2020-11-16T08:17:41-06:00 2019-12-31 231144520 Tait Weller & Baker LLP 50 South 16th Street Suite 2900 Philadelphia PA 19102 990 2019-01-01 221520408 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY INC UNIT 7322473727 32 FORD AVE MILLTOWN NJ 08850 Gloria Aftanski President, CPO 7322473727 2020-11-16 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 2159798800 2020-11-10 73.197.240.60 2020-11-16 08:17:36 ES P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 59D439B979E3A8562D36E408B2048FFB90B87452 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Gloria Aftanski 32 FORD AVE MILLTOWN NJ 08850 6850839 0 X WWW.UWCJ.ORG X 1930 NJ Providing community leadership to ensure children and their families achieve their potential through evidence-based initiatives in the areas of education, income stability and healthy lives. 16 16 22 525 0 0 2066355 1859145 715542 1257326 95987 121248 102037 51089 2979921 3288808 783191 352144 0 0 1071758 931839 0 0 158105 1454193 1575073 3309142 2859056 -329221 429752 5324197 5968134 486257 485601 4837940 5482533 X The United Way of Central Jersey provides leadership to create opportunities for a better life for peoples living or working in our community who are needy, at risk and vulnerable. We achieve this by mobilizing people, organizations and financial resources to create and sustain programs that achieve targeted outcomes and lasting change through volunteerism, partnerships, services and advocacy. 0 0 1158538 43750 739032 HEALTHNurse Family Partnership The nationally acclaimed Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) which specifically targets low income, first time pregnant woman, provides comprehensive parenting training and education along with a range of other supportive services from the twelfth week of pregnancy through the child's second birthday. The program, which consists of an intensive schedule of home visits by registered nurses, has proven successful in both the short and long term by ensuring that babies get a healthier start even before birth, by helping mothers take better care of themselves and by helping children grow to adolescence with fewer problems ; outcomes include: 67% reduction in behavioral and intellectual problems by age 6 Immunization rates for children in NFP increased by 19% Pre-term births decreased by 21% A recent study of over 30,000 NFP families showed that pre-term births cost an average of $54,194 while a full-time healthy birth averages $4,389 - a significant cost saving.UWCJ is recognized as the NFP replication site for Middlesex and Somerset counties since 2005. With support from the NFP National Service Office, in 2019 UWCJ's NFP program expanded to a full complement of 8 bachelor-level nurses as well as incorporating a system of mental health support for both families and program staff. 511334 101042 EDUCATIONWith New Jersey's expanded support of public pre-school programs, UWCJ is working closely with one local community to add value to its pre-school program by increasing education of the students and their families regarding oral health, as well as increasing opportunities for pre-school STEM education. In collaboration with the local School Board, UWCJ's bi-lingual and bi-cultural master level staff is assigned to this pre-school program to assist families transition into their child's formal education, provide needed support services including ESL and referrals ranging from housing and employment help to rental and food assistance as well as immigration problems.Since 2008, UWCJ has been the Middlesex County replication site for the evidence-informed ParentChild+ (PC+) program. UWCJ is implementing the family childcare model of PC+, which is designed to support home based childcare providers in their role of helping young children prepare for school and life success. Educational books and toys along with child-level instructions for providers and parents on effective use of each item are provided to assist young children develop socio-emotional and literacy skills. Engaging early via this program model helps create a path to possibilities for low income families. PC+ works with a maximum of 5 family childcare providers during each 24-week program cycle providing 48 visits and sharing 360 books with the children in care.The benefits of the ParentChild+ program have been studied, with empirical evidence suggesting that it is effective in preparing children for school and improving performance on standardized tests. The positive effects continue through childhood into adolescence, with one study showing that ParentChild+ graduates from low income families have a 20-30% greater chance of graduating high school compared with their socioeconomic peers.UWCJ continues its initiatives to create a system for academic and life success for Middlesex County children ages 0-5 through its place-based initiatives and its Social Impact Bond project to improve child education and health outcomes. 