Matheny Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2020

We Thrive Because You Care

MESSAGE FROM KENDELL R. SPROT T, PRESIDENT & CEO

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times* 2020 will go down in the history books as a time of unprecedented challenges and enormous loss. Our comfortable routines were upended, family connections were disrupted, and the very essence of what makes our lives meaningful was threatened. We watched anxiously as the novel coronavirus quickly spread around the world, sickening millions. Without a doubt, in the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the worst of times.”

However, it has also been “the best of times.” I have witnessed the extraordinary courage and dedication of our employees, who risked their own health to care for and protect their patients, often working extra shifts to cover for colleagues who could not work because of family responsibilities, medical conditions, or exposure to the virus.

Our staff treated patients with even greater kindness and warmth than usual, fully realizing the suffering they incurred because family could not visit and their muchloved activities had to stop for a prolonged period.

Our patients were courageous and patient; their families were generous and supportive, and grateful for the skilled healthcare and nurturing environment that sustained their loved ones; our donors gave generously to our Emergency Fund in addition to their regular donations, and gathered and delivered personal protective equipment to Matheny when it was almost impossible to find; residents of PeapackGladstone and surrounding areas brought in food and PPE, keeping up everyone’s spirits with their concern, and special attentions, such as the Parade of Heroes and the chalked message celebrating our staff; and Matheny’s Board of Trustees and other leadership helped to guide us through these tough times.

Matheny will celebrate its 75th anniversary soon. I know that our founders, and all those who helped build and sustain Matheny through the years, would join me in recognizing the incredible human spirit that has come to define who we are and who we will continue to be. While I plan to retire in 2021, the separation will not be easy. It has been such an honor and a joy to serve and be a part of this remarkable community for the last six years. *From A Tale of Two Cities, 1859

Kendell R. Sprott, MD, JD

Matheny: An Overview Matheny encompasses a wide array of services to the disabled community. Matheny is a fully-accredited special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities; a special education school providing academics, combined with functional life skills, for students, ages 3–21; a comprehensive dental and medical center meeting the healthcare needs of people with all types of disabilities in the community; and the awardwinning Arts Access Program providing individuals with disabilities the freedom to create art. Matheny also trains healthcare professionals, therapists, and educators how to work effectively with persons who have developmental disabilities.

Matheny’s main campus in Peapack, NJ, is home to 101 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Its five group homes, located in Somerset and Warren counties, provide a residence in the community for an additional 30 adults. Plans are coming to fruition for additional group homes throughout the area. Many of Matheny’s residents, in addition to their primary diagnoses, have a long list of associated clinical conditions. While the majority of Matheny patients have cerebral palsy as their primary diagnosis, Matheny also has patients with spina bifida, Lesch-Nyhan Disease (LND), and a wide range of rare conditions.

Matheny’s outreach includes:

Board of Trustees CHAIRMAN

William A. Krais, Esq. VICE CHAIRMAN

Patrick Scaglione PRESIDENT AND CEO

Kendell R. Sprott, MD, JD MEMBERS AT LARGE

Vincent Barba, MD, FACP, FHM, CPPS Kim Caniano Edana Desatnick Bruce Fisher Paul Frascella, Esq. Nancy Hamstra, FACHE

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Peter M. Holloway Carla M. Jardim, MD Kristin Labazzo, PhD, MBA Ellen Lambert Daniel F. McLaughlin Albert Mezzaroba, Esq. Maddalena Minardi Kathy Sisto David Szott Alan Turovlin, CPA, CGMA

• The Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry, an outpatient clinic providing services to people with disabilities from communities throughout New Jersey.

• Matheny’s Community Services program, offering contract services and consulting to public school districts to help them better manage the challenges of educating special needs students.

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Sally Chubb Gretchen Johnson Sandra Stark

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Iveth Mosquera DESIGN Sherer Graphic Design WRITING/EDITING Eve Jacobs CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Keith B. Bratcher, Jr. CONTRIBUTORS Patricia Cats, Gail Cunningham

DONOR PROFILE

Clockwise from left: Scott Gordon and nurse Maribel Escobedo; Scott with grandparents Herbert and Phyllis Bachelor; (l-r) front row: Whitney (now 17), Scott (now 21), and James Gordon (now 17); back row: Julie Gordon, Herbert and Phyllis Bachelor, Andrew Gordon

All in the Family

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hen Herbert Bachelor heard that Matheny needed emergency funds for personal protective equipment for the staff, and other needs related to COVID-19, he was eager to help out. His grandson, Scott Gordon, had been a Matheny student since sixth grade and has been a Matheny resident for the past three years. “He’s been so happy and well-cared-for by such a dedicated staff,” says Mr. Bachelor, who has always been an advocate for his grandson, as well as supporting the tireless efforts of his daughter and son-inlaw, Julie and Andrew Gordon, on Scott’s behalf.

