New Jersey Citizen Action
To protect and expand the rights of citizens of the state of New Jersey, and encourage active citizen involvement in campaigns promoting economic, social and racial equity.
New Jersey Citizen Action at a glance
In short: New Jersey Citizen Action gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $796,864
- -21.9% 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 New Jersey Citizen Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Jersey Appleseed ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 New Jersey Citizen Action gives
- Giving grew 67% 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 $12K (2021) to $27K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Appleseed Jersey City, NJ | POLICY | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $796,864 | $666,255 | $686,094 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,020,709 | $569,089 | $952,132 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,527,019 | $993,140 | $903,989 | $18,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $918,909 | $928,810 | $680,877 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $660,789 | $876,348 | $662,901 | $27,000 | 2 |
About New Jersey Citizen Action
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Citizen Action is a public charity, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $797K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Jersey Citizen Action is led by Christian Estevez, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Estevez
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Dempewolf
Financial Di
Financial Director → Financial Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Dena Mottola Jaborska
Executive Di
Director of Advocacy → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Barry C. Kushnir
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Devane
Secretary
Alt. Board Member → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Weiner
Board Member
Co-Chair & Board Member → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hetty Rosenstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Abeignon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken McNamara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Marley
Treasurer
Treasurer & Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Kahn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Campos-Medina
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex Reid
Board Member
Alt. Board Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cullinane
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Antonellis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francine Ehret
Boad Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Goldsmith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Maria Hill
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette Miles
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Higgins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Wojtowicz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhina Molina
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (44)
- Former: Anita Thomas (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chales Boyer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christian Fuscarino (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah White (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Donna M. Chiera (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Elliot Lee (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fran Pfeffer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ivette Mendez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jed Tyrpak (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lewis Hurd (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marco Camporeale (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Peg Kinsell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Milly Silva (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Bachrach (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Orlando Riley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pablo Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paulette Eberle (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Philip Webb (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Salowe-Kaye (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Richard Smith (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Haygood (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sean M. Spiller (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Tully (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Altman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Trina Scordo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vic De Luca (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Davis (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diane Carlino (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hazel Applewhite (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Agoratus (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Morrissy (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peter T. Rosario (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Naranjo (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Yasmeen Pauling (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon McKoy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Jennings (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elena Lavarreda (2020–2021) — Alt. Board Member
- Former: Estina Baker (2020–2021) — Alt. Board Member
- Former: Karen Haskin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margot Riphagen (2020–2021) — Alt. Board Member
- Former: Raymond Ocasio (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Renee Koubiadis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Hernandez (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $7K, to Dena Mottola Jaborska (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Jersey Citizen Action
How much does New Jersey Citizen Action give each year?
New Jersey Citizen Action gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is New Jersey Citizen Action?
New Jersey Citizen Action reported $797K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $666K.
Where does New Jersey Citizen Action operate?
New Jersey Citizen Action has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is New Jersey Citizen Action's EIN?
New Jersey Citizen Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2395222. 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 January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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