Your donation attempt encountered a problem. Please refresh the page to try again.
You're faster than our page! Give the page a little longer to finish loading and try your donation again.
73 N CLINTON AVE
TRENTON NJ 08609-1011
TRENTON NJ | IRS ruling year: 1946 | EIN: 21-0675183
Organization Mission
THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS FORGED WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE, MOUNT CARMEL GUILD OF TRENTON ASSISTS THE COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO DECENT HEALTH, N ... (More)
THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS FORGED WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE, MOUNT CARMEL GUILD OF TRENTON ASSISTS THE COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO DECENT HEALTH, NUTRITION, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION. (Less)
Great
This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
We recognize that not all metrics and beacons equally predict a charity’s success. The percentage each beacon contributes to the organization’s overall rating depends on the number of beacons an organization has earned.
Use the tool below to select different beacons to see how the weighting shifts when only one, two, or three beacons are earned.
Rating histories are available for a growing number of rated organizations. Check back later to see if this organization has a rating history!
The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for MOUNT CARMEL GUILD is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
Learn more
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 12/12 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 12/12 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 15.79% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 15.79% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 78.14% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 78.14% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Church 170(b)(1)(A)(i) (BMF foundation code: 10)
Affiliation:
Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling. (BMF affiliation code: 9)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (MOUNT CARMEL GUILD) or EIN (210675183) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We received the PPP and EIDL loans as well and unsolicited grants and increased support from donors.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We were unable to see care receivers in person but did schedule telephone appointments to review services and request necessary documentation. We hope to reopen soon to personalized in-person appointments.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Due to social distancing we had to cease operation of our choice pantry method of food distribution and converted to a grab and go methodology but we continued to serve care receivers 5 days a week.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We launched our new scheduling app! You can now book appointments for Wednesday afternoon grocery pick up from 1 pm - 3 pm. Please note that daily morning pickups are still available without appointments. You can also schedule grocery donation drop off appointments. This enables us to ensure staff availability for unloading and receiving your donations. Appointments are not required but greatly appreciated.
Not Currently Scored
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Learn More
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD reported its two largest programs on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, HUNGRY AND FOOD INSECURE IN MERCER COUNTY. SINCE APRIL 2019, THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES JOINTLY WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TRENT ... (More)
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, HUNGRY AND FOOD INSECURE IN MERCER COUNTY. SINCE APRIL 2019, THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES JOINTLY WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TRENTON AT THE GUILD'S CAMPUS AT 73 N. CLINTON AVE., TRENTON. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HOUSEHOLDS BEGAN USING THE PANTRY AS NEEDED INSTEAD OF ONCE A MONTH. THE PANTRY SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 588 SINGLE HOUSEHOLD VISITS AND 441 FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS VISITS EACH MONTH, IMPACTING 11,133 CARE RECEIVERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, 45 SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS ARE ENROLLED IN THE MONTHLY USDA COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM. OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER PACKAGE PROVIDED A COMPLETE MEAL FOR 659 FAMILIES AND OVER 175 FAMILIES RECEIVED TOYS AND GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS. HOLIDAY PROJECTS AND FOOD COLLECTIONS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM LOCAL PARISHES, SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
THE HOME HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HOME CARE ACCREDITATION, YET SERVICES REMAIN FREE TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PATIENTS THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY. THE GUILD DOES NO ... (More)
THE HOME HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HOME CARE ACCREDITATION, YET SERVICES REMAIN FREE TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PATIENTS THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY. THE GUILD DOES NOT RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM MEDICARE OR OTHER INSURANCE (Less)
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD has earned a 95% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
Learn more
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
The Community Support Program aides families that do not earn enough to be able to afford basic necessities, such as food and housing. Although one or more individuals in the household are working, they still struggle to make ends meet. In addition to families, we also provide assistance to single adults and seniors who are on a fixed income, are mentally or physically disabled, or are unable to secure consistent employment. About one in five families who come to the Guild are Spanish-speaking. The Home Nursing Program assists low-income, frail individuals aged 60 years and over with many economic, medical, and social needs. We serve the most economically disadvantaged and vulnerable senior citizens in the county who are not eligible for Medicaid.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
SMS text surveys, Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
As we entered 2021, CDC guidelines as well as state and local guidelines for the Corona Virus Pandemic have continually changed and in an effort to protect our most vulnerable population we continually passed on information via flyers inserted into the grocery bags and distributed hand sanitizer. As our clients began to reenter the workforce we reopened the pantry for afternoon hours on Wednesdays. Our Nurses resumed home visits on a bi-weekly basis. We continue to push out pertinent information to the public through our social media platforms on a daily basis.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 93 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 8 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (4/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (4/7) | |
|---|---|
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
MOUNT CARMEL GUILD has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Learn more
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Through relationships and collaborations forged with dignity and hope, the Guild assists the community to overcome challenges to decent health, nutrition, housing, and education.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
From the beginning in 1920, the vision of Mount Carmel Guild has been “the cure of poverty – head, heart, and spirit.” Since that time, the Guild has served poor and needy people of Mercer County, holding true to its original mission, and, as the current logo depicts, continues to provide “a helping hand” to ailing seniors and impoverished individuals and families.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Expand food pantry access to meet the needs of our clients and offer clients more choice in food selection as well as offering more community-driven educational programing.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Augment nursing program by providing care receiver/patient access to in-home supports.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Increase access to resource tools for volunteers and staff to benefit clients
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Over the past 18 months the Guild leadership has attended over 20 webinars and seminars addressing key issues such as; increasing the donor base, employing strategic marketing and communication methodologies, data driven public relations strategies, and many more topics targeting growth and development for the organization. On-Site training is available for all new software programs implemented. Seminars and conferences are available upon request by staff.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
To increase Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton's impact, credibility, and ability to reach more people, more safely we have expanded out use of the website and social media accounts to inform the public and care receivers of news and events, initiatives both state, local and federal and offerings provided by the Guild.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Individuals, couples, families of all sizes and ages, seniors, and veterans may use our pantry once a week and we estimate about 81% receive food 1-2 times per month. In 2021 we averaged over 1,000 household visits each month. In 2022 the pantry is experiencing increased need with over 1,300 household visits in August, 1,810 in September and 1,450. We have seen the average number of care receivers increase to 100 a day with as many as 137 during September. We also provide bags of food to other local nonprofits for their homebound clients in need. We continue to develop strategic partnerships with other non-profit organizations.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
The Giving Basket is having some issues. If you wish to donate, please refresh the page. If the problem persists contact us.
Cart ID: Not Assigned
The Giving Basket is having some issues. If you wish to donate, please refresh the page. If the problem persists contact us.
Cart ID: Not Assigned