423299 102450 42000 INCOMEUWCJ assists financially fragile households in 4 leadership capacities.1. Leveraging an IRS grant to provide free tax return preparation service year-round for income-eligible households, limited English proficient and elderly; the IRS grant in matched in excess of 1:1 with UWCJ's own resources. This initiative filed over 4,000 returns (federal & state combined) during the 2020 filing season, returning refunds of $2.2 million dollars to tax filers and the community. Tax filing fee savings for taxpayers averaged $500,000 annually. Connected to providing free income tax preparation is our Savings Initiative, encouraging taxpayers to set aside part of their tax refund to a savings account.2. Providing administration support to Middlesex County's Local FEMA Board which in 2019 generated $375,504 in FEMA Awards to community organizations providing emergency shelter; rent, mortgage and utility assistance; and emergency food, diapers and infant formula.3. In collaboration with other partners to meaningfully address the challenges faced by vulnerable families with young children: Family Success Institute, Advocates for Children in New Jersey, Middlesex County Workforce Development Board, Middlesex County Human Services Advisory Council and New Brunswick Tomorrow; as well as aligning with United Way Worldwide's Campaign for Grade Level Reading.4. Supporting NJ211 the state's multi-lingual telephone and online helpline available 24/7/365 providing information about available services to residents of UWCJ's service area. 351131 104902 346783 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES UWCJ is committed to ensuring that children ages 0-5 are healthy and ready to learn. Financial investments, advocacy and collaboration concentrate on this priority with focus on evidence-based practices in the areas of education, healthy lives and financial stability.BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES Each year UWCJ's Back to School program collects school supplies for children in need in Middlesex County and Franklin Township in Somerset County. This program strives to ensure that all children start the school year with needed supplies and are ready to learn.In 2019 27 companies and 3 organizations donated to this program. In-kind donations were also received from 4 organizations, including provision of a school bus on our designated collection day, refreshments, etc. School supplies were distributed to 21 schools in Middlesex County, consisting of 538 stuffed backpacks, 300 kits for kids, and assorted school supplies valued at $28,560.GIFTS OF THE SEASON UWCJ's Gifts of the Season Program is designed to provide food, clothing, toys and gifts for the end-of-year holidays to families in need in Middlesex County and Franklin Township in Somerset County.Our non-profit agency partners provide information about specific families receiving services that are in need of additional assistance with basic necessities in order to preserve their independence and stability.In 2019, with the help of our donors, UWCNJ was able to help 286 families which consisted of 812 children and 323 adults for a total of 1,133 individuals, submitted by 27 non-profit agencies. 31 companies, 7 individuals and 1 organization donated to our program.We estimated that each individual received 4 gifts at a cost of $40.00 each, valued at $182,595.SUMMER EVENTS TICKETS DISTRIBUTION In collaboration with one of the area's minor league baseball teams, UWCJ distributed donated baseball game tickets to area youth non-profit organizations. In 2019, these tickets were valued at $30,516.FOOD, CLOTHING AND DONATED ITEMS COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION UWCJ distributes non-perishable food items collected at area corporations throughout the year. This food is delivered to Middlesex County's centralized food bank, McFoods, which supplies 120 local food pantries operated by houses of worship and nonprofit organizations. Clothing, toiletries, and other necessities are also collected at area corporations, which are then distributed to local nonprofit organizations. The value of these distributions in 2019 was $8,406.FACILITIES & OTHER SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UWCJ provides below market office space to a community partner organization. UWCJ continues to provide technical assistance, no-cost meeting facilities, and other in-kind services to local nonprofit organizations.DESIGNATED GIFTS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Through the annual workplace campaigns, area corporations allow donors to direct their gifts to any non-profit health and human service organization. UWCJ is essentially fundraising on behalf of countless other organizations via this "open designation" process. In 2019, UWCJ's fundraising efforts generated $104,902 in donor gifts to other United Ways, and other non-profit organizations, both locally and nationally. 351131 104902 346783 2444302 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NJ X X UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL JERSEY 7322473727 32 FORD AVE MILLTOWN NJ 08850 LAWRENCE P O'CONNELL CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 LEE F LIVINGSTON FIRST VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JOANN LAPERLA-MORALES VICE CHAIR, BRAND STRATEGY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SOL HECKELMAN VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY IMPA 3.