Scott’s grandfather has donated generously to Matheny’s fundraisers. This Spring, when asked for an additional donation to the COVID Emergency Fund, he responded quickly with a $100,000 gift. “It felt like the right thing to do,” he says. “Matheny’s staff has always been there for Scott. Now I had the opportunity to do something for them.”

Scott’s family has been involved with Matheny for almost a decade. When Julie first visited the school, she “was excited

by the level of education, therapy, and genuine caring. The teachers bring real academics to the classroom and are a big part of what sets Matheny apart,” she says. “There is a philosophy here that there’s nothing these kids can’t do and that’s coupled with an amazing sense of warmth.”

“I can never thank the staff enough,” says Julie Gordon.

“While the world shut down, Matheny’s staff kept our son safe and well.”

Scott, who turned 21 in May, graduated from The Matheny School in 2020. He first attended the day program and lived at home. When Scott’s needs became too big to manage safely at home, his parents made the difficult decision to apply for placement in Matheny’s residential care program. They visit and FaceTime with Scott weekly. “He thrives on social interaction and being at Matheny has

been a joy for him,” says Julie.

Scott has twin siblings, James and Whitney, now 17, who also have actively supported Matheny. James is “a particularly strong advocate for his brother,” says Julie. He is co-president of the Matheny Club, whose studentmembers visited Matheny’s residents regularly before COVID-19. Now James volunteers at the Second Chance Thrift Shop, which raises funds that help support Matheny’s activities and programs.

In the Spring, when family could not visit Matheny’s residents, “The staff were in and out of Scott’s room all the time.

He’s been surrounded by people who love him. And he loves them,” says Julie.

During April and May, Julie rounded up some PPE for Matheny’s staff; dropped off pizza and doughnuts for them at the main entrance; and participated in the car-parade to honor employees. “I can never thank the staff enough,” she says.

“While the world shut down, Matheny’s staff kept our son safe and well.”

“Matheny has always helped Scott live his best possible life,” states his grandfather.

“The staff help him move forward,” states Julie. “Speech therapy taught Scott how to manage a wider variety of foods. He can use a picture board to communicate better and has a greater tolerance for touch. His patience and attention span have improved. He tolerates his stander longer and loves the Matheny pool—it is truly his happy place.

The joy on his face is incredible.”

Matheny’s staff made it possible for Scott to communicate frequently with his family via FaceTime during the lockdown.

Seeing Scott so “happy and healthy, and an incredibly loved member of the Matheny family,” gave his family peace of mind. And Mr. Bachelor’s generous donation, which is also being used to upgrade Matheny’s WiFi, will ensure that family and friends of Matheny’s residents can always keep in touch. matheny annual report 2020

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The 2020 Honor Roll of Donors Individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations generously helped support every aspect of life at Matheny during Fiscal Year 2020. Because of our donors’ compassion and support of Matheny’s mission, the lives of hundreds of students, patients, residents, as well as their families and friends have been enriched in so many ways.

We thank all contributors for their extraordinary generosity.

This donor list includes gifts received between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

Benefactors Circle $25,000+

Champions $1,000–$2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bachelor Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Friends of Matheny Mrs. Debbie and Mr. Ajay Nagpal New Jersey State Council on the Arts

The Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable Foundation Mrs. Ruth Beatty Ms. Mary Ann Bents Mr. Christopher J. Blasi Mrs. Evelyn Bracken Degnan Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dowd EP Wealth Management, LLC Mr. Edward Fenton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fieramosca Mr. and Mrs. James and Joi Finn FinPro, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fisher Mrs. Anne Fritz Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth Geraghty Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Fred and Natalie Gordon Mrs. Debra Heller Investors Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Klafter Knights of Columbus #5959 Mr. and Mrs. William and Kathleen Krais Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Elizabeth Kriegman Lincoln Financial Group Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ludwig Mr. Michael McDonald Medline Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morris Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nobile Mr. Gavin Noble and Mrs. Mary Heather Noble Dr. Roger Nortillo Mr. Michael O’Keefe Mr. Jerry B. Partlow Perkins and Will Mr. James G. Petrucci Ms. Maryanne Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Cory Pine Mrs. Kathleen Powers Mr. John Reck Mr. and Mrs. Roberto and Deborah Rendon Ms. Doreen L. Rhodes Salesforce.org Dr. Kendell Sprott and Dr. Donna Twisdale The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Tustin Group Weldon Materials, Inc. Ms. Cathleen Wild Mr. and Mrs. Michael Witwer Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Yedloutschnig

