New Jersey Shares Inc is located in Flemington, NJ. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New Jersey Shares Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Shares Inc 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, New Jersey Shares Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.
Since 2018, New Jersey Shares Inc has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $5,006,974. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF HELP IN MEETING THEIR ENERGY AND UTILITY BURDEN THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND TO CONNECT LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR ONGOING NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE STATEWIDE HEATING ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS FOR ENERGY SERVICES, WATER BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN NEW JERSEY WHO ARE IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HELP IN PAYING THEIR ENERGY BILLS AND OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES FOR THE VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS LIFELINE.
THE SMART PROGRAM PROVIDES CRITICAL FUNDING FOR RENT OR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE FACING EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN NEW JERSEY WITH A COMBINED TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME BETWEEN 0-80 PERCENT OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME FOR THE REGION. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS MAY THEN RECEIVE A ONE-TIME GRANT UP TO $5,000 TO AID WITH A MORTGAGE OR RENT PAYMENT.
PROVIDE EDUCATION TO NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF LEAD POISONING, SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD REMEDIATION AND HELP THOSE WHO FEAR OR MAY HAVE CONFIRMED LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THEIR HOMES. NJ SHARES AND THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HAVE PARTNERED TO OFFER LEAD IDENTIFICATION AND REMEDIATION FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cheryl Stowell Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $207,029 |
Monica Grybowski Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $110,559 |
Chris James Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ulises Diaz 2nd Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Sartor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Stewart ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,825,254 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $665,063 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,490,317 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $739,000 |
Investment income | $186 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $18,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,282,421 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,221,865 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,153,050 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $347,812 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $230,408 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $397,389 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $63,730 |
Payroll taxes | $82,824 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,248 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $55,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $168,222 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $69,677 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,322 |
Travel | $22,911 |
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 | $28,885 |
Insurance | $6,749 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,710,292 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,116,874 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $399,759 |
Accounts receivable, net | $82,348 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $236,319 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $278,271 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,113,571 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,899 |
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 | $7,872,838 |
Total liabilities | $7,927,737 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $629,497 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $556,337 |
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 | $9,113,571 |
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Shares Inc has awarded $1,216,805 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $238,982 |
ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $194,620 |
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $178,680 |
NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $159,905 |
NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $135,702 |
JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT PURPOSE: OUTREACH AND UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE. | $107,005 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that New Jersey Shares Inc has recieved totaling $61,061.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Phi Community Foundation Washington, DC | | $40,000 |
Lilliemon Inc Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES STATEWIDE HELP AND REFERRAL FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. | $20,000 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Springboard Collaborative Philadelphia, PA | $12,671,655 | $22,795,961 |
Christs Home Warminster, PA | $89,380,042 | $18,912,760 |
Family And Childrens Association Garden City, NY | $18,906,082 | $21,671,282 |
Innocence Project Inc New York, NY | $73,728,840 | $39,853,614 |
Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa Scranton, PA | $6,588,255 | $19,491,125 |
Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,284,254 | $21,769,721 |
Catholic Family & Community Services Clifton, NJ | $3,341,340 | $18,611,591 |
Dr Gertrude A Barber In Home Services Inc Erie, PA | $4,360,447 | $17,320,654 |
Ao North America Inc Wayne, PA | $10,460,064 | $15,724,733 |
Pro Action Of Steuben And Yates Inc Bath, NY | $5,623,306 | $16,689,499 |
Ibero-American Action League Inc Rochester, NY | $5,689,944 | $13,857,002 |
Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc Uniontown, PA | $17,552,329 | $15,219,318 |