FUND FOR NEW JERSEY
https://WWW.FUNDFORNJ.ORG
$59.8M
Total Assets (2024)
$4.6M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$13.7M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
191
Grants on File
$60K
Avg Grant Size
About
THE FUND IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PROGRAM OFFICER
Phone
6093560421
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS FROM INVITED AND RENEWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE DUE AS INSTRUCTED BY PROGRAM STAFF.
How to Apply
PROGRAM OFFICER WILL PROVIDE 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).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $64.6M | $3.2M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $71.3M | $3.8M | N/A |
| 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 191 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$65K
Average
$72K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$350K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BETH K JAMIESON | PRESIDENT | $270K |
| BRANDON MCKOY | PRESIDENT | $255K |
| RICHARD W ROPER | CHAIR | — |
| FEATHER HOUSTOUN | VICE CHAIR | — |
| DR JOHN W CORNWALL | TREASURER | — |
| DR HENRY A COLEMAN | TRUSTEE | — |
| HON JON CORZINE | TRUSTEE | — |
| MICHELLENE DAVIS | TRUSTEE | — |
| JOHN FARMER | TRUSTEE | — |
| ANJUM GUPTA | TRUSTEE | — |
| SADAF JAFFER | TRUSTEE | — |
| LAWRENCE S LUSTBERG | TRUSTEE | — |
| ANASTASIA MANN | TRUSTEE | — |
| AMY MANSUE | TRUSTEE | — |
| ALEXANDER SHALOM | TRUSTEE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VAN BUREN | TRUSTEE | — |
| JENNIFER VELEZ | TRUSTEE | — |
| RICHARD L WRIGHT | TRUSTEE | — |
| GRIZEL UBARRY | VICE CHAIR | — |
| EDWARD LLOYD | TRUSTEE | — |
| HON JAMES FLORIO | TRUSTEE | — |
| HON DEBORAH T PORITZ | TRUSTEE | — |
| LISA GARCIA | TRUSTEE | — |
| CANDACE M ASHMUN | VICE CHAIR | — |
| BRENDAN T BYRNE JR | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (191 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE | TRENTON, NJ | $350,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... | 2023 |
| FAITH IN NEW JERSEY | CAMDEN, NJ | $250,000 | 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 |
| LATINO ACTION NETWORK FOUNDATION | FREEHOLD, NJ | $250,000 | 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 |
| UNITED BLACK AGENDA | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $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 |
| WIND OF THE SPIRIT | MADISON, NJ | $208,500 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... | 2023 |
| 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 |
| EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | NEWARK, NJ | $175,000 | TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. | 2024 |
| 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 | MADISON, NJ | $130,000 | TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND MOBILIZE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE FAIR AND HUMANE IMMIGRANT POLICIES. | 2022 |
| NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE | NEWARK, NJ | $130,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND... | 2023 |
| 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 |
| NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE | TRENTON, NJ | $125,000 | TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT CENTER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND TO ADVOCATE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE NEW JERSEY. | 2023 |
| NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIVERSIFY FUNDING TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE COALITION. | 2022 |
| EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | NEWARK, NJ | $125,000 | TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW JERSEYS ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR. | 2023 |
| NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIVERSIFY FUNDING TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE COALITION. | 2023 |
| NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE | TRENTON, NJ | $125,000 | TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT CENTER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND TO ADVOCATE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE NEW JERSEY. | 2022 |
| HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY | TRENTON, NJ | $125,000 | TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION. | 2023 |
| HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY | TRENTON, NJ | $125,000 | TO SUPPORT COVID-19 PANDEMIC HOUSING RELIEF EFFORTS, ADVANCE THE MULTI-YEAR RENT CAMPAIGN, AND LAUNCH HOUSED NJ, A... | 2022 |