Lunch Break
- Assets
- $11.5m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Red Bank, NJ
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-2440028
Organization Overview
Lunch Break is located in Red Bank, NJ. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (K35) the organization is classified as: Soup Kitchens, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lunch Break employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lunch Break 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 12/2023, Lunch Break generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LUNCH BREAK PROVIDES FOOD, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CLOTHING AND LIFE SKILLS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LUNCH BREAK'S FOOD OPERATIONS INCLUDE: I) YOUR CHOICE PANTRY & II) COMMUNITY KITCHEN. YOUR CHOICE PANTRY IS A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTHY FOOD GOODS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS VIA A COMMUNAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER. COMMUNITY KITCHEN OFFERS FREE, HOT MEALS DAILY PROVIDED BY A FULLY STAFFED KITCHEN THAT UTILIZES FRESH AND HEALTHY INGREDIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SEEING INCREASED DEMAND FOR ITS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AS RISING COSTS ARE PUTTING FINANCIAL STRESS ON LOCAL FAMILIES. LUNCHBREAK HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED RISING COSTS OF ITS FOOD OPERATIONS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF ITS DONOR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEIR ESSENTIAL MISSION.
LUNCH BREAK'S FAMILY PROMISE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (LBFPMC) HOUSING PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM FALLING INTO HOMELESSNESS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF LBFPMC MISSION. HOUSING STABILITY IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF ALL LBFPMC PROGRAMS. EVERY FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER TO HELP EITHER PREVENT HOMELESS OR FIND AND MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. ONCE MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, LBFPMC PROVIDES FAMILIES TRAINING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE IMPROVING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, SUPPORT NETWORKS AND OVERALL WELLBEING. IN 2023 168 ADULTS & 269 CHILDREN WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
ADDITIONAL LUNCHBREAK OFFERINGS INCLUDE LIKE SKILLS, CLARA'S CLOSET, YOUTH SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, WOMYN'S WORTH AND OTHER SERVICES. LIFE SKILLS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR JOB READINESS, RESUME BUILDING, PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION, INTERVIEW PREP, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. CLARA'S CLOSET IS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AND DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, SORTING, AND SHARING GENTLY WORN CLOTHING WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. YOUTH SERVICES AIMS TO GROW BRIGHTER FUTURES WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMING AIMS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY. WOMYN'S WORTH IS A SPECIFIC PROGRAM THAT OFFERS LIFE COACHING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE WOMEN OF OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juanita Lewis President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robin Klein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steven Haugenes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Bagnell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rick Brodsky Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Chieff Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Itec Consultants Llc It Consulting | 12/30/23 | $108,680 |
Dancker Office Furniture/delivery Services | 12/30/23 | $125,951 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $691,942 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $431,396 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,986,012 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,716,453 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,109,350 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,650 |
| Investment income | $427,188 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$90,541 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$51,096 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,477,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $57,231 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $246,806 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,880 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,491,352 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,010 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,828 |
| Payroll taxes | $150,669 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,305 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,313 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,381 |
| Fees for services: Other | $157,818 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,916 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $18,321 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $207,709 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $371 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,996 |
| Insurance | $80,593 |
| All other expenses | $98,523 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,406,204 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $384,686 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,847,264 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $824 |
| 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 | $8,328 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,114,226 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,095,558 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,029,021 |
| Total assets | $11,479,907 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156,643 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $56,155 |
| 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 | $1,897,093 |
| Total liabilities | $2,109,891 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,223,033 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,146,983 |
| 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 | $11,479,907 |