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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2431065

UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY

Tax-exempt · FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

Financials

$1.1M$1.4M2022$1.4M$1.5M2023$1.2M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,177,081$1,417,053-$239,972$2,593,401$487,125$2,106,276
August 31, 2024990$1,391,112$1,546,301-$155,189$2,851,104$555,405$2,295,699
August 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,136,161$1,374,692-$238,531$2,803,430$535,166$2,268,264
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,124,566
of which government grants
$412,350
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$52,515
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,792
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$171,933
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,000
Other salaries and wages
$482,776
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$751,881
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$77,022
Occupancy
$46,409
Travel
$9,240
Depreciation
$37,345
Program services (functional)
$706,747
Management and general (functional)
$523,620
Fundraising (functional)
$186,686

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,851,104
Total assets, end of year
$2,593,401
Total liabilities, end of year
$487,125
Net assets, end of year
$2,106,276
Land, buildings and equipment
$904,592
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,071,615
Net assets with donor restrictions
$34,661
Gross receipts
$1,177,081
Employees
10
Volunteers
227
Year formed
1982
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENDA ESLERCEO
Officer
35$125,000
JOHN CHIEFFOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROB CRANEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WILLIAM HAMILTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR JOHN L RICEGOVERNANCE C
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL C WELLONSSTRATEGIC PL
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEN O'GORMANFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTY TALORICOR&D LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AUDREY BLUMBERGCOMMUNIC LIA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAUDIA MARCHESEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE MCMANUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MURALI PARTHASARATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMELIA WEEDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER THOMSPONCEO-CURRENT
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENDA ESLERCEO
Former
35$125,000
JENNIFER THOMPSON MSWCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
35$0
JOHN CHIEFFOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ROB CRANEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
WILLIAM HAMILTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KEN O'GORMANFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MR JOHN L RICEGOVERNANCE C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
AUDREY BLUMBERGCOMMUNIC LIA
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KRISTY TALORICOR&D LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MICHAEL C WELLONSSTRATEGIC PL
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
AMELIA WEEDERSCHOLARSHIP
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DON ATKINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY CONOVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAUDIA MARCHESEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE MCMANUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MURALI PARTHASARATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENDA ESLERCEO
Former
35$125,000
REBECCA TESTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRIAN REISSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MICHAEL C WELLONSSTRATEGIC PL
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MR JOHN L RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB CRANEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DON ATKINSONAUDIT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICHARD MORRISETHICS OFFIC
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JANET ACOSTA HOBSCHAIDTLATINO LIAIS
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
AUDREY BLUMBERGCOMMUNIC LIA
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KRISTY TALORICOR&D LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
AMY CONOVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM HAMILTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAUDIA MARCHESEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER MCDANIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN O'GORMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMELIA WEEDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER THOMPSON MSWCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
35$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20 FULPER ROAD, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-1671
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRENDA ESLER
Signed the 990
JENNIFER THOMSPON, CEO-CURRENT
Phone
(908) 782-3414
Return prepared by
BKC CPAS PC

