Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in New Jersey
1,385 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New Jersey, holding $32B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 14 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundationsince 1949 | Princeton, NJ | $623M3,093 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $14B |
| Nsn Foundation Incsince 2001 | Roseland, NJ | $279M3 grants · 2023 | $100M | Preselected only | $171M |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Incsince 1982 | Princeton, NJ | $68M144 grants · 2024 | $134K | Yes | $83M |
| Hess Foundation Incsince 1957 | Parsippany, NJ | $63M141 grants · 2023 | $50K | Preselected only | $219M |
| Johnson & Johnson Foundation United States Incsince 1955 | New Brunswick, NJ | $58M2 grants · 2024 | $29M | Preselected only | $250M |
| Point Reyes Foundation Incsince 2024 | Roseland, NJ | $56M1 grants · 2024 | $56M | Preselected only | $245M |
| Prudential Foundation Incsince 1977 | Newark, NJ | $41M141 grants · 2025 | $200K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Merck Company Foundationsince 1959 | Rahway, NJ | $29M74 grants · 2025 | $149K | Yes | $338M |
| David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Incsince 2021 | Short Hills, NJ | $22M46 grants · 2025 | $153K | Preselected only | $71M |
| Corabelle Lumps Foundationsince 2008 | Princeton, NJ | $20M1 grants · 2025 | $20M | Preselected only | $293M |
| Poses Family Foundationsince 2005 | Florham Park, NJ | $19M66 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $734M |
| F M Kirby Foundation Incsince 1932 | Morristown, NJ | $17M264 grants · 2024 | $45K | Preselected only | $310M |
| Russell Berrie Foundationsince 1986 | Teaneck, NJ | $16M174 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $158M |
| Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Incsince 1999 | Rancocas, NJ | $14M46 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $273M |
| Victoria Foundation Incsince 1936 | Newark, NJ | $13M148 grants · 2024 | $58K | Preselected only | $335M |
| Segal Family Foundation Incsince 2004 | Warren, NJ | $12M344 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $118M |
| Golden Dome Foundationsince 2015 | Holmdel, NJ | $12M5 grants · 2025 | $180K | Preselected only | $89M |
| Thomas D Klingenstein Fundsince 2005 | Cranbury, NJ | $12M32 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporatedsince 1975 | Newark, NJ | $11M193 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $349M |
| Colton Famliy Foundationsince 1984 | Short Hills, NJ | $10M35 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $72M |
| The H Hovnanian Family Foundationsince 1987 | Tinton Falls, NJ | $10M73 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $212M |
| Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundationsince 1968 | Teaneck, NJ | $10M131 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $79M |
| A P Kirby Foundation Incsince 1989 | Mendham, NJ | $10M102 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $130M |
| Delaware Atlantis Foundationsince 2010 | Pennington, NJ | $9.9M12 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $213M |
| L a W Foundation Incsince 1991 | Short Hills, NJ | $9.8M94 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $249M |
| Margaret A@darrin Charitable Trustsince 2015 | Florham Park, NJ | $9.5M62 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $110M |
| Many Voices Foundation Incsince 2000 | Princeton, NJ | $8.6M1 grants · 2024 | $8.6M | Preselected only | $69M |
| Tortuga Foundationsince 1980 | Princeton, NJ | $8.5M113 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $112M |
| Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Incsince 1996 | Millburn, NJ | $7.8M118 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $208M |
| David R & Patricia D Atkinson Foundationsince 2000 | Princeton, NJ | $7.3M26 grants · 2024 | $55K | Preselected only | $162M |
| Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III 20-102080246164since 2004 | Cresskill, NJ | $7.0M84 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $147M |
| Hochstein Foundation Incsince 1963 | East Brunswick, NJ | $7.0M1 grants · 2024 | $7.0M | Preselected only | $92M |
| Kolatch Family Foundationsince 1998 | Englewood, NJ | $6.9M68 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $116M |
| John C Lasko Foundation Trsince 2009 | Pennington, NJ | $6.7M15 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $130M |
| Doll Family Foundationsince 2000 | Princeton, NJ | $6.4M131 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $123M |
| Kaplen Brothers Fund Incsince 2012 | Montclair, NJ | $6.4M56 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $95M |
| Bright Horizon Foundationsince 2000 | Princeton, NJ | $6.3M3 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $112M |
| Hyde and Watson Foundationsince 1983 | Warren, NJ | $6.1M611 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $88M |
| The McJ Amelior Foundationsince 1985 | Morristown, NJ | $5.8M150 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $74M |
| Zs & M Wilf Foundation Incsince 1998 | Short Hills, NJ | $5.6M66 grants · 2025 | $19K | Preselected only | $175M |
| Rita Allen Foundationsince 1956 | Princeton, NJ | $5.5M101 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $203M |
| American Water Charitable Foundation Incsince 2012 | Camden, NJ | $5.5M374 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $82M |
| Swartz Foundation Trustsince 1993 | Forked River, NJ | $4.9M67 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $105M |
| The Nicholas J and Anna K Bourassince 1998 | Summit, NJ | $4.2M45 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $107M |
| George H and Estelle M Sands Foundationsince 1997 | Princeton, NJ | $4.2M81 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $73M |
| The Sumner Family Foundation Incsince 2016 | Califon, NJ | $4.0M29 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $143M |
| Turrell Fundsince 1937 | Montclair, NJ | $3.8M183 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $120M |
| Puffin Foundation Ltdsince 2015 | Teaneck, NJ | $3.3M225 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $65M |
| Burke Foundation Incsince 1989 | Princeton, NJ | $3.3M102 grants · 2023 | $7,750 | Preselected only | $122M |
| The Ahava Foundationsince 1997 | Kearny, NJ | $3.2M2 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Preselected only | $75M |
| John and Polly Sparks Foundationsince 2012 | Pennington, NJ | $3.1M64 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $75M |
| The Daniel E and Joyce G Straus Family Foundationsince 1998 | Fort Lee, NJ | $3.1M20 grants · 2024 | $2,910 | Preselected only | $80M |
| Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Fdnsince 2008 | Red Bank, NJ | $3.0M178 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $71M |
| Horizon Charitable Foundation Incsince 2005 | Newark, NJ | $3.0M1 grants · 2025 | $3.0M | Yes | $90M |
| Dankis Christian Foundation Incsince 2024 | Warren, NJ | $2.6M9 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $70M |
| Fourevergreen Foundation Incsince 2018 | Pennington, NJ | $1.4M16 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $86M |
| Chdi Foundation Incsince 2005 | Roseland, NJ | $531K7 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $83M |
| Yin-Shun Foundationsince 1997 | Sparta, NJ | $420K13 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $86M |
| The High Q Foundation Incsince 2002 | Roseland, NJ | — | — | Preselected only | $540M |
| Trellis Charitable Fundsince 2014 | Woodbridge, NJ | — | — | Not stated | $120M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in New Jersey
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | New Jersey State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateNew Jersey State Council on the Arts | New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | New Jersey Council for the Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateNew Jersey Council for the Humanities | New Jersey Council for the Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in New Jersey?
Our directory lists 1,385 private grantmaking foundations in New Jersey with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $32B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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