Homefront Inc
Homefront Inc is a public charity based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Its mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by connecting community resources and expertise with services that address immediate needs and help families become self-sufficient.
Homefront Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $24,328,664
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $20,061,478
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $600,927
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $20,507,754
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Homefront Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 989-9417
Website: https://homefrontnj.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Homefront Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HomeFront states that its mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey. Its website describes housing and other services in Mercer County, and its 2024 filing describes permanent affordable supportive housing throughout Mercer County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Homefront Inc gives
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $661K (2023) to $661K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $661K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Coalition to End Homelessness Princeton, NJ | Mental Health Services at Homeless Shelters | $250,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Inc Cedar Knolls, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $47,750 |
| Family Promise of Hunterdon County Inc Flemington, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $42,750 |
| Catholic Charities - Diocese of Methuchen Perth Amboy, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $40,250 |
| The Gateway Family YMCA Elizabeth, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $34,250 |
| Rescue Misson of Trenton Trenton, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $32,750 |
| Christian Caring Center Pemberton Inc Pemberton, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $30,250 |
| Visions and Pathways Bridgewater, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $30,250 |
| Salt and Light Company Inc Mount Holly, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $27,500 |
| Anchor House Inc Trenton, NJ | Building resilient infrastructure, development, and growth for emergency sheltering | $27,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing states that it was formed in 1998.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,328,664 | $20,061,478 | $20,507,754 | — | — | $600,927 |
| 2024 | $23,313,939 | $20,233,880 | $21,509,225 | $660,750 | 14 | $480,631 |
| 2023 | $22,910,179 | $20,265,105 | $19,781,885 | $660,750 | 14 | $474,857 |
| 2022 | $20,702,682 | $19,206,862 | $16,434,132 | — | — | $94,078 |
| 2021 | $19,924,058 | $15,972,096 | $12,538,675 | — | — | $31,004 |
| 2020 | $16,465,225 | $16,812,873 | $12,937,814 | — | — | $22,972 |
| 2019 | $11,065,739 | $12,553,967 | $12,153,856 | — | — | $18,352 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HomeFront states that it works to lessen the immediate hardship of homelessness, help families become self-sufficient, support adequate incomes, increase the availability of affordable housing, and help homeless families advocate for themselves.
Its work includes emergency and transitional shelter, permanent affordable supportive housing, rental assistance and other homelessness-prevention services. It also describes programs providing food, clothing, furniture, diapers, and other necessities; educational and enrichment programming for children; job training and educational support; and wellness and life-skills activities.
The organizations listed among HomeFront’s 2024 grant recipients work in related areas, as described in their own mission statements. Homeless Solutions Inc. says it supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Morris County through shelter, affordable housing, and services. Family Promise of Hunterdon County Inc. says it provides shelter and care to people experiencing homelessness in Hunterdon County. Anchor House Inc. describes serving youth and young adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness, or aging out of child welfare, with comprehensive support. Women Aware Inc. says it promotes the safety and self-sufficiency of people and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County.
Grantmaking
HomeFront reported 14 grants totaling $660,750 in 2024. The same total and grant count were reported for 2023. Its 2024 filing explains that the awards were determined by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs as part of a grant to build homeless-housing infrastructure; HomeFront acted as a pass-through organization and did not select the award recipients.
Among the organizations listed as receiving 2024 grants were Homeless Solutions Inc. ($47,750), Family Promise of Hunterdon County Inc. ($42,750), Anchor House Inc. ($27,500), and Women Aware Inc. ($25,000).
No application process, application materials, restrictions for applicants, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Steward as chief executive officer; Constance Mercer-Myers as founder and former CEO; Meghan Cubano as chief development officer; Barbara Paskell as chief operating officer; Beverly Gandolfo as controller through March 2025; Ruth Vazquez as chief people officer; Marvin T. Pannell as chief financial officer; Celia Murphree Bernstein as housing developer; Claudia Franco Kelly as chair; and Michael Van Wagner as vice chair.
Homefront Inc is led by Sarah Steward, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Steward
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$93K (2019) → $200K (2025)
Claudia Franco Kelly
Chair
Trustee → 2nd Vice Chair, 2023
2nd Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Coleman-Boatwright
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sangita Karra
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Eaton
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Richman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Vanlent
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelines Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Samios
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Simone
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance Mercer-Myers
Founder & Former CEO
Founder & CEO Emeritus → Founder & Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$183K (2023) → $190K (2025)
Ruth Vazquez
Chief People Officer
Human Resources Director → Chief People Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $121K (2025)
Beverly Gandolfo
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024) → $118K (2025)
Celia Murphree Bernstein
Housing Developer
Executive Director - Homes By Tlc → Housing Developer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $101K (2025)
Marvin T. Pannell
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Meghan Cubano
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $127K (2025)
Barbara Paskell
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Michael Van Wagner
Vice Chair
Trustee → 1st Vice Chair, 2023
1st Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Rogers
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter H. Shriver
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Elizabeth S. Wasch (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Moorman (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Rose Mazzella (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Brian Kasper (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sheila Addison (2021–2024) — Director - Family Campus
- Former: Amy Vogel (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Hackett (2020–2023) — Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
- Former: Sheila Phillips (2023) — Family Preservation Center Director
- Former: Anthony C. Stewart (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Constance Mercer Myers (2019–2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Lloyd Ricketts (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Weidel (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ruth Scott (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Phyllis Marchand (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Allen M. Silk Esq. (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Bill Hackett (2019) — Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
- Former: Brian Kapser (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Malcarney (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Sarah Steward (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Homefront Inc
How large is Homefront Inc?
Homefront Inc reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.1M.
What does Homefront Inc fund?
HomeFront states that it works to lessen the immediate hardship of homelessness, help families become self-sufficient, support adequate incomes, increase the availability of affordable housing, and help homeless families advocate for themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homefront Inc?
Homefront Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check homefrontnj.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Homefront Inc make grants?
HomeFront states that its mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey. Its website describes housing and other services in Mercer County, and its 2024 filing describes permanent affordable supportive housing throughout Mercer County.
What is Homefront Inc's EIN?
Homefront Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3165145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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