Private foundation · EIN 22-1736273 · Glen Rock, New Jersey

Yaw Paw Camp Association of Ridgewood New Jersey

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: 26 grants paid, $942K total, median $2,000. 81% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$942K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NJ
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 7 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey CouncilOakland, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$841K
Social Service AssociationRidgewood, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$40K
Glen Rock LibraryGlen Rock, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$10K
Troop 15 Glen RockGlen Rock, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$5,000
Troop 27 Glen RockGlen Rock, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$5,000
Troop 5 RidgewoodRidgewood, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$5,000
Troop 7 RidgewoodRidgewood, NJContribution - general uses and purposes$5,000

By state: New Jersey 21 · Texas 5

About this foundation

Yaw Paw Camp Association of Ridgewood New Jersey is a private grantmaking foundation in Glen Rock, New Jersey, administered in care of Charles Collins Jr, 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 Yaw Paw Camp Association of Ridgewood New Jersey 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 Yaw Paw Camp Association of Ridgewood New Jersey give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $942K across 26 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Yaw Paw Camp Association of Ridgewood New Jersey give?

New Jersey (21 grants), Texas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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