Asah-Serving The Private Special Education Community Since 1974 Inc is located in Hamilton Square, NJ. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Asah-Serving The Private Special Education Community Since 1974 Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asah-Serving The Private Special Education Community Since 1974 Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Asah-Serving The Private Special Education Community Since 1974 Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ASAH REPRESENTS AND SUPPORTS NEW JERSEY STATE-APPROVED SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 10,000 STUDENTS WITH SEVERE COMPLEX DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASAH KEEPS ITS MEMBERSHIP OF NEW JERSEY STATE-APPROVED SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS INFORMED ON THE REGULATIONS AND LAWS IMPACTING THE OPERATIONS OF THEIR SCHOOLS. ASAH MAINTAINS A CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, ASAH PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS; PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND ADVOCACY; OFFERS A FREE SPEAKERS BUREAU FOR PARENT GROUPS. ASAH ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL OUTCOMES ANALYSIS AND OTHER STUDIES TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES.
ASAH ANNUALLY AWARDS THE CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS. THE GOAL OF THE CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES GRADUATING FROM AN ASAH MEMBER SCHOOL AS THEY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY TRAINING, EDUCATION, OR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ENCOURAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND GOAL SETTING, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND THE USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS. THE AWARDING OF THESE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING,OR OTHER CAREER OR LIFE-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES; ENCOURAGES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY LOCAL, COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS TO HELP FOSTER THE SUCCESS OF THE STUDENT BEYOND GRADUATION; ASSIST STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES LEAVING ASAH SCHOOLS TO BE ABLE TO PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING; AND ENCOURAGES GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.
ASAH ANNUALLY ORGANIZES THE LARGEST SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN NEW JERSEY. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ASAH ORGANIZES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR THE STAFF OF THE MORE THAN 125 SCHOOLS IT SERVES. THESE SEMINARS INCLUDE TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE TEACHERS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSTS (BCBAS), SCHOOL NURSES, BUSINESS MANAGERS, HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF, PRINCIPALS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS THAT WORK FOR THESE SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, ASAH ORGANIZES PROFESSIONAL ROUNDTABLES FOR MANY OF THESE PROFESSIONALS THAT MEET MULTIPLE TIMES OF YEAR TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND INFORMATION RELATED TO NEW LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS IMPACTING THEIR WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Detlefsen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Somers First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Tait Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Morgan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Irwin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Morse Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,165,357 |
Investment income | $731 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,177,073 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $266,001 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,601 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,056 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,956 |
Other employee benefits | $98,958 |
Payroll taxes | $25,471 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $46,525 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $70,506 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $41,362 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $119,313 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,477 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,155 |
Travel | $21,283 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,415 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,380 |
Insurance | $15,118 |
All other expenses | $3,897 |
Total functional expenses | $1,091,548 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,169,158 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $91,980 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,935 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $184,255 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,456,328 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,713 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $168,783 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $317,496 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,123,568 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,264 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,456,328 |