Nonprofit · EIN 22-2350832
ISLES INC
Tax-exempt · TRENTON, NJ 08618
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,945,564 | $15,073,577 | -$2,128,013 | $24,757,416 | $8,955,938 | $15,801,478 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,961,245 | $11,760,372 | -$799,127 | $25,385,717 | $7,603,909 | $17,781,808 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,183,229
- of which government grants
- $10,290,626
- Program service revenue
- $262,530
- Investment income
- $422,714
- Net rental income
- $86,067
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,806
- Other revenue
- $77,091
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $473,991
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $619,298
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,387,267
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,253,354
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,261
- Accounting fees
- $53,230
- Occupancy
- $555,442
- Travel
- $77,729
- Depreciation
- $221,968
- Program services (functional)
- $13,646,489
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,126,944
- Fundraising (functional)
- $300,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,385,717
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,757,416
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,955,938
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,801,478
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,457,127
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,445,479
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,062,307
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,739,171
- Gross receipts
- $12,981,720
- Employees
- 170
- Volunteers
- 135
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN JACKSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX Officer | 0.5 | $135,000 | $14,395 |
| PETER ROSE | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $102,108 | $18,711 |
| LAURA FENSTER ROTHSCHILD | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $101,880 | $11,280 |
| MARTIN JOHNSON | FOUNDER/ ADVISOR Officer | 0.5 | $53,673 | $6,138 |
| MICHAEL NORDQUIST | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $44,505 | $4,764 |
| JASON ALLEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $41,309 | $6,746 |
| JOHN HART | COO (END 2024) Officer | 0.5 | $35,704 | $6,604 |
| CHRIS BENSON | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $31,036 | $5,445 |
| RUKIYA BLACKWELL ESQ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MANAHAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WASSERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN EDWARDS ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERINN HANSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN HOENISCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ LEMPERT | TRUSTEE (END. 2024) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LONGLEY | TRUSTEE (END. 2024) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| YOLANDA MARRERO-LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCGUINNESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEMANSHU PANDYA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BOBBI RENTKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANISH SHAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSS WISHNICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN JACKSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX-OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $135,016 | $14,396 |
| JOHN HART | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 32 | $119,843 | $20,039 |
| PETER ROSE | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,683 | $17,499 |
| MICHAEL NORDQUIST | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,225 | $9,756 |
| MARTIN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Officer | 0.5 | $59,779 | $13,481 |
| RUKIYA BLACKWELL ESQ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MANAHAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD STARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN EDWARDS ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN R LONGLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MCGUINNESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCGUINNESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEMANSHU PANDYA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY STOLLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WASSERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN HOENISCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LEMPERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEWIS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 WOOD STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618-3921
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SEAN JACKSON, 10 WOOD STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618
- Signed the 990
- SEAN JACKSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (609) 341-4700
- Website
- WWW.ISLES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MERCADIEN PC
Mission
ISLES' MISSION IS TO FOSTER SELF-RELIANT FAMILIES AND HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, WE DESIGN AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THIS MISSION AND SHARE WHAT WE LEARN WITH OTHERS WHO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (CP&D) : ISLES COLLABORATES WITH RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES CREATE COMMUNITY LED NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS AND SECURE RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION EFFORTS OVER THE LONG TERM. IN ADDITION, ISLES LEADS CITYWIDE RESEARCH AND PLANNING INITIATIVES RELATED TO BLIGHT REDUCTION, CREATIVE PLACEMAKING, AND FOOD SYSTEMS. ISLES ALSO PURCHASES, IMPROVES, AND DEVELOPS REAL ESTATE IN DOWNTOWN TRENTON, AND MANAGES AND MAINTAINS AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO MODERATE THE MARKET AND ENSURE HEALTHY, SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING REMAINS AVAILABLE FOR LONGTERM RESIDENTS. IN 2024, THIS WORK INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: PARTNERING WITH TRENTON CITY TO REVITALIZE BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM DESIGNED AND INSTALLED NEW SIGNAGE AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR 14 DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES HOSTED OR SUPPORTED 81 COMMUNITY EVENTS. URBAN AGRICULTURE: ISLES SUPPORTS OVER 70 COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, BACKYARD, AND INSTITUTIONAL GARDENS IN 2024, WE: PROVIDED 20+ WORKSHOPS IN GARDENING, NUTRITION, BEEKEEPING, AND COOKING, REACHING MORE THAN 200 YOUTH AND RESIDENTS, AND DONATED MORE THAN 700 LBS OF PRODUCE TO EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIERS SUPPORTED OVER 200 GARDENERS IN TRENTON.Expenses $4,655,166 · grants $322,002 · revenue $18,219
