Greater Trenton Inc
Broker, foster, and leverage private, public, and community resources to enhance and promote redevelopment initiatives that will revitalize the city of trenton, New Jersey with a particular emphasis on the downtown.
Greater Trenton Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Trenton Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,900
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,900
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,900
- Total assets
- $1,015,859
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Trenton Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Jersey Economic Development Authority ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Trenton Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $481K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority Trenton, NJ | Assistance related to asset activation planning, exploring the feasibility of the organization's restore, loan to own pilot program | $36,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,015,859 | $659,628 | $696,129 | $36,900 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,125,961 | $451,534 | $787,679 | $39,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,517,430 | $628,505 | $886,306 | $89,825 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,792,031 | $1,445,315 | $897,536 | $142,884 | 2 |
| 2020 | $1,245,456 | $997,053 | $1,204,667 | $480,835 | 1 |
About Greater Trenton Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Trenton Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Trenton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Trenton Inc is led by George D. Sowa, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George D. Sowa
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$267K (2020) → $270K (2024)
Kevin Cummings
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lucchesi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Youngblood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merodie Hancock
Trustee
Corporate Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Van Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Saez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Livingston
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skip Cimino
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Mathews
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah E. Preston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nakia White Barr
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg Forrestel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Borgos
Corporate Secretary
Trustee → Corporate Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bryan A. Evans (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Leticia Ferri (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Treby Williams (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brendan Monahan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eleanor Horne (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis Dooley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jose Lozano (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Perry (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $270K, to George D Sowa (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Trenton Inc
How much does Greater Trenton Inc give each year?
Greater Trenton Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Trenton Inc?
Greater Trenton Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $660K.
What is Greater Trenton Inc?
Greater Trenton Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Trenton, NJ. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Trenton Inc operate?
Greater Trenton Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is Greater Trenton Inc's EIN?
Greater Trenton Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1307260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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