2026-07-15T18:39:22-04:00 2025-08-31 223299874 BKC CPAS PC 39 STATE ROUTE 12 STE 2 FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 990 2024-09-01 222431065 UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY UNIT 9087823414 4 WALTER FORAN BLVD SUITE 401 FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 JENNIFER THOMSPON CEO-CURRENT 9087823414 2026-07-15 true false MICHAEL A HOLK CPA P01315390 9087827900 2026-07-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRENDA ESLER 1177081 false X WWW.UWHUNTERDON.ORG X 1982 NJ TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CONDITIONS AND TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY. 14 14 10 227 0 1252794 1124566 0 138318 52515 0 1391112 1177081 200309 171933 0 781595 751881 0 186686 564397 493239 1546301 1417053 -155189 -239972 2851104 2593401 555405 487125 2295699 2106276 X 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. false false 193553 "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. 133455 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. 271416 104270 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. 108323 67663 "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. 108323 67663 706747 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 10 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NJ X X X THE ORGANIZATION 9087823414 4 WALTER FORAN BLVD NO 401 FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 BRENDA ESLER CEO 35.00 X 125000 0 0 JOHN CHIEFFO PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROB CRANE VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM HAMILTON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MR JOHN L RICE GOVERNANCE C 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL C WELLONS STRATEGIC PL 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KEN O'GORMAN FINANCE CHAI 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KRISTY TALORICO R&D LIAISON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AUDREY BLUMBERG COMMUNIC LIA 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MR JOSEPH W GUNNET JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLAUDIA MARCHESE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JESSE MCMANUS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MURALI PARTHASARATHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMELIA WEEDER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER THOMSPON CEO-CURRENT X 0 0 0 125000 1 false false false 712216 412350 154755 1124566 49723 49723 2792 2792 2792 2792 1177081 52515 171933 171933 125000 77500 25000 22500 482776 196341 207732 78703 705 318 270 117 88535 39891 33902 14742 54865 24720 21009 9136 77022 37588 27483 11951 12742 12742 38505 13358 20210 4937 14712 10080 4632 46409 21348 17171 7890 9240 4250 3419 1571 10097 3648 5101 1348 14819 11702 2136 981 37345 17179 13817 6349 15826 7280 5856 2690 PROFESSIONAL FEES 82075 82075 ADVOCACY EXPENSES-ENDOWME 21484 21484 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 17971 17971 MISCELLANEOUS 14103 14103 80889 34875 26875 19139 1417053 706747 523620 186686 93974 186570 375639 347497 48318 25509 261185 10188 1617 5599 1386787 482195 941760 904592 1128611 1090393 23053 2851104 2593401 212479 244257 85451 9600 228083 214180 29392 19088 555405 487125 X 2295699 2071615 34661 2295699 2106276 2851104 2593401 X -239972 50550 -1 X false true X true false X 1239524 1249699 1219271 1252794 1124566 6085854 1239524 1249699 1219271 1252794 1124566 6085854 6085854 10991 12441 20439 38354 49723 131948 103000 103000 6320802 0.96280 0.95350 X PART II, LINE 10 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN 103,000 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OTHER INCOME FROM 2019 & 2020 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1128611 93382 128951 2649 1090393 1019771 162017 43278 9899 1128611 988111 42002 1028 9314 1019771 1095064 -82188 15000 9765 988111 965481 199097 60000 9514 1095064 1.00000 false false 97500 97500 1197300 414756 782544 61038 56903 4135 30949 10536 20413 904592 DOMESTIC COMMON STOCK 740120 F SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 350273 F 1090393 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 19088 19088 X 1230232 50550 5250 55800 1174432 2649 2649 1177081 1419654 5250 5250 1414404 2649 2649 1417053 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE OF FASB'S ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) TOPIC 740, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES, RELATED TO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX PROVISIONS, WHICH PRESCRIBES A THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, THAT ALL TAX POSITIONS WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED. true UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE CEDAR KNOLLS NJ 07927 221487247 501C3 11242 FMV ALICE RECOVERY FUND NJ 211 16 WING DR SUITE 201 CEDAR KNOLLS NJ 07927 223338917 501C3 11186 FMV INFORMATION&REFERRAL NON CASH GIK TO AGENCIES 149505 FMV SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 UNITED WAY OF HUNTERDON COUNTY UNDERGOES AN ANNUAL CITIZEN REVIEW PROCESS FOR OUR RESOURCE INVESTMENT. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES AN OPEN REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WITH COMMITTEE REVIEWS FOCUSED ON OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT AND ANNUAL DATA REVIEWS AND EVALUATIONS. FUNDED PARTNERS ADHERE TO AN AGREED CONTRACT. X 154755 RETAIN VALUE false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A "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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D "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. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 EVERY PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION AND CORPORATION WHO MAKES A CONTRIBUTION TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL AUTOMATICALLY, UPON MAKING SUCH CONTRIBUTION, BECOME A MEMBER OF THIS CORPORATION AND REMAIN A MEMBER UNTIL THE COMPLETION DATE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL CAMPAIGN OF THIS CORPORATION. EACH CONTRIBUTING MEMBER MAY BE REPRESENTED AT MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT NOMINATIONS TO FILL ANY VACANCY OCCURRING WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD MAY ELECT A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE AT ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING, UPON GIVING AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HOLD SUCH AN ELECTION AND THE NAME OR NAMES OF THE NOMINEES FOR SUCH VACANCY OR VACANCIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BOARD MEMBERS WITH FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE. THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT WITHIN A GIVEN TIMEFRAME. AFTER THE TIMEFRAME, FORM 990 IS FINALIZED, SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. THE BOARD IS ADVISED AT SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETINGS OF DATE OF FILING AND ACCEPTANCE BY IRS, IF APPLICABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF REVIEW AND SIGN OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE CEO COMPLETES A PERFORMANCE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT WHICH IS REVIEWED AND RATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD PRESIDENT CONDUCTS THE FINALIZED REVIEW AND REPORTS TO THE BOARD. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS, IF WARRANTED, ARE DETERMINED BY REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA OF LIKE POSITIONS AT OTHER UNITED WAYS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WEBSITE, BOARD BINDER, AND UPON REQUEST. 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