LUNCH BREAK INC

EIN: 222440028 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

RED BANK, NJ

Total Revenue
$6,146,296
Total Expenses
$6,727,793
Total Assets
$10,442,528
Net Assets
$8,937,807
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
ROBIN KLEIN
Phone
7327478577
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LUNCH BREAK INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

LUNCH BREAK FREELY PROVIDES FOOD, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CLOTHING AND LIFE SKILLS TO THOSE IN NEED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY AND BEYOND. WE SEEK TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THOSE IN SEARCH OF HEALTHIER, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,037,907

LUNCH BREAK'S FOOD OPERATIONS INCLUDE: I) YOUR CHOICE PANTRY & II) COMMUNITY KITCHEN. YOUR CHOICE PANTRY IS A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTHY FOOD GOODS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS...

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LUNCH BREAK'S FOOD OPERATIONS INCLUDE: I) YOUR CHOICE PANTRY & II) COMMUNITY KITCHEN. YOUR CHOICE PANTRY IS A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTHY FOOD GOODS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS VIA A COMMUNAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER. COMMUNITY KITCHEN OFFERS FREE, HOT MEALS DAILY PROVIDED BY A FULLY STAFFED KITCHEN THAT UTILIZES FRESH AND HEALTHY INGREDIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SEEING INCREASED DEMAND FOR ITS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AS RISING COSTS ARE PUTTING FINANCIAL STRESS ON LOCAL FAMILIES. LUNCHBREAK HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED RISING COSTS OF ITS FOOD OPERATIONS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF ITS DONOR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEIR ESSENTIAL MISSION.

Program 2
Expenses: $607,032 Revenue: $46,332

LUNCH BREAK'S FAMILY PROMISE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (LBFPMC) HOUSING PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PREVENTING...

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LUNCH BREAK'S FAMILY PROMISE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (LBFPMC) HOUSING PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM FALLING INTO HOMELESSNESS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF LBFPMC MISSION. HOUSING STABILITY IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF ALL LBFPMC PROGRAMS. EVERY FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER TO HELP EITHER PREVENT HOMELESS OR FIND AND MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. ONCE MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, LBFPMC PROVIDES FAMILIES TRAINING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE IMPROVING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, SUPPORT NETWORKS AND OVERALL WELLBEING. IN 2024 103 ADULTS & 207 CHILDREN WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $840,928

ADDITIONAL LUNCHBREAK OFFERINGS INCLUDE LIKE SKILLS, CLARA'S CLOSET, YOUTH SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, WOMYN'S WORTH AND OTHER SERVICES. LIFE SKILLS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR JOB...

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ADDITIONAL LUNCHBREAK OFFERINGS INCLUDE LIKE SKILLS, CLARA'S CLOSET, YOUTH SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, WOMYN'S WORTH AND OTHER SERVICES. LIFE SKILLS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR JOB READINESS, RESUME BUILDING, PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION, INTERVIEW PREP, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. CLARA'S CLOSET IS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AND DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, SORTING, AND SHARING GENTLY WORN CLOTHING WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. YOUTH SERVICES AIMS TO GROW BRIGHTER FUTURES WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMING AIMS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY. WOMYN'S WORTH IS A SPECIFIC PROGRAM THAT OFFERS LIFE COACHING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE WOMEN OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,880,199
Program Service Revenue $46,332
Investment Income $270,318
Other Revenue $-50,553
TOTAL REVENUE $6,146,296

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $47,543
Salaries & Benefits $2,167,955
Fundraising Expenses $460,333
Program Expenses $5,485,867
Other Expenses $4,512,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,727,793

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,146,296 $5,477,320 +0.1%
Expenses $6,727,793 $5,406,204 +0.2%
Net Income $-581,497 $71,116 -9.2%
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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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
38
Volunteers
2453

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
$237,479
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JUANITA LEWIS PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN KLEIN VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN HAUGENES TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BAGNELL SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK BRODSKY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN CHIEFF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC GATTI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA JORDAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW KIRKPATRICK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABE LITTENBERG TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
B CARR MAHON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MCEVILY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYCHAL MILLS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL PENN DO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA PFLASTER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA REILLY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN REINHARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAIANA RIOS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA STEPANSKI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY STEWART TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL A WRIGHT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ZILL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PAUL NICOLAIDES TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYCE FRANKLIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE WAJDA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWENDOLYN O LOVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$219,808 $17,671 $237,479
JILL GWYDIR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$105,335 $13,677 $119,012
KEVIN MCGEE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$115,449 $9,497 $124,946
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 $6,146,296 $6,727,793 $10,442,528 $-581,497
2023 $5,477,320 $5,406,204 $11,479,907 $71,116
2022 $5,071,450 $5,584,548 $15,997,995 $-513,098
2021 $5,686,383 $4,839,874 $15,190,959 $846,509
2020 $6,823,497 $5,070,522 $8,859,217 $1,752,975
2019 $2,096,646 $1,863,445 $6,349,486 $233,201
2018 $1,878,615 $1,953,533 $5,917,583 $-74,918
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