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Cause Human servicesState New Jersey950 funders

Foundations that fund human services in New Jersey

950 private foundations based in New Jersey with a return in the last two years gave $85.3 million to human services organizations in 3,169 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 191 of these foundations accept applications.

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 human services

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is human services.

  1. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 178 grants Accepts applications $22,154,988 to human services
  2. Zoetis Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $3,700,000 to human services
  3. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $3,010,000 to human services
  4. The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000,000 to human services
  5. Victoria Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 26 grants Preselected only $2,997,500 to human services
  6. Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation IncCamden, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,954,000 to human services
  7. David and Nicole Tepper Charitable FoundationShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $1,626,196 to human services
  8. Mustang Foundation IncOceanport, NJ · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $1,225,000 to human services
  9. Henry & Marilyn Taub FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $1,191,500 to human services
  10. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ · tax year 2024 322 grants Preselected only $1,180,665 to human services
  11. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $1,074,500 to human services
  12. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 88 grants Accepts applications $1,031,200 to human services
  13. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $1,000,000 to human services
  14. David R Clare & Margaret C Clare FNDParsippany, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $970,430 to human services
  15. Robert T Healey Sr Charitable TrustLumberton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $944,800 to human services
  16. Margaret A Darrin Charitable TrustFlorham Park, NJ · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $935,000 to human services
  17. Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation IIICresskill, NJ · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $917,500 to human services
  18. The Russell Berrie FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 18 grants Preselected only $900,000 to human services
  19. Quest Diagnostics Foundation IncSecaucus, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $884,688 to human services
  20. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey IncMillburn, NJ · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $838,283 to human services
  21. Hess Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2023 8 grants Preselected only $700,000 to human services
  22. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $675,000 to human services
  23. Focus for Health IncWarren, NJ · tax year 2024 23 grants Preselected only $644,400 to human services
  24. The Reddy FoundationSummit, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $634,742 to human services
  25. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 44 grants Accepts applications $575,320 to human services
  26. Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social TraumaClifton, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $575,000 to human services
  27. The Burke Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2023 15 grants Preselected only $535,222 to human services
  28. George H and Estelle M Sands FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $530,365 to human services
  29. Crane Fund for Widows and ChildrenEnglewood Cliffs, NJ · tax year 2024 115 grants Preselected only $521,220 to human services
  30. The Townsend Foundation IncVoorhees, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  31. Cross River Community FoundationFort Lee, NJ · tax year 2024 31 grants Preselected only $484,830 to human services
  32. Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $484,500 to human services
  33. Robinwood Foundation IncParamus, NJ · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $475,000 to human services
  34. The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/B/A Grunin FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $467,100 to human services
  35. Thomas D Klingenstein FundCranbury, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $451,258 to human services
  36. Good Shepherd FDN of OhioPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $449,301 to human services
  37. Turrell FundMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $447,500 to human services
  38. Rosalie Gadient Charitable TRPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $417,134 to human services
  39. Fund for New JerseyPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $415,000 to human services
  40. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 60 grants Accepts applications $406,500 to human services
  41. Din FoundationEast Brunswick, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $400,000 to human services
  42. Tenacre FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $371,580 to human services
  43. Kathryn B McQuade FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 15 grants Preselected only $362,500 to human services
  44. Ramapo TrustTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $354,691 to human services
  45. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $345,000 to human services
  46. Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UadPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $332,470 to human services
  47. The Marion & Norman Tanzman Charitable FoundationWoodbridge, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to human services
  48. Feinstein Health Fund IncSpringfield, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $300,000 to human services
  49. Eric & Simone Lang FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 13 grants Preselected only $275,000 to human services
  50. The Stone Foundation of New JerseyLeonardo, NJ · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $267,000 to human services

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 178 grants Accepts applications $22,154,988 to human services
  2. Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation IncCamden, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,954,000 to human services
  3. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 88 grants Accepts applications $1,031,200 to human services
  4. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $1,000,000 to human services
  5. Margaret A Darrin Charitable TrustFlorham Park, NJ · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $935,000 to human services
  6. Quest Diagnostics Foundation IncSecaucus, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $884,688 to human services
  7. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey IncMillburn, NJ · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $838,283 to human services
  8. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $675,000 to human services
  9. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 44 grants Accepts applications $575,320 to human services
  10. The Townsend Foundation IncVoorhees, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  11. Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $484,500 to human services
  12. Turrell FundMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $447,500 to human services
  13. Fund for New JerseyPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $415,000 to human services
  14. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 60 grants Accepts applications $406,500 to human services
  15. Din FoundationEast Brunswick, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $400,000 to human services
  16. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $345,000 to human services
  17. The Stone Foundation of New JerseyLeonardo, NJ · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $267,000 to human services
  18. Schumann Fund for New Jersey IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $240,000 to human services
  19. The Provident Bank FoundationIselin, NJ · tax year 2025 19 grants Accepts applications $222,500 to human services
  20. Ej Grassmann TrustWarren, NJ · tax year 2025 17 grants Accepts applications $198,100 to human services
  21. The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation IncFlorham Park, NJ · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $180,000 to human services
  22. Broadridge FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $175,000 to human services
  23. Fourevergreen Foundation IncPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to human services
  24. Oceanfirst FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 38 grants Accepts applications $168,875 to human services
  25. Gesner Johnson FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $155,000 to human services