MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS WITH DIGNITYINC

EIN: 271105051 501(c)(3) Human Services

MAPLEWOOD, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,808,822
Total Expenses
$2,677,531
Total Assets
$2,337,459
Net Assets
$1,811,890
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
SAMIR SHAH
Phone
8622505216
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS WITH DIGNITYINC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS WITH DIGNITY (MEND) is a hunger relief network in Essex County, NJ, that works to advance health equity and influence systems-level change through collaborative, community-driven, responsive programming. Its mission is to strengthen community health by increasing access to fresh and healthy food. MEND envisions a community in which everyone has access to nutritious food and the ability to achieve their optimal health. MEND values Community, Diversity, Collaboration,and Dignity.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,777,410
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $31,412
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,808,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $749,969
Fundraising Expenses $194,945
Program Expenses $2,246,263
Other Expenses $1,927,562
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,677,531

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,808,822 $2,216,543 +0.3%
Expenses $2,677,531 $2,320,683 +0.2%
Net Income $131,291 $-104,140 -2.3%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
14
Volunteers
247

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
4
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBIN PEACOCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$84,502 $0 $84,502
A JABBAR ABDI Chairman 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN HARTSHORN HILTON VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE S CAHILL Trustee 12.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLYN BLANEY Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHESNEY BLUE Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS COSTANZO Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGALY DENIS-ROMAN Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DYANNA MOON Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN EYLER Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER LINDA KLAISS Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET SANTANA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WESSLER Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE SINCLAIR Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIGOZIE ONYEMA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMIR SHAH Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNITA SUBRAMANIAN Trustee 2.00
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
2024 $2,808,822 $2,677,531 $2,337,459 $131,291
2023 $2,216,543 $2,320,683 $1,836,324 $-104,140
2022 $2,337,359 $2,085,115 $2,034,999 $252,244
2021 $1,516,273 $1,108,590 $1,678,884 $407,683
2020 $1,640,833 $764,997 $1,163,593 $875,836
2019 $407,202 $282,130 $254,090 $125,072
2018 $240,446 $169,799 $123,904 $70,647
2017 $193,307 $198,316 $53,257 $-5,009
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