Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey. Founded in 1982, CFBNJ is the state's largest anti-hunger organization and a member of Feeding America. The organization distributes more than 44 million pounds of food annually to more than 800 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and child and senior feeding programs across a 15-county service area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$125.1M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+267.6% YoY
Grant Count
131
+21.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+203.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: CFBNJ serves as a champion for addressing root causes of hunger, delivering neighbor-centered solutions, and fostering collaborative partnerships across all sectors of society for New Jersey.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Food distribution to community partners
- After-school meals and supplemental food for children
- Job training programs for individuals seeking a second chance
- Nutrition education and healthy eating on a budget
- Legislative advocacy and policy work to effect long-term change
- Emergency assistance and disaster relief services
Grantmaking
CFBNJ makes grants to nonprofit organizations addressing hunger and food insecurity. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFBNJ operates across a 15-county service area in New Jersey, with particular focus on communities experiencing food insecurity. The organization specifically addresses hunger in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland County regions, as well as South Jersey communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $125,089,704
- Total Revenues: $226,709,408
- Total Expenses: $220,599,190
- Total Giving: $176,714,283
Staffing: 390 employees (as of 2024)
Rating: Four-Star rating with 100% score, reflecting strong accountability, finance management, and impact measurement.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $125,089,704 | $111,449,457 | $94,902,573 |
| Revenue | $226,709,408 | $192,108,891 | $167,266,747 |
| Expenses | $220,599,190 | $182,292,665 | $169,298,029 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,978,224 | $6,162,676 | $2,501,991 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Elizabeth McCarthy
- Chief of External Affairs: Karen Leies
- Board Chair: Joe Dempsey
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN LEIES | Chief of External Affairs | 40 | $302,959 |
| DAVID GOLDSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $229,047 |
| TERRENCE WILLIAMS | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $206,592 |
| GERALD FRANCIS MALONEY | CFAO | 40 | $192,245 |
| robert powell | SR.DR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $159,608 |
| JEANNIE FOURNIER | VP OF PROGRAMS & Services | 40 | $161,867 |
| GLENN HANSEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OPERATIONS | 40 | $168,322 |
| NADINE ROSENBAUM-LEHRER | SENIOR DIR, DIR RESPONSE MKT | 40 | $148,939 |
| Elizabeth McCarthy | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $168,214 |
| RENEE HELFENSTEIN | Asst. VP of Events, Mktng & Co | 40 | $149,245 |
| OTTO ROBERTS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $148,345 |
| JENNIFER NELSON | VP, Network Relations | 40 | $156,297 |
| ANDREA PETER | Asst. VP, Human resources | 40 | $156,121 |
| adele helen latourette | ASST. VP OF POLICY & ADVOCACY | 40 | $146,728 |
| DEBRA SCHEINHOLTZ | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATION | 40 | $152,475 |
| Judith A Spires | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Joseph F Dempsey Jr | Vice Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Chris Perry | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| Dan Cregg | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jill Gateman | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Perry Blatt | Director | 1 | — |
| Haven Cockerham | Director | 1 | — |
| Hans Dekker | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Federbusch | Director | 1 | — |
| Antony J Ferolie | Director | 1 | — |
| Stacey Goodman | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Marina Hong | Director | 1 | — |
| Ralph Izzo | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Julmis | Director | 1 | — |
| Steven F Jureller | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristhina Noguerias | Director | 1 | — |
| Sekhar Ramaswamy | Director | 1 | — |
| Larry Rogers | Director | 1 | — |
| Chuck Salzman | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Lindsey Stampone | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Josh Weinreich | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Josh Weston - through June 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Jane wilf | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CFBNJ has been active in recent grant distribution and advocacy efforts:
In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants - CFBNJAwarded more than $3.2 million in grants to community organizations
Community FoodBank of New Jersey Awards More than $3.2 Million in GrantsAdministers Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative grants to support food pantry development
In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants - CFBNJReceived significant funding support, including a $500,000 grant and a $25,000 grant in late 2024
FEED NJ grants to provide food to several South Jersey communitiesParticipates in FEED NJ program providing food security funding to South Jersey communities
FEED NJ grants to provide food to several South Jersey communitiesEngaged in NJEDA food security funding expansion initiatives
NJEDA approves $30 million food security funding expansionSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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