Mission
TO PROVIDE RESPITE AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN.
Public Charity
THE SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER
Based in LAKEWOOD, NJ, THE SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $28.0M in revenue, $24.2M in expenses, $50.4M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 56 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8.2M.
EIN: 223800123
LAKEWOOD, NJ
Children & Youth Services
NTEE: P30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$28.0M
Total Expenses$24.2M
Total Assets$50.4M
Grant Records56
Funding Total$8.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Special Children Center
How The Special Children Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$78
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $78 for programs
$34
To provide unique round-the-clock, year round respite services to ease the overwhelming challenges experienced by special needs families with children with developmental disabilities
$21
To provide a group home for adults with developmental disabilities allowing them to reach their full potential for an independent life within their own community
$16
To provide programs for special needs adults which provides continuing guidance in life skills, social skills, job skills and community dynamics in an environment of friendship
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
$748,599
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$122,802
HUMAN SERVICES
$116,160
GENERAL SUPPORT
$45,978
Showing up to 5 of 56 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CFO
Aaron Nussbacher
TREASURER
Chaim Gross
GROUP HOME M
Chaim Katz
PRESIDENT &
Chaya R Bender
TRUSTEE
David Hillel
TRUSTEE
David Lieberman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28.0M | $24.2M | $50.4M |
| 2024 | $19.1M | $20.7M | $45.7M |
| 2023 | $22.9M | $18.5M | $40.1M |
| 2022 | $21.9M | $12.5M | $34.3M |
| 2021 | $14.8M | $10.1M | $22.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $14.8M to $28.0M (+88%), with total assets most recently reported at $50.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.