Nonprofit · EIN 22-2841105
FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,671,868 | $1,837,098 | -$165,230 | $1,539,694 | $544,496 | $995,198 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,223,884 | $1,761,265 | $462,619 | $1,632,581 | $471,715 | $1,160,866 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,288,321 | $1,278,887 | $9,434 | $995,518 | $287,507 | $708,011 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,723,712
- of which government grants
- $773,460
- Program service revenue
- $22,499
- Investment income
- $7,717
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,467
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$82,060
- Other revenue
- -$82,060
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $552,136
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,995
- Other salaries and wages
- $715,126
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $948,116
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $67,180
- Occupancy
- $95,845
- Depreciation
- $5,530
- Program services (functional)
- $1,563,942
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,819
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,337
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,632,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,539,694
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $544,496
- Net assets, end of year
- $995,198
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,830
- Publicly traded securities
- $411,887
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $646,055
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $349,143
- Gross receipts
- $1,870,312
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 192
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHEA AERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,995 | $1,958 |
| DALE RUSSAKOFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMONT SWITTENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CHILTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE WOLFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CARLTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KUDESH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PALLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR RALPH TERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ZOIDIS-QUINN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WOLA OSUNSADE PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHEA AERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,135 | $2,160 |
| DALE RUSSAKOFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CHILTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KUDESH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR RALPH TERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE WOLFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PALLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ZOIDIS-QUINN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CARLTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMONT SWITTENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIANNE HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHEA AERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,052 | $1,452 |
| CHRIS MURPHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GIGI LOH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KUDESH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE WOLFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE RUSSAKOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CHILTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ZOIDIS-QUINN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CARLTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMONT SWITTENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIANNE HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 60 S FULLERTON AVE STE 205, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2663
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DALE RUSSAKOFF, 60 SOUTH FULLERTON AVENUE 205, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
- Signed the 990
- DALE RUSSAKOFF, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (973) 746-1400
- Website
- WWW.FPESSEXNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BEDERSON LLP
Mission
ESTABLISHED IN 1987, FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) (FORMERLY KNOWN AS INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK FOR THE HOMELESS OF ESSEX COUNTY, INC.) IS BASED IN MONTCLAIR, NJ. THEMISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EMPOWER HOMELESS AND HOUSING INSECURE FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE HOUSING STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SHELTER/HOUSING, COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, AND VITAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, DIRECT SERVICE AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICESIN 2025, FPE'S HOUSING PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY ENGAGED 514 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 131 CHILDREN; BECAUSE SOME INDIVIDUALS MOVED BETWEEN MORE THAN ONE FPE HOUSING PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR (E.G., FROM A RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INTO A HOUSING SUPPORTS PROGRAM), THIS FIGURE INCLUDES DUPLICATED COUNTS ACROSS HOUSING SUB-PROGRAMS AND IS NOT AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT. AN ADDITIONAL 255 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 99 CHILDREN, PARTICIPATED IN STABILIZATION SERVICES.FPE WALKED ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY TRANSITIONED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, BUILDING THE SKILLS AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED FOR LASTING INDEPENDENCE. HOUSING ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 1) FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE; AND 2) PRE-TENANCY CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST CONSTITUENTS WITH HOUSING SEARCH, COMPLETING APPLICATIONS AND LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND UNDERSTANDING TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IN ADDITION, FPE PARTNERED WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND OTHER ESSEX COUNTY SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ADMINISTER A NJ TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) VOUCHER PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, FPE CASE MANAGERS PROVIDED OUTREACH, PROGRAM EDUCATION, AND VOUCHER APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR 300 SHELTERED AND UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK. THOSE 300 INDIVIDUALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL OF 514 ABOVE.ONCE HOUSED, FPE CASE MANAGERS HELPED FAMILIES MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY THROUGH BUDGETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT REPAIR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING, INCLUDING JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND WORKPLACE PROTOCOL SEMINARS. FPE ALSO PROVIDED SEMINARS ON LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONSHIPS AND APARTMENT MAINTENANCE, AND ASSISTANCE WITH CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION. STABILIZATION SERVICES ALSO INCLUDED TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING FIELD TRIPS, AS WELL AS PARENTING, WELLNESS, AND NUTRITION SUPPORT.Expenses $675,966 · grants $148,318 · revenue $22,499
- PREVENTIONIN 2025, 150 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 74 CHILDREN, RECEIVED PREVENTION ASSISTANCE. FPE INTERVENED EARLY WITH RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES STABILIZE AND PREVENT A HOUSING CRISIS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 1) PREVENTION ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL AID FOR RENT ARREARS, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, AND OTHER IMMEDIATE EXPENSES TO KEEP FAMILIES HOUSED; AND 2) CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, PROVIDE TAILORED ASSISTANCE, AND MEDIATE BETWEEN TENANT AND LANDLORD TO PREVENT EVICTION.Expenses $537,330 · grants $249,147
- EMERGENCY SHELTERIN 2025, 28 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 14 CHILDREN, WERE GIVEN EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. FPE PROVIDED SAFE, WELCOMING EMERGENCY SHELTER WHERE FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOUND IMMEDIATE REFUGE, PRIVACY, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 1) A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP IN NON-CONGREGATE SETTINGS (HOTELS OR APARTMENTS), ALONG WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND TOILETRIES, FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS; AND 2) CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSESS THE FAMILY'S SITUATION, SET CLIENT-CENTERED GOALS FOR HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES, HELP THEM FIND HOUSING, NAVIGATE APPLICATIONS, UNDERSTAND LEASES, AND ASSIST WITH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, BUDGETING, CREDIT REPAIR, CHILDCARE, LIFE SKILLS, AND TRANSPORTATION.Expenses $350,646 · grants $154,671
- ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY IMPACTBEYOND ITS CORE PROGRAMS, FPE PROVIDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES TO 602 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN 2025 - SEPARATE FROM AND IN ADDITION TO THE 507 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THROUGH FPE'S CORE PROGRAMS ABOVE - INCLUDING REFERRAL INFORMATION, TOILETRY DONATIONS, BACKPACKS, AND OTHER DONATED ITEMS, DISTRIBUTED AT VARIOUS OUTREACH EVENTS SUCH AS PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT.
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 | 990 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
- 22-2841105
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,539,694
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,870,312
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,671,868 | $1,837,098 | $1,539,694 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,223,884 | $1,761,265 | $1,632,581 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,288,321 | $1,278,887 | $995,518 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,333,999 | $1,304,324 | $898,204 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 22-2841105).
Questions about FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC is 22-2841105.
- Is FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX 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 FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DALE RUSSAKOFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,995 (DOROTHEA AERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,671,868, expenses of $1,837,098 and total assets of $1,539,694 at year end.
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