Leadership Circle $10,000–$24,999 Mr. Paul Frascella Jockey Hollow Foundation Pfizer Inc Porzio Bromberg & Newman P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pozycki, Jr. Prouty Foundation The George W. Bauer Family Foundation The Tyler Foundation

Ambassadors Circle $2,500–$9,999 The J. Leonard & Brigid K. Bailey Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ambroziak Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Barba Binsky Mr. and Ms. Steven Caniano Mr. and Mrs. James Conmy Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cozewith Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Edana Desatnick Mr. Marino Dobrich Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donahue First Energy Foundation The Frank Foundation Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Julie Gordon Innovative Benefit Planning Johnson & Johnson Somerset County Companies Healthcare Fund Dr. Sheba Katz Knights of Columbus Council 1432 Mr. John Kukral and Mrs. Karin Kukral Mr. and Mrs. Justin and Melissa Lash Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC - Madison Network For Good New Jersey Charity Racing Days Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Partlow Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Patchett Peapack-Gladstone Bank Mr. and Mrs. Kraig Peterson R. DeLuca Associates LLC Mr. Henry B. Schram She Wolves Mr. and Mrs. David Szott Mr. and Mrs. John Taurozzi Mr. and Mrs. Jay Toporoff Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walsh, Jr. Ms. Ellen Lo and Mr. Danny Yu

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Advocates $500–$999 Allesig Group LLC Mr. Kenneth Alter Ashley Furniture Homestore BCB Community Bank Dr. and Mrs. David Belanger Dr. Bruno Bosacchi Mr. Robert Bramson

Mrs. Shirley Bramson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Dr. Carole Brown Mr. and Mrs. Paul Busser Dr. and Mrs. John Calicchio CampGroup Ms. Robynne Chevrette Ms. Kathleen Manning and Mr. Ed Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Curry Mrs. Jennifer Dalgauer Ms. Robert Dallas Mr. and Mrs. John and Maureen Dreher Mrs. Kimberly Foreman Frontstream Ms. Katie Giusti and Mr. Michael Ambroziak Green Brook PBA #398 Ms. Melissa Heller and Mr. Albert Mezzaroba Mr. Haile Henry Mrs. Brenda Hoagland Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Helene Horowitz Dr. and Mrs. Scott J. Kantro Mrs. Denise King Ms. Kathleen Kirk and Mr. Tim Steinberger Knights of Columbus #12700 Dr. and Mrs. Phillip S. LaBove Mr. and Mrs. Berkley and Carol Laite Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lash Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Lewis Little Miracles Of NJ Dr. Peter Longa Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mallach Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Linda Martin Mrs. Susan McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Barry Merer Meris, Inc. The Michael Bruce Fund, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monte Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Laura Otten Patrick’s Pals Foundation Dr. and Mrs. August Pellegrini Mrs. Louise Rapkin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rees Mr. and Mrs. Marc and Amy Rosenberg Second Chance Thrift Shop ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Mr. Michael Shorter Somerset Aerie F.O.E. 2137 Somerset County Association of Chiefs of Police Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sudler Ms. Shannon Susko Mrs. Gwen Thornton Tim Peters and Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Linda Turovlin The Valerie Anne Briehl Foundation W.B. Mason Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Yedloutschnig Ms. Mulualem Yihune Ms. Stephanie Young Ms. Madeline Zeek Ms. Emma Zingone

Sustainers $100–$499 Mr. Mario Abate Ms. Nancy S. Adamczyk Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Shannon Allain Mr. Mark Allen Mr. and Mrs. Rick Alonso Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Eleanor Alpaugh American Legion Post 304 Mr. and Mrs. Ira and Paula Antin Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Armas Ms. Jennifer Ayer Mr. Jonathan Bachelor Mr. and Mrs. Gene Balas Mr. Joseph Barba Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Barfuss Mr. and Mrs. Diego and Mary Ann Barilla Mr. Jorien Barnes Mr. Kenneth Barrett Ms. Amanda Beatty

