United Way Of Bergen County
- Assets
- $30.3m
- Revenue
- $16.3m
- Investments
- $52.1k
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Paramus, NJ
- Founding
- 02/1965
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 22-6028959
Organization Overview
United Way Of Bergen County is located in Paramus, NJ. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2022, United Way Of Bergen County employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Bergen County 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 03/2022, United Way Of Bergen County generated $16.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.1m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% 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.
Since 2015, United Way Of Bergen County has awarded 3,830 individual grants totaling $81,593,131. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE BUILDING. IN EVERY ASPECT OF OUR WORK, WE ARE BUILDING BETTER LIVES, BETTER COMMUNITIES AND BETTER FUTURES. WE ARE CHANGING LIVES - DIRECTLY AND CONCRETELY. WE HAVE BUILT A STRONG FOUNDATION BUT THERE IS MORE WORK THAT MUST BE DONE. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS. HELP STARTS WITH 2-1-1 OUR FREE AND SIMPLE STATEWIDE SERVICE THAT ANSWERS EVERY CALL FOR HELP. WE HELP IN A CRISIS WITH ASSISTANCE FROM OUR COMPASSION FUND THAT IS DIRECT, CONCRETE AND TIMELY. AND, WE ARE TURNING LIVES AROUND WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL PROBLEMS LIKE HOUSING WORKS, OUR DEVELOPMENT EFFORT TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOMES THAT PEOPLE CAN AFFORD, AND ENABLE SOME VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UWBC PROCESSES SEVERAL WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS. AS PART OF THIS WORKPLACE GIVING EMPLOYEES CAN CHOOSE TO DESIGNATE THEIR DONATION TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE AN IRS APPROVED 501C3 ORGANIZATION.
AFFORDABLE HOUSINGBERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY WORKS TO ADDRESS THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BY BUILDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS, VETERANS, WORKING FAMILIES AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (I.E., DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS). THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT FROM SITE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING TO CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE COORDINATION. BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY HAS BUILT 38 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS SERVE OVER 500 SENIORS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EACH DAY. ANOTHER 5 DEVELOPMENTS ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
NJ211BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED NJ211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM. ACCESS TO NJ211 IS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, MULTILINGUAL, AND ALWAYS OPEN. NJ211 CONNECTS THESE CALLERS TO ITS NETWORK OF OVER 3,000 AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE MORE THAN 10,000 SERVICES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FOOD ASSISTANCE AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. IN 2021, NJ211 HELPED OVER 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE FIND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY. THE COMPASSION FUNDBERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL CRISIS. THE COMPASSION FUND IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF DIRECT AND TIMELY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN BERGEN COUNTY. A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND CASE WORKERS ASSESS EACH HOUSEHOLD AND PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO PREVENT EVICTION, REINSTATE UTILITIES, AND KEEP FAMILIES SAFE.THIS YEAR, THE COMPASSION FUND HELPED 445 PEOPLE REMAIN STABLY HOUSED.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Toronto President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $188,298 |
Peter Arbeiter CFO | Officer | 23 | $128,738 |
Carol Lowden Controller | 37.5 | $102,394 | |
Peter J Ingrasci Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Joseph M Healy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Valerie A Reardon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cascol Llc Electrical Work | 3/30/21 | $131,024 |
Z Architects Architect | 3/30/21 | $124,779 |
Brad-core Humanism In Building General Contractor | 3/30/21 | $559,882 |
Trinity Development General Contractor | 3/30/21 | $118,029 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $269,704 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $62,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,545,919 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $697,144 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,877,923 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $236,592 |
| Investment income | $9,953 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,369 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $9,730 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,270,987 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,142,768 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $368,243 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $361,259 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,621 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $648,992 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,900 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,737 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,561 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,693 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,590 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $100,127 |
| Information technology | $14,874 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $89,982 |
| Travel | $12,949 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,165 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $24,053 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,102 |
| Insurance | $26,099 |
| All other expenses | $8,457 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,132,051 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,043,172 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,040,532 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $990,469 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,039 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,468 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $52,145 |
| Investments—program-related | $25,325,592 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $775,202 |
| Total assets | $30,271,619 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $457,926 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $7,772,260 |
| Total liabilities | $8,730,186 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,688,949 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $852,484 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $30,271,619 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Bergen County has awarded $11,418,101 in support to 424 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Paramus, NJ PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $3,046,022 |
Montvale, NJ PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $2,252,293 |
Memphis, TN PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $163,837 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $152,983 |
Kennesaw, GA PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $148,235 |
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $135,845 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that United Way Of Bergen County has recieved totaling $3,293,223.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Bergen County Paramus, NJ PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION | $3,046,022 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: RIDGEWOOD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $31,410 |
Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation Teaneck, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $11,100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $424,827,168 | $56,076,653 |
Masonic Charity Foundation Of New Jersey Burlington, NJ | $172,221,934 | $43,314,018 |
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY | $189,540,443 | $45,112,374 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $71,821,513 | $41,142,392 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $277,158,927 | $43,372,124 |
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY | $249,898,212 | $25,804,353 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | $111,398,154 | $23,240,167 |
Colcom Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $406,634,028 | $48,313,267 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj Whippany, NJ | $148,757,737 | $46,864,442 |
Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | $14,483,515 | $34,407,041 |
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | $15,393,137 | $25,966,681 |
Syracuse Community Health Center Inc Syracuse, NY | $18,630,162 | $24,795,455 |