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New Jersey Future Inc

EIN 22-2879323 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW JERSEY FUTURE PROMOTES SENSIBLE GROWTH, REDEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS TO FOSTER VIBRANT CITIES AND TOWNS, PROTECT NATURAL LANDS AND WATERWAYS, ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION CHOICES, PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND AGING-FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FUEL A STRONG ECONOMY. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS THROUGH ORIGINAL RESEARCH, INNOVATIVE POLICY DEVELOPMENT, COLAITION-BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND HANDS-ON TECHINCAL ASSISTANCE.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
31
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$154,276, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. SMART GROWTH POLICY AND PRACTICE - CONDUCTING RESEARCH, DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD CONSENSUS, COMMUNICATING TRENDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING POLICY POSITIONS, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S SMART GROWTH MISSION. DAY-LONG REDEVELOPMENT FORUM BRINGING TOGETHER OVER 900 LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT CUTTING-EDGE BEST PRACTICES AND SHARE LESSONS LEARNED IN REDEVELOPMENT AND SMART GROWTH. SMART GROWTH AWARDS CEREMONY BRINGING TOGETHER 300 TOP PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS TO RECOGNIZE THE VERY BEST IN QUALITY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT. JERSEY WATER WORKS CONFERENCE IS A DAY-LONG EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 300 STATE AND LOCAL DECISION-MAKERS, PRACTITIONERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING NEW JERSEY'S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPLORE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND CELEBRATE THE PROGRESS OF JERSEY WATER WORKS. SMART GROWTH POLICY AND PRACTICE - CONDUCTING RESEARCH, DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD CONSENSUS, COMMUNICATING TRENDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING POLICY POSITIONS, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S SMART GROWTH MISSION. DAY-LONG REDEVELOPMENT FORUM BRINGING TOGETHER OVER 900 LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT CUTTING-EDGE BEST PRACTICES AND SHARE LESSONS LEARNED IN REDEVELOPMENT AND SMART GROWTH. SMART GROWTH AWARDS CEREMONY BRINGING TOGETHER 300 TOP PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS TO RECOGNIZE THE VERY BEST IN QUALITY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT. JERSEY WATER WORKS CONFERENCE IS A DAY-LONG EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 300 STATE AND LOCAL DECISION-MAKERS, PRACTITIONERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING NEW JERSEY'S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPLORE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND CELEBRATE THE PROGRESS OF JERSEY WATER WORKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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