Mr. and Mrs. Art and Maureen Beaver Mr. Larry & Lisa Befeler Mr. Lee Befeler Mr. and Mrs. Vito and Jeanette Belcastro Mr. Thomas Belding Mr. Mark Benerofe Mrs. Meryl Berliner Mr. Michael Berman Jamie Bertoni Ms. Sally Biank Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Bickell Mr. and Mrs. Sean Bielefeldt Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bigler Bio-Shine, Inc. Bound Brook PBA Local 380 BP Products North America Foundation Mr. George G. Bracken, Jr. Ms. Michelle Bradley Ms. Michelle Braga Ms. Patricia Bramson Ms. Sue Brennan Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Brunner Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and Lynda Brush Ms. Laura Bryniarski Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Bucher Mr. and Mrs. Emil Buin Ms. Barbara Burgess Mr. John Cahill Ms. Tamara Campbell Mrs. Helen Caniano Ms. Tracey Cappuccio Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Cardona Ms. Yolanda Cardona Mr. and Mrs. M. and D. Carman Ms. Hope Cassano Cavanaugh’s Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Alan Chanin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Maureen Chesson Children’s Specialized Hospital Mr. Seth D. Chosak Ms. Samantha Cimini Mr. Robert Clark Dr. and Mrs. Mary Ellen Coblentz Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cogan Ms. Patricia Conlin Ms. Melissa Connolly Mr. Kurtis Conrad Mrs. Arlene Cruse Mrs. Natalee Cuccioli Mr. David Culp Mr. Paul Damurjian Ms. Melinda Davenport Davis Family Gift Fund Mr. Anthony Davis Mr. and Mrs. Mark Decker Mr. James M. DeCoster Mr. and Mrs. Judith and Jack Del Barto Mr. John DelGuercio Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Derwid Mr. and Mrs. Donald Desatnick Mr. and Mrs. Donald Detgen Mr. William J. Devizio Mr. and Mrs. Richard Diegnan Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas Dill Ms. Dina Dineen Miss Desiree F. DiRossi Mr. Philip Dreher Ms. Ilyse M. Drucker Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duffany Mrs. Janet Dunkle Mr. Donald Ehman and Mrs. Linda Kinsey Ms. Tracy Esposito Mr. and Mrs. J. Reed Estabrook, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Ewig Mrs. Eleanor E. Fahey Mrs. Paula Fasano Ms. Cheri Fenton T.A. Fickling Dr. Scott Fine Mr. and Mrs. Jon J. Fineman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Finley Mr. William P. Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. John Stephen Fleischauer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fleischauer Flemington Department Store Mrs. Juliette Fogarty Ms. Charles Fordham Ms. Dorothy Frank and Mr. Andrew Hollander Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Friedel Dr. Jerald Friedman Ms. Megan Gaffney Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gallipoli Ms. Grace, Don & Fran Galvin Ms. Maureen Gebhardt Mr. David Generoso Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gerstl Gethsemane Lutheran Church Women’s Guild Mr. and Mrs. Pradip Ghosh-Dastidar Ms. Cathy Giammarino Mrs. Theresa Giammona Mr. John Gilfillan Ms. Nancy Glaser Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gold Goldman Consulting LLC Neil and Melissa Goldrosen Mr. Marc T. Goldstein Ms. Deborah Goodhart Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goodwin Mr. Michael H. Gouldin Mr. and Mrs. Rich Granoff Mrs. Gay Grier Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grimbilas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grzeszkiewicz Ms. Helene Gurian Ms. Jean Hajel Ms. Marie Halloran Ms. Nancy Hamstra Ms. Ruth Hardin Randie and Bobby Harmelin Mr. and Mrs. Dale and Andrea Harpine Ms. Joan Harris Hartranft R.V. Services Mr. Toby Hayer Ms. Deborah Heath and Mr. W. Kevin Kelley Mrs. Jennifer Heller and Mr. Louis Lappen Mr. Michael Henry Mr. Howard Hersch Mrs. Guliet Hirsch and Mr. Thomas Witt Ms. Elizabeth Hodson Mrs. Carol Hoecker Mr. Matthew Hoermann Mr. and Mrs. Walt and Nancy Hojnacki Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holloway Mr. Jeffrey Holmes Hope Church House of Prayer & Evangelism

