Foundations that fund community development in New Jersey
These 25 foundations made grants to community development in New Jersey in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Newark: Nj small business capital ready initiative
- $50,000 to Union County Economic Development Corp, Cranford: Entrepreneurship as a second chance
- $50,000 to Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation, Newark: Interest buy-downs
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $550,399 to Hopeloft, Bridgeton: 82071 equipping follow south jersey to engage local communities with the tools and...
- $200,000 to Gathering Ground, Neptune: 80324 supporting the broadening and deepening of the elevating equity program in new...
- $193,499 to Gathering Ground, Neptune: 82572 supporting the elevating equity program in new jersey in elevating its...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Td Charitable Foundation
- $250,000 to Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, New Brunswick: Njcc statewide down payment assistance program
- $60,000 to Rising Tide Capital Inc, Jersey City: Strengthening small businesses in new jersey
- $50,000 to Union County Economic Development Corp, Cranford: Small business lending, training, mentoring and technical assistance program
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: Mobile academy programs
- $25,000 to New Jersey Community Development Corporation Inc, Paterson: Compete for life at john f. Kennedy high school
- $25,000 to Hudson County Economic Development Corporation, Jersey City: Hcedc internship program
How to apply: Https://www.citizensbank.com/community/corporate-giving.aspx organizations seeking funding from the citizens philanthropic foundation must submit a preliminary application at this site: https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=2153&x_pr...
Restrictions: The citizens philanthropic foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are addressing the bank's primary giving areas of fighting hunger, fostering financial empowerment and strengthening communities through economic and...
Columbia Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey, Elizabeth: Expanded green jobs and workforce development services
- $8,000 to Madison Ave - Crossroads Community Ministries, Paterson: Charitable giving
- $6,000 to Evas Village Inc, Paterson: Visions of hope gala, 11/7/2024, shelter sponsor.
How to apply: See attached guidelines.
Deadlines: See attached guidelines.
Restrictions: See attached guidelines.
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc
- $333,000 to Gathering Ground Inc, Neptune: General operating support
- $100,000 to Rising Tide Capital Inc, Jersey City: General operating support
- $40,000 to Paterson Alliance Inc, Paterson: General operating support
How to apply: See www.grdodge.org
Deadlines: See www.grdodge.org
Restrictions: See www.grdodge.org
Oceanfirst Foundation
- $7,500 to Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc, Brunswick: General operating/flexible support grant
- $7,500 to Union County Economic Development Corp, Cranford: General operating/flexible support grant
- $5,000 to Latin American Economic Development Association Inc, Camden: General operating/flexible support grant
How to apply: Oceanfirst foundation concentrates its grant making on four core priority areas: health and wellness, housing, improving quality of life and youth development and education. In addition, grants are made to support emerging community needs and special initiatives consistent with...
Deadlines: Deadlines vary for each funding program.
Restrictions: Applicants must provide services within the oceanfirst footprint and have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the irs. Applicants should be registered in new jersey as a charity and perform a certified annual audit, if required. The...
Ej Grassmann Trust
- $6,540 to Future City Inc, Elizabeth: Capital fund support
- $6,000 to Rahway Community Action Organization, Rahway: Capital fund support
- $5,000 to Rising Tide Capital Inc, Jersey City: Capital fund support
How to apply: Proposals should be in letter form and generally no more than four pages in length. It would be appreciated if the first paragraph of the proposal is a summary of the request. The proposal and all supporting material must be able to be stapled with a standard stapler. You must...
Deadlines: All grant applications must be submitted no later than april 20th or october 15th for each meeting.
Restrictions: The geographic focus of the grants of the e. J. Grassmann trust will be union county, new jersey and the following middle georgia areas: macon-bibb county, milledgeville, sandersville, and baldwin, houston, twiggs, washington and wilkinson...
Alfred N Sanzari Family Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson: 2024 general grant
- $2,500 to National Council of Jewish Women, Livingston: 2024 general grant
- $1,000 to Matthew Morris Memorial Fund, South Hackensack: Go fund me 2024 general grant
How to apply: Applicant should submit a written request providing general information about the organization and the reason for the grant request.
