Private foundation · EIN 13-6220799 · Princeton, New Jersey

Joelson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $708K total, median $708K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$708K
Median grant
$708K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Contributions - See AttachedPrinceton, NJGeneral operating support$708K

About this foundation

Joelson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Princeton, New Jersey, administered in care of Organization, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joelson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joelson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $708K across 1 grants, a median of $708K.

Where does Joelson Foundation give?

New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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