Private foundation · EIN 46-1052355 · Asbury Park, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bbb for Life 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $88K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$88K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethel Ame ChurchAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$40K
Market Street Mission IncMorristown, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$7,500
Lunch BreakRed Bank, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$5,000
180 Turning Lives AroundHazlet, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$4,500
Boys Girls Clubs of Monmouth CounAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$4,250
HabcoreRed Bank, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$4,000
Mercy CenterAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$3,000
Enosis the Leadership NetworkHolmdel, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$3,000
Freehold Area Open Door IncFreehold, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$3,000
Oceans Family Success CenterAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$2,700
Interfaith NeighborsAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$2,500
Gotta Go GamingJersey City, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$2,000
Open Door Recovery CenterFlemington, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$2,000
Youth Dreamers IncMays Landing, NJSupport programs with positive impact in communi$2,000
Jersey City Police Athletic LeagueJersey City, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$1,500
Kingdom Essentials IncAsbury Park, NJSupport programs with positive impact in community$1,200

About this foundation

Bbb for Life Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Asbury Park, New Jersey, administered in care of Clarice Brown, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bbb for Life Foundation Inc 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 Bbb for Life Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 16 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Bbb for Life Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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