The Kresge Foundation
- $65,000 to University of Orange A Nj Nonprofit Corporation, Orange: General operating support
- $50,000 to Class Action Network, Montclair: Project support grant to aid efforts in organizing students and alumni.
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $40,922 to Camden Special Services District Inc, Camden: General purpose
- $2,500 to Strathmere Improvement Assoc, Strathmere: General purpose
How to apply: See application forms on internal company web site
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
The Provident Bank Foundation
- $7,500 to New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson: Make the grade academy
- $5,000 to New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Trenton: Jobs for america's graduates - new jersey (jag nj)
How to apply: If your organization is seeking a grant, the best place to start is to review pbf grant guidelines. Please refer to www.theprovidentbankfoundation.org for information. If you have questions, contact the pbf office at foundation@provident.bank to schedule a time to review your...
Deadlines: Please refer to details indicated on www.theprovidentbankfoundation.org in the application section.
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding from the provident bank foundation must be certified as a tax exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a)(1) or...
Edison Properties Newark Foundation
- $5,000 to Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Newark: General support
- $2,500 to Patrick O Council Civic Association, Newark: General support
How to apply: Common application form
Restrictions: Emphasis on awards to organizations engaging in activities directed toward improving the quality of life in newark, nj
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
- $998,371 to American Pharmacists Association, Princeton: General support
How to apply: Available upon request
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $300,000 to Rising Tide Capital Inc, Jersey City: Jobs and Family Economic Security
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Knight Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Evas Village, Paterson: Support for evas village mission
How to apply: Contact for information
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp
- $25,000 to Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, Paterson: Youth programs
How to apply: Nonprofit organizations based in new york city and northern new jersey that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and fall within the program areas of the foundation are welcome to submit an inquiry or proposal letter by email to...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation generally does not make grants for the following purposes or program areas: -nonprofit organizations outside of new york and new jersey -annual appeals, dinner functions, and fundraising events -endowments and capital...
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to New Jersey Community Development Corporation Inc, Paterson: the Affordable Housing Initiative
How to apply: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Deadlines: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Restrictions: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation
- $12,500 to National Council of Jewish Women, Livingston: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: By letter supported by budget for expenditure of requested grant.
Pbc Foundation Inc
- $12,000 to Gemach Zichron Moshe, Passaic: General purpose of charity
How to apply: By letter
Ucsb Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Bloc Foundation, Elizabeth: Women in construction program
How to apply: See the application form on: https://unioncountysavings.com/about/charitable-foundation
Deadlines: The ucsb charitable foundation accepts grant applications from january 3rd through december 1st.
Restrictions: The ucsb charitable foundation considers grants to nonprofit charitable organizations with a 501(c)(3) status that serve the lmi new jersey communities in union, essex, and middlesex counties. The foundation concentrates its grant-making...
The Stone Foundation of New Jersey
- $10,000 to Gathering Ground Inc, Neptune: General operating support
How to apply: For 25 years, stone foundation has been guided by our founder's care for community. In honor of her values, we seek to support collaborative efforts that drive racial and economic justice and help to create vibrant and whole communities where the people who live there can...
Popular Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to National Council of Jewish Women Inc, Livingston: NCJW/Essex 2025 Back 2 School Store empowers children in financial need by providing new,...
How to apply: Formal grant request
Restrictions: Request for individual grants not elegible
Rotary Club of Trenton Nj Charitable Foundation
- $8,700 to Small Business Mentorship Initiative, Maple Shade: Small businessmentorship
How to apply: Applications are to be submitted in writing.
Restrictions: Specific capital and program needs for charitable organizations in the mercer county, nj area.
Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, Paterson: Youth programs
How to apply: Information related to available grants, requirements and application process can be found on the organizations website: www.bluefoundrycharitablefoundation.org/grant/
Deadlines: Generally november 15th, refer to website for further details.
Restrictions: Grants are to given to 501 c 3 public charities that meet one of the four pillars supported by bfcf and that operate or cover the communities served by blue foundry bank. The four pillars are: education; health and human services; youth...
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