Prevention Links is located in Roselle, NJ. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (G80) the organization is classified as: Specifically Named Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Prevention Links employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prevention Links 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 06/2021, Prevention Links generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PREVENTION LINKS' MISSION IS TO FOSTER, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND LINKAGES TO RESOURCES. PREVENTION LINKS TAKES A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND RELATED ISSUES. WITH COMMUNITY BEING DEFINED AS ANY ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, WORK, OR LEARN, THE GOAL OF PREVENTION LINKS IS TO PULL TOGETHER ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ELIMINATE THE DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, VIOLENCE, AND INADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMUNITY PREVENTION DIVISION OFFERS EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND STRATEGIES TO SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE OUTCOME BASED AND EMPOWER ALL SEGMENTS OF A COMMUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CHANGING THEIR ENVIRONMENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP CREATE "PREVENTION PREPARED" COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO STOP SUBSTANCE MISUSE BEFORE IT STARTS. SUBSTANCE MISUSE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AND NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO THE EFFECTS. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE ARM OUR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES DRUG FREE. THIS DIVISION IS HOME TO THE UNION COUNTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS COALITION (HAWC) AS WELL AS MANY OF PREVENTION LINKS TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
THE FAMILY SUCCESS DIVISION IS ROOTED IN OUR FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS (FSC) AND OFFERS MULTIPLE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES. PREVENTION LINKS UNDERSTANDS THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN BUILDING RESILIENCY AND AN INTRINSIC DESIRE TO ACHIEVE IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS SERVING AS THE CORNERSTONE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE FSC APPROACH IS COLLABORATIVE; LOCAL RESIDENTS SERVE AS MENTORS AND DECISION MAKERS; FAMILIES USE STRENGTHS/SKILLS TO PROBLEM SOLVE. FSCS INCLUDE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY. THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF FSCS AFFIRM AND STRENGTHEN CULTURAL IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY; STAFF OF FSC REPRESENTS THE CULTURE, ETHNICITY, AND MAKEUP OF THE COMMUNITY.
PREVENTION LINKS RECOVERY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS INITIATE AND SUSTAIN RECOVERY. SUDS ARE CHRONIC CONDITIONS, AND OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY-COMPETENT, COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. THE RECOVERY SUPPORT DIVISION HAS LAUNCHED A NUMBER OF INNOVATIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FIRST RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF NJ.
THE COMMUNITY PREVENTION DIVISION OFFERS EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND STRATEGIES TO SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE OUTCOME BASED AND EMPOWER ALL SEGMENTS OF A COMMUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CHANGING THEIR ENVIRONMENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP CREATE "PREVENTION PREPARED" COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO STOP SUBSTANCE MISUSE BEFORE IT STARTS. SUBSTANCE MISUSE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AND NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO THE EFFECTS. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE ARM OUR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES DRUG FREE. THIS DIVISION IS HOME TO THE UNION COUNTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS COALITION (HAWC) AS WELL AS MANY OF PREVENTION LINKS TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
THE FAMILY SUCCESS DIVISION IS ROOTED IN OUR FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS (FSC) AND OFFERS MULTIPLE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES. PREVENTION LINKS UNDERSTANDS THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN BUILDING RESILIENCY AND AN INTRINSIC DESIRE TO ACHIEVE IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS SERVING AS THE CORNERSTONE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE FSC APPROACH IS COLLABORATIVE; LOCAL RESIDENTS SERVE AS MENTORS AND DECISION MAKERS; FAMILIES USE STRENGTHS/SKILLS TO PROBLEM SOLVE. FSCS INCLUDE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY. THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF FSCS AFFIRM AND STRENGTHEN CULTURAL IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY; STAFF OF FSC REPRESENTS THE CULTURE, ETHNICITY, AND MAKEUP OF THE COMMUNITY.
PREVENTION LINKS RECOVERY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS INITIATE AND SUSTAIN RECOVERY. SUDS ARE CHRONIC CONDITIONS, AND OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY-COMPETENT, COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. THE RECOVERY SUPPORT DIVISION HAS LAUNCHED A NUMBER OF INNOVATIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FIRST RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF NJ.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Greenagel Recovery Supervisor | 25 | $116,448 | |
Hector Gonzalez Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $105,323 |
Morgan Thompson CEO | Officer | 40 | $85,749 |
George Pizzo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stanley Neron President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Sorrenti Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,340,132 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $78,985 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,038 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,419,117 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,332,768 |
Investment income | $2,187 |
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 | $4,754,072 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $212,111 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,999 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,629,893 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,710 |
Other employee benefits | $213,330 |
Payroll taxes | $271,682 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,241 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,139 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $219,981 |
Information technology | $60,941 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $328,858 |
Travel | $16,472 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,522 |
Insurance | $25,982 |
All other expenses | $1,598 |
Total functional expenses | $4,457,734 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,641 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $464,597 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $513,735 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $37,961 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,437 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $51,908 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,371 |
Total assets | $1,171,650 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $287,330 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $62,344 |
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 | $349,674 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $756,976 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,000 |
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 | $1,171,650 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Prevention Links has recieved totaling $276,205.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Inc North Brunswick, NJ PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH | $200,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $10,500 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: FINANCIAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE | $10,000 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: AGENT - INDIVIDUAL HH GRANT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $205 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | $31,207,101 | $16,103,858 |
African Leaders Malaria Alliance Inc Laurelton, NY | $8,771,808 | $10,298,494 |
The Marfan Foundation Inc Port Washington, NY | $16,600,923 | $9,814,628 |
Prevention Links Roselle, NJ | $1,171,650 | $4,754,072 |
Learning Disabilities Association Of Western New York Inc Kenmore, NY | $2,525,018 | $4,880,891 |
Eb Research Partnership Inc New York, NY | $20,862,871 | $7,736,054 |
Yairockland County Association For People With Disabilities New York, NY | $0 | $3,637,352 |
Prevention Resources Inc Flemington, NJ | $1,493,246 | $2,776,493 |
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $5,488,767 | $3,021,406 |
Allegany Council On Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Inc Wellsville, NY | $2,491,126 | $2,749,912 |
Positudes Inc Westbury, NY | $32,648,999 | $5,043,435 |
Atlantic Prevention Resources Inc Absecon, NJ | $503,584 | $1,633,056 |