The Food Bank Network of Somerset
The organizaton operates daily and weekly food pantries in bridgewater, bound brook, somerville, manville, north plainfield and the va in lyons(all in Somerest county, New Jersey). The organization meets emergency food needs on a daily basis for people referred by social agencies and responds to family needs during natural emergencies, such as flooding, fire and the 2020 pandemic. In addition, the organization distributes usda government surplus food when available, purchases special dietary food for people with health problems who are without funds. Those who receive food include single-parent families, low income families, long-term unemployed or under employed persons, senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes, and people with a genuine need that fall between the cracks of existing public programs.
The Food Bank Network of Somerset at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,160,726
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,239,262
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $146,365
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,865,434
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Food Bank Network of Somerset funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,160,726 | $5,239,262 | $4,865,434 | — | — | $146,365 |
| 2023 | $2,796,781 | $4,530,221 | $4,356,373 | — | — | $149,137 |
| 2022 | $2,587,947 | $2,914,417 | $3,067,638 | — | — | $-132,859 |
| 2021 | $2,730,710 | $2,836,590 | $2,438,265 | — | — | $-1,159 |
| 2020 | $2,331,742 | $2,883,980 | $1,800,123 | $10,000 | 1 | $27,909 |
About The Food Bank Network of Somerset
Based on IRS filings
The Food Bank Network of Somerset is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bound Brook, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Food Bank Network of Somerset is led by Steve Katz, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Katz
Executive Director
Member → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $110K (2024)
Gordon S. White III
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cress Dominic
Secretary
Trustee → Member-At-Large, 2023
Member-At-Large → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sumita Saini
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Watkinson
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Yen
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mahoney
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Labrew
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Daniel Fenco (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: John Patten (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jay Perantoni (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Paula Simpkins (2022–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Goerge Mullen (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jack Gumersall (2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: George Mullen (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ellen Anne Adesso (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dominique Cousin (2021) — Member
- Former: Kimberly Cowart (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Paulette Adams (2021) — Member
- Former: Sandy Ferrante (2021) — Member
- Former: Wydette Fox (2021) — Member
- Former: Aldo Martinez (2020) — Member
- Former: Diane Bonanno (2020) — Member
- Former: Jackie Taylor (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Cowart (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marie Scannell (2020) — Director Community Outreach
- Former: Michael Goldberg (2020) — Member
- Former: Michael Herlihy (2020) — 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 $110K, to Steve Katz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Food Bank Network of Somerset
How large is The Food Bank Network of Somerset?
The Food Bank Network of Somerset reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is The Food Bank Network of Somerset?
The Food Bank Network of Somerset is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bound Brook, NJ. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Food Bank Network of Somerset operate?
The Food Bank Network of Somerset has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is The Food Bank Network of Somerset's EIN?
The Food Bank Network of Somerset's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2405550. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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