The Waterfront Project Inc

EIN: 462360340 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Jersey City, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,056,724
Total Expenses
$2,302,777
Total Assets
$368,831
Net Assets
$222,518
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
Victoria Hernandez
Phone
5512567578
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Waterfront Project Inc, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Founded in 2013, The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) is a legal center that provides free civil legal representation, assistance, and advocacy to New Jersey residents who are asset-limited, income-constrained, homeless, or disenfranchised.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,056,037
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $687
TOTAL REVENUE $2,056,724

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $355,034
Salaries & Benefits $1,626,769
Fundraising Expenses $23,771
Program Expenses $2,121,648
Other Expenses $320,974
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,302,777

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,056,724 $2,926,811 -0.3%
Expenses $2,302,777 $3,103,141 -0.3%
Net Income $-246,053 $-176,330 +0.4%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
33
Volunteers
12

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
$117,923
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL SAINTHILAIRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$103,433 $14,490 $117,923
ISABEL CHOU BOARD CHAIR 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCESCA LARSON VICE CHAIR 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE BRENNAN TREASURER 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS SWANEPOEL BOARD SECRETARY 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA DOMENECH TRUSTEE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN LAW TRUSTEE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENA LOAYZA TRUSTEE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM OPEL TRUSTEE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SLOTWINSKI TRUSTEE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KESHAV PODDAR TRUSTEE 5.0
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 $2,056,724 $2,302,777 $368,831 $-246,053
2024 $2,926,811 $3,103,141 $797,281 $-176,330
2023 $2,133,304 $2,017,631 $820,007 $115,673
2021 $862,392 $511,145 $608,238 $351,247
2020 $471,784 $406,914 $166,435 $64,870
2019 $368,282 $323,782 $101,565 $44,500
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