Family Promise Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 71 Summit Avenue in Summit, New Jersey. Founded in November 1988, the organization is the nation's foremost organization addressing the crisis of family homelessness. Family Promise operates through a network of more than 200 affiliate organizations across 43 states that provide community-based responses to family homelessness. The organization has served more than 1 million family members since its founding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+61.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+35.8% YoY
Grant Count
112
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+27.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Family Promise prevents and ends homelessness for families with children and helps them achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. The organization envisions a nation where every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future.
Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including:
- Prevention services
- Emergency shelter
- Stabilization programs
- Housing support services
The organization provides technical assistance to its network of affiliates, helping them organize community efforts, train and recruit volunteers, and provide guidance on program operations and expertise. Family Promise also provides significant program funding to affiliates through grants to expand their local programs.
Grantmaking
Family Promise provides grants to its affiliate network to support local program expansion. Based on recent filings, the organization distributed approximately $3,074,605 in total giving, with typical awards ranging from $5,237 to $196,988.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Family Promise operates through affiliates in 43 states nationwide. The organization's grantmaking priorities include Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Texas. The organization also operates a local program, Family Promise Union County, which serves the Union County, New Jersey community through shelter, prevention, diversion, and stabilization services, including a day center in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,237,920
- Total Revenue: $9,327,636
- Total Expenses: $7,539,434
- Net Income: $1,788,202
- Net Assets: $9,239,067
Staffing: The organization employs 36 staff members and works with an average of 76,000 volunteers annually.
Service Scale: Family Promise supports approximately 200 affiliate organizations serving approximately 125,086 families and 241,313 individuals annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,237,920 | $7,560,643 | $6,255,116 |
| Revenue | $9,327,636 | $6,611,379 | $6,304,830 |
| Expenses | $7,539,434 | $5,784,208 | $7,572,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $119,689 | $27,679 | $12,067 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Family Promise of Lawrence ($115,000), Family Promise of Mid-willamette Valley ($115,000), Family Promise of Greater Orlando ($26,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY PROMISE IN ANOKA COUNTY RAMSEY, MN | GERSTNER HELPING HANDS | $15,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF ALBANY COUNTY LARAMIE, WY | FBH EVICTION PREVENTION & SHELTER DIVERSION GRANT | $11,467 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF ATHENS ATHENS, GA | BELK POS GRANT, GERSTNER HELPING HANDS | $21,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF BALDWIN COUNTY SUMMERDALE, AL | BELK POS GRANT, FBH HOUSING & STABILIZAION GRANT | $21,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF BEAUFORT COUNTY BLUFFTON, SC | BELK POS GRANT, FBH HOUSING & STABILIZAION GRANT | $21,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF BRADLEY COUNTY CLEVELAND, TN | FBH EVICTION PREVENTION & SHELTER DIVERSION GRANT, BELK POS GRANT | $16,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF BREVARD INC ROCKLEDGE, FL | BELK POS GRANT, GERSTNER HELPING HANDS | $21,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF CHEYENNE CHEYENNE, WY | FBH EVICTION PREVENTION & SHELTER DIVERSION GRANT | $15,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF CLARK COUNTY VANCOUVER, WA | FBH EVICTION PREVENTION & SHELTER DIVERSION GRANT, RAINBOW FOR GIRLS GRANT | $17,778 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF COBB COUNTY MARIETTA, GA | BELK POS GRANT, FBH EVICTION PREVENTION & SHELTER DIVERSION GRANT | $16,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alex English, former NBA player, coach, and Basketball Hall of Fame member, serves as a board member of Family Promise.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA BARER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BETSY BERNARD | BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| SARAH BIRD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALEX ENGLISH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID FLECK | TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| TIM GAMORY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEAH GRIFFITH | TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN WALLACE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA HENRY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT J HUGIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW PIERCE | TRUSTEE (THROUGH MID-2024) | 1 | — |
| STACEY SLATER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN FERRIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORI WINKLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MOODY | BOARD CHAIR (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| MARY MULIETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VERNON WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES BLOCK | TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| CHERYL SCHUCH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $247,716 |
| SANDRA MINIUTTI | CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER | 40 | $152,288 |
| SHARI COMPETIELLO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $135,769 |
| MICHAEL KERKORIAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $150,902 |
| BRITT DARROW | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $144,835 |
| MELISSA BIGGAR | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ANNUAL FUND | 40 | $103,847 |
| CAROLYN GORDON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $104,273 |
| AMBER YOUNG | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS | 40 | $101,156 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Family Promise has received significant grant support from major funders:
Siemer Institute Awards Family Promise $1.5 Million Grant for Family StabilityThe Siemer Institute awarded Family Promise a $1.5 million grant for family stability initiatives
Siemer Institute Awards Family Promise $1.5 Million Grant for Family StabilityClayton® has provided multiple grants to Family Promise affiliates, including a $20,000 grant to Family Promise Davie County to prevent homelessness for families in Davie County
Siemer Institute Awards Family Promise $1.5 Million Grant for Family StabilityClayton® has donated 20 homes to Family Promise as part of an extended partnership to prevent homelessness for families nationwide
Siemer Institute Awards Family Promise $1.5 Million Grant for Family StabilitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Family Promise Inc fund?
Family Promise prevents and ends homelessness for families with children and helps them achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. The organization envisions a nation where every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including: • Prevention services • Emergency shelter • Stabilization programs • Housing support services The organization provides technical assistance…
How do I apply for a grant from Family Promise Inc?
Family Promise provides grants to its affiliate network to support local program expansion. Based on recent filings, the organization distributed approximately $3,074,605 in total giving, with typical awards ranging from $5,237 to $196,988. Primary funding focus areas include: • Nonprofit human services • Human and social service grants • Poverty alleviation • Homelessness prevention and services • Housing support
Where does Family Promise Inc make grants?
Family Promise operates through affiliates in 43 states nationwide. The organization's grantmaking priorities include Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Texas. The organization also operates a local program, Family Promise Union County, which serves the Union County, New Jersey community through shelter, prevention, diversion, and stabilization services, including a day center in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
What size grants does Family Promise Inc award?
In 2024, Family Promise Inc awarded 112 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Family Promise Inc's EIN?
Family Promise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1591461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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