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY KARLIN TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD WILDNAUER SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 DALE CALLENDER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETE CLARK TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GERALDINE L COCHRAN PhD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MURIEL GRIMMETT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANE S LEAL TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS S McDONOUGH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GISELLE MUDGE TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 STU SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS VAN DER STAD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAURICE WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 GLORIA AFTANSKI PRESIDENT, CPO 45.00 X 152935 0 13612 STUART GRANT SENIOR VP, COMM INV 40.00 X 49159 0 2288 ELIZABETH E HANCE VP OF FINANCE (CFO) 45.00 X 92265 0 10607 294359 0 26507 1 0 1 0 VNA Health Group 23 Main street Holmdel NJ 07733 Nurse Family Practice Program 781985 1 1859145 246021 1859145 COMMUNITY PROGRAM INCOME 624200 1257326 1257326 1257326 73096 73096 73529 53763 19766 19766 19766 3556420 3508268 48152 48152 48152 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 900099 18487 18487 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 12836 12836 31323 3288808 1288649 0 141014 352144 352144 320866 233662 59616 27588 471968 342839 88541 40588 20139 15073 3338 1728 50885 38084 8435 4366 67981 48986 13196 5799 20749 18981 1121 647 15055 15055 89112 81517 4816 2779 3192 170 23 2999 47179 33110 9601 4468 26470 17852 5302 3316 19674 8984 2923 7767 16474 14089 1565 820 75008 43230 20976 10802 56755 25916 8433 22406 28876 17037 7508 4331 COMMUNITY PROGRAM EXPEN 1138376 1134802 437 3137 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 31098 14200 4621 12277 7055 3626 1142 2287 2859056 2444302 256649 158105 330147 200348 858327 560883 197729 268171 21018 93085 2447630 1414883 1057774 1032747 2603563 3522432 255639 290468 5324197 5968134 141344 310811 344913 174790 486257 485601 X 3490095 3309088 1347845 2173445 4837940 5482533 5324197 5968134 429752 214841 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 7617410 8239792 3990365 2066355 1859145 23773067 7617410 8239792 3990365 2066355 1859145 23773067 8387375 15385692 85942 36347 46202 132562 73096 374149 42530 57740 53274 76357 31323 261224 24408440 3583890 0.63030 0.65340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 40000 40000 2153818 1173650 980168 253812 241233 12579 1032747 Allocations Payable 137793 Designations Payable 36997 174790 X 3481919 214841 44464 259305 3222614 15055 51139 66194 3288808 2837326 44464 44464 2792862 15055 51139 66194 2859056 Part X, Line 2: MANAGEMENT HAS REVIEWED THE TAX POSITIONS FOR EACH OF THE OPEN TAX YEARS (2016-2018) OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN UNITED WAY'S 2019 TAX RETURN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Building Related Expenditures -53,763. Donor Designated Contributions 104,902. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Building Related Expenditures -53,763. Donor Designated Contributions 104,902. 1 NJ 2-1-1 16 Wing Drive Cedar knolls NJ 07927 371446108 501(C)(3) 29500 24/7/365 Information & Referral Hotline. YMCA 483 middlesex ave metuchen NJ 08840 221487616 501(C)(3) 7500 Donor-Choice Pledges Designated to Agency. Catholic Charities 319 Maple Street Perth Amboy NJ 08861 222423496 501(C)(3) 14500 Youth, Health, Vocational & Homeless Assistance. Central Jersey Legal Services 317 George Street Suite 201 New Brunswick NJ 08901 210684259 501(C)(3) 42750 Legal Services to low-income population. NJ Institute for Disabilities (formerly Cerebral Palsy Institute) 10 OAK DRIVE Edison NJ 08837 221554528 501(C)(3) 24490 Transportation & Rehab services to the Disabled. Casa of Middlesex County 77 Church Street New Brunswick NJ 08901 223679194 501(C)(3) 18000 Court-appointed Special Advocates. CLASSIS OF NEW BRUNSWICK CDC 100 College Avene New Brunswick NJ 08901 452053473 501(C)(3) 30000 D.I.R.E. Program/Immigrant services. COMMUNITY CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS 103 Center Street Perth Amboy NJ 08861 270649636 501(C)(3) 27552 Child care subsidies. South County Day Care 56 Main street Helmetta NJ 08828 222165899 501(C)(3) 18250 Pre-School program. Huntington's Disease Society 505 Eight Ave suite 902 New York NY 10018 133349872 501(C)(3) 14400 Donor-Choice Pledges Designated to Agency. PRAHD 100 First Street Perth Amboy NJ 08861 222026610 501(C)(3) 28000 Pre-school program United Way of Monmouth and Ocean County 1415 Wyckoff Road Farmingdale NJ 07727 221828435 501(C)(3) 6554 Donor-Choice Pledges Designated to Agency. United Way of New York City 205 East 42nd Street New York NY 10017 132617681 501(C)(3) 6063 Donor-Choice Pledges Designated to Agency. United Way of Northern New Jersey 222 Ridgedale Avenue Cedar Knolls NJ 07927 221487247 501(C)(3) 6063 Donor-Choice Pledges Designated to Agency. 14 0 Part I, Line 2: At a minimum, agencies provide semi-annual detailed financial and program reports; more frequent reports may be required when indicated. Site visits occur on a selected basis. