Foundations that fund organizations in Columbia, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbia nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $2,950 to Columbia organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbia around $850. 2 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbia
- $2,950
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $850
- Based in NJ
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The G C Andersen Family Foundation C/O Sung Andersen | Branchville, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $850 | $850 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Columbia, New Jersey?
The G C Andersen Family Foundation C/O Sung Andersen, Verizon Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation reported grants to Columbia 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 Columbia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.