Mission

VISION: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY CENTER OF VOLUNTEERISM, LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY THAT ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS DESERVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. MISSION: TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CONDITIONS AND TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY (UWHC) FOCUSES ON POVERTY PREVENTION, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE INVEST IN INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT GOALS, AND SPECIFICALLY ON THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF ALICE, OUR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED AND EMPLOYED (OR RETIRED). RECOGNIZING THAT FINANCIAL STABILITY IS A KEY SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION (AND VICE-VERSA), THE FINAL PORTFOLIO COMPRISES INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • "NJ SAVE: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY SERVES AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER IN SUPPORTING ENROLLMENT AND OUTREACH FOR THE NEW JERSEY SAVE (NJ SAVE) PROGRAM, HELPING ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE AND BASIC NEEDS. OUR ROLE FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SENIOR-SERVING AGENCIES, AND DIRECT REFERRALS, UNITED WAY STAFF EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF NJ SAVE AND HELP DETERMINE WHETHER INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS SUCH AS MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS, PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED (PAAD), SENIOR GOLD, LIFELINE UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HEARING AID ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE NJ SAVE APPLICATION. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY UNITED WAY INCLUDES: "EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT AVAILABLE BENEFITS. "SCREENING FOR POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY. "ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLETION OF NJ SAVE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. "REFERRING APPLICANTS TO APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES WHEN ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS OR FOLLOW-UP ARE REQUIRED. "TRACKING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. UNITED WAY DOES NOT DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OR APPROVE BENEFITS. FINAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS AND BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. GRANT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL TIME DEDICATED TO OUTREACH, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AS WELL AS RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO DELIVER THESE SERVICES. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH INTERNAL TRACKING SYSTEMS, AND EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND GRANT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES. PROGRAM ACTIVITY AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE GRANTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE NJ SAVE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR BY INCREASING ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT HELP RESIDENTS REDUCE HEALTHCARE AND LIVING EXPENSES, IMPROVE HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH PROACTIVE OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS ARE AWARE OF AND ABLE TO ACCESS BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY, REDUCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.
    Expenses $193,553
  • VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE PROGRAM REMOVES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TAX FILING WHILE HELPING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS VALUABLE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX CREDITS, MAXIMIZE REFUNDS, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE VITA PROGRAM SERVES WORKING FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT RESIDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE TAXPAYERS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION SERVICES OR WHO FACE BARRIERS TO FILING ACCURATE TAX RETURNS. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS. "COORDINATING MULTIPLE TAX PREPARATION SITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. "SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND MANAGING CLIENT INTAKE. "VERIFYING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH IRS QUALITY REVIEW STANDARDS. "PREPARING AND ELECTRONICALLY FILING FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS. "CONDUCTING REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEWS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. "EDUCATING TAXPAYERS ABOUT AVAILABLE TAX CREDITS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. "REFERRING CLIENTS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS WHEN APPROPRIATE. ALL VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS AND QUALITY REVIEWERS COMPLETE ANNUAL IRS CERTIFICATION AND OPERATE UNDER IRS VITA/TCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES. UNITED WAY MAINTAINS ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL TAXPAYER INFORMATION, ENSURE DATA SECURITY, AND COMPLY WITH ALL IRS QUALITY SITE REQUIREMENTS. INTERNAL CONTROLS INCLUDE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, REQUIRED QUALITY REVIEW OF EVERY TAX RETURN, SECURE DOCUMENT HANDLING, AND OVERSIGHT BY PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL GRANT AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION, TRAINING, OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY, SITE OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT, ALONG WITH ALLOWABLE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES NECESSARY TO DELIVER SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE FILING SEASON. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE PROGRAM ACTIVITY IS DOCUMENTED THROUGH IRS REPORTING SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL PERFORMANCE TRACKING. REQUIRED PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO FUNDING AGENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THE VITA PROGRAM ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PILLAR BY HELPING HOUSEHOLDS RETAIN MORE OF THEIR EARNED INCOME, ACCESS REFUNDABLE TAX CREDITS SUCH AS THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) AND CHILD TAX CREDIT (CTC), AVOID COSTLY COMMERCIAL TAX PREPARATION FEES, AND CONNECT WITH ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES. EACH TAX SEASON, THE PROGRAM RETURNS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS, PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT FAMILIES USE FOR HOUSING, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, DEBT REDUCTION, EDUCATION, AND SAVINGS. BY INCREASING ACCESS TO FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTS, THE VITA PROGRAM STRENGTHENS INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL RESILIENCE WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE BROADER HUNTERDON COUNTY COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $133,455
  • HOLIDAY HANDS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY ADMINISTERS THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DIGNITY AND SUPPORT. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, BUSINESSES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE SEASONAL FINANCIAL STRESS FOR ALICE HOUSEHOLDS (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) AND FAMILIES FACING UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS BY MATCHING COMMUNITY GENEROSITY WITH IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS. HOLIDAY HANDS EMPHASIZES A DIGNIFIED, COMMUNITY- CENTERED APPROACH THAT ALLOWS DONORS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT NEIGHBORS WHILE PRESERVING THE PRIVACY AND RESPECT OF RECIPIENT FAMILIES. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "COORDINATING REFERRALS FROM NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. "VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROGRAM GUIDELINES. "RECRUITING AND COORDINATING INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND COMMUNITY SPONSORS. "MATCHING SPONSORS WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, OR OLDER ADULTS BASED ON IDENTIFIED NEEDS. "COORDINATING COLLECTION, SORTING, QUALITY REVIEW, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. "MANAGING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. "MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, SPONSORS, AND PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS. HOLIDAY HANDS RELIES HEAVILY ON COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION. UNITED WAY PROVIDES OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, ENSURING THAT DONATIONS ARE DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY, EFFICIENTLY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES. INTERNAL PROCESSES ARE IN PLACE TO SAFEGUARD DONATED ITEMS, DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTIONS, PROTECT PARTICIPANT CONFIDENTIALITY, AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. PROGRAM EXPENDITURES ARE LIMITED PRIMARILY TO ALLOWABLE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO COORDINATE THE INITIATIVE, INCLUDING PERSONNEL TIME, OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS, SUPPLIES, AND RELATED PROGRAM SUPPORT. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY IS TRACKED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING AND EVALUATION. THE HOLIDAY HANDS PROGRAM SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ENSURING THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. BEYOND PROVIDING GIFTS, THE PROGRAM REINFORCES COMMUNITY BELONGING, REDUCES FINANCIAL STRAIN DURING A PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TIME OF YEAR, AND DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY. BY ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS, HOLIDAY HANDS REFLECTS UNITED WAY'S ROLE AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY CONVENER THAT MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES ACROSS HUNTERDON COUNTY.
    Expenses $271,416 · grants $104,270
  • "VOLUNTEER CENTER AND OTHER: UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY OPERATES THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AS THE COUNTY'S CENTRAL HUB FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER STRENGTHENS THE NONPROFIT SECTOR BY MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER SERVES AS BOTH A VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT RESOURCE AND A CAPACITY-BUILDING PARTNER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH A CENTRALIZED VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DIRECT COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, UNITED WAY HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFY VOLUNTEER NEEDS, RECRUIT QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS, PROMOTE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND FACILITATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. UNITED WAY'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: "RECRUITING, SCREENING, AND CONNECTING VOLUNTEERS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. "MAINTAINING AND ADMINISTERING THE COUNTY'S ONLINE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES. "COORDINATING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND DAYS OF SERVICE. "PROMOTING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUTREACH, MARKETING, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. "ENGAGING CORPORATE, CIVIC, SCHOOL, AND FAITH-BASED VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. "TRACKING VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION, HOURS SERVED, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. "SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RESILIENCY EFFORTS BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS DURING TIMES OF COMMUNITY NEED, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES. AS HUNTERDON COUNTY'S TRUSTED CONVENER, UNITED WAY COLLABORATES WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO COORDINATE VOLUNTEER RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. GRANT FUNDS AND PROGRAM RESOURCES SUPPORT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, PROGRAM COORDINATION, PARTNER SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, OUTREACH, REPORTING, AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING THE VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM AND DELIVERING COUNTYWIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS, WHILE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND INTERNAL REPORTING PROCESSES. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER ADVANCES UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY'S MISSION BY STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHILE INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE. BY CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUR IMPACT PILLARS-YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY-THE VOLUNTEER CENTER AMPLIFIES THE IMPACT OF LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUILDS STRONGER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND LEVERAGES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS THAT EXPAND SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM REFLECTS UNITED WAY'S ROLE AS THE COUNTY'S BACKBONE ORGANIZATION AND TRUSTED CONVENER, BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE LASTING COMMUNITY IMPACT.
    Expenses $108,323 · grants $67,663

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2431065
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
1985
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,593,401
Income (IRS master file)
$1,177,081

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,177,081$1,417,053$2,593,401XML
990August 2024$1,391,112$1,546,301$2,851,104XML
990August 2023$1,136,161$1,374,692$2,803,430XML
990August 2022$1,350,333$1,349,912$3,092,636IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 22-2431065).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY is 22-2431065.
Is UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY 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 HUNTERDON COUNTY 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 UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY 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 UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BRENDA ESLER.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (BRENDA ESLER, CEO).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,177,081, expenses of $1,417,053 and total assets of $2,593,401 at year end.

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