Nonprofit · EIN 22-1520408
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC
Tax-exempt · MILLTOWN, NJ 08850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,281,262 | $3,523,535 | -$242,273 | $7,092,929 | $693,140 | $6,399,789 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,532,539 | $3,354,883 | $177,656 | $6,801,989 | $473,940 | $6,328,049 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,929,544
- Program service revenue
- $151,349
- Investment income
- $185,700
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,014
- Other revenue
- $14,669
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $252,399
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $303,770
- Other salaries and wages
- $678,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,157,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $82
- Accounting fees
- $27,999
- Occupancy
- $22,278
- Travel
- $8,048
- Depreciation
- $79,900
- Program services (functional)
- $3,152,812
- Management and general (functional)
- $153,311
- Fundraising (functional)
- $217,412
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,801,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,092,929
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $693,140
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,399,789
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $727,604
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,945,354
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,043,342
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,356,447
- Gross receipts
- $6,561,276
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLORIA AFTANSKI | PRESIDENT, CPO Officer | 45 | $168,000 | $22,018 |
| ELIZABETH E HANCE | VP OF FINANCE (CFO) Officer | 45 | $104,198 | $10,656 |
| AINSWORTH KIFFIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN F MAIETTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARKO PATTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VAN DER STAD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KARLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GOKHALE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE P O'CONNELL | CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE F LIVINGSTON | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MURIEL GRIMMETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR MICHAEL WILKERSON LEACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARLETTA EVERETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOL HECKELMAN | VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS S McDONOUGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GISELLE MUDGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLORIA AFTANSKI | PRESIDENT, CPO Officer | 45 | $162,407 | $21,395 |
| ELIZABETH E HANCE | VP OF FINANCE (CFO) Officer | 45 | $107,453 | $10,459 |
| LAWRENCE P O'CONNELL | CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE F LIVINGSTON | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SOL HECKELMAN | VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY INVE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KARLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARLETTA EVERETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GOKHALE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MURIEL GRIMMETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AINSWORTH KIFFIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR MICHAEL WILKERSON LEACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN F MAIETTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS S McDONOUGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARKO PATTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STU SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VAN DER STAD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 32 FORD AVE, MILLTOWN, NJ 08850-1532
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gloria Aftanski, 32 FORD AVE, MILLTOWN, NJ 08850
- Signed the 990
- Gloria Aftanski, President, CPO
- Phone
- (732) 247-3727
- Website
- WWW.UWCJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Tait Weller & Baker LLP
Mission
United Way of Central Jersey's leadership brings together resources for local disadvantaged families to ensure that all young children in our community attain better educational outcomes and a healthier, brighter and more successful future.
Program accomplishments
- Healthy CommunityNurse Family Partnership The evidence-based Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program specifically serves low-income, first-time pregnant women, providing comprehensive parenting training and education, and additional supportive services, from the twelfth week of pregnancy through the child's second birthday. (Additional Information provided on Schedule O)Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) This evidence-based program targets first-time low-income pregnant women and provides intensive parent education, health and other resources and support services. NFP clients typically have a higher risk for poor birth outcomes since, on average they are more likely to be impacted by social and economic inequality and systemic racism than the general population of individuals pregnant with or parenting their first child.Our NFP program outcomes include reductions in pre-term births, low birth weight infants and subsequent pregnancies. Increases in breast feeding at birth, 6 and 12 months as well as increased workforce participation at 6, 12 and 24 months have also been documented.During 2024, our 8 bachelor-level nurse home visitors supported 225 families which included 205 children. 41 Mothers graduated from this program in August, culminating 1,000 continuous days in partnership with their nurse.Four exciting components of the program launched this year. 150 Mothers supported by UWCJ's contract with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families received financial assistance to purchase infant formula or breastfeeding supplies. 99 families received grocery gift cards funded by UWCJ's FEMA Award, stretching family resources for other basic needs such as rent, child care, transportation and more. UWCJ's grant from United Way Worldwide's Ride United Transportation Access program provided Lyft transportation for specific causes including grocery shopping, medical appointments, employment and other services. The Parent Leaders group continues to expand and assumed the lead in planning educational programs and social events for current and graduate NFP families.Expenses $1,617,896 · revenue $1,368,491
