GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 222691309 501(c)(3) Environment

NEWARK, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,810,962
Total Expenses
$3,422,769
Total Assets
$13,459,483
Net Assets
$13,308,521
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
WILSON CANO
Phone
9736424646
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 89% operating deficit.

Mission

GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY IS A NEW JERSEY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND GREEN SPACES. WE PROVIDE HANDS-ON COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE SUSTAINABILITY, INSPIRE ACTION, AND CELEBRATE THE POWER OF NATURE TO HEAL AND UPLIFT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $667,532 Revenue: $218,509

THE CONSERVANCY'S YOUTH & FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNUALLY PROVIDES NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING LESSONS, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT TASTE TESTS AND SCHOOL GARDENING LESSONS FOR 2,000 SCHOOLCHILDREN AS...

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THE CONSERVANCY'S YOUTH & FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNUALLY PROVIDES NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING LESSONS, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT TASTE TESTS AND SCHOOL GARDENING LESSONS FOR 2,000 SCHOOLCHILDREN AS PART OF ITS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS ARE IMPLEMENTED FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AT OUR JUDITH L. SHIPLEY URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, MONTHLY HEALTHY MEAL PREPARATION DEMONSTRATIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE CENTER'S TEACHING KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS. OTHER MONTHLY FAMILY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING IS IMPLEMENTED AT THE CENTER'S OUTDOOR TEACHING GARDENS. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS, FOCUSING ON EMPLOYING SCHOOL GARDENS AS OUTDOOR TEACHING VENUES. OVERALL PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON NUTRITIONAL HEALTH AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT. THE COMBINED EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACH APPROXIMATELY 4,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $782,162 Revenue: $43,896

THE CONSERVANCY'S URBAN FARMING/COMMUNITY GREENING PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES ABOUT 4,000 NEWARK RESIDENTS THROUGH ITS FAMILY-ADOPTED PLANTING PLOTS, HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSES THAT GENERATE FRESH PRODUCE...

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THE CONSERVANCY'S URBAN FARMING/COMMUNITY GREENING PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES ABOUT 4,000 NEWARK RESIDENTS THROUGH ITS FAMILY-ADOPTED PLANTING PLOTS, HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSES THAT GENERATE FRESH PRODUCE, WEEKLY MOBILE FARM STANDS, MONTHLY FARMER'S MARKETS, AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD BOXES. THROUGH THESE COMBINED ACTIVITIES THE CONSERVANCY MAKES NUTRITIOUS, HEALTHY FOODS ACCESSIBLE TO NEWARK RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN DESIGNATED FOOD DESERT NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2023 URBAN FARMING INITIATIVES EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A NEWARK GROWERS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FOOD BOX INITIATIVE, PROVIDING SEVERAL DOZEN LOCAL FAMILIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE EVERY OTHER WEEK.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,217,592

IN 2023 THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED THE COALITION FOR HEALTHY FOOD IN NEWARK SCHOOLS, A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, ESTABLISHED TO SUSTAINABLY TRANSFORM NEWARK'S SCHOOL FOOD SYSTEM WHICH SERVES 41,672...

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IN 2023 THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED THE COALITION FOR HEALTHY FOOD IN NEWARK SCHOOLS, A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, ESTABLISHED TO SUSTAINABLY TRANSFORM NEWARK'S SCHOOL FOOD SYSTEM WHICH SERVES 41,672 STUDENTS IN ITS 63 SCHOOLS. THE COALITION IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, FARM-TO-SCHOOL ACCESS, GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION, FARM-TO-FAMILY ACCESS, FITNESS EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE STAFF. THE CONSERVANCY SERVES AS THE BACKBONE AGENCY FOR THIS COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE. MOST RECENTLY THIS CAMPAIGN HAS IMPLEMENTED COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS AND THE FORMATION AND STRENGTHENING OF A SERIES OF STUDENT-LED NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCILS IN NEWARK SCHOOLS, ENCOURAGING STUDENT INPUT ON FOOD QUALITY ISSUES WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS, THEREBY IMPACTING 2,600 STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,366,820
Program Service Revenue $304,244
Investment Income $135,545
Other Revenue $4,353
TOTAL REVENUE $1,810,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $857,085
Salaries & Benefits $1,229,176
Fundraising Expenses $229,779
Program Expenses $2,667,286
Other Expenses $1,244,708
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,422,769

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,810,962 $5,212,515 -0.7%
Expenses $3,422,769 $2,664,159 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,611,807 $2,548,356 -1.6%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
31
Volunteers
200

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
$179,975
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUZANNE R DYER CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK W GORDON VICE-CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN WEXLER SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J ROSENBERG TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NAKEEFA CILICIA BERNARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED BROOMFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI CANNON-NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK GOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN MAZUR KIELBLOCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CITA MEDINA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALCOLM MCCLAIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN E MILLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELDEN OGILVY PISANI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL SCHWARZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD S SPINELLI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WHITTEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILSON CANO EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$170,823 $9,152 $179,975
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 $1,810,962 $3,422,769 $13,459,483 $-1,611,807
2024 $5,212,515 $2,664,159 $15,143,825 $2,548,356
2024 $5,212,515 $2,664,159 $15,143,825 $2,548,356
2023 $1,475,145 $2,044,170 $12,527,506 $-569,025
2022 $2,115,520 $1,898,532 $13,066,036 $216,988
2021 $1,398,315 $1,577,533 $12,907,230 $-179,218
2020 $3,196,672 $1,663,148 $13,119,035 $1,533,524
2019 $3,177,087 $2,095,790 $11,503,051 $1,081,297
2018 $1,945,299 $2,220,868 $10,402,222 $-275,569
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