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Cause Science and technologyState New Jersey58 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in New Jersey

58 private foundations based in New Jersey with a return in the last two years gave $124.4 million to science and technology organizations in 105 grants. The median grant was $25,000, and 14 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 science and technology

Top 50

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

  1. NSN Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $115,000,000 to science and technology
  2. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $5,878,808 to science and technology
  3. Rita Allen Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $490,500 to science and technology
  4. Fernholz FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $450,000 to science and technology
  5. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to science and technology
  6. The John and Wendy Neu FoundationKearny, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  7. Pseg Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  8. Seadream Family Foundation IncTitusville, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $166,667 to science and technology
  9. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $160,060 to science and technology
  10. Palmer Walbridge FoundationPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to science and technology
  11. Eleanor Williams Research FDNPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $136,054 to science and technology
  12. George H and Estelle M Sands FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  13. The David R and Patricia D Atkinson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  14. Mariposa Foundation IncFort Lee, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  15. Victoria Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  16. The Bolte Family FoundationMoorestown, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  17. The Minerva Research FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  18. Brett D Begemann FDNPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  19. Church & Dwight Philanthropic Foundation IncEwing, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  20. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to science and technology
  21. The MCJ Amelior FoundationMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to science and technology
  22. Dale & Laura Kutnick Foundation IncPennington, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  23. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  24. The Roemer FoundationRiverton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  25. The Kaplen Brothers Fund IncMontclair, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  26. CHDI Foundation IncRoseland, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  27. The David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation IncWatchung, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  28. Edison Properties Newark FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  29. Big G Charitable Foundation CorpBasking Ridge, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  30. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $17,000 to science and technology
  31. The Bov Foundation IncHopewell, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  32. Curtis W McGraw FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  33. AP Kirby Jr Foundation IncMendham, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  34. Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation IncClifton, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  35. David and Arleen McGlade Foundation IncPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  36. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  37. Frumkin Falco Fam Fdn-BalPennington, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  38. Banmarkay Charitable FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  39. Collins Family FoundationSkillman, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  40. Integra Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  41. Eisai USA Foundation IncNutley, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  42. We Rise Foundation IncEast Brunswick, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,000 to science and technology
  43. Star Foundation IncLittle Falls, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to science and technology
  44. Helen & William Mazer FoundationBerkeley Heights, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  45. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  46. The Polevoy Family FoundationWayne, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  47. Crane Fund for Widows and ChildrenEnglewood Cliffs, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  48. Cold Stream Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  49. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,255 to science and technology
  50. The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncSea Girt, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology

Open to applications

14 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 23 grants Accepts applications $5,878,808 to science and technology
  2. Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $160,060 to science and technology
  3. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to science and technology
  4. Edison Properties Newark FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  5. Big G Charitable Foundation CorpBasking Ridge, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  6. The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $17,000 to science and technology
  7. The Bov Foundation IncHopewell, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  8. American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  9. Integra Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  10. Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  11. The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncSea Girt, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  12. The Ketterer Family FoundationRumson, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  13. Vishal Foundation IncNew Vernon, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology
  14. The Buckelew Family FoundationToms River, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75 to science and technology