PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC

EIN: 222727412 501(c)(3) Human Services

NEWTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$9,160,752
Total Expenses
$8,628,711
Total Assets
$23,260,392
Net Assets
$21,377,193
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
DEBORAH BERRY-TOON
Phone
9739403500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $9.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $8.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES INCLUDING TEEN PARENTS AND SINGLE PARENTS TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,636,604

APPROXIMATELY 2,800 SINGLE-PARENT, TWO-PARENT, INDIVIDUAL AND DISPLACED HOMEMAKER HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING...

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APPROXIMATELY 2,800 SINGLE-PARENT, TWO-PARENT, INDIVIDUAL AND DISPLACED HOMEMAKER HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, PARENTING CLASSES, NURSE HOME VISITS FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS, CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY NEEDS RESPONSE AND ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY AND DELIVERY. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN OUR INTAKE CENTER RESPOND IN REAL TIME TO 10,000 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE ANNUALLY CONNECTING CALLERS WITH NEEDED AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND FOLLOWING UP WITH EACH CALLER TO ENSURE CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.WITH A STAFF OF ABOUT 60 FTES, A SMALL ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF MORE THAN 35 COMPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED AND EMPLOYED TO ADDRESS AND OVERCOME A MYRIAD OF OBSTACLES, PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL WALKS AND STAGES OF LIFE ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,576,164 Revenue: $816,198

LITTLE SPROUTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER ON THE PSS CAMPUS PROVIDES LOW-COST ACCREDITED DAYCARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 83 STUDENTS AGE 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS, GIVING THE CHILDREN QUALITY NATIONAL CURRICULUM...

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LITTLE SPROUTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER ON THE PSS CAMPUS PROVIDES LOW-COST ACCREDITED DAYCARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 83 STUDENTS AGE 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS, GIVING THE CHILDREN QUALITY NATIONAL CURRICULUM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A HEALTHY, SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHILE AFFORDING THEIR PARENTS THE ABILITY TO GET OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUE EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING TO BUILD STRONGER FUTURES FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,831,539
Program Service Revenue $816,198
Investment Income $520,504
Other Revenue $992,511
TOTAL REVENUE $9,160,752

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $532,831
Salaries & Benefits $5,822,947
Fundraising Expenses $235,482
Program Expenses $8,212,768
Other Expenses $2,272,933
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,628,711

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,160,752 $7,851,245 +0.2%
Expenses $8,628,711 $7,609,985 +0.1%
Net Income $532,041 $241,260 +1.2%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
95
Volunteers
500

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
$343,525
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
5
$842,893
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN MURPHY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES FERNANDEZ VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE PARKER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHODA SEIDER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE ELLMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREANNE MARCHIONI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN LYTWYNEC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL BREWER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILARY KRUCE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JP PERRY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY ESPOSITO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH HOER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH BERRY-TOON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 60.00
Officer
$327,500 $16,025 $343,525
KATHLEEN MCNAMARA CHIEF COMPLIANCE & GRANTS OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$170,865 $0 $170,865
MELANIE WAWRZYNIAK CPO INTAKE & CLIENT MANAGEMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$170,308 $0 $170,308
HALEY MCCRACKEN CPO FAMILY SVCS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$168,913 $0 $168,913
KYERSTEN GIEGER CPO DEV & EDUCATION 40.00
Key Emp
$167,519 $0 $167,519
ALICE PRENDERGAST CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$165,288 $0 $165,288
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 $9,160,752 $8,628,711 $23,260,392 $532,041
2024 $7,851,245 $7,609,985 $22,063,446 $241,260
2023 $8,091,328 $6,925,013 $21,288,211 $1,166,315
2022 $15,101,231 $6,205,789 $19,164,655 $8,895,442
2021 $6,829,657 $5,694,769 $10,678,073 $1,134,888
2020 $5,625,628 $5,240,013 $10,033,432 $385,615
2019 $5,857,150 $5,029,576 $8,845,690 $827,574
2018 $4,440,451 $4,602,823 $7,815,029 $-162,372
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