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Homefront Inc

EIN 22-3165145 · Lawrenceville, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOMEFRONT'S MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BY HARNESSING THE CARING, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE OF THE COMMUNITY. WE LESSEN THE IMMEDIATE PAIN OF HOMELESSNESS AND HELP FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. WE WORK TO GIVE OUR CLIENTS THE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INCOMES, AND WE WORK TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.

Income
$20.1 million
Spending
$20.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
181
Volunteers
1,769
Highest pay
$217,664, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $9.4 million spent. HOUSING SERVICESHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE, SECURE HOUSING. ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT, HOMEFRONT PROVIDES SHELTER TO APPROXIMATELY 475 INDIVIDUALS, THE MAJORITY OF THOSE CHILDREN, THROUGH:- EMERGENCY SHELTER (FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER AT OUR FAMILY CAMPUS)- TRANSITIONAL LIVING (LONG TERM EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES FACING MORE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS)- PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY)- HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LOCATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND HELP WITH SECURITY DEPOSITS AND FIRST MONTH'S RENT)
  2. $6.0 million spent. BASIC NEEDSHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES NEED BASIC NECESSITIES TO LIVE A LIFE WITH DIGNITY. FACED WITH LIMITED RESOURCES AND A FOCUS ON SURVIVING, THE FAMILIES WE SERVE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO GET BASIC NECESSITIES. WE PROVIDE THOSE RESOURCES TO THOUSANDS OF HOUSEHOLDS A YEAR, THROUGH OUR RESOURCE NETWORK: - FURNISH THE FUTURE (PROVIDING FURNITURE TO FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP)- FREESTORE (WHERE FAMILIES CAN SHOP FOR CLOTHING AND SMALL DONATED GOODS) - FOOD PANTRIES (INCLUDING A MAIN CHOICE FOOD MARKET WHERE FAMILIES CAN SHOP FOR THE ITEMS THEY WANT)- DRIVE HOME (DONATIONS OF CARS)- DIAPER RESOURCE CENTER (PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH MILLIONS OF DIAPERS AND WIPES ANNUALLY)- PRO BONO DONATIONS OF TIME AND EXPERTISE
  3. $2.2 million spent. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSWE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN NURTURED BY LOVE AND SUPPORT WILL GROW ON A PATH TO REALIZING LIFE'S POSSIBILITIES. HOMEFRONT BEGAN BECAUSE OF HUNGRY, HOMELESS CHILDREN AND CHILDREN HAVE REMAINED AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK EVER SINCE. FROM INTENSIVE SERVICES AT OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER TO AN AWARD-WINNING PRESCHOOL TO YEAR-ROUND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING AND MORE, WE WRAP THESE CHILDREN IN THE SUPPORT THEY NEED NOW, PROVIDE HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW AND OPEN THEIR WORLDS TO THE POSSIBILITIES THAT AWAIT THEM:- JOY, HOPES AND DREAMS (MINIMUM SIX DAYS A WEEK PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGED, SITES THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY)- ATKINSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT FAMILY CAMPUS FOR INFANTS TO TODDLERS- CHILDREN'S CHAMPION (INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AT THE FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER)- EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER CAMP - BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY WISHES DRIVES
  4. $707,025 spent. TOOLS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCYHOMEFRONT BELIEVES THAT WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, ALL FAMILIES CAN SUCCEED. FOR FAMILIES TO BECOMEAND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, REMAINSTABLE, THEY NEED THE TOOLS, SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP THEM ON TRACK AND BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. LIFE SKILLS ARE INTERWOVEN THROUGHOUT ALL THAT WE DO, BUT WE ALSO HAVE FORMAL PROGRAMMING FOR: - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TUTORING/TESTING)- JOB TRAINING (JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMING)PERSONAL WELLNESSWE BELIEVE THAT PERSONAL WELLNESS WHETHER PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL IS CRITICAL TO ENSURING THRIVING FAMILIES. HOMEFRONT STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH SERVICES, BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL, TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. WE ALSO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING AND GROWTH THROUGH ART. - FORMAL LIFE SKILLS (TEACHING KITCHEN, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, ETC.)- LIFE ENHANCEMENT (THERAPEUTIC ART AND SEWING, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, YOGA, ETC.)CHILDREN ONCE UNDER HOMEFRONT'S CARE ARE NOW LEADERS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTHCARE AND BUSINESS, AND INDEPENDENT ADULTS PURSUING THEIR DREAMS. PARENTS, WITH A LITTLE HELP IN TOUGH TIMES, BUILT SUSTAINING CAREERS AND SECURED HOMES OF THEIR OWN. AS THE COST OF LIVING CONTINUES TO RISE, HOMEFRONT REMAINS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF FAMILIES UNTIL EVERY INDIVIDUAL POSSESSES THE TOOLS AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 April 1993.

    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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