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United Progress Inc

  • Trenton, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1966
  • EIN: 22-1762745

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$899k (2021)

Expenses
$824k (2021)

Total Assets
$166k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$482k (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$899,452
Expenses
$823,549
Net Income
$75,903
Net Assets
-$316,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $815,045
90.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $84,407
9.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,575
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $281,429
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,568
Total Liabilities $482,372
Net Assets -$316,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Di) $148,575 $0 $0
Councilwoman Marge Caldwell Wilson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook Esq (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Doris Mason Griffin (President) $0 $0 $0
Quiera Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Derick Wiggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Errick Wiggins (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 4, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$660,080
Expenses
$681,475
Net Income
-$21,395
Net Assets
-$392,707
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $650,432
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,648
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $136,082
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,046
27.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $326,602
Total Liabilities $719,309
Net Assets -$392,707
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Di) $136,082 $136,082 $0
Councilwoman Marge Caldwell Wilson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook Esq (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Doris Mason Griffin (President) $0 $0 $0
Quiera Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Derick Wiggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Errick Wiggins (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 23, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$928,476
Expenses
$1,154,932
Net Income
-$226,456
Net Assets
-$224,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $825,032
88.9%
Program Services $89,484
9.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,960
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $159,085
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $285,085
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,633
Total Liabilities $287,893
Net Assets -$224,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Di) $159,085 $0 $0
Doris Mason Griffin (President) $0 $0 $0
Derick Wiggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Quiera Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook Esq (Member) $0 $0 $0
Errick Wiggins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Councilwoman Marge Caldwell Wilson (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$928,476
Expenses
$1,154,932
Net Income
-$226,456
Net Assets
-$224,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $825,032
88.9%
Program Services $89,484
9.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,960
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $159,085
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $285,085
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,633
Total Liabilities $287,893
Net Assets -$224,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Di) $159,085 $0 $0
Doris Mason Griffin (President) $0 $0 $0
Derick Wiggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Quiera Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook Esq (Member) $0 $0 $0
Errick Wiggins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Councilwoman Marge Caldwell Wilson (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 18, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,142,300
Expenses
$1,312,710
Net Income
-$170,410
Net Assets
$166,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $890,211
77.9%
Program Services $251,227
22.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $862
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $162,690
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $456,626
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,543
Total Liabilities $96,577
Net Assets $166,966
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Dir.) $147,825 $0 $18,368
Doris Mason Griffin (President) $0 $0 $0
Derick Wiggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Quiera Reed (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Errick Wiggins (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Erick E Jackson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Freeholder Sam Frisby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,292,575
Expenses
$1,619,782
Net Income
-$327,207
Net Assets
$204,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,289,275
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,300
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $169,652
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $622,608
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,957
Total Liabilities $197,483
Net Assets $204,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Dona (Executive Director) $160,000 $0 $9,652
Doris Mason Griffin (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Quierra Reed (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Wiggins (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric E Jackson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Samuel T Frisby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bart Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ernest Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erick Wiggins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Destyne Pitts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,364,011
Expenses
$1,477,547
Net Income
-$113,536
Net Assets
$518,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,364,011
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $276,196
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $615,295
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $540,736
Total Liabilities $22,272
Net Assets $518,464

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,577,535
Expenses
$1,636,663
Net Income
-$59,128
Net Assets
$632,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,577,535
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $273,527
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $568,683
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $682,600
Total Liabilities $50,600
Net Assets $632,000

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,396,812
Expenses
$1,398,922
Net Income
-$2,110
Net Assets
$691,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,396,812
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $261,586
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $474,061
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $728,526
Total Liabilities $37,398
Net Assets $691,128

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,502,251
Expenses
$1,501,982
Net Income
$269
Net Assets
$693,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,502,251
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $231,249
15.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $521,360
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $740,409
Total Liabilities $47,171
Net Assets $693,238

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,439,337
Expenses
$1,436,559
Net Income
$2,778
Net Assets
$692,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,439,242
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $95
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $246,518
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $535,896
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $734,426
Total Liabilities $41,457
Net Assets $692,969

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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