Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Bernardsville, New Jersey
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Bernardsville, New Jersey, holding $78M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gagnon Family Foundation Incsince 1994 | $2.6M18 grants · 2023 | $15K | Preselected only | $59M |
| Anderson Foundation Incsince 1982 | $390K11 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $5.2M |
| Ingrid Mahan Foundationsince 2006 | $362K32 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Francis and Rosalind Cuss Foundation Incsince 2018 | $116K11 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Farris Charitable Trsince 1999 | $30K2 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Mahan Collection Foundation Incsince 2002 | — | — | Preselected only | $8.2M |
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 Bernardsville, New Jersey?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Bernardsville, New Jersey with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $78M. 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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