Private foundation · EIN 22-3401833 · Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John a and Margaret Post Foundation 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: 106 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $10K. 48% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
106
$2.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 106 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Street Theater Co IncMorristown, NJBuild our future: the campaign for mpac$200K
Centenary UniversityHackettstown, NJStudent emergency fund$165K
Greater Easton Development PartnershipEaston, PAEaston highline trail$125K
Greater Valley Young Mens Christian AssociationAllentown, PANazareth renovation projection and slate belt branch capital expansion$125K
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAEnt specialty suite$125K
Father Johns Animal HouseLafayette, NJ2024 new jersey donation$100K
Nature ConservancyChester, NJRestoration of paulins kill watershed project$100K
Newton Medical Center FoundationNewton, NJYour care, our future campaign$75K
Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County IncNewton, NJBuilding stronger futures campaign$75K
St Vincent AcademyPaterson, NJBold vision project$60K
Camp Nejeda Foundation IncStillwater, NJCapital expansion to meet a growing need for camp nejeda's programs$50K
Foundation for Hackettstown Medical CenterHackettstown, NJHackettstown medical center behavioral health programs$50K
Zoological Society of New Jersey IncWest Orange, NJBarry h. ostrowsky animal wellness center$50K
National Museum of Industrial HistoryBangor, PAAir handling unit for second floor renovations$42K
Foundation for Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJZeiss robotic microscope for advanced neurosurgery$40K
Allentown Art MuseumAllentown, PAAllentown art museum--kress gallery lighting$35K
Lackawanna CollegeSchnecksville, PANew sonography machine$35K
The Salvation ArmyUnion, NJGeneral operating support$33K
Northampton County Area Community College FoundationBethlehem, PADental lab expansion$30K
American Red CrossWashington, DCAmerican red cross disaster services$25K
Holy Family Senior LivingBethlehem, PAReplace heating and cooling units in ltc resident rooms$25K
Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJPaper mill playhouse building upgrade$25K
Sussex County Community CollegeNewtown, NJAnalytical equipment for sussex county community college natural science program$25K
Trinitas FoundationOceanport, NJElevating breast surgery quality and access$25K
The Arc of Warren CountyWashington, NJPower generators for group homes$23K
Bonnie BraeLiberty Corner, NJHvac - main gym$20K
Family Promise of the Poconos IncStroudsburg, PAProject handicapped access$20K
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GAHome build program in warren county$20K
Hcsc Blood CenterBethlehem, PAMkbc plasma blast freezer$20K
Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program IncPortland, PASbccc/apartments building community improvement$20K
NYC Plover ProjectPortland, PAShorebirds environmental education initiative$20K
Samaritan Inn IncNewton, NJFamily shelter program$20K
The Weekend Bag Program IncEmmaus, PAThe weekend bag program (for food bags)$20K
United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PAGeneral operating support$20K
The Center for Prevention and Aid Counseling IncNewton, NJComputer and network upgrade$19K
Free Clinic Sussex County a Nj Nonprofit CorporationNewton, NJFoundation grant for building occupancy$16K
Community Hope IncParsippany, NJHope for veterans refurbishment project$15K
Family Promise of Sussex County IncNewton, NJ2024 new jersey donation$15K
FreeworldAustin, TXTrucking jobs for returning citizens in new jersey$15K
Jewish Community Center of Allentown PennsylvaniaElizabeth, NJEarly childhood education classroom renovations$15K
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation IncLake Ariel, PAIncreasing educational housing needs: constructing additional residential units$15K
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges IncMorristown, NJFinancial aid support for lmi individuals in sussex county, nj$15K
Morris County Ch No J81 of Sebsqsa IncLivingston, NJNew risers$15K
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey IncAllentown, PAStnj parking lot paving project$15K
Wildlands Conservancy IncEmmaus, PARestoration of northampton county parks$15K
Womens Resources of Monroe County IncDelaware Water Gap, PASafe shelter from abuse$15K
Zufall Health Center IncDover, NJNeeded it upgrades + social media package in zufall-newton$15K
Alternatives IncRaritan, NJGroup home 10 deck$11K
Bloom for WomenBethlehem, PAJasmine house residential program$10K
Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, NJCaldwell university nursing scholarships$10K
Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation IncMountainside, NJCsh benefit fund$10K
Community Bike WorksAllentown, PAEarn a bike program$10K
Community Food Bank of New Jersey IncHillside, NJ2024 new jersey donation$10K
Community Services for Children IncAllentown, PATherapeutic preschool classroom$10K
Families FIRST IncPen Argyl, PAFamilies-in-need$10K
Flint Hill Farm Educational Center IncCoopersburg, PARenovations and expansion projects$10K
Foodshed AllianceHope, NJGleaning nutrient-dense farm surplus fights hunger$10K
Freedom House NjClinton, NJThe family afterward - morristown$10K
Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJGeneral operating support$10K
Greater Life IncNewark, NJGeneral operating support$10K

By state: New Jersey 52 · Pennsylvania 51 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

John a and Margaret Post Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, administered in care of John a Post, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 John a and Margaret Post Foundation 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 John a and Margaret Post Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 106 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John a and Margaret Post Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (52 grants), Pennsylvania (51 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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