Private foundation · EIN 22-2885442 · Jersey City, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Grace Works Jersey City Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $382K total, median $20K. 92% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$382K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NJ
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace Community ServicesJersey City, NJGeneral Operations; Meals for the Homeless; Senior Services$160K
Welcome Home Jersey CityJersey City, NJSupport for refugees in area$50K
New Jersey City UniversityJersey City, NJSupporting the art department$40K
Grace Church van VorstJersey City, NJGeneral operations;support for diverse ministries;facility improvements$25K
Family Promise of Hudson CountyJersey City, NJGeneral Operations; Support for Sheltering of the Homeless$20K
Caring Capable Hands IncJersey City, NJSupport programs that redirect youth behaviors and reduce recidivism$20K
Educational Arts TeamJersey City, NJSupport programs in art to help young people realize academic success.$20K
New City KidsGrand Rapids, MIFamily community programs$20K
Sarah's DaughtersJersey City, NJServices for families of domestic violence$10K
Saf - Save a FewJersey City, NJSupport programs for violence prevention, driving safety and young entrepreneurs$7,500
She Is IncJersey City, NJProvides mental health, activities and a yearly retreat$7,000
Islamic Center of Jersey CityJersey City, NJSupport for religious, educational and social services to muslim americans$2,000

By state: New Jersey 11 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Grace Works Jersey City Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jersey City, New Jersey, administered in care of Bret Schundler, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Grace Works Jersey City Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Grace Works Jersey City Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $382K across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Grace Works Jersey City Inc give?

New Jersey (11 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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