OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION
https://WWW.OCEANFIRSTFDN.ORGTotal Given 2020–2023
$8.9M
2,080 grants · $2.2M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $500–$5K
grant size
39%
supporter · 349/897 multi-year
repeat
$21.2M
Assets · 2021
897
Distinct recipients
About
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DOES NOT REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF FORM 990-PF BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
KATHERINE B DURANTE EXECUTIVE DIREC
Phone
7323414676
Deadlines
DEADLINES VARY FOR EACH FUNDING PROGRAM.
How to Apply
OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ITS GRANT MAKING ON FOUR CORE PRIORITY AREAS: HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HOUSING, IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, GRANTS ARE MADE TO SUPPORT EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIORITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. ALL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A GRANT SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE (WWW.OCEANFIRSTFDN.ORG) ABOUT THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND PRIORITY AREAS. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING A GRANT, THE BEST PLACE TO START IS WITH A CALL TO THE FOUNDATION OFFICE TO DISCUSS YOUR PROGRAM OR PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION WILL ADVISE WHETHER YOUR REQUEST FITS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S GUIDELINES, IF IT MAKES SENSE FOR YOU TO APPLY, AND WHICH GRANT PROGRAM IS BEST FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SERVICES WITHIN THE OCEANFIRST FOOTPRINT AND HAVE 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT STATUS WITH THE IRS. APPLICANTS SHOULD BE REGISTERED IN NEW JERSEY AS A CHARITY AND PERFORM A CERTIFIED ANNUAL AUDIT, IF REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION CONFIRMS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS/NJ CHARITY REGISTRATION. FUNDING IS NOT PROVIDED FOR: - INDIVIDUALS - RESEARCH - ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) - RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS - POLITICAL CAUSES, CANDIDATES, ORGANIZATIONS OR CAMPAIGNS - ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION - SPORTS LEAGUES/TEAMS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.9M | $20.0M | $1.7M | 560 |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $21.2M | $2.2M | 309 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $18.7M | $2.0M | 542 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $15.0M | $876K | 669 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 2080 grants on record
Minimum
$15
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE B DURANTE | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $273K |
| ROBIN ZAGER | DIRECTOR | — |
| SAMUEL R YOUNG | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID WINTRODE | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN E WALSH | DIRECTOR | — |
| GRACE M VALLACHI | DIRECTOR | — |
| GRACE C TORRES | DIRECTOR | — |
| DIANE RHINE | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBERT A PREVITI | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH M MURPHY | DIRECTOR | — |
| DONALD E MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | — |
| JUDITH LEONE | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH J LEBEL | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH M KYRILLOS | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIMBERLY GUADAGNO | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN R GARBARINO | DIRECTOR | — |
| JACK M FARRIS | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANTHONY R COSCIA | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANGELO J CATANIA | DIRECTOR | — |
| JAMES M BOLLERMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN F BARROS | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL J FITZPATRICK | TREASURER | — |
| CHRISTOPHER D MAHER | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | — |
| ANTHONY R COSCIA ESQ | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIMBERLY M GUADAGNO ESQ | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH M KYRILLOS JR | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH J LEBEL III | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN K LLOYD | DIRECTOR | — |
| DONALD E MCLAUGHLIN CPA | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH J MURPHY JR | DIRECTOR | — |
| DR ROBERT A PREVITI | DIRECTOR | — |
| DIANE F RHINE | DIRECTOR | — |
| GRACE M VALLACCHI | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID C WINTRODE | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL DEVLIN | DIRECTOR | — |
| MSGR CASIMIR LADZINSKI | DIRECTOR | — |
| WILLIAM MOSS | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID W WOLFE | DIRECTOR | — |
| GRACE VALLACCHI | DIRECTOR | — |
| GRACE TORRES | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH M MURPHY JR | DIRECTOR | — |
| REV MSGR CASIMIR H LADZINSKI | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIM GUADAGNO | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL D DEVLIN | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANTHONY COSCIA | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANGELO CATANIA | DIRECTOR | — |
| JAMES BOLLERMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (2,080 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULFILL | NEPTUNE, NJ | $100,000 | ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEAT CENTER | 2020 |
| OPERATION WARM | GLEN MILLS, PA | $75,000 | COATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED | 2023 |
| ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MAYS LANDING, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY INC | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | $50,000 | 2022 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| CCEFROWAN COLLEGE SOUTH JERSEY | VINELAND, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY INC | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | $50,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GLASSBORO, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| BARNEGAT BAY DECOY & BAYMEN'S MUSEUM INC | TUCKERTON, NJ | $50,000 | THE FLOATING CLASSROOM | 2020 |
| OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TOMS RIVER, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| DEBORAH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | $50,000 | COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSOR | 2021 |
| STOCKTON UNIVERSITY | GALLOWAY, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| BARNEGAT BAY DECOY & BAYMENS MUSEUM | TUCKERTON, NJ | $50,000 | THE OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION FLOATING CLASSROOM AT TUCKERTON SEAPORT | 2020 |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC | NEPTUNE, NJ | $50,000 | COVID-19 SUPPORT/COMMUNITY VACCINATION | 2021 |
| BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LINCROFT, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| DEBORAH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION FOR DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER | BROWNS MILLS, NJ | $50,000 | RED TIE GALA | 2020 |
| GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY INC | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| BARNEGAT BAY DECOY & BAYMENS MUSEUM | TUCKERTON, NJ | $50,000 | THE FLOATING CLASSROOM | 2021 |
| NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION | LITTLE SILVER, NJ | $45,000 | FINANCIAL LITERACY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS | 2020 |
| GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $40,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |
| OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TOMS RIVER, NJ | $40,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |
| STOCKTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GALLOWAY, NJ | $40,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | VINELAND, NJ | $40,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |
| BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION TRUST | LINCROFT, NJ | $40,000 | 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2021 |