ST JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER

EIN: 521467470 501(c)(3) Human Services

ELIZABETH, NJ

Total Revenue
$3,116,153
Total Expenses
$2,167,667
Total Assets
$4,464,508
Net Assets
$4,008,905
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
KAREN MAHER
Phone
9083545456
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ST JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $948K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

SJSSC SERVES THE MATERIALLY POOR AND HOMELESS IN THE GREATER ELIZABETH, NJ AREA BY PROVIDING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, CLOTHING, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WITH DIGNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,511,877

ST. JOSEPH'S OFFERS FOUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL AND IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. WITH THE COMPLETION OF OUR NEW FOOD PANTRY BUILDING IN JANUARY 2024, WE HAVE TRANSITIONED...

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ST. JOSEPH'S OFFERS FOUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL AND IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. WITH THE COMPLETION OF OUR NEW FOOD PANTRY BUILDING IN JANUARY 2024, WE HAVE TRANSITIONED TO AN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE FOOD PANTRY MODEL. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 500+ HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH. EACH BAG WILL FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR FIVE DAYS. THE SOUP KITCHEN SERVES MEALS TO 150-200 GUESTS EACH SATURDAY. THE DAILY BREAD PROGRAM PROVIDES ABOUT 400 SANDWICHES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS SIX DAYS A WEEK, 52 WEEKS A YEAR. ST. JOSEPH'S ALSO WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE. 150-300 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE PRODUCE, MEAT, DAIRY AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS ON THE 3RD AND 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EXTRA DISTRIBUTIONS TAKE PLACE ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AND A FARMERS MARKET DISTRIBUTION OCCURS ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. IN TOTAL, THE AGENCY PROVIDES OVER 850,000 MEALS PER YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $261,312

THE HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. EDUCATION AND NUTRITION AWARENESS ARE OFFERED TO ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS...

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THE HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. EDUCATION AND NUTRITION AWARENESS ARE OFFERED TO ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS APPROXIMATELY 100 CLIENTS EACH MONTH WITH ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LIVE A MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE.THE CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY FOR THEM TO PROCURE THEIR MEDICATION AND WE ARE THE "LAST DOLLAR IN". IN ADDITION, ST. JOSEPH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS SO THAT CLIENTS CAN MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES AND REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON MEDICATIONS FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ETC. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $93,326

CASE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, AND ADULT EDUCATION ARE ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGEMENT IS A COMPONENT OF ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS. WHEN INDIVIDUALS REGISTER...

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CASE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, AND ADULT EDUCATION ARE ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGEMENT IS A COMPONENT OF ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS. WHEN INDIVIDUALS REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THE FAMILY SITUATION IS EVALUATED TO SEE IF OTHER SERVICES OR REFERRALS ARE NEEDED.SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SUMMER CAMP ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED FAMILIES. THE ADULT EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS ESL CLASSES, COMPUTER SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,984,393
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $75,708
Other Revenue $56,052
TOTAL REVENUE $3,116,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $692,974
Fundraising Expenses $82,776
Program Expenses $1,866,515
Other Expenses $1,474,693
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,167,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,116,153 $3,166,336 0.0%
Expenses $2,167,667 $2,009,163 +0.1%
Net Income $948,486 $1,157,173 -0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
18
Volunteers
100

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
$69,512
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HAROLD KESSLER TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE KARMOL SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD J BUTERA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ALLAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MAHER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULISSA CAMPOS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE DUPUIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI S GOOD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN HARDY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH HICKEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINIFRED JOHANSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MADDOX TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINOSKA MATEO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SUSKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAISY TROCAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNADETTE MURPHY EXECUTIVE DIR. 29.00
Officer
$69,512 $0 $69,512
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,116,153 $2,167,667 $4,464,508 $948,486
2023 $3,166,336 $2,009,163 $3,486,938 $1,157,173
2022 $2,385,485 $1,935,290 $2,322,445 $450,195
2021 $2,325,971 $1,893,660 $1,962,290 $432,311
2020 $1,161,707 $730,355 $1,540,477 $431,352
2019 $662,446 $695,794 $1,046,090 $-33,348
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