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Cumac Echo Inc

EIN 22-2657737 · Paterson, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CUMAC'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT HUNGER AND ITS ROOT CAUSES THROUGH A HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH THAT PROVIDES GROCERIES AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
38
Volunteers
1,127
Highest pay
$142,767, cdo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $7.3 million spent. FOOD PROGRAMS - CUMAC OFFERS A CHOICE MARKETPLACE WHERE CLIENTS CAN CHOOSE THE FOOD THEY NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY MEALS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE MARKETPLACE OFFERS GROCERIES TO OVER 72,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. CUMAC ALSO OFFERS A MOBILE PANTRY AS WELL AS HOME DELIVERY. CUMAC'S WAREHOUSE MOVES, STORES AND SORTS ALL OF CUMAC'S FOOD DONATIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO DEFINED PARTNERS AND AREAS OF NEED THROUGHOUT PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. IN 2024, CUMAC MOVED OVER 3,000,000 POUNDS OF FOOD.
  2. $381,279 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WRAP AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO MARKETPLACE GUESTS AS WELL AS OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE IN PASSAIC COUNTY.
  3. $98,396 spent. HOUSING - PLACE OF PROMISE - PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT SERVICE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. EACH COMMUNITY MEMBER RECEIVES SUPPORT AS THEY SET AND MEET PERSONAL GOALS AND CONNECT TO RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP THEM TO BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND LIVE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. ECO - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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