NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

EIN: 221777156 501(c)(3) Human Services

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ

Total Revenue
$26,312,518
Total Expenses
$27,064,772
Total Assets
$11,081,047
Net Assets
$7,545,048
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
MARK VALLI
Phone
9084547000
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $26.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

NORWESCAP IS A PRIVATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1965, WITH A MISSION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY. OUR WORK POSITIVELY IMPACTS MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.(CONT SCHEDULE O) NORWESCAP'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OUR VISION IS TO HELP BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT TRANSFORMS POVERTY INTO OPPORTUNITY. THROUGHOUT NORTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY, WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FALL INTO SIX DOMAINS OR CATEGORIES OF SUPPORT: EDUCATION; EMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT; HEALTH & NUTRITION; HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1965 AS PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF 'COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, OR CAP AGENCIES, SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES CREATED BY THE JOHNSON ADMINISTRATION TO COMBAT POVERTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,615,625

CHILD ENRICHMENT: NORWESCAP PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR. OUR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START...

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CHILD ENRICHMENT: NORWESCAP PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR. OUR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS IN FOUR COUNTIES SERVE 500+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY, AND WE SERVE AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER IN THREE COUNTIES, SERVING OVER 21,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CHILDCARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,234,132 Revenue: $480,852

COMMUNITY ACTION: NORWESCAP PROVIDES A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND STRATEGIES IN SIX DOMAINS: EDUCATION (AS OUTLINED ABOVE), EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH & NUTRITION...

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COMMUNITY ACTION: NORWESCAP PROVIDES A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND STRATEGIES IN SIX DOMAINS: EDUCATION (AS OUTLINED ABOVE), EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH & NUTRITION, HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. OUR WORK CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO MOVE TOWARDS A THRIVING FUTURE.EMPLOYMENT: AT NORWESCAP WE BELIEVE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A HIGH-QUALITY JOB THAT PROVIDES A LIVING WAGE. WE WORK WITH ADULTS TO HELP THEM BUILD SKILLS, RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FIND AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GROWTH POTENTIAL. (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD SAVINGS AND MAKE INVESTMENTS THAT CAN HELP THEM MOVE AHEAD IN LIFE. NORWESCAP HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACCOMPLISH THIS BY BUILDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE SAVE MONEY, AND DISTRIBUTING SMALL LOANS TO INCREASE ASSETS AND BUILD NET WORTH. SERVICES INCLUDING MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAMS AND FAMILY LOANS, FREE TAX PREPARATION, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING AND OTHER SKILLS HAVE HELPED OUR PARTICIPANTS LEVERAGE OVER $10 MILLION IN ASSETS.HEALTH & NUTRITION: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH. NORWESCAP'S FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 100+ SITES AND PANTRIES IN 3 COUNTIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRE AND POST-NATAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH WIC; OFFER EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS FOR CANCER AND CHRONIC DISEASE; HELP OUR PARTICIPANTS CONNECT TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND, PROVIDE HEALTHY LIVING RESOURCES FOR SENIORS.HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EVERYONE NEEDS A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE. NORWESCAP HELPS PEOPLE FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MAINTAIN THEIR UTILITY BILLS, WEATHERIZE AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP PEOPLE AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND STAY IN THEIR HOMES LONGER. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO HELP MAKE THEM SAFER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS.VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INCOME LEVELS TO VOLUNTEER IN OUR PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATE IN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO HELP INFORM OUR WORK, AND PLAY A ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WORK AND LIVE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,763,312
Program Service Revenue $480,852
Investment Income $103,296
Other Revenue $-34,942
TOTAL REVENUE $26,312,518

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,143,650
Salaries & Benefits $18,855,825
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $23,849,757
Other Expenses $5,065,297
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,064,772

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $26,312,518 $25,744,141 +0.0%
Expenses $27,064,772 $25,597,423 +0.1%
Net Income $-752,254 $146,718 -6.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
420
Volunteers
128

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
$430,827
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT PAUL VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYCIA LERMAN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MESKE TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SEUS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA FULLER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ANSELMO BOARD TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAL THOMAS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES BODDY TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KERWIN BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA FAJARDO TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE OLIVER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA DEVENEZIA TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CICELY CALDWELL TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CAVANAGH TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY THIIRAH TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK VALLI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 39.00
Officer
$201,742 $24,400 $226,142
EDMUND KHANOO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 39.00
Officer
$189,629 $15,056 $204,685
STEPHEN SCHANOWOLF DIRECTOR OF IT 39.00
Highest
$143,383 $32,096 $175,479
DARLA WILLIAMS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,385 $29,828 $147,213
JUNE ZUNGOLO DIRECTOR OF HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 40.00
Highest
$140,766 $17,483 $158,249
LAURA MICKLEY SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$114,626 $22,970 $137,596
LISA WEBER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FOOD SECURITY & HEALTH EQUITY 40.00
Highest
$131,804 $563 $132,367
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 $26,312,518 $27,064,772 $11,081,047 $-752,254
2024 $25,744,141 $25,597,423 $11,517,888 $146,718
2023 $25,180,726 $23,014,558 $11,280,401 $2,166,168
2022 $22,644,437 $21,399,445 $9,369,060 $1,244,992
2021 $20,770,889 $19,860,007 $6,948,397 $910,882
2020 $18,059,328 $17,414,349 $5,889,460 $644,979
2019 $17,409,526 $17,517,823 $4,686,016 $-108,297
2018 $16,650,278 $16,975,684 $5,263,679 $-325,406
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