Foundations that fund environmental groups in New Jersey
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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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The William Penn Foundation
- $325,000 to New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Hamilton: Stormwater advocacy in new jersey
- $259,665 to Sustainable Jersey Inc, Lawrenceville: Climate-ready camden
- $210,000 to Musconetcong Watershed Association, Asbury: Mwa 2023 - great waters/recreation use
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity Inc
- $112,000 to New Jersey Audubon Society, Bernardsville: Environmental
- $100,000 to Monmouth Conservation Foundation, Middletown: Environmental
- $10,000 to Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation Inc, Red Bank: Environmental
How to apply: Request letter with the organization's ein, charitable purpose, and a description of the anticipated purpose of grant money requested.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations located in new jersey.
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc
- $333,000 to Sustainable Jersey Inc, Lawrenceville: General operating support to advance sustainability and support local action in new...
- $75,000 to New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Inc, Newark: General operating support
- $75,000 to South Ward Environmental Alliance, Newark: General operating support
How to apply: See www.grdodge.org
Deadlines: See www.grdodge.org
Restrictions: See www.grdodge.org
The Stone Foundation of New Jersey
- $25,000 to Greater Newark Conservancy, Newark: General operating support
- $15,000 to Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Southhampton: General operating support
- $15,000 to New Jersey Highlands Coalition, Boonton: 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...
Ej Grassmann Trust
- $15,000 to Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit: Capital fund support
- $11,000 to Raritan Headwaters Association, Gladstone: Capital fund support
- $10,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, New Vernon: 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...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $221,895 to Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Southampton: 80850 supporting a collaborative effort to make nature trails and sites in new jersey...
- $200,000 to Watershed Institute Inc, Pennington: 81907 expanding the watershed institute's educational programming to serve more families...
- $150,000 to Watershed Institute Inc, Pennington: 81846 general operating support for the watershed institute, 2024-2026
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...
Koven Foundation
- $45,000 to New Jersey Highlands Coalition, Boonton: Conservation
- $20,000 to Harding Land Trust, New Vernon: Conservation
- $5,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, Morristown: Conservation
How to apply: Name & purpose of organization
Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc
- $20,000 to Eastern Environmental Law Center, Newark: Healthy watersheds/legal support
- $16,000 to South Ward Environmental Alliance, Newark: Water quality and energy justice
- $14,000 to Clean Ocean Action, Long Branch: Clean-up/reduce debris
How to apply: Interested parties should submit a brief (2 page) description of the proposed project and its budget; an expanded application may thereafter be requested.
Deadlines: Brief description - december 15 additional information may be requested.
Restrictions: Research, litigation, and public education that will promote the conservation, preservation, and improvement of the environment in geographical areas specifically designated in the grants received.
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $33,500 to Watershed Institute Inc, Pennington: General purpose
- $20,000 to Raritan Baykeeper Inc, Hazlet: General purpose
- $10,000 to Raritan Headwaters Association, Gladstone: 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.
Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund
- $15,000 to Monmouth Conservation Foundation, Lincroft: For operations
- $15,000 to New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills: For operations
- $10,000 to D & R Greenway Land Trust, Princeton: For operations
How to apply: Please contact the person named in 2a above for additional information
Restrictions: Grants are primarily limited to charities located in monmouth and mercer counties of new jersey
The Tyler Foundation
- $15,000 to New Jersey Highlands Coalition, Boonton: Protecting nj water & culture
- $10,000 to Raritan Headwaters Association, Far Hills: Protecting water and resources
- $10,000 to Hunterdon Land Trust, Flemington: Program series
How to apply: Please reference the name of the trust in all communications
Deadlines: 08/31
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation
- $3,300 to City Green, Clifton: Environmental
- $3,000 to New Jersey Audubon Society, Bernardsville: Environmental Issues
- $2,000 to Raritan Headwaters Association, Gladstone: Environmental Issues
How to apply: Application by letter of request. Include any pertinent materials.
Restrictions: Focus of interest is health and environment, but there are no restrictions
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $17,500 to Clean Ocean Action, Long Branch: Education
- $12,000 to New Jersey Audubon Society, Bernardsville: Environment
- $10,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, New Vernon: Environment
How to apply: Refer to instructions published on website
Deadlines: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
Restrictions: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
The Provident Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Greater Newark Conservancy, Newark: Helping newark youth live healthier lives through the farm to school program
- $2,500 to Hunterdon Land Trust, Flemington: General operating support
- $1,000 to Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization Inc, Mahwah: Fresh roots farming program
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...
Oceanfirst Foundation
- $2,500 to Monmouth Conservation Foundation, Middletown: General operating/flexible support
- $1,500 to Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Southampton: Nj state of the food system: southern nj regional convening
- $1,000 to Save Barnegat Bay, Toms River: Sips & shells under the stars
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...
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $155,000 to New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Inc, Newark: Centering unrepresented voices in the environmental movement
- $100,000 to New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Inc
- $38,650 to Greater Newark Conservancy Inc, Newark: Improving access to healthy foods through farmers markets, food stands, and community...
- $25,000 to Greater Newark Conservancy Inc, Newark: Improving access to healthy foods through sustainable farmers markets and food stands in...
How to apply: Application should be made online.
Restrictions: Awards are primarily directed to healthcare related needs of newark nj and surrounding low-income communities and the jewish communities of metrowest nj (essex, morris and union counties).
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, Mendham: Support collaborative work being done in morris county
- $10,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, New Vernon: General operating support
How to apply: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Deadlines: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Restrictions: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, New Vernon: Education
- $2,500 to Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization Inc, Mahwah: 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...
Kearnybank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Clean Ocean Action, Long Branch: Community
- $1,000 to Great Swamp Watershed Association, New Vernon: Community
How to apply: For an application please visit https://www.kearnybank.com/kearny-bank-foundation.aspx
Restrictions: The organization applying must be a public charity as defined under the internal revenue code and meet application regulations. The organization must be located in bergen, essex, hudson, middlesex, morris, monmouth, ocean, passaic or union...
The Robins Family Foundation Inc
- $2,725 to Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Southampton: Organizational support
- $2,725 to Hackensack Riverkeeper, S Hackensack: Organizational support
How to apply: Information regarding the use to which grant monies will be applied.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: The foundation makes contributions mainly to charitable organizations.
Doris Duke Foundation
- $3,600 to Hunterdon Land Trust, Flemington: Matching gift
- $1,800 to Sourland Conservancy, Skillman: Matching gift
How to apply: Letter submission - no prescribed format
The Haines Family Foundation Inc C/O Holly Haines
- $100,000 to New Jersey Forestry Association, Flemington: Environmental awareness and conservation
How to apply: Letter or grant proposal & including charitable purpose which falls under code section 501(c)(3) of the i.r.c.
Deadlines: 9/30
Restrictions: Nj/pa area educational, environmental, family welfare, or other charitable purpose
Tiger Baron Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Ridgeview Conservancy, Princeton: General support purposes
How to apply: Applications should include a copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) approval,a phone number with a contact name, a description of exempt pupose, the anticipated use of funds and an operating budget.
Partners for Health Inc
- $65,500 to City Green Inc, Clifton: General operating and program support - food security
How to apply: Applicants complete an online pre-application form. Applicants that are invited to submit an application will be directed to the appropriate application through foundant. The foundation awards grants for program/projects, general operating support, and advocacy efforts.
Deadlines: Grant cycle deadlines are posted on the foundation's website.
Restrictions: Organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status, local government entities, and by geographic location. If the applicant demonstrates needs that align with the foundation's strategic priorities, they will be invited to submit an online...
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