Civic Intelligence

Sustainable Jersey City Inc

EIN 46-2765266 • 501(c)3 • Jersey City, NJ

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE C60

Profile

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.

223 Warren StreetJersey City, NJ 07302

www,sustainablejc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

36th percentile

-0.7%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$23,146

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.6% of source-year revenue.

NTEE C60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$26,307

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$26,307

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

$118,305

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Expenses

$119,134

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Net Income

-$829

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $26,307Net Assets 2025: $26,3072025

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2025

Assets$26,307
Liabilities-
Net Assets$26,307
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2025: $118,305Expenses 2025: $119,134Net Income 2025: -$8292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$118,305
Expenses$119,134
Net Income-$829
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$26,307
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$26,307
Revenue
$118,305
Expenses
$119,134
Net income
-$829
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.26$1.18$1.19$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Aug 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$118,305
Mission and Program Overview

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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SJCs Environmental Health & Justice Stewardship Program for a #Healthier JC. The curriculum consisted of online training webinars and hands-on field trips by experts in environmental social justice and civic action. Also concluded the Urban Heat Island studies & the Asthma Corridor in Jersey City.$104,510$101,890
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Debra ItalianoPresidentFT$23,146-$23,146
Ron PetherbridgeTrustee- Grants OfficerPT$6,304-$6,304
Abhilasha MeshramTrustee- Vice PresidentPT$0--
Ashwani VasishthTrustee Emeritus- SecretaryPT$0--
Philomena ScangaTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sustainable Jersey City Inc
EIN
46-2765266
In Care Of
% Debra Italiano
Address
223 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Signing Officer

Name
Philomena Scanga
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-08-28
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Miscellaneous Program Expenses for the various runners marathons & public meetings $23,354 Fundraising Expenses $350 Technology $1,846 Meals $2,938 Local Travel $1,642 NJ & Delaware State Fees $132 Gifts to Volunteer $822, $31084|”

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