- Financial SecurityUWCJ assists financially fragile households in multiple capacities, including our year-round IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, administration oversight of FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter funding in Middlesex County NJ, supporting the NJ211 information and referral service, UWCJ's Family Financial Opportunity Center (FFOC), and the Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success program.(Additional Information provided on Schedule O)UWCJ has a multi-level focus to provide much-needed financial security for community residents. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)Individuals and families making $75,000 or less per year can have their federal and state income tax returns prepared and filed for free by IRS-certified volunteers in UWCJ's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ('VITA') Program. The volunteer-driven program supports over 2,500 individuals in Middlesex County and returns an average of $2.5 million dollars in refunds, including Earned Income Tax Credits ('EITC'), and Child Care credits for taxpayers. Unlike other VITA programs, United Way of Central Jersey provides VITA services year-round to assist late filers, delinquent filers, filers responding to IRS and State tax notices, and preparation of ITIN applications and renewals. Low-income VITA tax clients also received FEMA-funded grocery gift cards. THE 2024 NUMBERS:145 volunteers 4,478 tax returns filed$2.5 million refunds & creditsFamily Financial Opportunity Center (FFOC)Our FFOC opened in May 2024 and provides the tools for our priority population of unemployed and underemployed parents of young children to thrive financially. Financial, employment and income support coaches provide resources and support to enable clients and their families to improve their financial well-being. During its initial 6- months of operation, the FFOC engaged 70 clients who were primarily female and Hispanic with monthly incomes under $2,000.FEMA Emergency Food & ShelterUWCJ provides administrative support for Middlesex County's Local FEMA Board, responsible for recommending Awards to local organizations providing emergency shelter; rent, mortgage and utility assistance and emergency food, diapers and infant formula. The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board informed New Jersey Local Boards of their Phase 42 Allocations in December 2023. Middlesex County's Award totaled $385,562. However, no further information has been received by the Local Board regarding next steps for the Phase 42 process.RIDE UNITEDLaunched in July, our Ride United Transportation Access initiative provided no-cost rides for individuals and families participating in our direct-service programs. Lyft transportation is available to our clients for the following purposes: health appointments, employment interviews, access to food and food-related benefits, education, legal issues, housing and economic stability needs.NJ211UWCJ supports United Ways of New Jersey's NJ 211 helpline, available 24/7/365 in multiple languages. During 2024, NJ 211 received 34,249 calls from Middlesex County residents and 12,167 web searches. Top live assistance needs were, in priority order: utilities assistance, at risk of homelessness and homeless housing programs, housing expense assistance, benefits screening and general information. Top web searches, in priority order were: housing expense assistance, residential housing options, utility assistance, emergency shelter and emergency food.Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family SuccessThe Alliance is a community resource that residents can call for assistance with housing, childcare, benefits, immigration and other issues. In 2024, the Alliance handled 1,080 calls, including 138 callers with 183 young children. Alliance clients typically are women who have annual incomes below $29,000, about two-thirds of whom are Hispanic. Most clients were having trouble finding adequate housing and food. Jamesburg Healthy Food ProgramUWCJ operates a food pantry for families of students at JFK Elementary School, hosted at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180. The pantry, which opened in September 2024, operates twice a month, and has provided over 80 households with over 200 children with culturally appropriate and nutritious food. The pantry is staffed by UWCJ and community volunteers. It obtains food from the Replenish Food Bank and is supported by a grant from the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners.SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)During the year 2024, UWCJ entered into a contract (effective January 2025) with the State Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development, to serve as SNAP Navigators - informing Middlesex and Somerset County residents about food benefits assistance and helping them enroll in the program. ImmigrationIn 2024, UWCJ continued its longstanding commitment to the network of community-based organizations providing direct service and opportunities to our community's new arrivals. UWCJ continued our support of D.I.R.E., an invaluable initiative of the Reformed Church of Highland Park. The Deportation and Immigration Response Equipo helpline and support services continued its expansion with regional service locations to facilitate access to immigrant families facing the challenges of assimilation into life in the United States: food and financial insecurity, housing, language as well as detention, deportation and other immigration related issues. The D.I.R.E. helpline is available 24/7/365; During 2024, the helpline received 580 calls.Expenses $1,081,105 · grants $242,572 · revenue $1,097,915
