Isles
Isles reported $12.9 million in revenue and $15.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.53 went to program services, $7.48 to management and general costs and $1.99 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 94.1% of the total. Government grants made up 79.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $149,395 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 93% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $15MFor context, the median across 933 covered housing & shelter charities: $89.27 programs, $10.73 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.5% | 87.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.5% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 94.1% | 17.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 79.5% | 1.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.0% | 66.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $149,395 | $300,863 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.99% | 1.57% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.6 | 10.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCommunity 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…
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
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…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $135,000 | $0 | $14,395 | $149,395 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $102,108 | $0 | $18,711 | $120,819 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $101,880 | $0 | $11,280 | $113,160 |
| FOUNDER/ ADVISOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $53,673 | $0 | $6,138 | $59,811 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $44,505 | $0 | $4,764 | $49,269 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $41,309 | $0 | $6,746 | $48,055 |
| COO (END 2024) Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $35,704 | $0 | $6,604 | $42,308 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $31,036 | $0 | $5,445 | $36,481 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Isles (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $619K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5170
- Volunteers Part I, line 6135
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SERVICES LLC Lead clearance and lead risk assessments | $501,575 |
| KINGDOM RULES CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY L Construction services | $399,352 |
| CIRCUIT TRANSIT INC Provide electric vehichle for go trenton | $336,484 |
| TAHSHIN CONSTRUCTION LLC Lead remediation | $221,825 |
| BAY HILL ENVIRONMENTAL LLC Lead clearance and lead risk assessments | $207,438 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 13 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
27 private foundations reported grants to Isles totaling $1.2M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Isles's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Isles reported that 90.5% of its $15.1 million in expenses went to program services, 7.5% to management and general and 2.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Isles pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Isles reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $149,395, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EX (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Isles get its money?
Of $12.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 94.1% came from contributions and grants (including 79.5% from government grants) and 2.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Isles a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-2350832 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202533189349305413 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403189349307325 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303129349304615 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233129349304403 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143159349303084 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023189349311272 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-2350832: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.