Loading organization details...
Loading organization details...
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.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$20.2M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$16.5M
Total Expenses
▼$21.5M
Total Assets
$23.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.7M
Net Assets
$21.6M
Officer Compensation
→$539K
Other Salaries
$6.5M
Investment Income
$480.6K
Fundraising
▼$40.7K
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $660.8K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS45-3700939 | PRINCETON, NJ | $250K | Cash | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HOMELESS SHELTERS |
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS INC22-2491675 | CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ | $47.8K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
FAMILY PROMISE OF HUNTERDON COUNTY INC22-3049800 | FLEMINGTON, NJ | $42.8K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
| PERTH AMBOY, NJ | $40.3K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING | |
THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA22-1487381 | ELIZABETH, NJ | $34.3K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
RESCUE MISSON OF TRENTON21-0656182 | TRENTON, NJ | $32.8K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
CHRISTIAN CARING CENTER PEMBERTON INC22-2637999 | PEMBERTON, NJ | $30.3K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
VISIONS AND PATHWAYS23-7061564 | BRIDGEWATER, NJ | $30.3K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
SALT AND LIGHT COMPANY INC22-2709739 | MOUNT HOLLY, NJ | $27.5K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
ANCHOR HOUSE INC22-2229995 | TRENTON, NJ | $27.5K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
HOME OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC52-1752472 | SOMERVILLE, NJ | $27.5K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
WOMEN AWARE INC22-2374378 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $25K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
| ELIZABETH, NJ | $22.5K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING | |
SALVATION ARMY22-2406433 | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $22.5K | Cash | BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERING |
| Total | $660.8K | |||
PRINCETON, NJ
$250K
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ
$47.8K
FLEMINGTON, NJ
$42.8K
PERTH AMBOY, NJ
$40.3K
ELIZABETH, NJ
$34.3K
TRENTON, NJ
$32.8K
PEMBERTON, NJ
$30.3K
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
$30.3K
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ
$27.5K
TRENTON, NJ
$27.5K
SOMERVILLE, NJ
$27.5K
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
$25K
ELIZABETH, NJ
$22.5K
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$22.5K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$1.8M
Awards Found
4
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | $1.2M | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – Sep 2018 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | THRIVING FAMILIES: EVALUATION OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING AT HOMEFRONT (MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY) | $393.7K | FY2021 | Sep 2021 – Sep 2024 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT | $70.1K | FY2024 | Mar 2024 – Mar 2026 | Open → |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | VISTA STATE | $65K | FY2006 | Aug 2006 – May 2015 | Open → |
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$1.2M
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Department of Health and Human Services
$393.7K
THRIVING FAMILIES: EVALUATION OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING AT HOMEFRONT (MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY)
Department of Agriculture
$70.1K
REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
10
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.9M | Yes | 2026-05-01 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | Yes | 2025-04-03 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.9M | Yes | 2024-04-25 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.8M | No | 2023-04-20 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1M | Yes | 2022-02-01 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | No | 2021-02-08 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $957K | No | 2020-02-09 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $770.8K | Yes | 2019-05-01 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $917K | Yes | 2018-04-25 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $898.1K | Yes | 2017-10-11 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$957K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$770.8K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$917K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$898.1K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Scroll →
| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $20.2M | $16.5M | $21.5M | $23.3M | $21.6M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $20.3M | $16.9M | $19.8M | $22.9M | $21M |
| 2021 | $16M | $14.4M | $12.5M | $19.9M | $18.3M |
| 2020 | $16.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Sarah Steward | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $189.9K | $0 | $16.1K | $206K |
| Marvin T Pannell | Chief Financial Officer (jan 2024-present) | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Moorman | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Van Wagner | 1st Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Franco Kelly | 2nd Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rose Mazzella | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Eaton | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sarah Steward
Chief Executive Officer
$206K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$189.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.1K
Marvin T Pannell
Chief Financial Officer (jan 2024-present)
$0
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Moorman
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Van Wagner
1st Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Claudia Franco Kelly
2nd Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rose Mazzella
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Eaton
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Gandolfo | Controller (sept 2023-july 2024) | 40 | $117.3K | $0 | $33.8K | $151.2K |
| Meghan Cubano | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $118K | $0 | $30K | $148K |
| Ruth Vazquez | Human Resources Director | 40 | $119.5K | $0 | $18.9K | $138.4K |
| Sheila Addison | Director - Family Campus | 40 | $120.4K | $0 | $15.4K | $135.8K |
| Celia Murphree Bernstein | Executive Director - Homes By Tlc |
Beverly Gandolfo
Controller (sept 2023-july 2024)
$151.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$117.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.8K
Meghan Cubano
Chief Development Officer
$148K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$118K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30K
Ruth Vazquez
Human Resources Director
$138.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$119.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Vanlent | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kasper | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Richman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth S Wasch | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquelines Jones | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John D Rogers | Trustee |
Anne Vanlent
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Kasper
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles Richman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Mercer-Myers | Founder And CEO Emeritus | 40 | $190.1K | $0 | $17.2K | $207.3K |
Constance Mercer-Myers
Founder And CEO Emeritus
$207.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$190.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.2K
| $14.5M |
| $12.9M |
| $16.5M |
| $14.1M |
| 2019 | $12.6M | $10M | $12.2M | $11.1M | $9.9M |
| 2018 | $11.6M | $9M | $11.7M | $10.3M | $9.4M |
| 2017 | $12.4M | $9.4M | $9.9M | $10.2M | $9.3M |
| 2016 | $9.4M | $7M | $9.6M | $8.6M | $6.7M |
| 2015 | $10.7M | $8M | $8M | $9.6M | $6.9M |
| 2014 | $11.5M | $8.5M | $8.4M | $5.1M | $4.2M |
| 2013 | $8M | $5.2M | $8.3M | $1.7M | $1.1M |
| 2012 | $9.1M | $6.4M | $8.9M | $2M | $1.3M |
| 2011 | $8.1M | $5.1M | $8.3M | $2M | $1M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 40 |
| $108.9K |
| $0 |
| $25.5K |
| $134.5K |
Sheila Addison
Director - Family Campus
$135.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$120.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.4K
Celia Murphree Bernstein
Executive Director - Homes By Tlc
$134.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$108.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$25.5K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Patrice Coleman-Boatwright | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter H Shriver | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sangita Karra | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Elizabeth S Wasch
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jacquelines Jones
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John D Rogers
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrice Coleman-Boatwright
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter H Shriver
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sangita Karra
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0