United Way of Central Jersey Inc
United Way of Central Jersey's leadership brings together resources for local disadvantaged families to ensure that all young children in our community attain better educational outcomes and a healthier, brighter and more successful future.
United Way of Central Jersey Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Central Jersey Inc gave $96K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,122
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,061
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,061
- Total assets
- $7,092,929
- +4.3% 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 United Way of Central Jersey Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Classis of New Brunswick Cdcdire ($65K). Together the top 2 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Central Jersey Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 $90K (2021) to $128K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classis of New Brunswick Cdcdire New Brunswick, NJ | D.I.R.E. Program/Immigrant services. | $65,000 |
| NJ 2-1-1 Partnership Cedar knolls, NJ | 24/7/365 Information & Referral Hotline. | $31,122 |
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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 | $7,092,929 | $3,281,262 | $3,523,535 | $96,122 | 2 | $185,700 |
| 2023 | $6,801,989 | $3,532,539 | $3,354,883 | $127,558 | 2 | $238,978 |
| 2022 | $6,228,317 | $3,035,089 | $2,917,130 | $95,436 | 2 | $52,719 |
| 2021 | $6,635,964 | $2,793,099 | $2,714,105 | $89,500 | 2 | $39,033 |
| 2020 | $6,052,127 | $3,152,402 | $2,974,814 | $122,415 | 6 | $69,377 |
About United Way of Central Jersey Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Central Jersey Inc is a public charity, based in Milltown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $186K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Central Jersey Inc is led by Gloria Aftanski, President & Cpo on every filing since 2020; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gloria Aftanski
President & Cpo
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Ainsworth Kiffin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Van Der Stad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giselle Mudge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muriel Grimmett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stu Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
THOMAS S McDONOUGH
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen F. Maietta
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charko Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Gokhale
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wilkerson Leach
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharletta Everett
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth E. Hance
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Gary Karlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence P. O'Connell
Chief Volunteer Officer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee F. Livingston
First Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sol Heckelman
Vice Chair & Community Investment
Vice Chair & Community Impa → Vice Chair & Community Investment, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: GERALDINE L COCHRAN PhD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Wildnauer (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jane S. Leal (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joann Laperla-Morales (2020) — Vice Chair & Brand Strategy
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 $168K, to Gloria Aftanski (President, CPO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Jersey Inc
How much does United Way of Central Jersey Inc give each year?
United Way of Central Jersey Inc gave $96K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $128K across 2 grants.
How large is United Way of Central Jersey Inc?
United Way of Central Jersey Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
Where does United Way of Central Jersey Inc operate?
United Way of Central Jersey Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is United Way of Central Jersey Inc's EIN?
United Way of Central Jersey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1520408. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Central Jersey Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-central-jersey-inc-morg_2ff6b2481df34a2ca0b70969039b192c
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