our mission who reflect the diversity of NJ
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
To further our REDI (Racial, Equity & Diversity) Committee work, PCA-NJ retained the services of Dr. Jen Neitzel and Dr. Ebonyse Mead from the Educational Equity Institute to host a full day, agency-wide presentation on Implicit Bias. We evaluated the feedback from our staff, and the REDI Committee has continued its work with ongoing presentations and discussions of various TED Talks on topics suggested by employees including: A Feminist's Choice to Wear the Hijab, The Danger of a Single Story, Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and Disclosure.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
We are members of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the National Home Visiting Coalition, which advocates for MIECHV funding. We participated on the My Life, My Choice human trafficking prevention panel. Our Executive Director presented Resilient Leaders/closing session at the NJ Association for Federal Program Administrators. We are the NJ State Lead for Connections Matter, a program funded by the NJ Department of Children and Families designed to engage providers, parents and community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency. During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with RWJ Barnabas, AtlantiCare, NJ Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Investors Bank, NJ State Federation of Women's Clubs, NJ Department of Children and Families, NJ Department of Family Development, Embrella etc. to raise awareness of prevention via Wear Blue Day & Pinwheel Gardens. We provided daily Tips for Parents for Child Abuse Prevention Month on social media.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
We invested in technology, equipment and wellness offerings necessary to ensure our personnel could successfully work remotely. We modified our office environment to accommodate staff who opted for a hybrid schedule, so they would have ample, comfortable space in which to work. We converted our trainings and technical assistance programs to pre-recorded webinars and live/virtual sessions. We conducted Parents as Teachers and Healthy Families America home visits throughout the state via Zoom, FaceTime, and telephone to keep parents connected. We provided no-contact delivery of essential items such as groceries, formula and diapers. We created new content for Facebook Live and Zoom such as Wellness Wednesdays with our Executive Director Gina Hernandez, Dad Chat groups, and Ask the Pediatrician with Dr. Monique Collier Nickles. Our Essex Pregnancy & Prevention Program participated in the Newark Trust for Education's Great Start, Great Future zoom series. We provided Connections Matter sessions via Zoom. We provided our Grow NJ Kids in-home family day cares and childcare centers with the personal protective equipment (masks, hand sanitizer, gloves) needed to remain operational; the participating centers were given access to a multitude of professional development topics available via webinar. Our NJ Diaper Network provided diapers and wipes to our partner agencies to distribute to families in need. We continued to provide case management and counseling services to teen parents in our Parent Linking Program, adapted their annual conference to a virtual one, and presented several scholarships to support the students' continued academic success. We continued to provide handmade (by volunteers) purple infant caps to participating hospitals statewide to reinforce messaging from the Period of PURPLE Crying program to prevent abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome.
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