SOUTH WARD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SOUTH WARD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE

EIN 83-3618157 · Environmental Education (C60)

What they do

The South Ward Environmental Alliance SWEA, is An Alliance of Residents and Community Based Organizations With A Focus On Environmental Justice Issues In The South Ward of Newark, New Jersey.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

35.66%of revenue went to mission work82.5% of expenses · Program services

1.25%of revenue went to fundraising2.9% of expenses

$43.23spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

6.32%of revenue went to management and office costs14.6% of expenses

$2.30in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $82,743 for DEBORAH KIM GADDY (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,708,193

Mission workProgram services$609,20635.66% of revenue82.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$107,9616.32% of revenue14.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$21,2701.25% of revenue2.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$969,75656.77% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$738,43743.23% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,708,193

Expenses$738,437

Annual surplus $969,756 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$609,206 · 82.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$107,961 · 14.6% of expenses

Fundraising$21,270 · 2.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,708,193

Expenses$738,437

Assets$1,697,159

Contributions$1,701,897

Mission work (program services)$609,206

Fundraising$21,270

Management and general$107,961

Accounting fees$9,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DEBORAH KIM GADDYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $82,743

FRANKIE WALLSSECRETARY $6,500

DALORNA BALLARDBOARD MEMBER $1,050

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

DEBORAH KIM GADDYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FRANKIE WALLSSECRETARY

DALORNA BALLARDBOARD MEMBER

DEBORAH KIM GADDYPRINCIPAL OFFICER

PHYLLIS EDMONDSTREASURER

SHARON HUNTERCHAIR

TIA RYANSBOARD MEMBER

WILBUR THOMPSONVICE CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2024
Location: 514 FRELINGHUYSEN AVE PO Box 2266, NEWARK, NJ 07114
County: Essex
In care of: DEBORAH KIM GADDY
Primary officer: DEBORAH KIM GADDY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(862) 658-9573

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: NATALIE L PITTS CPA LLC
NTEE classification: Environmental Education (C60)
IRS tax category: Environmental Education