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Interfaith Neighbors Inc

EIN 22-2896129 · Asbury Park, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MEALS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED FAMILIES, THE ELDERLY, FRAIL AND THE HOMEBOUND, ALONG WITH OVERALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERPRIVILEDGED NEIGHBORHOODS.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
19.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
86
Volunteers
375
Highest pay
$114,400, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $774,147 spent. IN 2024, INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS PROVIDED RENTAL, UTILITY AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 230 FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDED OVER 552 INDIVIDUALS FACING EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS,ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE FOLLOWING A SUDDEN ECONOMIC CHALLENGE.
  2. $3.1 million spent. INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS ADDRESSED ISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY EFFECTING RESIDENTS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY,NEW JERSEY, BY PREPARING, SERVING AND DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 373,000 MEALS TO THE MOST NEEDY, TO HOMEBOUND SENIOR RESIDENTS AND DISABLED PERSONS. THIS PROGRAM IS ASSISTED BY OVER 330 INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE CLOSE TO 19,350 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $1.8 million spent. INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS HAS AN ONGOING, STATE APPROVED, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM THAT IT HAS UNDERTAKEN ACROSS THE WEST SIDE OF ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ACTIVE EFFORT TO ADDRESS A NUMBER OF CONDITIONS WHICH EXIST ACROSS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND, TAKEN TOGETHER, ADVERSELY EFFECT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. INTERFAITH'S PROGRAM ENTAILS, AMONG OTHER INITIATIVES, THE BUILDING OF SAFE, CLEAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEVELOPING WORKFORCE PROGRAMS GEARED TO JOBS IN HIGH DEMAND INDUSTRIES WITH LIVING WAGE SALARIES, INSPIRING COLLABORATION ACROSS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR FOCUSED NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS TO BRING AN AWARENESS TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PROPER NUTRITION, WHICH IS COMBINED WITH INTERFAITH'S DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN FARMS AND A HYDROPONIC FARM IN THEIR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD THAT HAS ALSO BEEN DEEMED A FOOD DESERT. INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS HAS AN ONGOING, STATE APPROVED, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM THAT IT HAS UNDERTAKEN ACROSS THE WEST SIDE OF ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ACTIVE EFFORT TO ADDRESS A NUMBER OF CONDITIONS WHICH EXIST ACROSS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND, TAKEN TOGETHER, ADVERSELY EFFECT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. INTERFAITH'S PROGRAM ENTAILS, AMONG OTHER INITIATIVES, THE BUILDING OF SAFE, CLEAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEVELOPING WORKFORCE PROGRAMS GEARED TO JOBS IN HIGH DEMAND INDUSTRIES WITH LIVING WAGE SALARIES, INSPIRING COLLABORATION ACROSS COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR FOCUSED NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS TO BRING AN AWARENESS TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PROPER NUTRITION, WHICH IS COMBINED WITH INTERFAITH'S DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN FARMS AND A HYDROPONIC FARM IN THEIR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD THAT HAS ALSO BEEN DEEMED A FOOD DESERT.
  4. $597,551 spent. PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.
  5. PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 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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