RESPOND INC

EIN: 222068569 501(c)(3) Human Services

CAMDEN, NJ

Total Revenue
$7,561,348
Total Expenses
$7,003,955
Total Assets
$4,499,331
Net Assets
$2,000,556
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
VANCE M LOFTON
Phone
8563654403
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RESPOND INC, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $7.0M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

RESPOND, INC IS AN AGENCY CREATED BY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND GENERAL WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RESIDING IN CAMDEN CITY AND COUNTY. THE MISSION IS CARRIED FORTH IN THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN CHILD CARE, RENTAL HOUSING AND HOME OWNERSHIP, YOUTH SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,613,141 Revenue: $3,470,335

THE DAY CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR MORE THAN 125 INFANTS AND TODDLERS AGED TWO WEEKS TO 2 1/2 YEARS AND FOR MORE THAN 250 PRESCHOOLERS IN A COUNTY-WIDE SYSTEM OF...

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THE DAY CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR MORE THAN 125 INFANTS AND TODDLERS AGED TWO WEEKS TO 2 1/2 YEARS AND FOR MORE THAN 250 PRESCHOOLERS IN A COUNTY-WIDE SYSTEM OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS TO WORK OR TRAIN FOR EMPLOYMENT. DAY CARE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE OPERATION, UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CAMDEN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, OF 10 ABBOTT DISTRICT CLASSROOMS FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR OLD CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CITY OF CAMDEN. THOUGH THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WAS DRAMATICALLY REDUCED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, RESPOND STRIVED TO PROVIDE DAYCARE SERVICES FOR AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE . IN 2023, RESPOND INC. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 52,434 BREAKFAST; 52993 LUNCH AND 50,682 SNACKS TO APPROXIMATELY 330 CHILDREN.

Program 2

PROVIDES A JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND SENIORS FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAMDEN, PLACING THE STUDENTS AND SENIORS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND...

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PROVIDES A JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND SENIORS FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAMDEN, PLACING THE STUDENTS AND SENIORS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 13 TO 15 YEAR OLDS FEATURING JOB SHADOWING, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING, MENTORING, AND FIELD TRIPS TO CULTURAL VENUES. THOUGH THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WAS REDUCED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, RESPOND STRIVED TO PROVIDE REMOTE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WHO COULD NOT ATTEND IN-PERSON LEARNING. DUE TO THE HANDS-ON NATURE OF THE CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM THE CDC SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDATION RESULTED IN CLOSING THE PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,984,249
Program Service Revenue $3,470,335
Investment Income $-12,323
Other Revenue $119,087
TOTAL REVENUE $7,561,348

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,393,675
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,613,141
Other Expenses $2,610,280
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,003,955

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,561,348 $6,567,740 +0.2%
Expenses $7,003,955 $5,922,599 +0.2%
Net Income $557,393 $645,141 -0.1%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
277
Volunteers
17

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
$114,398
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
REV TOM LANK PRESIDENT 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NIKKI LABOMBARD TREASURER 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LATONYA BLAND-TULL ESQ SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA T BAGWELL BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BUTCH BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANETTE CARRION-QUERNUEL BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL DOZIER ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV CHRIS HECKERT BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR STANLEY MENKING BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY MOORE BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR JOHN RANDALL BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR THERESA RHETT-DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR YANG WANG BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV CALVIN WOODS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV ROBERT COSTELLO VICE-PRESIDENT 0.30
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VANCE M LOFTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$114,398 $0 $114,398
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,561,348 $7,003,955 $4,499,331 $557,393
2022 $6,331,955 $5,688,461 $4,027,649 $643,494
2022 $6,567,740 $5,922,599 $3,613,443 $645,141
2021 $6,806,567 $5,320,567 $3,581,235 $1,486,000
2020 $6,020,848 $5,301,950 $3,676,766 $718,898
2019 $5,742,676 $6,069,370 $3,210,231 $-326,694
2018 $5,661,884 $6,887,597 $3,596,086 $-1,225,713
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