Nonprofit · EIN 23-1653093
COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY
Tax-exempt · WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $46,165,483 | $45,411,331 | $754,152 | $25,207,656 | $7,330,020 | $17,877,636 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $54,945,409 | $52,690,026 | $2,255,383 | $26,910,161 | $9,802,184 | $17,107,977 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $63,914,308 | $62,062,425 | $1,851,883 | $20,724,228 | $5,880,432 | $14,843,796 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,845,037
- of which government grants
- $22,294,892
- Program service revenue
- $3,084,925
- Investment income
- $188,721
- Other revenue
- $46,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,373,723
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,233,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,058,417
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $350,854
- Travel
- $99,353
- Depreciation
- $477,630
- Program services (functional)
- $44,057,951
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,096,270
- Fundraising (functional)
- $257,110
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,910,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,207,656
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,330,020
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,877,636
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,852,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,292,208
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,585,428
- Gross receipts
- $46,390,483
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 3,891
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WARABAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $170,791 |
| RODERICK BLAINE | KEY EMPLOYEE Key employee | 40 | $165,145 |
| GRETCHEN HUNT GREAVES | KEY EMPLOYEE Key employee | 40 | $151,657 |
| JOLLENE BRADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID GLASSBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FRANCISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID AIKENS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KEATING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE MCCORMICK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY JOSEPH CARMODY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MISSIGMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RITTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN MCGOWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REV FIDEL TICONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAURA MODROVSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ALUNNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY LAMONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BJ BERRRETINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODERICK BLAINE | KEY EMPLOYEE Key employee | 40 | $169,555 |
| JENNIFER WARABAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $168,215 |
| JOLLENE BRADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID GLASSBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FRANCISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID AIKENS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KEATING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE MCCORMICK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY JOSEPH CARMODY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MISSIGMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RITTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN MCGOWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REV FIDEL TICONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAURA MODROVSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN ALUNNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY LAMONT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODERICK BLAINE | KEY EMPLOYEE Key employee | 40 | $179,947 |
| JENNIFER WARABAC | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $162,933 |
| ROBERT NOEL DUFFY | KEY EMPLOYEE Key employee | 40 | $153,220 |
| GARY LAMONT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOLLENE BRADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID GLASSBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FRANCISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY DAVID AIKENS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KEATING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE MCCORMICK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ATTORNEY JOSEPH CARMODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MISSIGMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RITTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN MCGOWAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REV FIDEL TICONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAURA MODROVSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDGE HUGH MUNDY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EM BRADY | CEO/ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 33 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 165 AMBER LN, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-6545
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER WARABAK, PO BOX 1127 165 AMBER LANE, WILKESBARRE, PA 18702
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER WARABAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (570) 826-0510
- Return prepared by
- KRONICK KALADA BERDY & CO PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY CONFRONTING THE CAUSES AND REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES: OFFERS HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, VETERANS, AND VULNERABLE SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED WITH FIXED INCOMES. PROVIDES RESOLUTIONS TO SHORT TERM, EMERGENCY HOUSING NEEDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER SHORT TERM FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES THAT ALLOW FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND VETERANS. PROGRAM FUNDING INCLUDES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL SOURCES. HOUSING SUPPORTS INCLUDING RENTAL AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY SHELTER, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WAS PROVIDED TO 4,257 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SENIOR CITIZENS, DISABLED AND VETERANS. SERVICES ENABLE FAMILIES TO ATTAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR STABLE HOUSING.Expenses $4,623,280 · grants $24,373,723
- WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE: PROMOTES RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY; ADDRESSES SHORT-TERM ENERGY CRISES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, AND VETERANS FACED WITH BROKEN HEATING EQUIPMENT, LACK OF FUEL, OR UTILITY SERVICE TERMINATION. PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE FEDERAL, STATE, AS WELL AS VARIOUS UTILITY COMPANIES AND PRIVATE DONORS. 7,605 HOUSEHOLDS QUALIFIED FOR EMERGENCY HEATING ASSISTANCE THOUGH THE LIHEAP CRISIS PROGRAM; 17,087 LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED AND VETERANS ENROLLED IN UTILITY CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; 725 FAMILIES RECEIVED WEATHERIZATION SERVICES.Expenses $6,410,336
- FOOD BANK/NUTRITION SERVICES: DISTRIBUTES DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD PRODUCT TO A NETWORK OF 370 FOOD DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS. PROMOTES HEALTHY NUTRITION AMONG LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN OUR 4 COUNTY REGIONS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND SENIOR CITIZENS. PROGRAM FUNDING INCLUDES FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVATE DONORS; INCLUDING FOOD COMPANIES, BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE FOOD BANK RECEIVED 6,779,610 LBS. OF DONATED FOOD PRODUCT VALUED AT $11,551,062; SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD BOXES PROVIDED TO APPROX. 1,777 SENIORS MONTHLY; AGENCY FOOD PANTRIES PROVIDED 29,796 UNITS OF SERVICE TO 1,983 UNIQUE FAMILIES; THANKSGIVING DISTRIBUTION PROVIDED TO 6,889 FAMILIES; NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS REACHED 7,406 SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, 2,449 ADULTS AND ELDERLY.Expenses $26,004,025
- DONATIONS AND GRANTS AND HOUSINGExpenses $7,020,310
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1653093
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,207,656
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,390,483
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $46,165,483 | $45,411,331 | $25,207,656 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $54,945,409 | $52,690,026 | $26,910,161 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $63,914,308 | $62,062,425 | $20,724,228 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $57,591,408 | $57,360,885 | $25,759,882 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-1653093).
Questions about COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY
- What is the EIN of COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY is 23-1653093.
- Is COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY 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 COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER WARABAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,791 (JENNIFER WARABAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,165,483, expenses of $45,411,331 and total assets of $25,207,656 at year end.
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