- ISLES' CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING (CEET): CEET IS A GREEN COLLAR JOB TRAINING FACILITY, TARGETING CAREERS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. THIS YEAR, CEET: TRAINED 272 INDIVIDUALS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY (BOTH VIRTUALLY AND INPERSON) IN ADDITION, ISLES CONTINUES TO BE A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR LEAD AND HEALTHY HOMES PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLICY CHANGE AND INCREASED FUNDING FOR LEAD PAINT REMEDIATION.Expenses $5,756,738 · grants $151,988 · revenue $179,856
- SOCIAL PROFIT CENTER AT MILL ONE: IS A HISTORIC FORMER TEXTILE MILL ON THE TRENTON/HAMILTON BORDER THAT ISLES CONVERTED INTO A HIGHPERFORMING, MIXED USE REGIONAL HUB FOR DOZENS OF SOCIAL PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CENTER FOSTERS A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO THRIVE AND FIND NEW WAYS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, WE MAINTAINED NEARLY FULL OCCUPANCY WITH 34 INCLUDING 23 NONPROFITS. WE CONTINUE TO HOST REGULAR TENANT MEETINGS AND OTHER PROGRAMMING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY SPIRITED ENGAGEMENTS THAT FOSTER COLLABORATION AND ENHANCED IMPACT AMONGST TENANTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.Expenses $1,346,605
- ISLES YOUTH INSTITUTE (IYI): IYI OFFERS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR DISENGAGED STUDENTS SEEKING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA, JOB SKILLS, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. 25 IYI STUDENTS GRADUATED EARNING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS. 46 STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ALUMNI PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB TRAINING, INTERNSHIP, AND SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS FOR MORE THAN 45 YOUTH, WHICH INCLUDED BEAUTIFYING AND MAINTAINING THE TRENTON CITY HALL OUTDOOR ATRIUM AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY CENTERS. 67 YOUTH EARNED CERTIFICATIONS IN CPR, OSHA, AND PREAPPRENTICE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING.Expenses $1,197,087 · revenue $5,000
- FINANCIAL SERVICES: ISLES CONTINUED TO OFFER HOMEBUYER AND FORECLOSURE COUNSELING TO PREPARE LOW AND MODERATEINCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP AND TO HELP FAMILIES AVOID FORECLOSURE. WE ALSO OFFERED ISLES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (IFS), AN EMPLOYERBASED FINANCIAL CAPABILITY INITIATIVE FOR LOWER WAGE WORKERS THAT INCLUDES AN INNOVATIVE MIX OF FINANCIAL COACHING, CREDITBUILDING FINANCE, SAVINGS PRODUCTS, AND GROUPBASED LEARNING. IFS WORKS WITH PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS AND LOCAL NONPROFITS. THIS YEAR: ISLES HAD 160 CUSTOMERS SEEKING HOUSING OR FORECLOSURE ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 63 CUSTOMERS PURCHASED A FIRST HOME. 354 CUSTOMERS RECEIVED IFS SERVICES.Expenses $485,339 · revenue $52,455
- JOHNSON LEARNING CENTER - TO INVEST IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACHES AND ORGANIZATION IN BOTH TRENTON AND THROUGHOUT NJ, ISLES LAUNCHED THE JOHNSON CENTER FOR LEARNING & IMPACT IN 2022. WE DESIGNED THE CENTER FOR BE A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH ISLES CAN ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, BEST PRACTICES, AND RESOURCES; STRENGTHEN PUBLIC POLICIES; BUILD STRONGER DATA AND RESEARCH CAPACITY WITHIN ISLES; AND PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE CENTER STRIVES TO MAXIMIZE THE REACH AND EFFECTIVENESS OF BOTH ISLES AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON SIMILAR ISSUES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY. IT IS ALSO A BRIDGE BETWEEN PUBLIC POLICY AND ON-THE-GROUND SERVICES WITHIN THE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. UNLIKE RESEARCH THAT IS OFTEN DONE IN AN ACADEMIC VACUUM, THE CENTER'S ROLE ALSO INCLUDES CROSS-POLLINATING BETWEEN RESEARCH AND GRASSROOTS SERVICES SO THAT BOTH ARE INFORMED BY EACH OTHER. THIS RESULTS IN ACTIONABLE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT CAN BE DISSEMINATED BEYOND ISLES TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE OUTSIDE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF ISLES' PROGRAM, RESEARCH AND POLICY WORK. SPECIFICALLY, THIS YEAR, ISLES JOHNSON CENTER STAFF SPOKE AT MULTIPLE CONFERENCES ACROSS NEW JERSEY AND THE COUNTRY, HOSTED EVENTS ABOUT ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, BUILDING DECARBONIZATION, MICRO TRANSIT AND LEAD PAINT REMEDIATION. THE JOHNSON CENTER ALSO FOUGHT FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS (LIKE THAT RUN BY ISLES YOUTH INSTITUTE) AND HOSTED 15 SUMMER INTERNS WHO GAINED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH, POLICY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.Expenses $205,554 · revenue $7,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2350832
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,757,416
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,981,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,945,564 | $15,073,577 | $24,757,416 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,961,245 | $11,760,372 | $25,385,717 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,600,432 | $10,171,216 | $24,983,802 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2350832).
Questions about ISLES INC
- What is the EIN of ISLES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ISLES INC is 22-2350832.
- Is ISLES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to ISLES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ISLES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ISLES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ISLES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ISLES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SEAN JACKSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ISLES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,000 (SEAN JACKSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX).
- How much revenue does ISLES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,945,564, expenses of $15,073,577 and total assets of $24,757,416 at year end.
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