St Mary Advocates Inc
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St Mary Advocates Inc at a glance
In short: St Mary Advocates Inc gave $51K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,363
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,273
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,933
- Total assets
- $335,503
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who St Mary Advocates Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hoboken Community Center ($15K). Together the top 5 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2024) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Community Center Hoboken, NJ | Support of local food pantry to complete their mission of serving those in need | $15,000 |
| Hoboken Shelter Hoboken, NJ | Support of the local homeless shelter to complete their mission of serving those in need | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Support their efforts for hurricane relief (milton & helene) | $11,933 |
| Hoboken Education Foundation Hoboken, NJ | Support of local education foundation to complete their mission of serving those in need by elevating public education | $6,500 |
| St Matthews Lunchtime Ministry Hoboken, NJ | Support of local church to complete their mission of serving and feeding those in need | $5,930 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,503 | $319,558 | $251,483 | $51,363 | 5 | $1,602 |
| 2023 | $267,428 | $268,566 | $196,001 | $61,436 | 4 | $921 |
| 2022 | $194,863 | $190,143 | $112,827 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $129,110 | $96,056 | $67,415 | — | — | — |
About St Mary Advocates Inc
Based on IRS filings
St Mary Advocates Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hoboken, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $336K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Mary Advocates Inc is led by Renee Turonis, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Turonis
President
Scholarship Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bond
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Carvahlo
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Degennaro
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Deprete
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Elizabeth Falco (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Trish DeRose (2021–2022) — Thrift Store Manager
- Former: Josephine De Gennaro (2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Reene Turonis (2022) — Scholarship Chair
- Former: Robert Chaneski (2022) — Correspondence Secretary
- Former: Dominic Casulli (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Maria Reilly (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about St Mary Advocates Inc
How much does St Mary Advocates Inc give each year?
St Mary Advocates Inc gave $51K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 4 grants.
What is St Mary Advocates Inc's typical grant size?
St Mary Advocates Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,933, and its average grant was $10,273, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does St Mary Advocates Inc give grants?
St Mary Advocates Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hoboken, NJ (4 grants).
Does St Mary Advocates Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on St Mary Advocates Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are St Mary Advocates Inc's largest grantees?
St Mary Advocates Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hoboken Community Center ($15,000), Hoboken Shelter ($12,000) and American Red Cross ($11,933), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Mary Advocates Inc?
St Mary Advocates Inc reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $320K.
What is St Mary Advocates Inc?
St Mary Advocates Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hoboken, NJ. It holds $336K in total assets as of 2024.
What is St Mary Advocates Inc's EIN?
St Mary Advocates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8818655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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