Foundations that fund housing and shelter in New Jersey
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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Columbia Bank Foundation
- $40,000 to Habitat for Humanity International, Paterson: Completed houses
- $10,000 to Rubys Vision Inc, Paterson: Employee sponsored giving - basic needs
- $10,000 to Housing Partnership for Morris County, Dover: First-time homebuyers & financial capabilities programs
How to apply: See attached guidelines.
Deadlines: See attached guidelines.
Restrictions: See attached guidelines.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $402,500 to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: 82476 continuing support for the housenj initiative in pursuit of housing justice in new...
- $368,460 to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: 80337 advancing health equity in new jersey by ensuring housing affordability, security,...
- $324,000 to Monarch Housing Associates, Cranford: 82397 supporting monarch housing associates' growth and development as a key actor in...
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...
Oceanfirst Foundation
- $7,500 to Town Clock Community Development Corporation Inc, New Brunswick: General operating/flexible support grant
- $7,500 to Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill: General operating/flexible support grant
- $7,500 to Josephs House of Camden, 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...
New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity Inc
- $10,000 to Homes for All Inc, Toms River: Housing
- $10,000 to Dotties House Inc, Brick: Housing
- $10,000 to Dotties House Inc, Brick: Housing
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.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $175,000 to Family Promise of Warren County Inc, Oxford: Eviction defense & homeless diversion program
- $125,000 to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: Housenj
- $20,000 to Fair Share Housing Center Inc, Cherry Hill: Implementation of s50/a4, nj's landmark affordable housing law
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...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $173,213 to Fair Share Housing Center Inc, Cherry Hill: Expanding access to safe, resilient, affordable housing in nj and u.s.
- $90,000 to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: Housenj
- $76,787 to Fair Share Housing Center Inc, Cherry Hill: Expanding access to safe, resilient, affordable housing in nj and u.s.
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/
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Inc, Trenton: General operating support
- $75,000 to Fair Share Housing Center Inc, Cherry Hill: General operating support
- $75,000 to Monarch Housing Associates Inc, Cranford: General operating support
How to apply: See www.grdodge.org
Deadlines: See www.grdodge.org
Restrictions: See www.grdodge.org
Partners for Health Inc
- $76,000 to Family Promise of Essex County Inc, Montclair: General operating support - housing, homelessness prevention
- $30,000 to Monarch Housing Associates Inc, Cranford: Program support - housing, homelessness prevention
- $25,000 to Mesh Inc, Montclair: General operating support - housing, homelessness prevention
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...
Turrell Fund
- $41,250 to Monarch Housing Associates, Cranford: Program support
- $10,000 to Turning Point Community Services, Irvington: Program support
- $2,000 to Apostles' House, Newark: Program support
How to apply: All grant applications must be submitted on-line. The following attachments are to be included with the grant application: irs determination letter of the organization (tax exemption) form 990 for the most recent year available organization's operating budget for the coming year...
Deadlines: February 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants are given to organizations in new jersey (union, essex, hudson passaic counties) & vermont.
The Citta Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Starve Poverty International, Forked River: General charitable purposes
- $5,000 to 21 Plus Foundation Inc, Manchester: General charitable purposes
- $5,000 to Homes for All Inc, Toms River: General charitable purposes
How to apply: No requirements defined
The Kresge Foundation
- $180,000 to National Housing Institute, Montclair: Project support grant to support media that highlight links between housing, health,...
- $150,000 to Fair Share Housing Center Inc, Cherry Hill: Project support grant toward a strong framework around equitable disaster recovery and...
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
Kearnybank Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Central Jersey Housing Resource Center, Somerville: Housing
- $2,500 to Starve Poverty International, Forked River: Housing
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...
Alfred N Sanzari Family Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Rebuilding Together North Jersey, Ridgewood: 2024 general grant
- $5,000 to Isles Inc, Trenton: 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.
Ann Earle Talcott Fund
- $5,000 to Isles Inc, Trenton: General operating
- $5,000 to Samaritan Inn Inc, Newton: General operating
How to apply: Grant applications must be submitted online to grantadministration@wellsfargo.com
Deadlines: JULY 22nd
Restrictions: Paramount consideration given to a request which aides the indigent.
Integra Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Isles, Trenton: Contribution provided
- $2,500 to Princeton Community Housing, Princeton: Contribution provided
How to apply: WWW.INTEGRA-FOUNDATION.ORG; https: eu.porziolifesciences.com Grants_Login Login.aspx?TID=6f2bb1ac-a0ae-4f19-bb75-14ad84f94727
Deadlines: Yearly
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Inc
- $75,000 to Turning Point Community Services Inc, Maplewood: Clinical + supportive services program for homeless women and their families
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).
Merancas Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Isles Inc, Trenton: Workforce development program for yo
How to apply: Applications should be completed and submitted online at www.merancas.org. Please visit the website for details about required information and deadlines.
Deadlines: Please visit the website at www.merancas.org for details on submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No support for arts, political or religious purposes. No grants to indiviuals.
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to The Arc Morris County Chapter Nj Inc, Morris Plains: Support housing for for aging individuals with intellecutal and physical disabilities
How to apply: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Deadlines: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Restrictions: See www.mwstarrettfoundation.org
Messner Foundation Inc C/O Richard King Jr
- $25,000 to Friends of Jean Webster, Atlantic City: Support cause
How to apply: Letter indicating charitable purpose
The Stone Foundation of New Jersey
- $23,300 to Affordable Housing Alliance, 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...
The Tyler Foundation
- $15,000 to Cooperative Housing Corporation, Somerville: Sash program support
How to apply: Please reference the name of the trust in all communications
Deadlines: 08/31
Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund
- $15,000 to Isles Inc, Trenton: 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
Burpee Foundation
- $15,000 to Allies Inc, Hamilton Township: Restricted to horticultural programs
How to apply: New york/new jersey area common application format to be found on the website of the foundation at: www.theburpeefoundation.org the grant applications are submitted online using this link https://theburpeefoundation.org/grant-application
Restrictions: None. But focus is on horticultural, environmental and educational.(primarily in new york , new jersey and pennsylvania)
Catholic Human Services Foundation
- $15,000 to Family Promise Inc, Summit: Funding to purchase laptops, a desktop and a dock for staff to use in order to complete...
How to apply: Send letter of inquiry requesting grant application package.
Deadlines: The foundation meets quarterly to review grant requests.
Restrictions: Grants are primarily given to catholic organizations providing health and human services.
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $10,000 to Freehold Area Open Door, Freehold: Community initiatives
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
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