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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState New Jersey679 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in New Jersey

679 private foundations based in New Jersey with a return in the last two years gave $288 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 1,567 grants. The median grant was $7,000, and 132 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 philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Maimonides Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $70,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. NSN Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $64,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 163 grants Accepts applications $44,912,644 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 20 grants Preselected only $8,995,906 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $8,522,828 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. AP Kirby Jr Foundation IncMendham, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $7,770,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Gordon and Llura Gund FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,593,975 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Thomas D Klingenstein FundCranbury, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,612,302 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Kolatch Family FoundationEnglewood, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $4,510,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Tia Charitable TrustRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. David and Nicole Tepper Charitable FoundationShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $2,580,252 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Nisaba IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,361,775 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Doll Family FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,228,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. The Russell Berrie FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 37 grants Preselected only $2,003,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Sandler O'Neill Assistance FoundationCedar Knolls, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,898,107 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Schwarz FoundationMountainside, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,882,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Goulder Family FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,655,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Novartis US FoundationEast Hanover, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,586,082 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Michael and Mary Johnston FoundationWatchung, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,441,798 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Siemens FoundationIselin, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,300,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The MCJ Amelior FoundationMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $1,148,853 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Fourten FoundationCranford, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,117,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Roseking Family FoundationTeaneck, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 21 grants Accepts applications $1,086,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. The Tiffany & Co FoundationWhippany, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Marrus Family Foundation IncRumson, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Claudio and Penny Pincus FoundationChatham, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $915,710 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ · tax year 2024 170 grants Preselected only $905,922 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. Brothers Ashkenazi Foundation IncLong Branch, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $850,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Zoetis Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $832,221 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $805,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $798,250 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity IncWall, NJ · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $767,302 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Robert T Healey Sr Charitable TrustLumberton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $762,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. The Selective Insurance Group FoundationBranchville, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $758,804 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. Victoria Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $680,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Terebelo Family Foundation IncJackson, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $662,648 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Hess Foundation IncParsippany, NJ · tax year 2023 5 grants Preselected only $648,700 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Delaware Atlantis FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $640,700 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Daughters of Miriam Foundation IncClifton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $620,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncSea Girt, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $595,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. The Sandy Hill FoundationMadison, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $590,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Teeem IncLittle Falls, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $590,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. 1772 Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $562,942 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. Family Uhr Foundation IncJackson, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $538,250 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. Uhr Family Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $522,300 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. The Thebault Family Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $515,896 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. Law Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $514,300 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. The Isdell Family FoundationChatham, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. Zucker FoundationParamus, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

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 163 grants Accepts applications $44,912,644 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $8,522,828 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Tia Charitable TrustRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Goulder Family FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,655,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Siemens FoundationIselin, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,300,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 21 grants Accepts applications $1,086,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. The Tiffany & Co FoundationWhippany, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $805,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity IncWall, NJ · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $767,302 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncSea Girt, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $595,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation IncEnglewood Cliffs, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $251,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Sozosei Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Segal Family Foundation IncWarren, NJ · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $183,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $168,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Subaru of America Foundation IncCamden, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $165,155 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. The Puffin Foundation LTD (f/k/a Puffin New Jersey Inc)Teaneck, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $162,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $124,350 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey IncMillburn, NJ · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $123,356 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Bti Foundation IncLinden, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $120,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Panasonic Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $109,350 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Turrell FundMontclair, NJ · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $94,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Gesner Johnson FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $63,530 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Oceanfirst FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $61,780 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. The Grubman Compton FoundationEast Brunswick, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $61,432 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. The Alan and Elisa Pines Family Foundation IncLivingston, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking