Nonprofit · EIN 22-1801849
HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $30,334,427 | $30,083,114 | $251,313 | $28,813,912 | $13,451,765 | $15,362,147 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,345,266 | $27,796,416 | $548,850 | $26,579,460 | $11,380,576 | $15,198,884 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $28,378,106 | $28,120,115 | $257,991 | $23,316,590 | $8,666,556 | $14,650,034 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,276,798
- of which government grants
- $26,190,792
- Program service revenue
- $1,175,104
- Investment income
- $151,698
- Net rental income
- $2,557,537
- Other revenue
- $2,730,827
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $957,760
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,456,164
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,289,094
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,916
- Accounting fees
- $209,357
- Occupancy
- $2,255,751
- Depreciation
- $1,133,937
- Program services (functional)
- $25,705,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,084,970
- Fundraising (functional)
- $292,913
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,379,751
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,813,912
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,451,765
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,362,147
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,330,393
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,362,147
- Gross receipts
- $30,334,427
- Employees
- 366
- Volunteers
- 833
- Year formed
- 1964
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMONA OVANEZIAN | PRESIDENT, CEO Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $234,597 | $13,302 |
| JOSELYN ESTEVEZ-VARGAS | VICE PRESIDENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 35 | $198,577 | $14,657 |
| SUSAN CHABERSKI | CONSULTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $187,925 | $18,447 |
| JESSICA PALENCIA | VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES/DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $192,116 | $2,555 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARCIA | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,545 | $15,747 |
| FRANK RAIA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SARA KALAMBUR DDS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HETMAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH O'NEILL | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENCE AMATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COSTOMARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN FALCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOVIE FORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIANE HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON RAMPHIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRENE ADU-TEI GARCIA | HEAD START, POLICY COUNCIL LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMONA OVANEZIAN | PRESIDENT, CEO Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $210,973 | $18,390 |
| JOSELYN ESTEVEZ-VARGAS | VICE PRESIDENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 35 | $187,599 | $17,883 |
| JESSICA PALENCIA | VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES/DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $188,171 | $11,642 |
| SUSAN CHABERSKI | NEW VP/CFO - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $180,665 | $17,951 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARCIA | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $136,922 | $11,678 |
| FRANK RAIA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SARA KALAMBUR DDS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HETMAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH O'NEILL | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENCE AMATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COSTOMARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN FALCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOVIE FORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIANE HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON RAMPHIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMITA JONES | HEAD START, POLICY COUNCIL LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMONA OVANEZIAN | PRESIDENT, CEO Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $211,389 | $11,681 |
| JOSELYN ESTEVEZ-VARGAS | VICE PRESIDENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 35 | $181,845 | $11,215 |
| JESSICA PALENCIA | VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES/DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,036 | $7,485 |
| YVROSE AUGUSTIN | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $20,605 | $0 |
| FRANK RAIA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SARA KALAMBUR DDS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HETMAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH O'NEILL | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENCE AMATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COSTOMARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN FALCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOVIE FORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIANE HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMENCITA PILE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON RAMPHIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMITA JONES | HEAD START, POLICY COUNCIL LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHABERSKI | NEW VP/CFO - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 GARDEN STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030-3873
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SIMONA OVANEZIAN, 301 GARDEN STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
- Signed the 990
- SIMONA OVANEZIAN, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (855) 654-6737
- Return prepared by
- OLUGBENGA OLABINTAN CPA INC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT RESPOND TO THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN AN EFFORT TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND FIGHT THE CAUSES OF POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,300 CHILDREN UNDER THE FEDERAL HEAD START AND NEW JERSEY ABBOTT PRESCHOOL AND UNIVERSAL PRE-K PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDED COMMUNITY SERVICES BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 3,200 INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN THE CITIES OF HOBOKEN, PLAINFIELD, MANVILLE AND SOMERSET IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.Expenses $25,705,231
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1801849
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,813,912
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,334,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $30,334,427 | $30,083,114 | $28,813,912 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $28,345,266 | $27,796,416 | $26,579,460 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $28,378,106 | $28,120,115 | $23,316,590 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $24,208,629 | $22,765,506 | $25,058,059 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 22-1801849).
Questions about HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED is 22-1801849.
- Is HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED 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 HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names SIMONA OVANEZIAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,597 (SIMONA OVANEZIAN, PRESIDENT, CEO).
- How much revenue does HOPES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,334,427, expenses of $30,083,114 and total assets of $28,813,912 at year end.
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