United Way Of Essex And West Hudson
- Assets
- $9.3m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 04/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-6069078
Organization Overview
United Way Of Essex And West Hudson is located in Newark, 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 06/2021, United Way Of Essex And West Hudson employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Essex And West Hudson 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 06/2021, United Way Of Essex And West Hudson generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 6 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 2015, United Way Of Essex And West Hudson has awarded 281 individual grants totaling $15,138,992. 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
DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY CONVENING, COLLABORATING AND INVESTING IN STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FINANCIAL STABILITY - OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A BACKBONE AGENCY GUIDING THE NEWARK ASSET BUILDING COALITION (NABC). TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE EMPOWER RESIDENTS OF GREATER NEWARK TO FORGE THE PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY BY STREAMLINING KEY FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA), AND BY PROVIDING WRAP-AROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEBT ALLEVIATION, WEALTH BUILDING AND FINANCIAL GROWTH. WE ALSO ADMINISTER CRITICAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN TIMES OF NEED, LIKE THE COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC RELIEF. KEY IMPACT INITIATIVES: VITA, FAFSA CHALLENGE, NABC
EDUCATIONUNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK (UWGN) IS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ENGAGED IN POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY. WE PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS: CELEBRITY READ, MY VERY OWN LIBRARY AND NEWARK THRIVES!. UWGN INCREASES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY CONVENING AND COLLABORATING WITH KEY EDUCATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AND INVESTING IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDERS. KEY IMPACT INITIATIVES: CELEBRITY READ, MY VERY OWN LIBRARY, NEWARK THRIVES!
HEALTHUNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK SEEKS TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. TO THAT END, UWGN IS A PARTNER AND INVESTOR OF BELIEVE IN A HEALTHY NEWARK. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, UWGN SUPPORTS THE WORK OF ADDRESSING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, HEALTHY HOMES, FOOD INSECURITY AND OBESITY. UWGN ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IMPACTED BY COVID-19 THROUGHOUT OUR FOOTPRINT.KEY IMPACT INITIATIVES: FOOD AND FITNESS, HEALTHY HOMES AND ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Wilson CEO | Officer | 40 | $197,955 |
Vincent Alonge Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Ann Jackson Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nan Jiang Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lester Taylor III Chair Of Governance | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Lewis-Walker Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $287,392 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $42,353 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $263,614 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,691,980 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,285,339 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $179,961 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $781,879 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$530 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,246,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,064,049 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,521 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,052 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $673,061 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,597 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,427 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,802 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $196,946 |
| Office expenses | $22,313 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $149,604 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,782 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,211 |
| All other expenses | $63,324 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,367,400 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,202,861 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,117,591 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $74,126 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $547,060 |
| 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 | $11,583 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,315,084 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,591 |
| Total assets | $9,335,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $669,662 |
| Grants payable | $123,966 |
| Deferred revenue | $453,293 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $166,433 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,413,354 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,046,313 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $876,229 |
| 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 | $9,335,896 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Essex And West Hudson has awarded $2,016,906 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF NEWARK PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $863,569 |
GREATER NEWARK HEALTH CARE COALITION PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $250,000 |
Newark, NJ PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $200,000 |
Newark, NJ PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $80,000 |
Newark, NJ PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $63,000 |
TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES - NBOE PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $60,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that United Way Of Essex And West Hudson has recieved totaling $1,571,920.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Newark Health Care Coalition Inc West Orange, NJ PURPOSE: sub-grant | $1,254,531 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COVID 19 RESPONSE IN NEWARK, NJ. | $100,000 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COVID 19 RESPONSE IN NEWARK, NJ. | $100,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,320 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: HOLIDAY GIFT - TIER 2 | $20,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $17,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $464,477 |
| Earnings | $11,403 |
| Ending Balance | $475,880 |
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|---|---|---|
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Keren Hayeshivot Trust Brooklyn, NY | $1,238,192 | $11,653,329 |
Jewish Federation Of Northern New Jersey Inc Paramus, NJ | $65,504,215 | $14,848,347 |
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United Way Of Central New York Inc Syracuse, NY | $9,420,955 | $9,385,723 |
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