- Youth OpoortunityFocusing on academic and life success for Middlesex County Children ages 0-5, our primary initiatives are 1) a Placed-based Initiative at JFK Elementary School in Jamesburg NJ, 2) Summer STREAM Stars summer and school-year program at JFK, and 3) Abriendo Puertas parent-training. (Additional Information provided on Schedule O)UWCJ's three focused 'Early Education Youth Opportunity' initiatives are:Place-based Initiative at JFK Elementary School in Jamesburg NJUnited Way of Central Jersey leads John F. Kennedy Elementary School's Early Childhood Council's long-term strategy to address the early education and development needs of preschool students and their families. Our Family Advocate stationed at JFK has an active caseload of over 60 families with a wide range of education, child development, health, immigration, nutrition, and financial hurdles. The Family Advocate also facilitated parent workshops, ESL classes, and community events. UWCJ also supported an in-school food pantry and a holiday food distribution. Jamesburg JFK School families also received FEMA-funded grocery gift cards. Summer STREAM Stars at JFK ElementaryUWCJ received Community Project funding for a summer STREAM program for preschool and kindergarten students at JFK identified by their teachers in need of additional support to increase academic success. Students attended a half-day program of instruction in science, math, technology, engineering and the arts and reading.Students were eligible to take part in a summer afterschool program, and their parents participated in UWCJ-facilitated workshops. The learning continued at home with toolkits and home libraries that were shared with parents. The program continued into the school year with STREAM modules incorporated into an enhanced science curriculum. In 2024, 90 preschool and kindergarten students took part in the summer program. All participants received school-ready backpacks and take-home libraries.Abriendo Puertas/Opening DoorsAbriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) is a 10-session, evidence-based series, for Latino parents with children ages 0-5 that prepares parents to be effective advocates for their child when engaging with the educational, medical and social service systems. One workshop series was held in June with 8 graduates.Expenses $443,984 · revenue $322,250
- UWCJ is committed to ensuring that families with children ages 0-5 living within our community receive resources and support enabling all to thrive: financially, educationally, and in good health; which impacts the life trajectory of the children. We offer programs and services supplementing our 13 core programs as follows: Back-to-School Supplies - In 2024, UWCJ provided 420 backpacks filled with grade-targeted school supplies to Middlesex County schools that requested supplies for students living in income-challenged households. Supplies were donated by generous area corporations and businesses and stuffed by UWCJ and corporate volunteers. Gifts of the Season - This program provides end of the year holiday gifts to families participating in UWCJ direct services as well as clients enrolled with our non-profit community partners' programs. Gifts are purchased by 23 of our generous corporate partners as well as members of the general public based upon the wish list of the children, provided by their parents. In 2024, this program provided gifts to 608 children. UWCJ Women United A volunteer-driven organization, UWCJ Women United, hosted their annual nonpartisan 'Legislative Breakfast' in 2024, at which local and state government officials presented information to 100+ participants from local community nonprofit agencies. Facilities and Other Services to local Non-profit Organizations In addition to offering free meeting space to local community-partner nonprofit organizations, UWCJ continues to provide technical assistance and other in-kind services to local nonprofit organizations.Expenses $9,827 · revenue $9,827
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1520408
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,092,929
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,561,276
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,281,262 | $3,523,535 | $7,092,929 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,532,539 | $3,354,883 | $6,801,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,035,089 | $2,917,130 | $6,228,317 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-1520408).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC is 22-1520408.
- Is UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gloria Aftanski.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,000 (GLORIA AFTANSKI, PRESIDENT, CPO).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,281,262, expenses of $3,523,535 and total assets of $7,092,929 at year end.
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