Grantmaking public charity · EIN 83-1290193
New Jersey Children's Foundation
Newark, NJ
New Jersey Children's Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Newark, NJ. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.88M in grants paid across 20 grants, with $9.57M in total assets. Its largest grants went to 50can Inc, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and Trio New College Network Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check New Jersey Children's Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
New jersey children's foundation (njcf) uses grant agreements to substantiate amount of grant and criteria. in order to monitor the use of funds, njcf has meetings with our grantees and requires budgets and financial reporting from the grantee.
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 invest in people, programs, and partnerships that will improve public education systems by putting the interests of children first.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50can Inc | Washington, DC | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Nj-Specific Communications Work, and Additional Work Related to Pursuing Equit | $410,000 |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter School | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Academic Improvement and Cte Efforts. | $305,000 |
| Trio New College Network Inc | Boston, MA | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Teacher Development Efforts. | $300,000 |
| Team Academy Charter School Inckipp | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Academic Improvement. | $200,000 |
| The Partnership for West Side High School Inc | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including School Support Efforts. | $190,138 |
| Marion P Thomas Charter School Foundation | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Academic Improvement. | $175,450 |
| New Jersey Public Charter School Association | Hamilton, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Communication Efforts. | $175,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | New York, NY | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Research and Student/Teacher Mll Needs. | $145,800 |
| Brick Education Network | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Academic Improvement Activities. | $121,000 |
| Great Schools for All Inc | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities. | $90,000 |
| Roseville Community Charter School | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Academic Improvement Efforts and Technical Assistance Support. | $80,000 |
| New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning | Mahwah, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Staff Professional Development Needs. | $75,000 |
| Philips Academy Charter School | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Academic Improvement Efforts. | $70,000 |
| Schools That Can | New York, NY | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Teacher Professional Development Mll Needs. | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - New Jersey | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Teacher Development Efforts. | $50,000 |
| Urban League of Essex County | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Work to Improve Access to Quality Early Childhood Education. | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex Hudson and Union Counties | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Work to Improve Access to Quality Early Childhood Education. | $20,000 |
| Newark Educators Community Charter School | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Related to Marketing Efforts. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Morristown, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, Including Student Academic Potential and Graduation Efforts. | $8,000 |
| Newark Board of Education | Newark, NJ | To Support Grantee's Charitable, Scientific, Or Educational Activities, for 2024 Fafsa Challenge Winner. | $7,500 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does New Jersey Children's Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check New Jersey Children's Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does New Jersey Children's Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,883,480 in grants paid (20 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has New Jersey Children's Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to 50can Inc (DC), $410K, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (NJ), $305K, Trio New College Network Inc (MA), $300K, Team Academy Charter School Inckipp (NJ), $200K and The Partnership for West Side High School Inc (NJ), $190K.