Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation's mission is to break the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness through developing partnerships, creating programs and providing grant funding to support innovative community benefit organizations. It is the organization’s goal to recognize and maximize the human potential in those affected by hunger, poverty and homelessness by offering assistance in establishing programs that provide food and affordable housing while supporting social services and job training programs.
About
IN OCTOBER 2011, THE FOUNDATION OPENED ITS FIRST JBJ SOUL KITCHEN IN RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, TO ADDRESS LOCAL ISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY. A SECOND JBJ SOUL KITCHEN OPENED IN MAY 2016 IN TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY, AS PART OF THE B.E.A.T. CENTER, A UNIQUE, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER NONPROFITS. THE COMMUNITY KITCHENS HAVE SERVED OVER 95,000 NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS MEALS SINCE THEIR INCEPTION AND MOST RECENTLY REACHED THE GOAL OF SERVING 52% IN-NEED DINNERS AND 48% PAYING DINERS. PAYING DINERS CAN AFFECT CHANGE BY PAYING MORE THAN THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM DONATION BY "PAYING IT FORWARD". FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR THEIR MEAL, THEY ARE INVITED TO COME IN, ENJOY A MEAL AND LEARN HOW THEY CAN BE PART OF THE JBJ SOUL KITCHEN COMMUNITY BY VOLUNTEERING. THROUGH VOLUNTEERING, THEY WORK WITH THE SOUL KITCHEN OUTREACH WHO CONNECTS ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEERS TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TEAM (EET) PROGRAM. THE EET PROGRAM CONNECTS A TEAM OF VOLUNTEER COACHES WHO USE THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN THE AREAS OF WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, JOB COACHING, AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The mission is to break the cycle of poverty, hunger and homelessness through developing partnerships, creating programs and providing grant funding to community benefit organizations.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To combat issues that force individuals and families into economic despair”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1600 MARKET STREET - SUITE 2600, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103.
- The form of the non-profit reports 20 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$261,723.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $678,733 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $70,565 in fundraising expenses.