Community foundation · EIN 22-2281783
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
Community Foundation of New Jersey is a community foundation based in Morristown, NJ. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $99.2M in grants paid across 1,537 grants, with $1B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Gbsc Foundation, Understood for All Inc and Americans for Ben Gurion University.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of New Jersey's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Non-profit organizations submit grant proposals to the foundation throughout the year for certain field of interest funds. requests for proposals are requested from non-profit organizations. worthy proposals are reviewed and approved by standing committees of the foundation composed of volunteers from the community and board of trustees members. on a select basis, site visits are conducted with grantees prior and/or during the grant period. grantees are requested to submit interim and final grant reports. grants to organizations are initiated from donor advisors of the foundation. if the grant was recommended by a donor, the letter accompanying the check notes that the donor advisor should not be receiving any goods or services as a condition of this grant. as part of the foundation's due diligence procedures, the current tax exempt status of the grantee organization is verified. if the grant is in excess of $50,000, the grant is submitted to the executive committee for approval prior to issuance. the board of trustees reviews and ratifies all grants issued by the foundation on a quarterly basis.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To connect donors to organizations, provide leadership and support to donors, community organizations, leaders and foundations to achieve the art of lasting philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gbsc Foundation | Charleston, SC | Sports & Recreation | $14,250,000 |
| Understood for All Inc | New York, NY | Special Needs | $4,800,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | Chicago, IL | Universities, Graduate Schools Or Law Schools | $2,557,000 |
| National Winter Activity Center | Vernon, NJ | Sports, Recreation Or Performing & Visual Arts | $2,248,130 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Hospitals, Specialty Hospitals & Community Clinics | $1,570,400 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest | Whippany, NJ | Fund Closing | $1,338,448 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | Food & Nutrition | $1,119,059 |
| Overlook Foundation | Summit, NJ | Hospitals, Specialty Hospitals & Community Clinics | $1,100,000 |
| Geothermal Resources Council DBA Geothermal Rising | Boise, ID | Agriculture, Education Or Advocacy | $1,086,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation | Greeley, CO | Universities, Graduate Schools Or Law Schools | $1,062,500 |
| Shaker Museum and Library | Chatham, NY | Museums & Historical Societies and Preservation | $1,018,000 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | Universities, Graduate Schools Or Law Schools | $1,015,500 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | Museums & Historical Societies and Preservation | $1,005,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | Relief Services | $1,001,000 |
| Elemental Excelerator Inc | Honolulu, HI | Environment Conservation | $1,000,000 |
| Rewiring America Inc | Washington, DC | Environment Conservation | $1,000,000 |
| Teaching Lab | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Climate Strategies Lab LLC DBA Industrious Labs | Cincinnati, OH | Environment Conservation | $994,500 |
| Newark Public Library | Newark, NJ | General | $978,448 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Relief Services | $929,150 |
| Jewbelong Inc | New York, NY | Religion | $921,684 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Fund Closing | $888,985 |
| Berkshire School Inc | Sheffield, MA | Secondary, Primary, Preschools | $677,000 |
| New Jersey Civic Information Consortium | Montclair, NJ | Non | $605,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | Steamboat Springs, CO | Community Foundations Or Charitable Trusts | $560,000 |
The 25 largest of 1,537 grants listed on the return. 216 grants to individuals ($1.5M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New Jersey$30.3M · 584 grants
- New York$16.7M · 165 grants
- South Carolina$14.9M · 15 grants
- Pennsylvania$5.46M · 63 grants
- Massachusetts$3.55M · 69 grants
- Illinois$3.09M · 17 grants
- Ohio$2.1M · 9 grants
- District of Columbia$1.88M · 39 grants
- Colorado$1.79M · 16 grants
- Virginia$1.71M · 31 grants
- Florida$1.68M · 59 grants
- Connecticut$1.45M · 23 grants
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of New Jersey accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of New Jersey's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of New Jersey give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $99,159,125 in grants paid (1,537 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of New Jersey funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Gbsc Foundation (SC), $14.3M, Understood for All Inc (NY), $4.8M, Americans for Ben Gurion University (IL), $2.56M, National Winter Activity Center (NJ), $2.25M and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation (PA), $1.57M.