UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC

EIN: 221487247 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

Total Revenue
$9,422,651
Total Expenses
$10,300,211
Total Assets
$19,504,062
Net Assets
$15,586,663
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1950
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
KIRAN HANDA GAUDIOSO
Phone
9739931160
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC, founded in 1950, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE ALICE THE TRUSTED STANDARD FOR MEASURING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY EQUIPPING NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS WITH CONSISTENT, EVIDENCE-BASED DATA. WE AIM TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP INFORMED STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT DRIVE MEANINGFUL, LASTING CHANGE. THIS INCLUDES HOW FINANCIAL INSECURITY IS UNDERSTOOD AND DISCUSSED MOVING BEYOND OUTDATED LABELS TO AN ACCURATE, INCLUSIVE NARRATIVE THAT REFLECTS THE REALITIES OF MILLIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,374,295

UNITED IN CARE:AT UNITED WAY, WE BELIEVE THAT PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH A QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND BOLSTERING THE CHILD CARE ENTREPRENEURS WHO EDUCATE THEM SUPPORTS A STRONGER WORKFORCE TODAY...

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UNITED IN CARE:AT UNITED WAY, WE BELIEVE THAT PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH A QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND BOLSTERING THE CHILD CARE ENTREPRENEURS WHO EDUCATE THEM SUPPORTS A STRONGER WORKFORCE TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE. UNITED IN CARE ADDRESSES THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE CHILD CARE SYSTEM FROM EVERY ANGLE. WE OFFER A LIFELINE FOR BOTH WORKING FAMILIES NEEDING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE, AND FOR HIGHLY TRAINED PROVIDERS WHO WORK AT LOW WAGES. THROUGH TUITION ASSISTANCE, WE ENSURE CHILDREN FROM ALICE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE THAT WILL SET THEM UP FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS. AND FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, WE DELIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPITAL SUPPORT, QUALITY TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO A PEER NETWORK, HELPING THEIR BUSINESSES THRIVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,465,065

UNITED FOR ALICE:UNITED FOR ALICE IS A DRIVER OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND ACTION TO IMPROVE LIFE ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR ALICE AND FOR ALL. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALICE MEASUREMENTS, A...

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UNITED FOR ALICE:UNITED FOR ALICE IS A DRIVER OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND ACTION TO IMPROVE LIFE ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR ALICE AND FOR ALL. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALICE MEASUREMENTS, A COMPREHENSIVE, UNBIASED PICTURE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP HAS EMERGED. HARNESSING THIS DATA AND RESEARCH ON THE MISMATCH BETWEEN LOW-PAYING JOBS AND THE COST OF SURVIVAL, ALICE PARTNERS CONVENE, ADVOCATE, AND COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE FINANCIAL STABILITY AT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THIS GRASSROOTS ALICE MOVEMENT, LED BY UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, HAS SPREAD TO 40 STATES AND INCLUDES UNITED WAYS, CORPORATIONS, NONPROFITS AND FOUNDATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,394,323

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT:WE BELIEVE THAT PUTTING IN A HARD DAY'S WORK SHOULD MEAN THAT ALICE WORKERS CAN AFFORD BASIC BILLS AND SET ASIDE SAVINGS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES ON GOOD DAYS AND BAD. NEARLY...

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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT:WE BELIEVE THAT PUTTING IN A HARD DAY'S WORK SHOULD MEAN THAT ALICE WORKERS CAN AFFORD BASIC BILLS AND SET ASIDE SAVINGS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES ON GOOD DAYS AND BAD. NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HOUSEHOLDS ARE WALKING A FINANCIAL TIGHTROPE, UNABLE TO MEET EXPENSES, DEAL WITH UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS, AND SAVE FOR THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE HANDS-ON SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO EMPOWER LOCAL FAMILIES ON THEIR PATH TO FINANCIAL STABILITY. WE OFFER FREE FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS, IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH. AND WE DELIVER A FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM THAT ENSURES OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE FREE IRS-QUALIFIED TAX PREPARATION. DURING TAX FILING SEASON, THOSE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF TAX LAWS OR THE RESOURCES TO HIRE A TAX PREPARER CAN BE AT A DISADVANTAGE. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MIGHT MISS OUT ON PROGRAMS, CREDITS AND DEDUCTIONS THAT COULD HELP LOWER THEIR TAX LIABILITY OR RESULT IN A REFUND THAT COULD HELP PAY DOWN BILLS OR CREATE SAVINGS FOR FUTURE EMERGENCIES. WE ENSURE ALL APPROPRIATE DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS ARE CLAIMED TO MAXIMIZE REFUNDS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,014,102
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $414,641
Other Revenue $-6,092
TOTAL REVENUE $9,422,651

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,920,147
Salaries & Benefits $5,916,275
Fundraising Expenses $1,716,007
Program Expenses $7,863,632
Other Expenses $1,463,789
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,300,211

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,422,651 $8,826,620 +0.1%
Expenses $10,300,211 $9,700,147 +0.1%
Net Income $-877,560 $-873,527 +0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
63
Volunteers
3724

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$258,222
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
2
$391,530
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH LECHNER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAMONT BRYANT VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AYO BADEJO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS LORDI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALETHIA MENDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE FLYNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MAGEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN HUNSCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ROMANSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN BARRA ROURKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH D BARRACK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH PICHAMUTHU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SCHLICKSUP BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN BROWN HELGESON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN KENNEDY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKLYN DIMITRIOU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HIMA RAJU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THEODORE O'DELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BOVINO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARDAMAN SINGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE D BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE TRAVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUCHI NIRULA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN EVANS BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN FINNERTY BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDNAN RIZVI BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE SZAWALUK BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA TRESPALACIOS BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN WEISMAN BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRAN HANDA GAUDIOSO CEO 35.00
Officer
$234,430 $23,792 $258,222
THERESA LEAMY CEIO 35.00
Key Emp
$172,061 $17,555 $189,616
STEPHANIE HOOPES DIRECTOR OF UFA 35.00
Key Emp
$155,575 $46,339 $201,914
GEORGE XUEREB SR VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 35.00
Highest
$122,231 $36,313 $158,544
MICHELLE ROERS SR VP 35.00
Highest
$116,288 $42,411 $158,699
LAURA BRUNO SR VP 35.00
Highest
$111,860 $31,590 $143,450
LYNN WECKWORTH SR VP 35.00
Highest
$110,207 $22,721 $132,928
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $9,422,651 $10,300,211 $19,504,062 $-877,560
2024 $8,826,620 $9,700,147 $19,349,690 $-873,527
2023 $8,793,562 $9,660,331 $19,734,995 $-866,769
2022 $10,490,738 $9,420,664 $17,018,206 $1,070,074
2021 $18,858,850 $7,842,232 $18,129,967 $11,016,618
2020 $8,802,195 $8,706,152 $5,014,252 $96,043
2019 $7,276,255 $8,163,774 $4,227,806 $-887,519
2018 $8,522,687 $9,691,434 $5,337,187 $-1,168,747
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