United Way of Bergen County
United Way of Bergen County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Paramus, New Jersey. Founded in 1962, the organization has been serving the community for over 60 years. As one of the largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing in New Jersey, the organization combines direct service delivery with community development initiatives. The organization operates as part of the United Way network while maintaining local focus on Bergen County's most pressing needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.5M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
418
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of Bergen County's United Way is to connect community members in need with resources through NJ211, to stabilize families on the verge of losing their housing through the Compassion Fund, and to develop affordable housing for seniors, veterans, families, and adults with developmental disabilities.
Primary focus areas include:
- Affordable Housing Development: Creating safe and affordable homes for working families, veterans, older adults, and individuals with developmental disabilities
- NJ211 Information & Referral System: Providing free, confidential, multilingual access to health and human services 24/7
- Emergency Financial Assistance: Supporting urgent needs including utility bills facing shut-off, medication and healthcare costs for uninsured individuals, and mortgage and rent payments to prevent eviction or foreclosure
- Workplace Giving: Processing workplace giving campaigns that allow employees to designate donations to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organizations
Grantmaking
The organization administers a **Grants to Individuals Program** providing assistance with urgent financial needs to low-income residents of Bergen County, New Jersey. Specific support includes utility bill assistance when facing shut-off, medication and healthcare costs for those without insurance, and mortgage and rent payments to prevent eviction or foreclosure.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Bergen County, New Jersey, with additional service area coverage throughout New Jersey via the NJ211 system.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Overview (2024):
- Total revenues: $14,502,006
- Total expenses: $14,501,739
- Total assets: $31,465,618
- Annual revenue range: $10,000,000 to $49,999,999
Rating & Accountability: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,465,618 | $30,789,392 | $30,271,619 |
| Revenue | $14,502,006 | $14,681,756 | $16,270,987 |
| Expenses | $14,501,739 | $15,366,894 | $16,132,051 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,249 | $44,488 | $9,953 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS TORONTO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $190,480 |
| PETER J INGRASCI | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| JOSEPH M HEALY | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| VALERIE A REARDON | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| JAMES ARAMANDA | BOARD MEMBER THRU NOV. 2023 | 1 | — |
| GREGORY C DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELINOR J FERDON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES E HEALEY CPA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REVEREND RICHARD S HONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT J IACULLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX KELLENBERGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMERICO R LISBOANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MOLIN | BOARD MEMBER EFF OCT. 2023 | 1 | — |
| IRWIN M POLLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL LOWDEN | CONTROLLER | 37.5 | $105,510 |
| GINA NICOLETTI-GILSENAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | $102,762 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
As of 2025, the organization has opened its 45th affordable housing development, serving a total of 1,152 individuals daily—seniors, veterans, families, and adults with developmental disabilities.
In 2024, NJ211 helped over 322,000 people find health and human services resources throughout New Jersey communities.
The organization has received recognition for its work, including an Excellence Award for Supportive Housing for Orchard Commons in Allendale (2010) and an Innovation in Supportive Housing Award.
Contact Information
Address: 6 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 291-4050
Fax: (201) 291-0681
Website: bergenunitedway.org
EIN: 22-6028959
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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