Nonprofit · EIN 22-2727412
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTON, NJ 07860
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,160,752 | $8,628,711 | $532,041 | $23,260,392 | $1,883,199 | $21,377,193 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,851,245 | $7,609,985 | $241,260 | $22,063,446 | $1,598,052 | $20,465,394 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,091,328 | $6,925,013 | $1,166,315 | $21,288,211 | $1,476,854 | $19,811,357 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,831,539
- of which government grants
- $4,483,015
- Program service revenue
- $816,198
- Investment income
- $520,504
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $126,104
- Other revenue
- $992,511
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $532,831
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,272,844
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,733,605
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,822,947
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $292,818
- Travel
- $17,179
- Depreciation
- $330,823
- Program services (functional)
- $8,212,768
- Management and general (functional)
- $180,461
- Fundraising (functional)
- $235,482
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,063,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,260,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,883,199
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,377,193
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,774,657
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,498,878
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,605,710
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,771,483
- Gross receipts
- $11,299,558
- Employees
- 95
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BERRY-TOON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 60 | $327,500 | $16,025 |
| KATHLEEN MCNAMARA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE & GRANTS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,865 | $0 |
| MELANIE WAWRZYNIAK | CPO INTAKE & CLIENT MANAGEMENT Key employee | 40 | $170,308 | $0 |
| HALEY MCCRACKEN | CPO FAMILY SVCS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Key employee | 40 | $168,913 | $0 |
| KYERSTEN GIEGER | CPO DEV & EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $167,519 | $0 |
| ALICE PRENDERGAST | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $165,288 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURPHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES FERNANDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHODA SEIDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE ELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BREANNE MARCHIONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LYTWYNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY KRUCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY ESPOSITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICH HOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BERRY-TOON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $293,215 |
| BLAKE ELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BREANNE MARCHIONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURPHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY ESPOSITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HILARY KRUCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JP PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOLORES FERNANDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RHODA SEIDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORRAINE PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN LYTWYNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BERRY-TOON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $275,246 |
| BLAKE ELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BREANNE MARCHIONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURPHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY ESPOSITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HILARY KRUCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JP PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOLORES FERNANDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RHODA SEIDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORRAINE PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN LYTWYNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 127 MILL ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860-1456
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBORAH BERRY-TOON, 127 MILL STREET, NEWTON, NJ 07860
- Signed the 990
- DEBORAH BERRY-TOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (973) 940-3500
- Website
- PROJECTSELFSUFFICIENCY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NISIVOCCIA LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES INCLUDING TEEN PARENTS AND SINGLE PARENTS TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- APPROXIMATELY 2,800 SINGLE-PARENT, TWO-PARENT, INDIVIDUAL AND DISPLACED HOMEMAKER HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, PARENTING CLASSES, NURSE HOME VISITS FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS, CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY NEEDS RESPONSE AND ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY AND DELIVERY. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN OUR INTAKE CENTER RESPOND IN REAL TIME TO 10,000 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE ANNUALLY CONNECTING CALLERS WITH NEEDED AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND FOLLOWING UP WITH EACH CALLER TO ENSURE CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.WITH A STAFF OF ABOUT 60 FTES, A SMALL ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF MORE THAN 35 COMPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED AND EMPLOYED TO ADDRESS AND OVERCOME A MYRIAD OF OBSTACLES, PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL WALKS AND STAGES OF LIFE ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $6,636,604 · grants $532,831
- LITTLE SPROUTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER ON THE PSS CAMPUS PROVIDES LOW-COST ACCREDITED DAYCARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 83 STUDENTS AGE 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS, GIVING THE CHILDREN QUALITY NATIONAL CURRICULUM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A HEALTHY, SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHILE AFFORDING THEIR PARENTS THE ABILITY TO GET OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUE EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING TO BUILD STRONGER FUTURES FOR THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $1,576,164 · revenue $816,198
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2727412
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,260,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,299,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,160,752 | $8,628,711 | $23,260,392 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,851,245 | $7,609,985 | $22,063,446 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,091,328 | $6,925,013 | $21,288,211 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,101,231 | $6,205,789 | $19,164,655 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 22-2727412).
Questions about PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC is 22-2727412.
- Is PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY 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 PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBORAH BERRY-TOON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $327,500 (DEBORAH BERRY-TOON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,160,752, expenses of $8,628,711 and total assets of $23,260,392 at year end.
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