Mrs. Bernadette Hopman Mrs. Ethel Hughes Ms. Myrl Jean Hughes The ILA Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Antonino Incorvaia Charu Jain Sowmya Jairam Jk Electric inc Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Contribution Fund Ms. Lisa R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Josephson Mr. and Mrs. David and Elaine Jost K. J. Sessa Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kaminski Mr. Danny Kane Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kane Mr. Matthew Kaufman Ken-Rent Inc. Mr. Victor Kessler Mr. and Mrs. George Knudsen Ms. Lauretta F. Koenig Ms. Gee Koh Mr. William Korchak Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Koreivo Mr. and Mrs. William D. Krais Mr. Sean Laane Mrs. Cynthia LaBar Mr. Keith LaBar Dr. Ilona S. LaChina Mrs. Vivian Laderach Ms. Ellen Kramer Lambert Mr. and Mrs. David Langlois Mr. Don and Angela LaPenna Ms. Emily Lavine Mr. Marc Lavine Mrs. Ellen and Mr. Darren Lehrich Ms. Rachel Levy Mr. RJ Libretti Ms. Judy Light Mr. Brian Lisi Mr. and Mrs. David T. Lo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Loughlin, Jr. Ms. Eileen Ludden Ms. Beverly A. Maddalone Ms. Patricia Majcher Mr. George H. Malgeri Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Mr. Steve Mann Dr. Lindsay Marjoram Mr. Justin Marriott Mr. Sandeep Marwaha Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mas Ms. Connie Matteo

LIFE SAVERS Thank you to our many donors who provided masks, gowns, face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer, and other hard-to-find PPE, as well as food, to help protect the health of our staff and patients, and buoy their spirits during this difficult year. Our many friends were tireless in their efforts and helped sustain us during our toughest days. We give a special shoutout to Cut Red Tape 4 Heroes, a New York-based nonprofit that came onsite in August to give our healthcare workers more than 6,500 pieces of PPE. Matheny is extremely grateful to everyone for their generosity and help.

Mr. Chris Matthews Ms. Christine Mayercik Mayo Clinic Campus Planning, Projects & Ops Mr. John McCartney Ms. Ellen McDonald Mr. Ed McDonnell Mrs. Peggy McDonnell-Walsh Mr. Michael McDonough Mrs. Brittany McKinney Mr. and Mrs. James McLain Mrs. Joanne McNamara Mrs. and Mrs. Jim and Barbara McNeill Dr. Cheyney Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Metzler Mrs. Diane V. Miceli Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Miles, Sr. Millenium Home Mortgage Ms. Ann S. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and Sara Miller Ms. Maddalena M. Minardi Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miskovich Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Mitschele Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Lee Ann Moore Ms. Olha Leska and Mr. Clive Morgan Mr. and Mrs. David Moss Ms. Laurie Muenz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mulcahy Ms. Sarah Myers Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Nathan Mr. Juan Carlos Navarro Mr. Douglas A. Nelson Mr. Rick Nelson Ms. Barbara Nester Mrs. Peggy A. Newton Ms. Madlyn Nickerson Mrs. Michele Nitti NK Architects Ms. Cheryl Oberman Mr. Mark O’Connell and Mrs. Ann O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Offermann Dr. and Mrs. James M. Oleske Mr. Jeremy Olszewski Dr. Sara and Mr. Steve Osman Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Oster Ms. Lynne Pagano Mr. and Mrs. Josh Palestine Panther Entertainment, LLC Mrs. Caitlyn Parker Ms. Icilda Parkes Mr. and Mrs. Jay Pascale Ms. Sarah Pauch Paychex, Inc. Payton Elevator Company, Inc. PCG Asset Management LLC Peggnet, LLC Perdue Office Interiors Mr. Anthony Pergola Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Nancy Petrillo Mr. Marco Petrozzino Mr. Peter Phillips Ms. Paulann Pierson Ms. Jill E. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Potter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Potts Ms. Patricia Prezioso Progressive Comprehensive Services Mrs. Karen C. Puleo Ms. Jennifer Pullen Mr. Aneesh Ramaswamy Raritan Borough PBA Local 82 RDB Design Associates Ms. Louise Recenello Ms. Lisa Recupero Mr. Nick Riitano Mrs. Cynthia M. Rimpo Mr. and Mrs. Jairo Rincon Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson, II Dr. Susan Roeloffs and Mr. Fred Stine Rohrer Enterprises, Inc. Ms. Colleen Rooney Ms. Debbie Rosalimsky Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Jodi Rosenzweig Mr. Steven Rotter

