Nonprofit · EIN 22-1777156
NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $26,312,518 | $27,064,772 | -$752,254 | $11,081,047 | $3,535,999 | $7,545,048 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $25,744,141 | $25,597,423 | $146,718 | $11,517,888 | $3,220,586 | $8,297,302 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $25,180,726 | $23,014,558 | $2,166,168 | $11,280,401 | $3,129,817 | $8,150,584 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,763,312
- of which government grants
- $24,439,515
- Program service revenue
- $480,852
- Investment income
- $103,296
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $426
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$34,942
- Other revenue
- -$34,942
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,143,650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $479,374
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,121,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,855,825
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,564
- Accounting fees
- $100,265
- Occupancy
- $1,548,388
- Travel
- $261,679
- Depreciation
- $267,910
- Program services (functional)
- $23,849,757
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,215,015
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,517,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,081,047
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,535,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,545,048
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,754,723
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,805,182
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,545,048
- Gross receipts
- $26,379,021
- Employees
- 420
- Volunteers
- 128
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK VALLI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $201,742 | $24,400 |
| EDMUND KHANOO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $189,629 | $15,056 |
| STEPHEN SCHANOWOLF | DIRECTOR OF IT Highest-paid employee | 39 | $143,383 | $32,096 |
| JUNE ZUNGOLO | DIRECTOR OF HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,766 | $17,483 |
| DARLA WILLIAMS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,385 | $29,828 |
| LAURA MICKLEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,626 | $22,970 |
| LISA WEBER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FOOD SECURITY & HEALTH EQUITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,804 | $563 |
| SCOTT PAUL | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYCIA LERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MESKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SEUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FULLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ANSELMO | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAL THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BODDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL KERWIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JESSICA FAJARDO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSE OLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARIA DEVENEZIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CICELY CALDWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LISA CAVANAGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KELLY THIIRAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK VALLI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $190,544 | $32,965 |
| EDMUND KHANOO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $181,423 | $14,226 |
| STEPHEN SCHANOWOLF | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 39 | $139,164 | $38,670 |
| HEATHER THOMPSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,663 | $4,094 |
| DARLA WILLIAMS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,577 | $28,038 |
| LAURA MICKLEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,755 | $22,285 |
| JUNE ZUNGOLO | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,948 | $6,754 |
| RICHARD CONLEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYCIA LERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA DAHL RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SEUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FULLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ANSELMO | DEPUTY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NESBITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BODDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KERWIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PAUL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE OLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BUEHLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AILEEN ARSENAULT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRACHI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINE GAYLES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN SCHANOWOLF | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 39 | $138,584 | $53,870 |
| EDMUND KHANOO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39 | $175,252 | $15,160 |
| MARK VALLI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $165,920 | $22,851 |
| CHRIS KIRK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,303 | $21,087 |
| HEATHER THOMPSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,976 | $681 |
| JUNE ZUNGOLO | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,335 | $6,537 |
| ANTOINE GAYLES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BUEHLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CONLEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AILEEN ARSENAULT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA HARRACHI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYCIA LERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA DAHL RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SEUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FULLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ANSELMO | DEPUTY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NESBITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BODDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KERWIN | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PAUL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE OLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 350 MARSHALL ST, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-3273
- In care of
- % ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK VALLI, 350 MARSHALL STREET, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
- Signed the 990
- MARK VALLI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (908) 454-7000
- Website
- WWW.NORWESCAP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
NORWESCAP IS A PRIVATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1965, WITH A MISSION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY. OUR WORK POSITIVELY IMPACTS MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.(CONT SCHEDULE O) NORWESCAP'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OUR VISION IS TO HELP BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT TRANSFORMS POVERTY INTO OPPORTUNITY. THROUGHOUT NORTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY, WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FALL INTO SIX DOMAINS OR CATEGORIES OF SUPPORT: EDUCATION; EMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT; HEALTH & NUTRITION; HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1965 AS PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF 'COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, OR CAP AGENCIES, SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES CREATED BY THE JOHNSON ADMINISTRATION TO COMBAT POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD ENRICHMENT: NORWESCAP PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR. OUR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS IN FOUR COUNTIES SERVE 500+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY, AND WE SERVE AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER IN THREE COUNTIES, SERVING OVER 21,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND CHILDCARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES.Expenses $13,615,625 · grants $635,050
- COMMUNITY ACTION: NORWESCAP PROVIDES A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND STRATEGIES IN SIX DOMAINS: EDUCATION (AS OUTLINED ABOVE), EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH & NUTRITION, HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. OUR WORK CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO MOVE TOWARDS A THRIVING FUTURE.EMPLOYMENT: AT NORWESCAP WE BELIEVE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A HIGH-QUALITY JOB THAT PROVIDES A LIVING WAGE. WE WORK WITH ADULTS TO HELP THEM BUILD SKILLS, RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FIND AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GROWTH POTENTIAL. (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD SAVINGS AND MAKE INVESTMENTS THAT CAN HELP THEM MOVE AHEAD IN LIFE. NORWESCAP HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACCOMPLISH THIS BY BUILDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE SAVE MONEY, AND DISTRIBUTING SMALL LOANS TO INCREASE ASSETS AND BUILD NET WORTH. SERVICES INCLUDING MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAMS AND FAMILY LOANS, FREE TAX PREPARATION, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING AND OTHER SKILLS HAVE HELPED OUR PARTICIPANTS LEVERAGE OVER $10 MILLION IN ASSETS.HEALTH & NUTRITION: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH. NORWESCAP'S FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES OVER 2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 100+ SITES AND PANTRIES IN 3 COUNTIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRE AND POST-NATAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH WIC; OFFER EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS FOR CANCER AND CHRONIC DISEASE; HELP OUR PARTICIPANTS CONNECT TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND, PROVIDE HEALTHY LIVING RESOURCES FOR SENIORS.HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EVERYONE NEEDS A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE. NORWESCAP HELPS PEOPLE FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MAINTAIN THEIR UTILITY BILLS, WEATHERIZE AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP PEOPLE AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND STAY IN THEIR HOMES LONGER. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO HELP MAKE THEM SAFER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS.VOLUNTEERISM & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INCOME LEVELS TO VOLUNTEER IN OUR PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATE IN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO HELP INFORM OUR WORK, AND PLAY A ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WORK AND LIVE.Expenses $10,234,132 · grants $2,508,600 · revenue $480,852
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1777156
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,081,047
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,379,021
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $26,312,518 | $27,064,772 | $11,081,047 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $25,744,141 | $25,597,423 | $11,517,888 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $25,180,726 | $23,014,558 | $11,280,401 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $22,644,437 | $21,399,445 | $9,369,060 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-1777156).
Questions about NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC is 22-1777156.
- Is NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 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 NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MARK VALLI.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,742 (MARK VALLI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,312,518, expenses of $27,064,772 and total assets of $11,081,047 at year end.
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