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GLORIA AFTANSKI PRESIDENT, CPO 152935 0 0 0 0 0 7804 0 5808 0 166547 0 0 0 X 5345 Fair Market Value X Holiday Gifts 4540 181600 Fair Market Value X Sports Tickets 2543 30516 Fair Market Value X School Supplies 528 28560 Fair Market Value 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The members of the Corporation shall be agency, individual and honorary. Agency Membership: Any non-profit agency given tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Codes that has a written membership agreement with the Corporation shall be an agency member of the Corporation. Individual Membership: Any contributor to the United Way and person residing or employed in the area served by the Corporation giving voluntary service through the Corporation shall be an individual member for the year which such contribution is made or such voluntary service is rendered. Honorary and Ex-Officio Membership: Honorary membership in the Corporation may be conferred upon any person or persons by the Board of Trustees in recognition of outstanding and unselfish service to the public welfare. Ex-Officio voting membership shall be extended for life to all of the Board of Trustees' previous Chief Volunteer Officers, including those previously titled as President. The General Assembly shall consist of members of the Corporation as defined herein. The powers and duties of the General Assembly shall be: a) To elect annually the members of the Board of Trustees and Officers of the Corporation, b) To receive reports at its meetings and have the right to require special reports from the Board of Trustees and any division, department or committee of the Corporation, c)To delegate to the Board of Trustees such duties as it deems advisable, consistent with the Corporation's By-Laws and d) To enact, amend, modify, change or alter the By-Laws and/or Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to law at any regular meeting or at any special meeting call for that purpose. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Trustees and Officers of the Corporation are elected by the Members at the Annual Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Trustees and Officers of the Corporation are elected by the Members at the Annual Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c United Way of Central Jersey adheres to United Way Worldwide's 'CODE OF ETHICS' for Staff and Volunteers. The Policy includes provisions for full and fair disclosure. Board and Staff members annually confirm their review and compliance with the Code-of-Ethics Policy. UWCJ practice requires Board and professional staff to disclose potential conflicts and/or the potential appearance of conflict, and recuse themselves from discussion and vote on any such matters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Each member of the United Way of Central Jersey staff receives an annual performance review prepared by Supervisory Staff, approved by the President/CPO, and provided to the Officers of the Board who constitute the Personnel Committee. The President/CPO prepares salary adjustment recommendations which are shared with the CVO for guidance and input prior to submission of such recommendations to the Personnel Committee. The President's Performance Review is conducted by the Board Chair/CVO, and reviewed by the Personnel Committee. The President/CPO and other Officers and Key Employee's compensation, including benefits,are reviewed and approved by the Personnel Committee. Such review includes reliance on appropriate comparability data in regards to the compensation amount(s). Documentation pertaining to the annual salary review is retained on file. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 United Way of Central Jersey provides copies of the Form 990 report upon written request. The public version of the most current Form 990 report is available via the United Way of Central Jersey's website, WWW.UWCJ.ORG. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 United Way of Central Jersey makes these documents available to the public upon written request. Links to the United Way of Central Jersey's public documents are available on the Website, WWW.UWCJ.ORG. PART XI, LINE 2C United Way of Central Jersey's Finance Committee selects, and provides oversight over, the independent accounting firm that conducts the annual independent audit. Between audits, the Finance Committee receives and reviews monthly financial reports. At the conclusion of the annual independent audit, the Finance Committee meets with representatives of the independent accounting firm to review the audit results and management comments (if any). The Finance Committee presents the Audited financials to the full Board for review and acceptance. Schedule A, Part I Schedule A, Part I, REASON FOR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS: Based on 'Accountability and Membership Standards' guidance received from United Way Worldwide, the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,400 community-based United Ways, the United Way of Central Jersey concludes its' Reason for Public Charity Status' is that of a 'Public Charity as defined by IRS Code Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 509(a)(1).