ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT FOR
https://WWW.EENJ.ORGTotal Given 2017–2024
$2.2M
139 grants · $274K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$17K
typical small grants · $14K–$20K
grant size
74%
deep partner · 37/50 multi-year
repeat
$6.2M
Assets · 2021
50
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOAN BURKHOLTZ-OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Phone
6095841593
Deadlines
BRIEF DESCRIPTION - DECEMBER 15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED.
How to Apply
INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF (2 PAGE) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND ITS BUDGET; AN EXPANDED APPLICATION MAY THEREAFTER BE REQUESTED.
Restrictions
RESEARCH, LITIGATION, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION THAT WILL PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED IN THE GRANTS RECEIVED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $319K | $5.6M | $350K | 21 |
| 2018 | $353K | $5.7M | $436K | 21 |
| 2019 | $274K | $5.7M | $294K | 17 |
| 2020 | N/A | $5.2M | $217K | N/A |
| 2021 | $303K | $6.2M | $342K | 18 |
| 2022 | $325K | $5.5M | $1.3M | 20 |
| 2022 | $83K | $5.2M | $79K | 7 |
| 2023 | $262K | $5.5M | $122K | 17 |
| 2024 | $276K | $5.7M | $126K | 18 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 139 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$14K
Median
$17K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOAN BURKHOLTZ | SECRETARY | $29K |
| SUSAN KRAHAM | PRESIDENT | — |
| AMY GOLDSMITH | TRUSTEE | — |
| ANJULI RAMOS-BUSOT | TRUSTEE | — |
| DOUG O'MALLEY | TRUSTEE | — |
| JIM SONNEBORN | TREASURER | — |
| CINDY ZIPF | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| EDWARD LLOYD | TRUSTEE | — |
| NANCY HEDINGER | TRUSTEE | — |
| ERIC STILES | TRUSTEE | — |
| SHARON FINLAYSON | TRUSTEE | — |
| GREG ALLISON | TREASURER | — |
| JAMES HALL | TRUSTEE | — |
| RONALD SPRAGUE | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (139 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD & WATER WATCH | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $20,000 | CAMPAIGN TO STOP OIL AND GAS INFRAST | 2023 |
| EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | NEWARK, NJ | $20,000 | HEALTHY WATERSHEDS/LEGAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK | BRISTOL, PA | $20,000 | PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED | 2023 |
| CLEAN WATER FUND | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $20,000 | ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN WATER | 2023 |
| DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK | BRISTOL, PA | $20,000 | EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | 2024 |
| WORK ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL OF NJ | TRENTON, NJ | $20,000 | ADVOCATING TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT | 2024 |
| MUSCONETCONG WATERSHED ASSOC | ASBURY, NJ | $20,000 | PROTECT AND IMPROVE MUSCONETCONG RIV | 2022 |
| CLEAN WATER FUND | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $20,000 | ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN WATER | 2022 |
| DAMASCUS CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABILIT | NARROWSBURG, NY | $20,000 | ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRILLING DRB | 2021 |
| WORK ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL OF NJ | TRENTON, NJ | $20,000 | SUPPORTING WHISTLEBLOWERS | 2023 |
| ENVIRONMENT NJ RESEARCH AND POLICY | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $20,000 | PROTECTING WATERS | 2024 |
| EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | NEWARK, NJ | $20,000 | HEALTHY WATERSHEDS/LEGAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| SIERRA CLUB NJ | TRENTON, NJ | $20,000 | CLEAN WATER IN CHANGING CLIMATE | 2023 |
| NYNJ BAYKEEPER | HAZLET, NJ | $20,000 | STORMWATER ADVOCACY/GREEN INFRASTRUC | 2022 |
| ENVIRONMENT NJ RESEARCH AND POLICY | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $20,000 | PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED | 2021 |
| CLEAN WATER FUND | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $20,000 | ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN WATER | 2021 |
| CLEAN OCEAN ACTION | HIGHLANDS, NJ | $20,000 | CLEAN-UP/REDUCE DEBRIS | 2022 |
| WORK ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF NJ | TRENTON, NJ | $20,000 | SUPPORTING WHISTLEBLOWERS | 2022 |
| DAMASCUS CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABILIT | NARROWSBURG, NY | $20,000 | ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRILLING DRB | 2022 |
| DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK | BRISTOL, PA | $20,000 | DEEPENING | 2022 |
| ENVIRONMENT NJ RESEARCH AND POLICY | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $20,000 | PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED | 2022 |
| EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | NEWARK, NJ | $20,000 | HEALTHY WATERSHEDS/LEGAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| NJ AUDUBON SOCIETY | BERNARDSVILLE, NJ | $20,000 | PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED | 2022 |
| DAMASCUS CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABILIT | NARROWSBURG, NY | $20,000 | ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRILLING | 2023 |
| DAMASCUS CITIZENS FOR SUS | MILANVILLE, PA | $20,000 | ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRILLING DRB | 2017 |