Nonprofit · EIN 22-3165145
HOMEFRONT INC
Also known as HOMEFRONT
Tax-exempt · LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,061,478 | $20,507,754 | -$446,276 | $24,328,664 | $1,874,159 | $22,454,505 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,233,880 | $21,509,225 | -$1,275,345 | $23,313,939 | $1,668,338 | $21,645,601 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,265,105 | $19,781,885 | $483,220 | $22,910,179 | $1,908,868 | $21,001,311 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,906,657
- of which government grants
- $3,992,953
- Program service revenue
- $2,558,920
- Investment income
- $600,927
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $357,948
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$48,547
- Other revenue
- -$5,026
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,988,415
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $365,852
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,072,199
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,537,248
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $23,441
- Accounting fees
- $58,150
- Occupancy
- $394,611
- Travel
- $145,608
- Depreciation
- $374,428
- Program services (functional)
- $18,261,068
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,264,200
- Fundraising (functional)
- $982,486
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,313,939
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,328,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,874,159
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,454,505
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,440,765
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,766,206
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,083,134
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,371,371
- Gross receipts
- $20,131,353
- Employees
- 181
- Volunteers
- 1,769
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH STEWARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $199,972 | $17,692 |
| CONSTANCE MERCER-MYERS | FOUNDER AND FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $190,000 | $17,333 |
| MEGHAN CUBANO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,984 | $30,339 |
| BARBARA PASKELL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,638 | $21,921 |
| BEVERLY GANDOLFO | CONTROLLER (THRU MARCH 2025) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,453 | $29,872 |
| RUTH VAZQUEZ | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,396 | $19,443 |
| MARVIN T PANNELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,198 | $13,595 |
| CELIA MURPHREE BERNSTEIN | HOUSING DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,258 | $26,610 |
| CLAUDIA FRANCO KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VAN WAGNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D ROGERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER H SHRIVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE COLEMAN-BOATWRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EATON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINES JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANGITA KARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES RICHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG SAMIOS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY SIMONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE VANLENT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTANCE MERCER-MYERS | FOUNDER AND CEO EMERITUS Former | 40 | $190,086 | $17,222 |
| SARAH STEWARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $189,868 | $16,094 |
| BEVERLY GANDOLFO | CONTROLLER (SEPT 2023-JULY 2024) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,335 | $33,843 |
| MEGHAN CUBANO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,971 | $30,012 |
| RUTH VAZQUEZ | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,488 | $18,950 |
| SHEILA ADDISON | DIRECTOR - FAMILY CAMPUS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,382 | $15,405 |
| CELIA MURPHREE BERNSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HOMES BY TLC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,944 | $25,531 |
| MARVIN T PANNELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (JAN 2024-PRESENT) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MOORMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VAN WAGNER | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA FRANCO KELLY | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MAZZELLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EATON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE COLEMAN-BOATWRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINES JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANGITA KARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KASPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RICHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER H SHRIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE VANLENT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH S WASCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTANCE MERCER-MYERS | FOUNDER AND CEO EMERITUS Former | 40 | $182,767 | $29,292 |
| SARAH STEWARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $141,204 | $15,052 |
| WILLIAM HACKETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,678 | $4,261 |
| RUTH VAZQUEZ | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,929 | $17,812 |
| SHEILA PHILLIPS | FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,423 | $13,365 |
| AMY VOGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH S WASCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MOORMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VAN WAGNER | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA FRANCO KELLY | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MAZZELLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EATON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE COLEMAN-BOATWRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANGITA KARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KASPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RICHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER H SHRIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1880 PRINCETON AVENUE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648-4561
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH STEWARD, 1880 PRINCETON AVENUE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
- Signed the 990
- SARAH STEWARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (609) 989-9417
- Website
- WWW.HOMEFRONTNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MERCADIEN PC
Mission
