2025-09-23T14:56:07-05:00 2024-12-31 812950760 SAX LLP 389 INTERPACE PARKWAY STE 3 PARSIPPANY NJ 07054 990 2024-01-01 237082215 EPILEPSY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION EPIL 6093924900 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 20 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 MARK VANDERO SENIOR VP OF FINANCE 6093924900 2025-09-23 1 0 MARQUS WHITE P00053187 9734726250 2025-09-23 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LIZA GUNDELL 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 201 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 622171 0 X WWW.EPILEPSYSERVICESNJ.ORG X 1985 NJ EPILEPSY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (ESNJ) IS A STATEWIDE, NONPROFIT CHARITABLE AGENCY DEDICATED TO 11 11 0 11 0 0 642978 461707 65435 63531 0 0 1500 7350 709913 532588 1000 1250 0 0 353754 258929 0 0 3263 340027 349016 694781 609195 15132 -76607 207248 190849 2916 63124 204332 127725 X EPILEPSY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (ESNJ) IS A STATE-WIDE, NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE AGENCY DEDICATED TO HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY AND THEIR LOVED ONES. ESNJ WILL ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH SEIZURES FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH, SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. 0 0 405103 1250 63531 NJWINS: THE NEW JERSEY WORK INCENTIVES NETWORK SUPPORT (NJWINS) PROGRAM HELPS SSI AND SSDI BENEFICIARIES OF WORKING AGE UNDERSTAND AND LEVERAGE SOCIAL SECURITY WORK INCENTIVES. THE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT BENEFICIARIES IN EXPLORING, STARTING, OR INCREASING EMPLOYMENT WHILE PROTECTING BENEFITS AND ULTIMATELY TRANSITIONING FROM CASH ASSISTANCE TO EARNINGS AND FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE. 79986 CAMP NOVA: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH AND ADULTS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A WEEKLONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDING A FUN, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS AGES 12 AND ABOVE ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ACTING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BOATING, FISHING, ZIP LINING, SWIMMING, AND YOGA. EPILEPSY EDUCATION AND TRAINING: AS A LEADING PROVIDER IN NEW JERSEY, ESNJ OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES. TOPICS INCLUDE SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS, NAVIGATING SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS, AND SUPPORTING TRANSITION-AGED INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY. 485089 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NJ X MARK VANDERO 6093924900 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 201 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 WARREN JOSEPHSON CHAIRMAN 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER T DONNELLY ESQ PRESIDENT 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH E DAU EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SEBASTIAN BORRIELLO VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN M SEBASTIANO TREASURER 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KEITH BEHRENS SECRETARY 1.00 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ALAN CHAPMAN TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN DALTON TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN JONES TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 VISHAL KAPOOR TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN MAYURNIK TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 LIZA GUNDELL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4.00 41.00 X 0 166313 14859 0 166313 14859 0 0 1 0 0 132297 246904 82506 461707 CONSUMER PROGRAMS 900099 63531 63531 63531 89583 132297 89583 0 OTHER REVENUE 900099 7350 7350 7350 532588 63531 0 7350 1250 1250 210994 210994 27104 27104 20831 20831 5981 5045 534 402 24858 24344 514 11788 11788 9032 3973 4576 483 1728 1728 INTERCOMPANY EXPENSE 233345 121713 111632 PROGRAM EXPENSES 41974 37614 2632 1728 AGENCY MEMBERSHIP FEE 11493 10880 613 TELEPHONE 3922 3922 4895 3903 856 136 609195 485089 120843 3263 71572 73062 85382 117007 49514 0 780 780 207248 190849 2916 5214 0 57910 2916 63124 X 195041 117495 9291 10230 204332 127725 207248 190849 -76607 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 481663 734789 565301 642978 461707 2886438 481663 734789 565301 642978 461707 2886438 2886438 8437 8437 1500 7350 8850 2903725 175911 0.99400 0.99680 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 OTHER LIABILITY 57910 57910 X 532588 0 532588 0 532588 609195 0 609195 0 609195 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. THE FASB ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION IS U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES UNLESS THE ORGANIZATION WAS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD GENERATE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. GOLF OUTING 81551 5877 75674 1390 63053 11231 WALK/RUN 102004 93445 8559 2125 6434 2 38325 32975 5350 590 3500 1260 221880 132297 89583 1980 68678 18925 89583 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LIZA GUNDELL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 0 166313 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14859 0 181172 0 0 FORM 990, PART I, QUESTION 1 IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY AND THEIR LOVED ONES. SINCE 2018, ESNJ HAS BEEN A PROUD MEMBER OF EPILEPSY ALLIANCE AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH SEIZURES HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR JOURNEYTHROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. IN NEW JERSEY, 1 IN 26 RESIDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE A SEIZURE AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES AND MAY REQUIRE INFORMATION OR SUPPORT. ESNJ MEETS THIS NEED BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH SEIZURES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. WITH MORE THAN 55 YEARS OF SERVICE, ESNJ HAS DEVELOPED A VARIETY OF IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A WEEKLONG OVERNIGHT CAMP, A PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FUND, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. BEYOND ITS EPILEPSY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS, ESNJ ALSO OFFERS SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH OTHER DISABILITIES. THESE OFFERINGS INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, SUPPORT COORDINATION, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, RESPITE