Lunch Break
- Assets
- $15.2m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Red Bank, NJ
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Lunch Break employed 35 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 12/2021, Lunch Break generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% 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
AS A CARING COMMUNITY, LUNCH BREAK FREELY PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, LIFE SKILLS AND FELLOWSHIP TO THOSE IN NEED IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND BEYOND. WE STRIVE TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THOSE WE SERVE AND GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLES. WE SERVE EVERYONE WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD OPERATIONSTHE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO IMPACT LUNCH BREAK IN 2021 IN UNPRECEDENTED WAYS, INCLUDING FOOD OPERATIONS SO MANY OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE AFFECTED HEALTH-WISE AND FINANCIALLY BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES RESULTING FROM THE PANDEMIC. MORE MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS HAD TO DECIDE BETWEEN AFFORDING FOOD AND HOUSING EXPENSES. SOME CHILDREN ADMITTED TO ACUTE HUNGER. AND THOSE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL WERE FINANCIALLY DRAINED.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS:COVID 19 RELIEF FUND:IN 2021, LUNCH BREAK CONTINUED THE COVID 19 EMERGENCY FUND PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2020 TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED FOR: UTILITIES, CAR INSURANCE, CAR PAYMENT, PHONE, AND CABLE. AFTER ESTABLISHING THIS FUND, IT WAS LATER ASSESSED THAT WE WOULD NO LONGER FUND RENT AND MOTELS. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 321 APPLICANTS, TOTALING $177,591CONTINUED ON SCHEDLE O.
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER IS THE HOPE FOR TOMORROW IN OUR MISSION, LEADING THOSE WE SERVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WITH THE HELP OF 2 STAFF MEMBERS AND MORE THAN 61 VOLUNTEER COACHES, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR RESUME WRITING, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMPUTER TRAINING AND MANY MORE SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS SINCE ITS OPENING. THE CENTER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwendolyn O Love Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $172,370 |
Phillip Antoon President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mimi Keenan VP (jan-Sept) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Juanita Lewis VP (oct-Dec) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nancy Karpf Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steven Haugenes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $647,568 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,784,923 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,070,280 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,432,491 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $54,511 |
| Investment income | $99,890 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $96,228 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,686,383 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $320,450 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,870 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,587 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,110,430 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,597 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,969 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,670 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,667 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,151 |
| Fees for services: Other | $52,956 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,928 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $17,366 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $152,738 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $148,013 |
| Insurance | $48,616 |
| All other expenses | $24,227 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,839,874 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $543,689 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,774,334 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,552 |
| 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 | $46,284 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,417,639 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,967,859 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,405,602 |
| Total assets | $15,190,959 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,917 |
| 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 | $5,159,953 |
| Total liabilities | $5,207,870 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,759,208 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,223,881 |
| 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 | $15,190,959 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Lunch Break has recieved totaling $38,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stone Foundation Of New Jersey Leonardo, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Provident Bank Foundation Inc Iselin, NJ PURPOSE: CLIENT CHOICE PANTRY | $15,000 |
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Wall Township, NJ PURPOSE: FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR NEEDY | $2,000 |
Caneel Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,534,664 |
| Earnings | $159,399 |
| Admin Expense | $7,072 |
| Ending Balance | $1,686,991 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Common Pantry New York, NY | $17,415,234 | $19,115,372 |
Masbia Of Boro Park Brooklyn, NY | $108,585 | $7,076,358 |
Masbia Of Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | $10,126 | $6,502,622 |
Part Of The Solution Inc Bronx, NY | $14,589,213 | $7,306,054 |
Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | $15,190,959 | $5,686,383 |
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $3,642,245 | $3,015,814 |
North Shore Soup Kitchen Inc Glen Cove, NY | $466,570 | $1,061,359 |
St Peters Kitchen Inc Rochester, NY | $394,243 | $773,194 |
Center Of Kindness-Chased Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,689 | $0 |
Harding Ford Vision Inc Jamaica, NY | $31,540 | $329,578 |
Anchor Lancaster Lancaster, PA | $183,835 | $266,980 |
Fathers Heart Ministry Roc Inc Rochester, NY | $138,525 | $0 |