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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 22-3401833

John A and Margaret Post Foundation

A private foundation in Mt Bethel, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 106 grants and $2.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,493,560

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $35,222,490

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,347,407

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $35,994,786

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,699,556

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $35,037,986

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,912,201

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $34,908,097

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,697,975

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $31,999,067

Grants paid in 2024

106 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. South Street Theater Co IncMorristown, NJ

    Build our future: the campaign for mpac

    $200,000
  2. Centenary UniversityHackettstown, NJ

    Student emergency fund

    $165,000
  3. Greater Easton Development PartnershipEaston, PA

    Easton highline trail

    $125,000
  4. Greater Valley Young Mens Christian AssociationAllentown, PA

    Nazareth renovation projection and slate belt branch capital expansion

    $125,000
  5. Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA

    Ent specialty suite

    $125,000
  6. Father Johns Animal HouseLafayette, NJ

    2024 new jersey donation

    $100,000
  7. Nature ConservancyChester, NJ

    Restoration of paulins kill watershed project

    $100,000
  8. Newton Medical Center FoundationNewton, NJ

    Your care, our future campaign

    $75,000
  9. Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County IncNewton, NJ

    Building stronger futures campaign

    $75,000
  10. St Vincent AcademyPaterson, NJ

    Bold vision project

    $60,000
  11. Camp Nejeda Foundation IncStillwater, NJ

    Capital expansion to meet a growing need for camp nejeda's programs

    $50,000
  12. Foundation for Hackettstown Medical CenterHackettstown, NJ

    Hackettstown medical center behavioral health programs

    $50,000
  13. Zoological Society of New Jersey IncWest Orange, NJ

    Barry h. Ostrowsky animal wellness center

    $50,000
  14. National Museum of Industrial HistoryBangor, PA

    Air handling unit for second floor renovations

    $41,600
  15. Foundation for Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ

    Zeiss robotic microscope for advanced neurosurgery

    $40,000
  16. Allentown Art MuseumAllentown, PA

    Allentown art museum--kress gallery lighting

    $35,000
  17. Lackawanna CollegeSchnecksville, PA

    New sonography machine

    $35,000
  18. The Salvation ArmyUnion, NJ

    General operating support

    $32,810
  19. Northampton County Area Community College FoundationBethlehem, PA

    Dental lab expansion

    $30,000
  20. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    American red cross disaster services

    $25,000
  21. Holy Family Senior LivingBethlehem, PA

    Replace heating and cooling units in LTC resident rooms

    $25,000
  22. Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJ

    Paper mill playhouse building upgrade

    $25,000
  23. Sussex County Community CollegeNewtown, NJ

    Analytical equipment for sussex county community college natural science program

    $25,000
  24. Trinitas FoundationOceanport, NJ

    Elevating breast surgery quality and access

    $25,000
  25. The ARC of Warren CountyWashington, NJ

    Power generators for group homes

    $22,500
  26. Bonnie BraeBasking Ridge, NJ

    Hvac - main gym

    $20,000
  27. Family Promise of the Poconos IncStroudsburg, PA

    Project handicapped access

    $20,000
  28. Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GA

    Home build program in warren county

    $20,000
  29. HCSC Blood CenterBethlehem, PA

    MKBC plasma blast freezer

    $20,000
  30. Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program IncPortland, PA

    Sbccc/apartments building community improvement

    $20,000
  31. NYC Plover ProjectPortland, PA

    Shorebirds environmental education initiative

    $20,000
  32. Samaritan Inn IncNewton, NJ

    Family shelter program

    $20,000
  33. The Weekend Bag Program IncEmmaus, PA

    The weekend bag program (for food bags)

