Homefront Inc

Organization Overview

Homefront Inc is located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2020, Homefront Inc employed 168 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 09/2020, Homefront Inc generated $16.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.9m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 5 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HOMEFRONT'S MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BY HARNESSING THE CARING, RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION LESSENS THE IMMEDIATE PAIN OF HOMELESSNESS AND HELPS FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. HOMEFRONT WORKS TO GIVE ITS CLIENTS THE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INCOMES, AND WORKS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. HOMEFRONT HELPS HOMELESS FAMILIES ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PREVENTION/EMERGENCY SERVICES:IT IS HOMEFRONT'S COMMITMENT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THEIR EMERGING NEEDS THAT HAS CREATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:EMERGENCY SHELTER FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER - SHORT-TERM PROGRAM AT THE HOMEFRONT FAMILY CAMPUS FOR UP TO 38 FAMILIES (INCLUDING SINGLE MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND TWO-PARENT FAMILIES) WHERE PARENTS LEARN THE SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT & GAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. FRESHSTART - SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WORKING POOR FAMILIES. HELP IS GIVEN TO LOCATE AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING WHILE ALSO PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.HOMELESSNESS PREVENTIONTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR BACK RENT/MORTGAGE/UTILITIES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS TO ENABLE MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS AT RISK OF EVICTION TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING AND TO BE SPARED THE TRAUMA OF HOMELESSNESS.THE RESOURCE NETWORKTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VERY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH A LIFE WITH DIGNITY. DONATED GOODS & SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: FURNISH THE FUTURE -DONATED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS. FREESTORE - DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS. DIAPER RESOURCE CENTER - DONATED DIAPERS, WIPES, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS.SPECIAL NEEDSHOMEFRONT PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND ONGOING HOUSING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN WHICH ONE MEMBER IS HIV-POSITIVE, IS MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED OR IS BATTLING AN OPIOID ADDICTION. THIS HOUSING COMES WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND A RICH ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO ADDRESS THE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES THE RESIDENTS ARE FACING.


CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICESHOMEFRONT HAS DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ASSIST LOWINCOME AND/OR HOMELESS FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY NETS AND BUILD SUCCESSFUL AND STABLE FAMILIES. HOMEFRONT BUILDS LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE FAMILIES, WHO UTILIZE HOMEFRONT'S HOLISTIC ARRAY OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AS INDICATED BY THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE HOMEFRONT FAMILY CAMPUS, MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN EXPANDED AND NEW ONES ADDED. THIS NEW "VILLAGE OF HEALING AND HOPE" OFFERS A ONE-STOP APPROACH TO SERVICES AND IS UNLIKE ANYTHING IN THE NORTHEAST. SERVICES INCLUDE: EMPLOYMENT -FOCUSED SKILLS BUILDINGHOMEFRONT RECOGNIZES THAT THE BASIC FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENCE IS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS ARE ALWAYS GROWING AND TODAY INCLUDE: HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES AND TESTING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDING MICROSOFT OFFICE, SERVSAFE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SORA SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT COUNSELING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTSPACE AND SEWINGSPACE PROGRAMS FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS PARENTING, NUTRITION AND PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSESCHILDREN'S PROGRAMSHOMEFRONT RECOGNIZES THAT THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS AND EXTREME POVERTY ON CHILDREN CAN BE CRIPPLING - PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY. THE HOMEFRONT ENRICHMENT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN IS ALL-ENCOMPASSING AND INCLUDES FREE SERVICES SUCH AS: ATKINSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WITH EARLY HEADSTART PROGRAM YEAR-ROUND TUTORING AND MENTORING THE JOY, HOPES AND DREAMS AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THE CHILDREN'S CHAMPION TEAM FOR ASSESSING PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES 8-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM A BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE TO ENSURE KIDS START SCHOOL THE RIGHT WAY YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIPS FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS - OVER 2,700 CHILDREN RECEIVE SPECIFIC PERSONAL GIFTS.EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRYHOMEFRONT PREPARES AND PROVIDES FOOD BAGS FOR HUNGRY FAMILIES IN MERCER COUNTY. ANYONE IN NEED CAN COME TO HOMEFRONT AND RECEIVE A FOOD BAG. OVER 25,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE FED THIS YEAR AND OVER 2,900 FAMILIES RECEIVE CHRISTMAS AND THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS EACH YEAR.


HOUSINGIT BECAME CLEAR TO HOMEFRONT THAT PROVIDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ALONE ONLY ADDRESSED ONE SIDE OF THE CRISIS FACED BY THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF MERCER COUNTY. WITHOUT ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THERE CAN BE NO HOME. HOMEFRONT IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE SERVICE-ENRICHED HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AS WELL AS TO THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WHERE FAMILIES CAN BUILD THEIR SKILLS AS THEY PREPARE TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.TRADITIONAL HOUSINGHOMEFRONT'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH FOCUSES ON EACH FAMILY ON BECOMING INDEPENDENT: TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMITMENT 3 - 6 MONTHS OF HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES RAPID REHOUSING FAMILIES RECEIVE ONGOING RENT SUBSIDIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.PERMANENT SERVICE-ENRICHED AFFORDABLE HOUSINGHOMEFRONT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OVER 125 WORKING POOR FAMILIES LIVING IN PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MERCER COUNTY (RENTS ARE NO MORE THAN 30% OF INCOME).


