UNITED WAY OF ESSEX & WEST HUDSON D/B/A UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK

EIN: 226069078 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NEWARK, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,682,600
Total Expenses
$3,006,443
Total Assets
$6,083,278
Net Assets
$5,774,975
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
CATHERINE WILSON
Phone
9736248300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF ESSEX & WEST HUDSON D/B/A UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITHIN OUR FOOTPRINT TO STRENGTHEN THE COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY. THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICE INITIATIVES WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMMUNITY CONCERNS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, INCOME, AND HEALTH.VISION - THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS, RESIDENTS IN OUR 13 MUNICIPALITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO CREATE HEALTHIER LIVES WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,260,871

UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK SERVES AS A BACKBONE AGENCY GUIDING THE NEWARK ASSET BUILDING COALITION (NABC). TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE EMPOWER RESIDENTS OF GREATER NEWARK TO FORGE THE PATHWAY TO...

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UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK SERVES AS A BACKBONE AGENCY GUIDING THE NEWARK ASSET BUILDING COALITION (NABC). TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE EMPOWER RESIDENTS OF GREATER NEWARK TO FORGE THE PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY BY STREAMLINING KEY FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA), AND BY PROVIDING WRAP-AROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEBT ALLEVIATION, WEALTH BUILDING AND FINANCIAL GROWTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $149,481

UWGN FOCUSES ON YOUTH SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CELEBRITY READ PROGRAM. A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LITERACY INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS VOLUNTEERS INTO THE SCHOOLS TO READ TO STUDENTS DURING THE MONTH OF...

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UWGN FOCUSES ON YOUTH SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CELEBRITY READ PROGRAM. A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LITERACY INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS VOLUNTEERS INTO THE SCHOOLS TO READ TO STUDENTS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,355,446
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $374,206
Other Revenue $-47,052
TOTAL REVENUE $2,682,600

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $810,538
Salaries & Benefits $844,334
Fundraising Expenses $145,824
Program Expenses $2,410,352
Other Expenses $1,351,571
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,006,443

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,682,600 $1,450,128 +0.8%
Expenses $3,006,443 $2,178,346 +0.4%
Net Income $-323,843 $-728,218 -0.6%
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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
15
Volunteers
85

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
1
$272,095
Total Directors
14
$272,095
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY ANN JACKSON BOARD CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINT TINT YAP VICE CHAIR/CHAIR RD COMMITTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAN JIANG BOARD TREASURER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE ALVITES BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK AMADIN BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA LEWIS-WALKER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MUNIZ BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY PLAUT BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRENE MULDOWNEY GOVERNANCE CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA PRASHAD COMMUNITY IMPACT CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE WILSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$245,935 $26,160 $272,095
CYNTHIA AURIELI BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLYANNE FLORIA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN SCOGGINS BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,682,600 $3,006,443 $6,083,278 $-323,843
2024 $1,450,128 $2,178,346 $6,281,254 $-728,218
2023 $3,035,319 $4,165,823 $7,308,123 $-1,130,504
2022 $4,656,429 $5,423,747 $7,601,525 $-767,318
2021 $5,246,649 $6,367,400 $9,335,896 $-1,120,751
2020 $7,932,382 $5,931,424 $10,576,330 $2,000,958
2019 $2,585,884 $2,887,800 $7,460,816 $-301,916
2018 $2,794,999 $2,893,106 $7,478,220 $-98,107
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