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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Financial Trends

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

UWGNS' MISSION IS TO BUILD STRONG, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE CHANCE TO THRIVE.

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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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