PREVENTION/EMERGENCY SERVICES:IT IS HOMEFRONT'S COMMITMENT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THEIR EMERGING NEEDS THAT HAS CREATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:EMERGENCY SHELTER FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER - SHORT-TERM PROGRAM AT THE HOMEFRONT FAMILY CAMPUS FOR UP TO 38 FAMILIES (INCLUDING SINGLE MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND TWO-PARENT FAMILIES) WHERE PARENTS LEARN THE SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT & GAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. FRESHSTART - SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WORKING POOR FAMILIES. HELP IS GIVEN TO LOCATE AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING WHILE ALSO PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.HOMELESSNESS PREVENTIONTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR BACK RENT/MORTGAGE/UTILITIES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS TO ENABLE MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS AT RISK OF EVICTION TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING AND TO BE SPARED THE TRAUMA OF HOMELESSNESS.THE RESOURCE NETWORKTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VERY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH A LIFE WITH DIGNITY. DONATED GOODS & SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: FURNISH THE FUTURE -DONATED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS. FREESTORE - DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS. DIAPER RESOURCE CENTER - DONATED DIAPERS, WIPES, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS.SPECIAL NEEDSHOMEFRONT PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND ONGOING HOUSING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN WHICH ONE MEMBER IS HIV-POSITIVE, IS MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED OR IS BATTLING AN OPIOID ADDICTION. THIS HOUSING COMES WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND A RICH ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO ADDRESS THE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES THE RESIDENTS ARE FACING.


CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICESHOMEFRONT HAS DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ASSIST LOWINCOME AND/OR HOMELESS FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY NETS AND BUILD SUCCESSFUL AND STABLE FAMILIES. HOMEFRONT BUILDS LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE FAMILIES, WHO UTILIZE HOMEFRONT'S HOLISTIC ARRAY OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AS INDICATED BY THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE HOMEFRONT FAMILY CAMPUS, MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN EXPANDED AND NEW ONES ADDED. THIS NEW "VILLAGE OF HEALING AND HOPE" OFFERS A ONE-STOP APPROACH TO SERVICES AND IS UNLIKE ANYTHING IN THE NORTHEAST. SERVICES INCLUDE: EMPLOYMENT -FOCUSED SKILLS BUILDINGHOMEFRONT RECOGNIZES THAT THE BASIC FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENCE IS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS ARE ALWAYS GROWING AND TODAY INCLUDE: HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES AND TESTING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDING MICROSOFT OFFICE, SERVSAFE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SORA SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT COUNSELING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTSPACE AND SEWINGSPACE PROGRAMS FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS PARENTING, NUTRITION AND PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSESCHILDREN'S PROGRAMSHOMEFRONT RECOGNIZES THAT THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS AND EXTREME POVERTY ON CHILDREN CAN BE CRIPPLING - PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY. THE HOMEFRONT ENRICHMENT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN IS ALL-ENCOMPASSING AND INCLUDES FREE SERVICES SUCH AS: ATKINSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WITH EARLY HEADSTART PROGRAM YEAR-ROUND TUTORING AND MENTORING THE JOY, HOPES AND DREAMS AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THE CHILDREN'S CHAMPION TEAM FOR ASSESSING PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES 8-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM A BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE TO ENSURE KIDS START SCHOOL THE RIGHT WAY YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIPS FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS - OVER 2,700 CHILDREN RECEIVE SPECIFIC PERSONAL GIFTS.EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRYHOMEFRONT PREPARES AND PROVIDES FOOD BAGS FOR HUNGRY FAMILIES IN MERCER COUNTY. ANYONE IN NEED CAN COME TO HOMEFRONT AND RECEIVE A FOOD BAG. OVER 25,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE FED THIS YEAR AND OVER 2,900 FAMILIES RECEIVE CHRISTMAS AND THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS EACH YEAR.


HOUSINGIT BECAME CLEAR TO HOMEFRONT THAT PROVIDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ALONE ONLY ADDRESSED ONE SIDE OF THE CRISIS FACED BY THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF MERCER COUNTY. WITHOUT ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THERE CAN BE NO HOME. HOMEFRONT IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE SERVICE-ENRICHED HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AS WELL AS TO THE PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WHERE FAMILIES CAN BUILD THEIR SKILLS AS THEY PREPARE TO MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.TRADITIONAL HOUSINGHOMEFRONT'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH FOCUSES ON EACH FAMILY ON BECOMING INDEPENDENT: TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMITMENT 3 - 6 MONTHS OF HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES RAPID REHOUSING FAMILIES RECEIVE ONGOING RENT SUBSIDIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.PERMANENT SERVICE-ENRICHED AFFORDABLE HOUSINGHOMEFRONT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OVER 125 WORKING POOR FAMILIES LIVING IN PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MERCER COUNTY (RENTS ARE NO MORE THAN 30% OF INCOME).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Constance Mercer Myers
Chief Executive Officer
$164,233
Sarah Steward
Chief Operating Officer
$100,966
William Hackett
Chief Financial And Admini
$99,959
Anthony C Stewart
Treasurer
$0
Rose Mazzella
Secretary
$0
Allen M Silk ESQ
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sos Security Llc
Security
$156,123
Sos Security Llc
Security
$156,123
Whistle Building Maintenance Stalnecker
Building Cleaning
$168,449
Johnny's Fabulous
Catering
$193,253
Johnny's Fabulous
Catering
$193,253
Whistle Building Maintenance Stalnecker
Building Cleaning
$168,449
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$122,469
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,047,246
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,343,310
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,749,007
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,513,025
Total Program Service Revenue$2,212,818
Investment income $22,972
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $25,650
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,812,873

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 67 grants that Homefront Inc has recieved totaling $1,602,202.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gordon & Llura Gund Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: TO HELP FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION.

$1,005,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$79,682
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Anne And Gerald Freedman Charitable Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES.

$70,750
Anne And Gerald Freedman Charitable Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES.

$70,750
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,082,726
Earnings$375,285
Net Contributions$928,419
Ending Balance$3,386,430

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