Fund for New Jersey

EIN 221895028 Private Foundation

New York, NY 10176 |(609) 356-0421

https://www.fundfornj.org
Total Given 2020–2024
$22.1M
359 grants · $4.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $20K–$100K
grant size
37%
supporter · 55/148 multi-year
repeat
$59.8M
Assets (2024)
148
Distinct Recipients

About

THE FUND IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person PROGRAM OFFICER
Phone (609) 356-0421
Deadlines APPLICATIONS FROM INVITED AND RENEWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE DUE AS INSTRUCTED BY PROGRAM STAFF.
How to Apply ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECEIVING FUNDING MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY VIA EMAIL. IF AN ORGANIZATION IS INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION, NOTIFICATION WILL BE GIVEN WITHIN 12 WEEKS. LETTERS OF INQUIRY MUST BE EMAILED TO ABARON@FUNDFORNJ.ORG AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LETTER OF INQUIRY -AMOUNT AND TYPE (OPERATING OR PROGRAM SUPPORT) OF FUNDING REQUESTED -PROBLEM OR NEED TO BE ADDRESSED (MAXIMUM 100 WORDS) -SUMMARY OF REQUEST,INCLUDING INTERVENTIONS AND ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES(MAX 250 WORDS) -ORGANIZATION BUDGET AND ACTUALS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR -PROGRAM BUDGET (IF APPLICABLE) ORGANIZATIONS CURRENTLY RECEIVING FUNDING SHOULD CONTACT THEIR PROGRAM OFFICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON REAPPLYING.
Restrictions THE FUND FOR NEW JERSEY MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE DESIGNATED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. THE FUND DOES NOT SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS. THE FUND DOES NOT SUPPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RARELY PROVIDES GRANTS FOR LOCAL ACTIVITIES OR DIRECT SERVICES UNLESS THESE PROJECTS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SYSTEMIC CHANGE (FOR EX: A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY).
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $4.0M $64.6M $3.2M 94
2021 $4.5M $71.3M $3.8M 74
2022 $4.3M $57.8M $4.8M 67
2023 $6.1M $57.9M $2.1M 69
2024 $3.3M $59.8M $2.4M 55

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 359 grants on record

Minimum
$130
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$50K
Average
$62K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$350K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (359 total)

Purpose
New Jersey Policy Perspective Trenton, NJ $350,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice New York, NY $250,000 TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIVERSIFY FUNDING TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE COALITION. 2022
Faith in New Jersey Camden, NJ $250,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
Latino Action Network Foundation Freehold, NJ $250,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
United Black Agenda Cherry Hill, NJ $240,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice New York, NY $240,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
NJ Environmental Justice Alliance Newark, NJ $240,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
Make the Road New Jersey Brooklyn, NY $230,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
Faith in NJ Camden, NJ $215,000 TO SUPPORT THE REPARATIVE JUSTICE COALITION IN NEW JERSEY. 2020
Wind of the Spirit Madison, NJ $208,500 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
Princeton Area Community Foundation Lawrenceville, NJ $200,000 TO SUPPPORT FAIR REDISTRICTING IN NJ. 2021
American Friends Service Committee Newark, NJ $200,000 TO END IMMIGRANT DETENTION AND TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRANT-INCLUSIVE POLICIES IN NEW JERSEY. 2022
Make the Road New Jersey Brooklyn, NY $200,000 TO ADVANCE PRO-IMMIGRANT POLICIES, WORKERS RIGHTS, AND YOUTH JUSTICE THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLICY INNOVATION. 2022
Faith in NJ Camden, NJ $190,000 TO SUPPORT THE REPARATIVE JUSTICE COALITION IN NEW JERSEY. 2021
Eastern Environmental Law Center Newark, NJ $175,000 TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. 2024
Faith in NJ Camden, NJ $165,000 TO SUPPORT REPARATIVE JUSTICE IN NJ. 2021
Wind of the Spirit Morristown, NJ $160,000 TO SUPPORT THE REPARATIVE JUSTICE COALITION IN NEW JERSEY. 2020
New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Trenton, NJ $150,000 TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY WORK AT THE STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS WHILE WORKING TO BUILD ITS OWN... 2020
Salvation and Social Justice Trenton, NJ $150,000 TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... 2023
Ironbound Community Corporation Newark, NJ $150,000 TO ADVANCE POLICY PRIORITIES THAT CENTER OVERBURDEN COMMUNITIES AND REDUCE THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF POLLUTION IN THE... 2023
NJ Environmental Justice Alliance Newark, NJ $150,000 TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY WORK AT THE STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS WHILE WORKING TO BUILD ITS OWN... 2023
Wind of the Spirit Morristown, NJ $135,000 TO SUPPORT REPARATIVE JUSTICE IN NJ. 2021
New Jersey Policy Perspective Trenton, NJ $130,000 TO SUPPORT THE REPARATIVE JUSTICE COALITION IN NEW JERSEY. 2020
Faith in New Jersey Camden, NJ $130,000 TO ADVANCE RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE WHILE CONTINUING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH THE GOAL OF LIBERATION. 2022
Wind of the Spirit Madison, NJ $130,000 TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND MOBILIZE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE FAIR AND HUMANE IMMIGRANT POLICIES. 2022

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