Nonprofit · EIN 22-2440028
LUNCH BREAK
Tax-exempt · RED BANK, NJ 07701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,146,296 | $6,727,793 | -$581,497 | $10,442,528 | $1,504,721 | $8,937,807 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,477,320 | $5,406,204 | $71,116 | $11,479,907 | $2,109,891 | $9,370,016 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,880,199
- of which government grants
- $747,028
- Program service revenue
- $46,332
- Investment income
- $270,318
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$77,535
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$50,553
- Other revenue
- -$50,553
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $47,543
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $237,479
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,614,862
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,167,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,355
- Accounting fees
- $32,225
- Occupancy
- $239,692
- Depreciation
- $179,578
- Program services (functional)
- $5,485,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $781,593
- Fundraising (functional)
- $460,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,479,907
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,442,528
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,504,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,937,807
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,989,620
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,799,767
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,266,390
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $671,417
- Gross receipts
- $9,805,240
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 2,453
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN O LOVE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $219,808 | $17,671 |
| KEVIN MCGEE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,449 | $9,497 |
| JILL GWYDIR | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,335 | $13,677 |
| JUANITA LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN KLEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HAUGENES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BAGNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BRODSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CHIEFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GATTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA JORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KIRKPATRICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE LITTENBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| B CARR MAHON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCEVILY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYCHAL MILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL PENN DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TINA PFLASTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA REILLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN REINHARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAIANA RIOS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA STEPANSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACEY STEWART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ZILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PAUL NICOLAIDES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALYCE FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE WAJDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN O LOVE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $228,461 | $18,345 |
| KEVIN MCGEE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,640 | $7,589 |
| JILL GWYDIR | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,710 | $14,132 |
| JUANITA LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN KLEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HAUGENES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BAGNELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BRODSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CHIEFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GATTI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA JORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KIRKPATRICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE LITTENBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| B CARR MAHON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCEVILY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYCHAL MILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PENN DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA PFLASTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA REILLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN REINHARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIANA RIOS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA STEPANSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY STEWART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ZILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JP NICOLAIDES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYCE FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE WAJDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 DRS JAMES PARKER BLVD, RED BANK, NJ 07701-1441
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN KLEIN, 121 DRS JAMES PARKER BLVD, RED BANK, NJ 07701
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN KLEIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (732) 747-8577
- Website
- WWW.LUNCHBREAK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
LUNCH BREAK FREELY PROVIDES FOOD, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CLOTHING AND LIFE SKILLS TO THOSE IN NEED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY AND BEYOND. WE SEEK TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THOSE IN SEARCH OF HEALTHIER, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLES.
Program accomplishments
- LUNCH BREAK'S FOOD OPERATIONS INCLUDE: I) YOUR CHOICE PANTRY & II) COMMUNITY KITCHEN. YOUR CHOICE PANTRY IS A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTHY FOOD GOODS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS VIA A COMMUNAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER. COMMUNITY KITCHEN OFFERS FREE, HOT MEALS DAILY PROVIDED BY A FULLY STAFFED KITCHEN THAT UTILIZES FRESH AND HEALTHY INGREDIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SEEING INCREASED DEMAND FOR ITS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AS RISING COSTS ARE PUTTING FINANCIAL STRESS ON LOCAL FAMILIES. LUNCHBREAK HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED RISING COSTS OF ITS FOOD OPERATIONS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF ITS DONOR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEIR ESSENTIAL MISSION.Expenses $4,037,907
- LUNCH BREAK'S FAMILY PROMISE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (LBFPMC) HOUSING PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM FALLING INTO HOMELESSNESS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF LBFPMC MISSION. HOUSING STABILITY IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF ALL LBFPMC PROGRAMS. EVERY FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER TO HELP EITHER PREVENT HOMELESS OR FIND AND MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. ONCE MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, LBFPMC PROVIDES FAMILIES TRAINING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE IMPROVING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, SUPPORT NETWORKS AND OVERALL WELLBEING. IN 2024 103 ADULTS & 207 CHILDREN WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.Expenses $607,032 · grants $47,543 · revenue $46,332
- ADDITIONAL LUNCHBREAK OFFERINGS INCLUDE LIKE SKILLS, CLARA'S CLOSET, YOUTH SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, WOMYN'S WORTH AND OTHER SERVICES. LIFE SKILLS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR JOB READINESS, RESUME BUILDING, PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION, INTERVIEW PREP, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. CLARA'S CLOSET IS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AND DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, SORTING, AND SHARING GENTLY WORN CLOTHING WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. YOUTH SERVICES AIMS TO GROW BRIGHTER FUTURES WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMING AIMS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY. WOMYN'S WORTH IS A SPECIFIC PROGRAM THAT OFFERS LIFE COACHING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE WOMEN OF OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $840,928
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
- 22-2440028
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,442,528
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,805,240
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,146,296 | $6,727,793 | $10,442,528 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,477,320 | $5,406,204 | $11,479,907 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,071,450 | $5,584,548 | $15,997,995 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 22-2440028).
Questions about LUNCH BREAK
- What is the EIN of LUNCH BREAK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUNCH BREAK is 22-2440028.
- Is LUNCH BREAK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to LUNCH BREAK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUNCH BREAK 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 LUNCH BREAK 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 LUNCH BREAK 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 LUNCH BREAK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBIN KLEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUNCH BREAK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $219,808 (GWENDOLYN O LOVE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LUNCH BREAK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,146,296, expenses of $6,727,793 and total assets of $10,442,528 at year end.
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