Nonprofit · EIN 22-2431065
UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY
Tax-exempt · FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,177,081 | $1,417,053 | -$239,972 | $2,593,401 | $487,125 | $2,106,276 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,391,112 | $1,546,301 | -$155,189 | $2,851,104 | $555,405 | $2,295,699 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 (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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA ESLER | CEO Officer | 35 | $125,000 |
| JOHN CHIEFFO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB CRANE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HAMILTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MR JOHN L RICE | GOVERNANCE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C WELLONS | STRATEGIC PL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEN O'GORMAN | FINANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY TALORICO | R&D LIAISON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLUMBERG | COMMUNIC LIA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MARCHESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE MCMANUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MURALI PARTHASARATHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA WEEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER THOMSPON | CEO-CURRENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA ESLER | CEO Former | 35 | $125,000 |
| JENNIFER THOMPSON MSW | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| JOHN CHIEFFO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROB CRANE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HAMILTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KEN O'GORMAN | FINANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MR JOHN L RICE | GOVERNANCE C Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLUMBERG | COMMUNIC LIA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTY TALORICO | R&D LIAISON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C WELLONS | STRATEGIC PL Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMELIA WEEDER | SCHOLARSHIP Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DON ATKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY CONOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MARCHESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE MCMANUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MURALI PARTHASARATHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA ESLER | CEO Former | 35 | $125,000 |
| REBECCA TESTA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN REISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C WELLONS | STRATEGIC PL Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR JOHN L RICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB CRANE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DON ATKINSON | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORRIS | ETHICS OFFIC Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JANET ACOSTA HOBSCHAIDT | LATINO LIAIS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AUDREY BLUMBERG | COMMUNIC LIA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTY TALORICO | R&D LIAISON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AMY CONOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MARCHESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN O'GORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA WEEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER THOMPSON MSW | CEO 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
- Website
- WWW.UWHUNTERDON.ORG
- 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.
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 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
- 22-2431065
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,593,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,177,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,177,081 | $1,417,053 | $2,593,401 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,391,112 | $1,546,301 | $2,851,104 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,136,161 | $1,374,692 | $2,803,430 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,350,333 | $1,349,912 | $3,092,636 | 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 22-2431065).
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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- HC RED DEVILS MAIN BOOSTER CLUB EIN 51-0611627 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SHANNON DALEY MEMORIAL FUND INC EIN 73-1643177 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RADHA SOAMI DERA BAGGA SINGH JI CHARITABLE TRUST USA INC EIN 45-5616120 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- THE SHIDO FOUNDATION EIN 88-0749305 · last filed 990-EZ for 2023
- COLLATERAL REPAIR FOUNDATION EIN 99-4566900 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- MARRIAH FOUNDATION INC EIN 46-4757679 · last filed 990-N for 2023
- CAFRICO INC EIN 26-3688462 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- HUNTERDON COUNTY PBA LOCAL 188 CIVIC ASSOC INC EIN 80-0158986 · last filed 990-N for 2023
All nonprofits in FLEMINGTON · New Jersey · Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations