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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2765266

SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC

Tax-exempt · JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Financials

$118K$119K2024$125K$114K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$125,210$114,068$11,142$37,449–$37,449
June 30, 2025990-EZ$118,305$119,134-$829$26,307–$26,307
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,934
Program service revenue
$118,076
Net income from fundraising events
$2,200

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,360
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$87,300
Printing, publications and postage
$3,261
Other expenses
$23,507
Program services (functional)
$85,843

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,307
Total assets, end of year
$37,449
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$37,449
Cash, savings and investments
$37,449
Gross receipts
$141,957

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debra ItalianoPresident40$33,658
Ron PetherbridgeTrustee- Grants Officer10$12,702
Ashwani VasishthTrustee Emeritus- Secretary6$0
Philomena ScangaTreasurer3$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debra ItalianoPresident40$23,146
Ron PetherbridgeTrustee- Grants Officer5$6,304
Abhilasha MeshramTrustee- Vice President5$0
Ashwani VasishthTrustee Emeritus- Secretary5$0
Philomena ScangaTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
223 WARREN ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-4426
In care of
% DEBRA ITALIANO
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
223 Warren Street, Jersey City NJ 07302
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Debra Italiano, 223 Warren Street, Jersey City NJ 07302
Signed the 990-EZ
Debra Italiano, President

Mission

Environmental Studies & Education for the residents of Jersey City NJ. The various studies included: Urban Sensitivity to Heat in Jersey City heat islands SJCs Heat Watch Campaign Schools and Environmental Health Jersey City Schools and Green Spaces Jersey City Schools Report on Trees and Flooding Jersey City Schools Compared to Flood Zones NJ Turnpike Expansion Project and Air Quality Impact to Jersey City Schools and Jersey City Schools Proximity to Transportation Corridors. The various results from these studies were reported at city-wide public meetings to the City of Jersey City governing body and on the SJC website. Some of these studies were collaborations with the City of JC Health & Human Services Department & Rutgers University.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • EPA AQ EJ 71,604 expenses: Trained 36 Community Leaders in Enviro Health & Justice with each affiliated with a local community organization. The 3 years EPA Grant for air quality monitoring and reporting back to the community the results through 4 Public Forums annually. Sponsored public survey of community health with 209 responses which provided indicators for health outcome management by municipal health officials. Sponsored public poll of community health concerns - 360 responses. Launched an alert system called The Daily Breather for free public access. Launching an awareness campaign on air quality conditions with tips about self-care. Did educational outreach and advocacy efforts with communications materials developed and distributed at community meetings monthly 12 mtgs 2025 - 2026 and online including one annual webinar over the 3 years of the grant each January. Launched the Van Keuren Campaign in opposition to a proposed major trash facility being built.
    Expenses $71,604 · grants $71,141
  • USDA- UCF Grant: SJC Green Corridors Program - our urban forestry educational outreach efforts partnered with City of JC to plant 90 street trees and to educate the public by producing a Jackson Hill Main Street Urban Forestry Story Map for this underserved and environmental justice business district - largest in Jersey City. Purpose was to provide an education tool about collaboration at play to deliver equitable Tree Coverage in the City and educate residents businesses about Tree Stewardship in that particular environmental justice corridor of Jersey City. Sustainable Jersey City Story Mapping Project - produced a digital guide to Jersey City Street Trees i.e. the Jersey City Street Tree Dashboard for Residents to help residents educate themselves about the Street Trees in their neighborhoods in support of citywide advocacy efforts to restore the Jersey City Tree Canopy aka tree locations species conditions of trees comparative tree canopy statistics across the city et
    Expenses $14,239 · grants $30,000

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-2765266
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,449
Income (IRS master file)
$141,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$125,210$114,068$37,449XML
990-EZJune 2025$118,305$119,134$26,307XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Debra Italiano
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Debra Italiano
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Debra Italiano
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Debra Italiano
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2765266).

Questions about SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC

What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC is 46-2765266.
Is SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY 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 SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Debra Italiano.
Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,658 (Debra Italiano, President).
How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE JERSEY CITY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $125,210, expenses of $114,068 and total assets of $37,449 at year end.

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