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The Huub

EIN 81-1044217 · Orange, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE HISTORICAL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS AT 35 AND 47 CLEVELAND STREET, ORANGE, NJ AS A CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE PROPERTYS STRUCTURES, AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND JUSTICE.

Income
$226,750
Spending
$188,311
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$33,300, community organizer

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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $53,901 spent. THE HUUB MANAGES A PAIR OF 100+ YEAR OLD BUILDINGS. AS WE ARE MAINTAINING OUR PROPERTY, ADDRESSING DECADES OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,AND PLANNING A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THE LONGEVITY OUR OF OUR HOME IN ORANGE, WE RECOGNIZE THAT ORANGE IS HOME TO AN AGING HOUSING STOCK, WITH OVER 2,638 BUILDINGS THAT ARE MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD. OUR 100 YEAR OLD HOUSE PROGRAM IS IN INITIATIVE THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OWNERS AND TENANTS OF ORANGES OLD HOUSES, CREATES NETWORKS TO SHARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION, PROVIDES ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPLORES DIRECT ACTION AND ADVOCACY MODELS TO UPLIFT ORANGES AGING HOUSING STOCK AS AN ASSET, SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN CARING FOR THEIR HOMES, AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT INVESTMENT IN EXISTING HOUSING STOCK.
  2. $18,650 spent. PLANNING TO STAY (P2S) IS A GRASSROOTS COALITION THAT ADVANCES A COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE AND PLANNING POLICY SUGGESTIONS IN ORANGE, NJ. IN 2024, THE P2S COALITION HOSTED A PEOPLES MOVEMENT ASSEMBLY TO SHARE THE LATEST DRAFT OF THE PLANNING TO STAY PLATFORM, HOSTED A COMMUNITY FORUM AND DEBATE FOR ORANGES MAYORAL ELECTION, AND CREATED A WORKING GROUP FOCUSED ON BUILDING A CAMPAIGN AROUND A MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROPORSAL AT ORANGES ABANDONED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SITE. P2S HAS ENGAGED OVER 450 RESIDENTS IN 2024.
  3. $13,794 spent. THE BEN JONES COMMUNITY GARDEN (BJCG) IS LOCATED AT THE HUUB. IN 2024 WE HOSTED MONTHLY GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAYS AND URBAN GARDENING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON REDUCING THE RISK OF LEAD POISONING THROUGH GARDENING HABITS AND DIETARY DECISIONS. WE ALSO HOSTED OUR ANNUAL OCTOBER HARVEST FEST THAT HAD OVER 300 PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE. WE CONNECTED WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GARDENS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SENIOR HOUSING CENTERS AROUND THE CITY.

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 January 2016.

    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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