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Ms. Donna Rutsch Mrs. Jan Rutte and Mr. Joe Rutte Mr. Jordan Rutte Mrs. Breta Ryan-Blake Dr. R. Gregory Sachs Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sandler Mrs. Heather Santoro Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Scaglione Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schapiro Ms. Virginia Schiavelli Ms. Andrea Schneider Mr. Michael Seboria Ms. Sandra Seeley Ms. Barbara Winter and Mr. Lawrence Segan Mrs. Marie Selvaggio Mrs. Peggy Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Jesnie and Sapan Shah Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shampain Ms. Elizabeth Shea Mr. Mike Shepherd Shibley Day Camp Mr. Brian Shortall Ms. Carol Sigmond Ms. Elfriede Silkin Randi Silverstein Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Silvey Mr. and Mrs. James Sisto Dr. Leslie Skurla Skylands BMW Riders Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Holly Smith Todd Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Kathleen Smyth Mrs. Erica Gwyn Snodgrass Mr. Matthew Spann Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Marilyn Kuntz Spencer Ms. Larita Sprott Mr. Lloyd Sprott Mr. and Mrs. David A. Stenberg Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Stevinson Ms. Jennifer Stovall Supreme Security Systems, Inc. Mr. Edward Szott Ms. Lois V. Tar Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Tendler Ms. Michele Thibiant Ms. JoAnne Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Karen Thompson TisBest Philanthropy Ms. Michelle Tomasso Mr. and Mrs. Robert Toporoff Torsilieri, Inc. Textile Trolley Mr. and Mrs. Allen Usdan Ms. Lori Valis Mr. and Mrs. Tim Van Fossen Ms. Kathryn Van Hulzen Mr. Darin Wagle Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wagner Ms. Roxanna Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walsh Ms. Jessica Walsh Mrs. Linda Weeks Mr. Alvin Weiss Mr. Jeffrey Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Moshe & Ilana Wertenteil Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Williams Ms. Rachel Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and Marcia Wishansky Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Susan Wojtecki Ms. Frances G. Woolley Ms. Michelle Woosley Mr. and Mrs. William Young YourCause.com Mr. and Mrs. Vicki and Len R. Zangara Nissa Zaunere Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Zeek Mr. Haiming Zhang

To read the full 2020 Honor Roll of Donors, please visit our website: matheny.org/donate matheny annual report 2020

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DONOR PROFILE

Galvanized Into Action

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he Spring of 2020 was one of the most challenging periods ever faced by the staff and residents of Matheny. COVID-19 was rampant throughout New Jersey and much of the Northeast; the virus had everyone deep in its grip.

Matheny was prepared for COVID-19 with an able, skilled staff; and knowledge gained firsthand over decades of caring for its more than 130 adult and pediatric long-term resident patients, many with developmental disabilities and most with chronic, complex medical issues. In fact, Matheny is no stranger to managing infectious disease. The annual flu season brings a required quarantine of residents every year.

This year, however, flu season moved into COVID-19 season with no time to breathe in between. After the seasonal flu retreated in early 2020, staff moved into high gear once again to protect their

“There are not a lot of places that do what Matheny does,” observes Debbie Nagpal. “We’re fortunate to have them in our community.” vulnerable patients from COVID-19. But in just two weeks, Matheny was in danger of exhausting its reserves of life-saving supplies—suddenly more expensive and harder to find.

It was then that the Matheny Emergency Fund was born. Funding to purchase essential items was sorely needed right away. The call went out; and Debbie and Ajay Nagpal were among those who were moved to respond.

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Many donors to Matheny have a family connection—a son or daughter, sister or brother, niece or nephew whose life has been impacted by the high quality medical, educational, social, and recreational services provided. The Nagpal’s connection to Matheny stems not from family, but from their longstanding ties to the local community.

Ajay and Debbie graduated from high school together in Los Altos, California, started dating when they came East to attend college and continued during their graduate school days. She earned an MPA from Columbia University and he an MPP from Harvard. They married in 1995, and moved to Millburn in 1996, where they still reside with their daughter and three sons, born in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2003. Debbie worked for years at Goldman Sachs. Ajay is the Chief Operating Officer at Millennium Management.

