Foundations that fund organizations in Bergenfeld, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bergenfeld nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $66K to Bergenfeld organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bergenfeld around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bergenfeld
- $66K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NJ
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bergenfeld organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalyn and Richard Slifka Charitable Trust | Waltham, MA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | To provide educational and social enrichment to disadvantag… |
| Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program support |
| The Menche Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Lewis Lyons Foundation C/O Seth Lyons | West Orange, NJ | 1 | $180 | $180 | Yes | Jewish studies |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bergenfeld, New Jersey?
Rosalyn and Richard Slifka Charitable Trust, Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc, The Menche Foundation, Ge Aerospace Foundation, Lewis Lyons Foundation C/O Seth Lyons reported grants to Bergenfeld organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bergenfeld. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.