Food Bank of Somerset County Inc.
Food Bank of Somerset County Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$1,074,844
Expenses
$1,001,010
Mission
The organization operates weekly food pantries in Somerville, Bound Brook and North Plainfield. The organization meets emergency food needs on a daily basis for people referred by social service agencies and responds to family needs during natural emergencies, such as the 2012 flooding and wind damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the organization distributes USDA government surplus food when available, purchases special dietary foods for people with health problems who are without funds and delivers weekend meals to shut-in senior citizens. Those who receive food include single-parent families, low income families, long-term unemployed or underemployed persons, senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes, and people with a genuine need that fall between the cracks of existing public programs. The organization operates additional programs to assist needy persons, including the purchase of prescription drugs; providing eye exams and eyeglasses; assisting needy families with
About
See Schedule O for details of the food bank network of Somerset County, Inc.'s program service accomplishments.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The organization operates weekly food pantries in somerville, bound brook and north plainfield. the organization meets emergency food needs on a daily basis for people referred by social service agencies and responds to family needs during natural emergencies, such as the 2012 flooding and wind damage caused by hurricane sandy. in addition, the organization distributes usda government surplus food when available, purchases special dietary foods for people with health problems who are without funds and delivers weekend meals to shut-in senior citizens. those who receive food include single-parent families, low income families, long-term unemployed or underemployed persons, senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes, and people with a genuine need that fall between the cracks of existing public programs. the organization operates additional programs to assist needy persons, including the purchase of prescription drugs; providing eye exams and eyeglasses; assisting needy families with”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The organization operates weekly food pantries in somerville, bound brook and north plainfield. the organization meets emergency food needs on a daily basis for people referred by social service agencies and responds to family needs during natural emergencies, such as the 2012 flooding and wind damage caused by hurricane sandy. in addition, the organization distributes usda government surplus food when available, purchases special dietary foods for people with health problems who are without funds and delivers weekend meals to shut-in senior citizens. those who receive food include single-parent families, low income families, long-term unemployed or underemployed persons, senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes, and people with a genuine need that fall between the cracks of existing public programs. the organization operates additional programs to assist needy persons, including the purchase of prescription drugs; providing eye exams and eyeglasses; assisting needy families with”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is NJ.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is BLDG 9E EASY ST POBOX 149, BOUND BROOK, NJ, 08805.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 5.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $73,834.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $118,126 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,751 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.