Community foundation · EIN 52-1746234
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Princeton, NJ. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $32.4M in grants paid across 515 grants, with $280M in total assets. Its largest grants went to NonProfitConnect, Boys & Girls Clubs - Mercer and RISEA Community Ser.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All grantees sign a contract which outlines all requirements before their grant check is delivered. Grants from donor advised and designated funds are awarded after a thorough review of their form 990, and in many cases, a review of their audited financial statements. Staff also review websites, annual reports and newsletters to confirm the tax-exempt status and efficacy of each organization.
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
The princeton area community foundation promotes philanthropy through education, grant making, and by creating a network of donors, advisors and nonprofit corporations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NonProfitConnect | Hamilton Township, NJ | General | $1,673,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs - Mercer | Trenton, NJ | General | $1,603,200 |
| RISEA Community Ser | Hightstown, NJ | General | $1,584,625 |
| HomeFront | Lawrenceville, NJ | General | $1,327,700 |
| Trenton Area Soup Ki | Trenton, NJ | General | $1,250,050 |
| Rescue Mission | Trenton, NJ | General Corp. | $1,092,000 |
| Anchor House Inc | Trenton, NJ | General | $1,082,388 |
| Outdoor Equity Alliance | West Windsor Township, NJ | General | $1,075,750 |
| Capital City Community Foundation dba I Am Trenton | Trenton, NJ | General Fund2, $2,500.00 - EPI Center and $2,500.00 - SciLine, and general support | $1,057,500 |
| Father Center of New Jersey | Trenton, NJ | General | $1,055,500 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon School | Mount Hermon, MA | General | $1,050,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Cou | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000,000 |
| Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum | Hopewell, NJ | General | $752,500 |
| Communities in Schools | Arlington, VA | General | $350,000 |
| Isles Inc | Trenton, NJ | General Recovery Fund Grant Application, the Annual Fund | $287,970 |
| Womanspace | Lawrenceville, NJ | General | $281,916 |
| Friends & Foundation of the Princeton Public Libra | Princeton, NJ | General for runaways and $500.00 to be added to the Douglas McCune 2021 scholarship award & | $279,100 |
| Trenton Museum Socie | Trenton, NJ | General | $253,000 |
| Princeton Senior Res | Princeton, NJ | General | $237,750 |
| Millhill Child & Fam | Trenton, NJ | General | $231,840 |
| Arm in Arm | Hamilton, NJ | General | $226,100 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mercer County | Ewing, NJ | General | $222,250 |
| Princeton Health Care System Foundation Inc | Plainsboro, NJ | General | $222,050 |
| Princeton Nursery Sc | Princeton, NJ | General | $211,780 |
| Municipality of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | General Services and Creation of Communications Plan/ general support/Anchor House/ $1000.00 to support Steven Marinko's participation in the 2022 Anchor House | $199,460 |
The 25 largest of 515 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New Jersey$24.5M · 294 grants
- Massachusetts$1.24M · 11 grants
- Florida$1.18M · 8 grants
- New York$1.08M · 50 grants
- Pennsylvania$747K · 29 grants
- Virginia$558K · 10 grants
- District of Columbia$417K · 22 grants
- California$376K · 28 grants
- Georgia$145K · 5 grants
- Connecticut$141K · 8 grants
- Maryland$113K · 8 grants
- Illinois$90.5K · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc'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 Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $32,416,747 in grants paid (515 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to NonProfitConnect (NJ), $1.67M, Boys & Girls Clubs - Mercer (NJ), $1.6M, RISEA Community Ser (NJ), $1.58M, HomeFront (NJ), $1.33M and Trenton Area Soup Ki (NJ), $1.25M.