CARE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, AND MORE. ESNJ IS PART OF THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORKA COALITION OF NONPROFITS SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY, AUTISM, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. COLLECTIVELY, THE NETWORK AND ITS AFFILIATES PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO OVER 3,500 INDIVIDUALS AND REACH 80,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. MAJOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES: CAMP NOVA: CAMP NOVA IS A WEEKLONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP DESIGNED TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AMONG YOUTH AND ADULTS AGED 12 AND OLDER. IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT STAFFED BY EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A VIBRANT ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO ALL ABILITIES. THESE INCLUDE THEATRICAL WORKSHOPS TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE EXPRESSION, HANDS-ON ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, BOATING AND FISHING FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, ZIP LINING AND SWIMMING TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND YOGA SESSIONS TO NURTURE MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION. BEYOND RECREATION, CAMP NOVA EMPHASIZES PERSONAL GROWTH AND PEER CONNECTION, ENSURING EACH CAMPER LEAVES WITH CHERISHED MEMORIES AND RENEWED CONFIDENCE. EPILEPSY TRAINING: AS NEW JERSEY'S LEADING PROVIDER OF EPILEPSY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ESNJ DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS TO A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCESINCLUDING SCHOOL PERSONNEL, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE, FOSTERING SAFER AND MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. TRAINING MODULES COVER TOPICS SUCH AS THE TYPES AND SYMPTOMS OF SEIZURES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANNING, AND NAVIGATION OF SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS. SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH WITH EPILEPSY, SUPPORTING THEM AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH CRITICAL LIFE STAGES. BY SHARING CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES, ESNJ'S TRAINING INITIATIVES EMPOWER BOTH PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY AND RESPOND WITH CONFIDENCE. NJWINS: THE NEW JERSEY WORK INCENTIVES NETWORK SUPPORT (NJWINS) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) BENEFITS UNDERSTAND AND UTILIZE WORK INCENTIVES AVAILABLE TO THEM. SERVING BENEFICIARIES OF WORKING AGE, NJWINS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED BENEFITS COUNSELING, HELPING PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE, BEGIN, OR ADVANCE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ENSURING THEIR FINANCIAL AND HEALTHCARE BENEFITS REMAIN PROTECTED. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS AND GROUP WORKSHOPS, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE GUIDANCE ON NAVIGATING SOCIAL SECURITY REGULATIONS, MAXIMIZING EARNINGS, AND LEVERAGING PUBLIC BENEFITS TO TRANSITION TOWARD GREATER FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT BENEFICIARIES IN MOVING FROM RELIANCE ON CASH BENEFITS TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT AND FROM PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE TO PRIVATE COVERAGE, THEREBY ENHANCING LONG-TERM STABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ALL BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 AND APPROPRIATE SCHEDULES. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ARE THEN FORWARDED TO THE BOARD TREASURER. ONCE QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND COMMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED, BOARD MEMBERS VOTE AT A REGULAR MEETING TO APPROVE THE TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE ENTITY'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND COMPLIANCE. ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE DISCUSSED AT THE APPROPRIATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAS AN ANNUAL REVIEW WITH THE ENTITY'S BOARD PRESIDENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. ALL KEY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE AN ANNUAL REVIEW WITH THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED WITH THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. IF NEEDED, THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL BE CONSULTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND CAN BE VIEWED AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2C ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT COPY OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROPRIATE SCHEDULES. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY THE AUDIT FIRM AND ANY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED AND ADDRESSED AT THAT TIME. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEN VOTED TO ACCEPT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 2A PAYROLL INFORMATION: PAYROLL FOR THIS ORGANIZATION IS HANDLED BY A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION: FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK, EIN #13-4205042. CAREGIVERS OF NJ 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 201 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 134205044 SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVIERS IN THE STATE OF NJ NJ 501(C)(3) LINE 7 FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK COMMON BOARD 0 AUTISM FAMILY SERVICES 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 201 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 134205043 FAMILY SUPPORT FOR AUTISM NJ 501(C)(3) LINE 7 FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK COMMON BOARD 0 FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK INC 50 MILLSTONE ROAD BLDG 300 STE 201 EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520 134205042 SUPPORT/EDUC. & ADVOCACY FOR THOSE LIVING WITH EPILEPSY NJ 501(C)(3) LINE 12B, II N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK P 233345 COST FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINES 1N & 1O TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: AFFILIATED ENTITIES SHARE FACILITIES AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. SHARED FACILITIES COSTS INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, AND MAINTENANCE AND FOR SHARED EMPLOYEES ARE PAID FOR BY FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK AND THEN REIMBURSED.