United Way Of Bergen County is located in Paramus, NJ. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, United Way Of Bergen County employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Bergen County 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 03/2023, United Way Of Bergen County generated $14.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.4m during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Bergen County has awarded 3,755 individual grants totaling $80,402,332. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR COMMITMENT IS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS. HELP STARTS WITH 2-1-1 OUR FREE AND SIMPLE STATEWIDE SERVICE THAT ANSWERS EVERY CALL FOR HELP. WE ARE TURNING LIVES AROUND THROUGH OUR DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOMES THAT PEOPLE CAN AFFORD AND ENABLE FAMILIES, SENIORS, VETERANS AND PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UWBC PROCESSES SEVERAL WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS. AS PART OF THIS WORKPLACE GIVING EMPLOYEES CAN CHOOSE TO DESIGNATE THEIR DONATION TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE AN IRS APPROVED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
NJ211BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED NJ211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM. ACCESS TO NJ211 IS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, AND ALWAYS OPEN. NJ211 CONNECTS THESE CALLERS TO ITS NETWORK OF OVER 3,000 AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE MORE THAN 10,000 SERVICES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FOOD ASSISTANCE AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. IN 2022, NJ211 HELPED OVER 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE FIND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY. THE COMPASSION FUNDBERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS. THE COMPASSION FUND IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF DIRECT AND TIMELY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN BERGEN COUNTY. A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND CASE WORKERS ASSESS EACH HOUSEHOLD AND PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO PREVENT EVICTION, REINSTATE UTILITIES, AND KEEP FAMILIES SAFE.
AFFORDABLE HOUSINGBERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY WORKS TO ADDRESS THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BY BUILDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS, VETERANS, WORKING FAMILIES AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (I.E., DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS). THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT FROM SITE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING TO CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE COORDINATION. BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY HAS BUILT 40 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS SERVE OVER 600 SENIORS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EACH DAY. ANOTHER 26 DEVELOPMENTS ARE IN PREDEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Toronto President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $189,130 |
Peter J Ingrasci Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Joseph M Healy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Valerie A Reardon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
James Aramanda Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregory C Dunlap Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Brad-core Humanism In Building General Contractor | 3/30/21 | $559,882 |
Cascol Llc Electrical Work | 3/30/21 | $131,024 |
Trinity Development General Contractor | 3/30/21 | $118,029 |
Z Architects Architect | 3/30/21 | $124,779 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $317,103 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $335,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,338,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $394,848 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,990,209 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $510,985 |
Investment income | $44,488 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,132 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,681,756 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,297,908 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $402,326 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $359,359 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,372 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $665,693 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,559 |
Other employee benefits | $59,907 |
Payroll taxes | $78,009 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $120 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,639 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $116,480 |
Information technology | $12,673 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $104,552 |
Travel | $13,882 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,274 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $30,910 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,971 |
Insurance | $6,474 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $15,366,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,084,661 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,569,889 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $628,387 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $32,522 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,901 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $52,145 |
Investments—program-related | $26,485,519 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $902,368 |
Total assets | $30,789,392 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,148 |
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 | $7,845,999 |
Total liabilities | $8,152,147 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,379,299 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $257,946 |
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 | $30,789,392 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Bergen County has awarded $8,394,708 in support to 446 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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KPMG US FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $1,995,995 |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $173,992 |
FIRST BOOK PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $179,547 |
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $137,901 |
SAINT JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $136,462 |
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $95,938 |