Straight & Narrow Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Straight & Narrow Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paterson, New Jersey, registered in 1946, with $30,492,248 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
508 Straight St, Paterson, NJ, 07503 EIN 22-6012277 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$30.5M
▲ 27.6% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.0M
Net assets
$40.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Straight & Narrow Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +41% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Straight & Narrow Inc: 27 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Straight & Narrow Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Straight & Narrow Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 508 Straight St, Paterson, NJ, 07503
- City
- Paterson
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19.6M (FY2013) to $30.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.9MNet assets $40.3M
Operating margin
41.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44.2M
Total liabilities
$3.9M
Net assets
$40.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,492,248▲27.6% | $17,994,261▼11.8% | $40,325,629▲44.9% | $44,223,478▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,892,388▼22.3% | $20,401,639▼2.1% | $27,827,642▲14.3% | $37,889,986▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $30,758,569▲46.1% | $20,841,166▼0.8% | $24,336,893▲105% | $31,903,087▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,051,636▼13.2% | $21,008,908▼6.1% | $11,889,490▲0.4% | $19,004,729▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,252,811▼4.6% | $22,362,497▼9.2% | $11,846,762▲19.0% | $20,672,942▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,422,878▲0.9% | $24,617,002▲3.6% | $9,956,448▲8.8% | $18,657,657▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,192,720▲2.3% | $23,769,458▼0.1% | $9,150,572▲18.4% | $17,764,180▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,625,222▼0.8% | $23,797,515▼2.9% | $7,727,310▲12.0% | $16,250,476▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $24,818,958▲30.1% | $24,497,211▲28.6% | $6,899,603▲4.9% | $15,820,595▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,077,389▼4.3% | $19,056,218▼3.5% | $6,577,856▲0.3% | $14,791,315▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,940,193▲2.0% | $19,748,817▲2.0% | $6,556,685▲3.0% | $14,386,837▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $19,555,622 | $19,365,030▲3.4% | $6,365,309▲3.1% | $13,884,506▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,725,343▲2.5% | $6,174,717▲9.0% | $14,169,528▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,274,345▼2.2% | $5,667,125▲6.5% | $14,443,293▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $18,679,865 | $5,319,421▲0.2% | $14,205,065▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,685,954 | $5,308,238 | $14,720,742 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $523K total
4 grants to Straight & Narrow Inc totaling $523K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Food distribution | 2017 | $28,214 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Food distribution | 2016 | $23,434 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Food distribution | 2015 | $77,010 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Food distribution | 2014 | $394,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Straight & Narrow Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Straight & Narrow Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-6012277, based in Paterson, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Straight & Narrow Inc's EIN?
- Straight & Narrow Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-6012277.
- How much revenue does Straight & Narrow Inc report?
- Straight & Narrow Inc reported $30,492,248 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Straight & Narrow Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Straight & Narrow Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Straight & Narrow Inc (EIN 22-6012277) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.