German Christmas Market of New Jersey
EIN 821674581Total Given 2019–2025
$541K
207 grants · $77K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
72%
deep partner · 51/71 multi-year
repeat
$288K
Assets (2025)
71
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET OF NJ FOUND
Phone
(973) 219-5985
Deadlines
DECEMBER 31
How to Apply
FIVE PAPER COPIES OF THE COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION BY MAIL.
Restrictions
FUNDING PROVIDED TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A) PROVIDING SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. FUTURE APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WHEN PROOF THAT THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM FOR WHICH FUNDING HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY AWARDED IS COMPLETE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $40K | $77K | $172K | 23 |
| 2020 | $41K | $66K | $170K | 22 |
| 2021 | N/A | $48K | $18K | N/A |
| 2022 | $75K | $95K | $308K | 24 |
| 2023 | $103K | $180K | $496K | 38 |
| 2024 | $122K | $220K | $468K | 43 |
| 2025 | $159K | $288K | $637K | 57 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 207 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$7K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SW
Sabine Watson
President
Leadership
SF
Susan Foy
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
SM
Sandra Meyer
Trustee
GM
Gina Muth
Trustee
DS
Daniel Sarnowski
Trustee
JB
Judy Beelaert
Trustee
SW
Sabine Watson
President
Leadership
SF
Susan Foy
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
JB
Judy Beelaert
Trustee
CK
Catherine Kut
Trustee
SM
Sandra Meyer
Trustee
DS
Daniel Sarnowski
Trustee
SW
Sabine Watson
President
Leadership
JB
Judy Beelaert
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Catherine Kut
Trustee
KM
Karin Meyer
Trustee
DS
Daniel Sarnowski
Trustee
SF
Susan Foy
Trustee
SW
Sabine Watson
President
Leadership
JB
Judy Beelaert
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Foy
Trustee
MA
Margaret Anderson
Trustee
KM
Karin Meyer
Trustee
CK
Catherine Kut
Trustee
JB
Judy Beelaert
President
Leadership
SW
Sabine Watson
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Foy
Trustee
KM
Karin Meyer
Trustee
MA
Margaret Anderson
Trustee
GR
Gudrun Rank
Trustee
JB
Judy Beelaert
President
Leadership
SW
Sabine Watson
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
SP
Susan Parnell
Trustee
KM
Karin Meyer
Trustee
GR
Gudrun Rank
Trustee
MA
Margaret Anderson
Trustee
HB
Helena Bould
President
Leadership
JB
Judy Beelaert
Vice President
Leadership
DL
Dawnice LaFave
Treasurer
Leadership
GR
Gudrun Rank
Trustee
KM
Karin Meyer
Trustee
SW
Sabine Watson
Trustee
MA
Margaret Anderson
Trustee
Grants Awarded (207 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Technical School | Sparta, NJ | $7,018 | FOOD PANTRY & AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM. | 2025 |
| Sussex County Technical School | Sparta, NJ | $5,020 | "CAN I KISS YOU AND TALL COP". | 2024 |
| Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | SEASON OF HEALING PROGRAM. | 2024 |
| Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundati | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | TO SERVE PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENTS IN NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY. | 2024 |
| Manna House Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES A FREE DAILY MEAL TO HOMELESS, ELDERLY, ETC. | 2024 |
| Samaritan Inn Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM - PROVIDE PAID SHELTER NIGHTS FOR CLIENTS. | 2024 |
| Sojihuggles Childrens Foundation | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE | 2024 |
| Sparta Board of Ed German Dept | Sparta, NJ | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDENTS. | 2024 |
| Scarc Inc | Augusta, NJ | $5,000 | SUMMER EXPERIENCE - 8 WEEK PROGRAM, TOTAL OF 40 PARTICIPANTS. | 2024 |
| Sparta Community Food Pantry | Sparta, NJ | $5,000 | PROVIDE HOLIDAY MEAL TO FEED NEEDY. | 2024 |
| Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 REPAIR PLUS MINISTRY | 2024 |
| Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | STEP BY STEP TRANSITIONAL LIVING.RESIDENT IS PROVIDED A FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR 6-24 MONTHS. | 2025 |
| Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundati | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | HEALING HEARTS THROUGH ARTS CREATIVE THERAPY PROGRAM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN. | 2025 |
| Manna House Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES A FREE DAILY MEAL TO HOMELESS, ELDERLY, ETC. | 2025 |
| Samaritan Inn Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM - PROVIDE PAID SHELTER NIGHTS FOR CLIENTS. | 2025 |
| Sojihuggles Childrens Foundation | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE | 2025 |
| Sparta Board of Ed German Dept | Sparta, NJ | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDENTS. | 2025 |
| Sussex County Arts Heritage Council | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF ART EDUCATION GALLERY PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY. | 2025 |
| Scarc Inc | Augusta, NJ | $5,000 | SUMMER EXPERIENCE - 8 WEEK PROGRAM, TOTAL OF 40 PARTICIPANTS. | 2025 |
| Sparta Community Food Pantry | Sparta, NJ | $5,000 | PROVIDE HOLIDAY MEAL TO FEED NEEDY. | 2025 |
| Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | GREEN TOWNSHIP LAND AT DECKER POND & CRESCENT - MATERIALS FOR HOME BUILDING. | 2025 |
| Family Promise of Sussex County Inc | Newton, NJ | $5,000 | COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUB TO CONNECT WITH NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. | 2025 |
| Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundati | Newton, NJ | $4,700 | TO SERVE HOSPICE PATIENTS IN NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY. | 2023 |
| The Center for Prevention Counselin | Newton, NJ | $4,600 | PROJECT HEALTHY EATING - PURCHASE HEALTHY SNACKS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ATTENDING SESSIONS. | 2025 |
| Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Newton, NJ | $4,500 | STEP BY STEP TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM. | 2023 |