An early link to Matheny came through their daughter Olivia, now 22, whose dance troupe performed there during her school years. Debbie regularly attended these performances: “I was always incredibly impressed by Matheny’s mission, the facilities, and the incredibly dedicated, committed staff.”

The couple learned more through their

Ajay and Debbie Nagpal (center) with children (l – r) Andy, Mark, Alec, and Olivia

long friendship with Matheny Board of Trustees member, Kenneth Alter, executive director of the Deron School for special needs students, and their friendship with Julie and Andrew Gordon, whose son Scott graduated from The Matheny School in 2020. Scott is currently a resident-participant in Matheny’s Adult Services program. (See article on page 3.)

“There are not a lot of places that do what Matheny does,” observes Debbie.

“We’re fortunate to have them in our community.”

“The early days of the COVID outbreak were galvanizing,” says Ajay.

“There were so many in truly dire need, and then you see an institution like Matheny, which serves some of the most vulnerable people, in danger of being unable to provide care safely.”

The Nagpal’s timing was crucial. Their $100,000 donation went a long way to help rebuild Matheny’s patient-care supplies and purchase PPE to protect the staff who protect the patients. Almost all of Matheny’s patients and staff made it through the Spring 2020 COVID-19 crisis. The largesse of donors like Debbie and Ajay was critical in heading off an impending crisis.

FINANCIALS

MATHENY

Fiscal Year July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020 Matheny’s operating funds come from revenues from fees billed, grants, contributions, and other sources. Total operating revenues and gains for fiscal year 2020 were $48,012,426 and total operating expenses were $48,776,728 with an operating deficit of ($764,302).

TOTAL REVENUE: $48,012,426

TOTAL EXPENSES: $48,776,728

By the Numbers

5 Matheny community group homes house 30 adults with complex developmental disabilities living independently

08/2020 the beginning of Matheny and Children’s Specialized Hospital’s new strategic collaboration, expanding their established expertise, experience, and resources

101 2020 Program Revenue $48,012,426 Education

Medical & Residential

$5,263,655

11.0%

Education

$36,879,638

76.8%

Medical & Residential

Grants Group Homes

2020 Program Expenses $48,776,728

$198,951

0.4%

Grants

$5,670,182

11.8%

Group Homes

$ ̨5,248,453

10.8%

$38,668,187

79.3%

$198,951

0.4%

$4,661,137

9.5%

Operating Deficit ($764,302)

pediatric and adult patients residing at Matheny’s fully-accredited Special Hospital

75 years since the founding of the highly reputed Matheny School in 1946

YOU GOT TO HAVE FRIENDS More than 140 Friends of Matheny volunteers have dedicated thousands of hours to making the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Gladstone a popular shopping spot for the last 36 years; and the shop has donated more than $100,000 annually for 13 consecutive years to support a broad array of projects to enhance life at Matheny. This year, once again, the Friends donated $100,000 to Matheny, for a grand total of more than $3 million. Linda Horton, who headed up the thrift shop for 25 years until her retirement this past summer, motivated this large crew of volunteers to build the shop into the incredible resource it is today.

42 pre-K through 12th grade students who currently benefit from The Matheny School’s educational programs

$100,000 donated in 2020 by the Friends of Matheny, for a grand total of more than $3 million since the group’s inception

6,500 pieces of PPE donated to Matheny staff

by Cut Red Tape 4 Heroes

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MILES FOR MATHENY

There’s No Stopping

COVID-19 did not cancel out this year’s Miles for Matheny in its 23rd consecutive year. The traditional gathering of hundreds was not an option. However, participants could still walk, run, or cycle (while social distancing) any time between June 13 and 20 to raise funds for Matheny’s programs and services. The event raised more than $78,000.

This year’s sponsors include: Peapack-Gladstone Bank (Cycling Sponsor); Pfizer (5K Sponsor); Partlow Insurance Agency (Fitness Walk Sponsor); Porzio Bromberg & Newman (Kids Fun Run Sponsor); Mariner Wealth Advisors (Rest Stop Sponsor); J.T. Petrucci (Entertainment Sponsor); FinPro (Community Sponsor); The Tustin Group (Contributing Sponsor). The 2020 top individual and team fundraisers are: Team Andy Lash; Team Desatnick; Julie Gordon; Danny’s “A-Team”; Patrick Scaglione; and the Grier family. We are so grateful to the scores of people who contributed and made this Miles truly special.

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