Lunch Break

Organization Overview

Lunch Break is located in Red Bank, NJ. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (K35) the organization is classified as: Soup Kitchens, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lunch Break employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lunch Break is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Lunch Break generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AS A CARING COMMUNITY, LUNCH BREAK FREELY PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, LIFE SKILLS AND FELLOWSHIP TO THOSE IN NEED IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AND BEYOND. WE STRIVE TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THOSE WE SERVE AND GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HEALTHIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLES. WE SERVE EVERYONE WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOOD OPERATIONSTHE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO IMPACT LUNCH BREAK IN 2021 IN UNPRECEDENTED WAYS, INCLUDING FOOD OPERATIONS SO MANY OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE AFFECTED HEALTH-WISE AND FINANCIALLY BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES RESULTING FROM THE PANDEMIC. MORE MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS HAD TO DECIDE BETWEEN AFFORDING FOOD AND HOUSING EXPENSES. SOME CHILDREN ADMITTED TO ACUTE HUNGER. AND THOSE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL WERE FINANCIALLY DRAINED.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.


SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS:COVID 19 RELIEF FUND:IN 2021, LUNCH BREAK CONTINUED THE COVID 19 EMERGENCY FUND PROGRAM BEGUN IN 2020 TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED FOR: UTILITIES, CAR INSURANCE, CAR PAYMENT, PHONE, AND CABLE. AFTER ESTABLISHING THIS FUND, IT WAS LATER ASSESSED THAT WE WOULD NO LONGER FUND RENT AND MOTELS. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 321 APPLICANTS, TOTALING $177,591CONTINUED ON SCHEDLE O.


LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER IS THE HOPE FOR TOMORROW IN OUR MISSION, LEADING THOSE WE SERVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WITH THE HELP OF 2 STAFF MEMBERS AND MORE THAN 61 VOLUNTEER COACHES, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR RESUME WRITING, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMPUTER TRAINING AND MANY MORE SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS SINCE ITS OPENING. THE CENTER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gwendolyn O Love
Executive Director
$172,370
Juanita Lewis
VP (oct-Dec)
$0
Nancy Karpf
Secretary
$0
Mimi Keenan
VP (jan-Sept)
$0
Steven Haugenes
Treasurer
$0
Phillip Antoon
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$647,568
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,784,923
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,070,280
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,432,491
Total Program Service Revenue$54,511
Investment income $99,890
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $96,228
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,686,383

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Lunch Break has recieved totaling $38,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stone Foundation Of New Jersey

Leonardo, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Provident Bank Foundation Inc

Iselin, NJ

PURPOSE: CLIENT CHOICE PANTRY

$15,000
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation Inc

Wall Township, NJ

PURPOSE: FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR NEEDY

$2,000
Caneel Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,534,664
Earnings$159,399
Admin Expense$7,072
Ending Balance$1,686,991

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