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Cause Community developmentState New Jersey238 funders

Foundations that fund community development in New Jersey

238 private foundations based in New Jersey with a return in the last two years gave $137.9 million to community development organizations in 585 grants. The median grant was $10,100, and 62 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to community development

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is community development.

  1. Point Reyes Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $56,000,000 to community development
  2. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 141 grants Accepts applications $50,435,575 to community development
  3. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 24 grants Preselected only $9,300,935 to community development
  4. Bright Horizon FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,252,010 to community development
  5. The Sulzberger Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,592,412 to community development
  6. Lifecare Foundation IncMonmouth Junction, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to community development
  7. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,008,000 to community development
  8. The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to community development
  9. Frank X & Mary Ethel Weny Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $655,000 to community development
  10. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $576,500 to community development
  11. Constance W Sayles Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $531,500 to community development
  12. Johanna Van Lenten Charitable TRWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $510,000 to community development
  13. Victoria Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $479,350 to community development
  14. Margaret A Darrin Charitable TrustFlorham Park, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $425,000 to community development
  15. Sugar Creek FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $385,000 to community development
  16. Zichron Yehoshua Vasher FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $359,350 to community development
  17. Ann B Tebbetts Supporting OrgPennington, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $343,189 to community development
  18. Hess Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2023 4 grants Preselected only $295,000 to community development
  19. Robinwood Foundation IncParamus, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to community development
  20. Mariposa Foundation IncFort Lee, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $250,000 to community development
  21. Hummingbird Foundation IncWestfield, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to community development
  22. The McSweeny Family Foundation IncHoboken, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $211,000 to community development
  23. Henry & Marilyn Taub FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $205,000 to community development
  24. Pseg Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  25. Anthony and Dorothy H Sorrentino Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  26. Seabreeze FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  27. Infinity Group IncEnglewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $190,000 to community development
  28. Lawson Valentine FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $179,000 to community development
  29. Kolatch Family FoundationEnglewood, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to community development
  30. Gordon and Llura Gund FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to community development
  31. Broadridge FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to community development
  32. Tortuga Charitable FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to community development
  33. Cross River Community FoundationFort Lee, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $120,000 to community development
  34. 1772 Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $111,000 to community development
  35. Focus for Health IncWarren, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $110,000 to community development
  36. The Russell Berrie FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $105,000 to community development
  37. CSP Family Foundation XXXXX8002Summit, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to community development
  38. The Mamie and Harold K Randall Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to community development
  39. Daloisio Family FoundationPaterson, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to community development
  40. The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $96,000 to community development
  41. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $85,500 to community development
  42. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to community development
  43. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $67,000 to community development
  44. Julia Vander May Bakelaar CharitablWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to community development
  45. Healey Family FoundationMadison, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $62,500 to community development
  46. The Louis & Harold Price FoundationWoodbridge, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to community development
  47. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to community development
  48. The Health Care Foundation of the Oranges IncEast Orange, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to community development
  49. Spohler Foundation IncBedminster, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to community development
  50. Larry L Luing Family Foundation IncWoodland Park, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to community development

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 141 grants Accepts applications $50,435,575 to community development
  2. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,008,000 to community development
  3. Frank X & Mary Ethel Weny Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $655,000 to community development
  4. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $576,500 to community development
  5. Constance W Sayles Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $531,500 to community development
  6. Johanna Van Lenten Charitable TRWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $510,000 to community development
  7. Margaret A Darrin Charitable TrustFlorham Park, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $425,000 to community development
  8. Infinity Group IncEnglewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $190,000 to community development
  9. Lawson Valentine FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $179,000 to community development
  10. Broadridge FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to community development
  11. The Mamie and Harold K Randall Charitable TrustWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to community development
  12. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $85,500 to community development
  13. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to community development
  14. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $67,000 to community development
  15. Julia Vander May Bakelaar CharitablWayne, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to community development
  16. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to community development
  17. Vishal Foundation IncNew Vernon, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to community development
  18. Ej Grassmann TrustWarren, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to community development
  19. Turrell FundMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $38,000 to community development
  20. Investors Foundation IncSummit, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $36,000 to community development
  21. Schumann Fund for New Jersey IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to community development
  22. Oceanfirst FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $34,000 to community development
  23. Fund for New JerseyPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $33,000 to community development
  24. The Stone Foundation of New JerseyLeonardo, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to community development
  25. Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $24,000 to community development