    $20,000
  34. United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PA

    General operating support

    $20,000
  35. The Center for Prevention and Aid Counseling IncNewton, NJ

    Computer and network upgrade

    $19,300
  36. Free Clinic Sussex County A NJ Nonprofit CorporationNewton, NJ

    Foundation grant for building occupancy

    $16,200
  37. Community Hope IncParsippany, NJ

    Hope for veterans refurbishment project

    $15,000
  38. Family Promise of Sussex County IncNewton, NJ

    2024 new jersey donation

    $15,000
  39. FreeworldAustin, TX

    Trucking jobs for returning citizens in new jersey

    $15,000
  40. Jewish Community Center of Allentown PennsylvaniaElizabeth, NJ

    Early childhood education classroom renovations

    $15,000
  41. Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation IncLake Ariel, PA

    Increasing educational housing needs: constructing additional residential units

    $15,000
  42. Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges IncMorristown, NJ

    Financial aid support for lmi individuals in sussex county, NJ

    $15,000
  43. Morris County CH No J81 of Sebsqsa IncLivingston, NJ

    New risers

    $15,000
  44. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey IncAllentown, PA

    STNJ parking lot paving project

    $15,000
  45. Wildlands Conservancy IncEmmaus, PA

    Restoration of northampton county parks

    $15,000
  46. Womens Resources of Monroe County IncDe Water Gap, PA

    Safe shelter from abuse

    $15,000
  47. Zufall Health Center IncDover, NJ

    Needed it upgrades + social media package in zufall-newton

    $15,000
  48. Alternatives IncRaritan, NJ

    Group home 10 deck

    $11,150
  49. Bloom for WomenEaston, PA

    Jasmine house residential program

    $10,000
  50. Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, NJ

    Caldwell university nursing scholarships

    $10,000
  51. Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation IncMountainside, NJ

    CSH benefit fund

    $10,000
  52. Community Bike WorksAllentown, PA

    Earn a bike program

    $10,000
  53. Community Food Bank of New Jersey IncHillside, NJ

    2024 new jersey donation

    $10,000
  54. Community Services for Children IncAllentown, PA

    Therapeutic preschool classroom

    $10,000
  55. Families First IncPen Argyl, PA

    Families-in-need

    $10,000
  56. Flint Hill Farm Educational Center IncCoopersburg, PA

    Renovations and expansion projects

    $10,000
  57. Foodshed AllianceHope, NJ

    Gleaning nutrient-dense farm surplus fights hunger

    $10,000
  58. Freedom House NJClinton, NJ

    The family afterward - morristown

    $10,000
  59. Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJ

    General operating support

    $10,000
  60. Greater Life IncNewark, NJ

    General operating support

    $10,000
  61. Harvest House Community Lunch Program IncBethlehem, PA

    Harvest house: the next 25 years (for food program)

    $10,000
  62. Hispanic Center Lehigh ValleyBethlehem, PA

    Food pantry

    $10,000
  63. Interfaith Food Pantry IncAllentown, PA

    Healthy food for expanded marketplace and mobile network

    $10,000
  64. Itn Lehigh ValleyBethlehem, PA

    Vital rides program

    $10,000
  65. Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic IncLake Ariel, PA

    Workforce training for people with special needs

    $10,000
  66. Make-A-Wish New Jersey (mawnj)Livingston, NJ

    Adopt a wish program

    $10,000
  67. Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education FoundationEaston, PA

    Supporting student success scholarship

    $10,000
  68. Princeton-Blairstown Center IncPrinceton, NJ

    Hunt environmental education center renovations

    $10,000
  69. Project of Easton IncEaston, PA

    Food pantry

    $10,000
  70. Recovery Revolution IncBangor, PA

    School-based addiction treatment

    $10,000
  71. Saint Elizabeth UniversityWashington, NJ

    Student access & success in STEM

    $10,000
  72. Special Olympics Pennsylvania IncNorristown, PA

    2024 fall festival

    $10,000
  73. The Clay StudioFlorham Park, NJ

    Claymobile - community engagement programming

    $10,000
  74. The Oasis Haven for Women & Children IncAndover, NJ

    Empowering low-income minority women and children through the oasis meals program

