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Paterson Childrens Foundation Inc

  • Hawthorne, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1940
  • EIN: 22-1487292

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Delinquency Prevention (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$195k (2025)

Expenses
$153k (2025)

Total Assets
$2.04M (2025)

Total Liabilities
$8.71k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$194,797
Expenses
$153,292
Net Income
$41,505
Net Assets
$2,035,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $24,018
12.3%
Dividends $17,903
9.2%
Sales of Assets $152,876
78.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $121,825
79.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,044,284
Total Liabilities $8,710
Net Assets $2,035,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Vanlenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Inge Spungen (Trustee) $0 $0
Christine Piano (Secretary) $0 $0
Donald Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 16, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,479
Expenses
$129,759
Net Income
-$91,280
Net Assets
$1,998,153
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $17,685
46.0%
Dividends $46,744
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$25,950
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $106,500
82.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,003,059
Total Liabilities $4,906
Net Assets $1,998,153
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Vanlenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Inge Spungen (Trustee) $0 $0
Christine Piano (Secretary) $0 $0
Donald Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$41,877
Expenses
$113,907
Net Income
-$155,784
Net Assets
$2,089,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,453
Dividends $50,926
Sales of Assets -$94,256
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $92,262
81.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,090,021
Total Liabilities $500
Net Assets $2,089,521
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Vanlenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Christine Piano (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 27, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$224,098
Expenses
$100,206
Net Income
$123,892
Net Assets
$2,237,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $15
0.0%
Dividends $45,943
20.5%
Sales of Assets $178,140
79.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,574
77.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,238,478
Total Liabilities $500
Net Assets $2,237,978
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Vanlenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,105
Expenses
$169,438
Net Income
-$144,333
Net Assets
$2,114,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $11
0.0%
Dividends $25,971
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $128,500
75.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,115,598
Total Liabilities $1,500
Net Assets $2,114,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 5, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$423,201
Expenses
$50,257
Net Income
$372,944
Net Assets
$2,263,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,487
0.4%
Dividends $47,293
11.2%
Sales of Assets $374,132
88.4%
Other Income $289
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $30,000
59.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,265,494
Total Liabilities $1,500
Net Assets $2,263,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 20, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$144,542
Expenses
$78,859
Net Income
$65,683
Net Assets
$1,891,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,661
3.2%
Dividends $51,445
35.6%
Sales of Assets $87,961
60.9%
Other Income $475
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,000
72.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,896,300
Total Liabilities $5,250
Net Assets $1,891,050
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
James Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 29, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$174,508
Expenses
$123,406
Net Income
$51,102
Net Assets
$1,825,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,734
1.0%
Dividends $41,753
23.9%
Sales of Assets $130,046
74.5%
Other Income $975
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $90,000
72.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,830,117
Total Liabilities $4,750
Net Assets $1,825,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 9, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$321,829
Expenses
$107,483
Net Income
$214,346
Net Assets
$1,770,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $167
0.1%
Dividends $49,888
15.5%
Sales of Assets $271,285
84.3%
Other Income $489
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $82,500
76.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,774,837
Total Liabilities $4,750
Net Assets $1,770,087
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$100,822
Expenses
$156,412
Net Income
-$55,590
Net Assets
$1,555,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $20
0.0%
Dividends $48,966
48.6%
Sales of Assets $50,406
50.0%
Other Income $1,430
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $134,000
85.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,560,241
Total Liabilities $4,500
Net Assets $1,555,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$106,374
Expenses
$126,098
Net Income
-$19,724
Net Assets
$1,611,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $30
0.0%
Dividends $53,105
49.9%
Sales of Assets $51,202
48.1%
Other Income $2,037
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $115,620
91.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,615,831
Total Liabilities $4,500
Net Assets $1,611,331
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
John H Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 8, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$121,451
Expenses
$128,247
Net Income
-$6,796
Net Assets
$1,654,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $47
0.0%
Dividends $60,713
50.0%
Sales of Assets $58,454
48.1%
Other Income $2,237
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $120,500
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,659,032
Total Liabilities $4,500
Net Assets $1,654,532
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Van Lenten (President) $0 $0
James R Suessmann (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Czesak (Secretary) $0 $0
John H Fairclough (Trustee) $0 $0
Fred Giannetto (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald B Steen (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 15, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$102,488
Expenses
$151,743
Net Income
-$49,255
Net Assets
$1,687,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $43
0.0%
Dividends $75,322
73.5%
Sales of Assets $24,981
24.4%
Other Income $2,142
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $143,750
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,691,715
Total Liabilities $4,500
Net Assets $1,687,215

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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 15, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$126,299
Expenses
$125,887
Net Income
$412
Net Assets
$1,735,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $824
0.7%
Dividends $68,809
54.5%
Sales of Assets $52,590
41.6%
Other Income $4,076
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $104,500
83.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,739,922
Total Liabilities $4,000
Net Assets $1,735,922

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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