Good Counsel Inc
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 85
- Location
- Secaucus, NJ
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-2831271
Organization Overview
Good Counsel Inc is located in Secaucus, NJ. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (P42) the organization is classified as: Single Parent Agencies, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Good Counsel Inc employed 85 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Good Counsel 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 12/2021, Good Counsel Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GOOD COUNSEL HOMES IS A CATHOLIC, FAITH BASED, PRO-LIFE, NON-PROFIT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS SINGLE PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOCATED IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY WITH A NATIONAL HELPLINE AND ONLINE PRESENCE. WE BELIEVE IN THE SANCTITY OF LIFE FROM THE MOMENT OF CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHELTER: GOOD COUNSEL OPERATES FROM A POLICY OF OPEN INTAKE WHICH MEANS WE ACCEPT ANY HOMELESS PREGNANT OR PARENTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN. OUR HOTLINE IS ANSWERED 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. THERE ARE NO REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO OUR PROGRAM EXCEPT TO BE PREGNANT AND HOMELESS. GOOD COUNSEL PROVIDES SERVICE FOR THOSE IN NEED THROUGH FOUR LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021, GOOD COUNSEL ASSISTED 137 WOMEN AND 70 CHILDREN IN OUR HOMES. WE ENABLE 24 WOMEN TO GIVE BIRTH.
CASE PLANNING: EVERY MOTHER ADMITTED INTO A GOOD COUNSEL HOME IS ASSIGNED A TRAINED CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS WITH HER TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED CASE PLAN FOR HER AND HER BABY. CASE PLANS INCLUDE IMMEDIATE, SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE THE WOMEN WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND A GOOD PARENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADDRSSSES THE WOMEN'S EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
SUPPORT SERVICES: GOOD COUNSEL PROVIDES INTERNAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES WHICH INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PARENTING, HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SKILLS, SPIRITUALITY AND JOB PREPARENESS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING, INTEREVIEW SKILLS AND CLOTHING. WE PROVIDE CHILD CARE. WE OFFER EXTERNAL REFERRALS AND ARE LINKED TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, FOOD SHOPPING, AND AT TIMES WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Bell President | Officer | 50 | $124,140 |
Sandra Jones CEO | Officer | 50 | $124,139 |
Carmela Contento Controller | Officer | 40 | $81,823 |
Rev Fidelis Moscinski Cfr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Kolenberg Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James J Mckenna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $677,102 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $720,210 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,772,165 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $203,495 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,169,477 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,928 |
| Investment income | $948 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$107,489 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,113,864 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $411,627 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,148 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,134,880 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $692,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,921 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,762 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $127,575 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,296 |
| Office expenses | $193,599 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,559 |
| Travel | $27,952 |
| 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 | $150,219 |
| Insurance | $145,573 |
| All other expenses | $81,451 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,774,662 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $853,039 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,895,533 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $654,790 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $230,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,706 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,116,815 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $92,486 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $362,062 |
| Total assets | $5,214,431 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $248,452 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $64,052 |
| Total liabilities | $312,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,246,766 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $655,161 |
| 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 | $5,214,431 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Good Counsel Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mucci Family Foundation Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Project Self-Sufficiency Of Sussex County Inc Newton, NJ | $19,164,655 | $15,101,231 |
Good Counsel Inc Secaucus, NJ | $5,214,431 | $6,113,864 |
Providence Connections Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,836,172 | $1,548,467 |
Moms House Inc Lancaster, PA | $455,548 | $586,564 |
Youngmoms Kennett Square, PA | $429,773 | $527,510 |
Pro-Life Union Of Greater Philadelphia Oreland, PA | $491,928 | $454,234 |
Maternity Home Of The Hudson Valley New Windsor, NY | $153,803 | $0 |
New Life Center For Children And Mothers Inc Glen Rock, PA | $235,549 | $209,275 |
Pregancy Resource Center Of Greater Hazleton West Hazleton, PA | $103,854 | $0 |
Lifeline Of Southwest Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $273,815 | $0 |
Florence Christian Home Wayne, NJ | $2,340,627 | $201,845 |
Moms For Moms Nyc Inc Brooklyn, NY | $73,604 | $0 |