HOMEFRONT'S MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BY HARNESSING THE CARING, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE OF THE COMMUNITY. WE LESSEN THE IMMEDIATE PAIN OF HOMELESSNESS AND HELP FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. WE WORK TO GIVE OUR CLIENTS THE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INCOMES, AND WE WORK TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING SERVICESHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE, SECURE HOUSING. ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT, HOMEFRONT PROVIDES SHELTER TO APPROXIMATELY 475 INDIVIDUALS, THE MAJORITY OF THOSE CHILDREN, THROUGH:- EMERGENCY SHELTER (FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER AT OUR FAMILY CAMPUS)- TRANSITIONAL LIVING (LONG TERM EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES FACING MORE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS)- PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY)- HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LOCATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND HELP WITH SECURITY DEPOSITS AND FIRST MONTH'S RENT)Expenses $9,401,303 · grants $111,101 · revenue $320,815
- BASIC NEEDSHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES NEED BASIC NECESSITIES TO LIVE A LIFE WITH DIGNITY. FACED WITH LIMITED RESOURCES AND A FOCUS ON SURVIVING, THE FAMILIES WE SERVE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO GET BASIC NECESSITIES. WE PROVIDE THOSE RESOURCES TO THOUSANDS OF HOUSEHOLDS A YEAR, THROUGH OUR RESOURCE NETWORK: - FURNISH THE FUTURE (PROVIDING FURNITURE TO FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP)- FREESTORE (WHERE FAMILIES CAN SHOP FOR CLOTHING AND SMALL DONATED GOODS) - FOOD PANTRIES (INCLUDING A MAIN CHOICE FOOD MARKET WHERE FAMILIES CAN SHOP FOR THE ITEMS THEY WANT)- DRIVE HOME (DONATIONS OF CARS)- DIAPER RESOURCE CENTER (PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH MILLIONS OF DIAPERS AND WIPES ANNUALLY)- PRO BONO DONATIONS OF TIME AND EXPERTISEExpenses $5,966,772 · grants $4,199,113 · revenue $1,854,126
- CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSWE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN NURTURED BY LOVE AND SUPPORT WILL GROW ON A PATH TO REALIZING LIFE'S POSSIBILITIES. HOMEFRONT BEGAN BECAUSE OF HUNGRY, HOMELESS CHILDREN AND CHILDREN HAVE REMAINED AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK EVER SINCE. FROM INTENSIVE SERVICES AT OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER TO AN AWARD-WINNING PRESCHOOL TO YEAR-ROUND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING AND MORE, WE WRAP THESE CHILDREN IN THE SUPPORT THEY NEED NOW, PROVIDE HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW AND OPEN THEIR WORLDS TO THE POSSIBILITIES THAT AWAIT THEM:- JOY, HOPES AND DREAMS (MINIMUM SIX DAYS A WEEK PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGED, SITES THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY)- ATKINSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT FAMILY CAMPUS FOR INFANTS TO TODDLERS- CHILDREN'S CHAMPION (INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AT THE FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER)- EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER CAMP - BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY WISHES DRIVESExpenses $2,185,968 · grants $620,034 · revenue $366,538
- TOOLS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCYHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, ALL FAMILIES CAN SUCCEED. FOR FAMILIES TO BECOMEAND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, REMAINSTABLE, THEY NEED THE TOOLS, SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP THEM ON TRACK AND BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. LIFE SKILLS ARE INTERWOVEN THROUGHOUT ALL THAT WE DO, BUT WE ALSO HAVE FORMAL PROGRAMMING FOR: - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TUTORING/TESTING)- JOB TRAINING (JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMING)PERSONAL WELLNESSWE BELIEVE THAT PERSONAL WELLNESS WHETHER PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL IS CRITICAL TO ENSURING THRIVING FAMILIES. HOMEFRONT STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH SERVICES, BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL, TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. WE ALSO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING AND GROWTH THROUGH ART. - FORMAL LIFE SKILLS (TEACHING KITCHEN, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, ETC.)- LIFE ENHANCEMENT (THERAPEUTIC ART AND SEWING, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, YOGA, ETC.)CHILDREN ONCE UNDER HOMEFRONT'S CARE ARE NOW LEADERS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTHCARE AND BUSINESS, AND INDEPENDENT ADULTS PURSUING THEIR DREAMS. PARENTS, WITH A LITTLE HELP IN TOUGH TIMES, BUILT SUSTAINING CAREERS AND SECURED HOMES OF THEIR OWN. AS THE COST OF LIVING CONTINUES TO RISE, HOMEFRONT REMAINS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF FAMILIES UNTIL EVERY INDIVIDUAL POSSESSES THE TOOLS AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS.Expenses $707,025 · grants $58,168 · revenue $60,962
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3165145
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,328,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,131,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $20,061,478 | $20,507,754 | $24,328,664 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $20,233,880 | $21,509,225 | $23,313,939 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $20,265,105 | $19,781,885 | $22,910,179 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $19,206,862 | $16,434,132 | $20,702,682 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 22-3165145).
Questions about HOMEFRONT INC
- What is the EIN of HOMEFRONT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOMEFRONT INC is 22-3165145.
- Is HOMEFRONT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to HOMEFRONT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOMEFRONT 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 HOMEFRONT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOMEFRONT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOMEFRONT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SARAH STEWARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOMEFRONT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,972 (SARAH STEWARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does HOMEFRONT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,061,478, expenses of $20,507,754 and total assets of $24,328,664 at year end.
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