    $10,000
  75. Tri-County Scholarship FundMendham, NJ

    Scholarship support for k-12 students

    $10,000
  76. Bangor Public LibraryBangor, PA

    Microfilm machine replacement/upgrade

    $9,700
  77. Animal Rescue League of Berks County IncBirdsboro, PA

    Replace aging computers

    $8,500
  78. New Jersey Symphony OrchestraNewark, NJ

    Capital improvements

    $8,000
  79. North Warren Regional RoboticsCarlisle, PA

    North warren robotics

    $8,000
  80. Peters Valley Craft Center IncLayton, NJ

    Portable dual fuel generators for the peters valley campus

    $7,500
  81. Crisis Pregnancy Center of the Lehigh ValleyLehigh Valley, PA

    Pregnancy center equipment, supplies, and contracted services

    $7,000
  82. Girl Scouts of Northern New JerseyRiverdale, NJ

    Programs on the go

    $6,000
  83. Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters AssociationBethlehem, PA

    Operating equipment update

    $5,500
  84. Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ

    Lifepak 20 defibrillator with interactive ecg simulator

    $5,300
  85. ArtsquestBethlehem, PA

    Artsquests free education & outreach programs

    $5,000
  86. Birth Haven IncNewton, NJ

    2024 new jersey donation

    $5,000
  87. Camp Jamison CorporationPhiladelphia, PA

    Camp jamison 2024

    $5,000
  88. Danny's RideBethlehem, PA

    Providing rides to volunteers of america and pyramid healthcare

    $5,000
  89. Easter Seals Eastern PennsylvaniaAllentown, PA

    2024 pennsylvania donation

    $5,000
  90. Equi-Librium IncNazareth, PA

    Equine-assisted services

    $5,000
  91. Evas Village IncPaterson, NJ

    2024 new jersey donation

    $5,000
  92. Friends of the Levitt Pavilion at SteelstacksBethlehem, PA

    Levitt pavilion at steelstacks 2024 season

    $5,000
  93. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania IncMiquon, PA

    Community troops & series - lehigh valley

    $5,000
  94. Greater Newark Holiday Fund IncNewark, NJ

    General operating support

    $5,000
  95. Jewish Family Service of Central New JerseyElizabeth, NJ

    Commercial shelving for food pantry

    $5,000
  96. Moms Offering Moms SupportEaston, PA

    Safe sleep and full bellies for infants program

    $5,000
  97. Mount Bethel Vol Fire Company IncMt Bethel, PA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  98. National Council of Jewish Women Essex County SectionNewark, NJ

    2025 back 2 school store

    $5,000
  99. North Bangor Fire CoBangor, PA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  100. Portland Hook & Ladder Co 1Portland, PA

    2023 pennsylvania donation

    $5,000
  101. Portland Upper Mount Bethel Food PantryNewton, NJ

    General operating support

    $5,000
  102. The Lehigh Conference of ChurchesAllentown, PA

    Housing services and support

    $5,000
  103. Via of the Lehigh Valley IncBethlehem, PA

    Community employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    $5,000
  104. Your Grandmother's CupboardToms River, NJ

    Food program

    $5,000
  105. Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJ

    Morristown festival of books - kidfest

    $2,500
  106. Manna House IncorporatedEaston, PA

    2024 new jersey donation

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services15 grants $341,15023% of the total
  2. Arts and culture6 grants $278,00019% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $240,30016% of the total
  4. Health6 grants $220,00015% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $130,0009% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $60,0004% of the total
  7. 11 other causes18 grants $203,50014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Jersey52 grants $1,466,260
  2. Pennsylvania51 grants $967,300
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $25,000
  4. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  5. Texas1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John A PostPRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0
  • Margaret PostVICE PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0
  • Heather VilloneTRUSTEE, SECRETARY & TREASURER Hours 4Pay $0
  • John PostTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $0
  • Rich VilloneTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $0

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