Foundations that fund organizations in Dover, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dover nonprofits
31 private foundations gave $1.3M to Dover organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dover around $12K. 17 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 31
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dover
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in NJ
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dover organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Rahway, NJ | 1 | $350K | $350K | Yes | Contribution provided |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Expanding housing stability through counseling and financia… |
| Fm Kirby Foundation Inc | Morristown, NJ | 2 | $135K | $68K | Preselected only | For: support of the center for citizenship and legal immigr…; For: support of morristown and dover health centers |
| The Tepper Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $95K | $95K | Preselected only | General support |
| Partners for Health Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $86K | $86K | Yes | General operating support/sponsorship - access to healthcare |
| The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Inc | Millburn, NJ | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Expanding access to healthcare and supportive services for… |
| Edris Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation | Warren Township, NJ | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Purchase of computer equipment.; Purchase of specialized equipment for the dental clinic in… |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | 78721 piloting an n.j. program to improve access to oral he… |
| The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Inc | Florham Park, NJ | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | General operating support; Snap-ed nutrition and food access program |
| Arthur H Rinehart Tuw | Dallas, TX | 1 | $39K | $39K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc | Watchung, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Provide access to healthy food and address root causes of h… |
| Meadowlark Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Operating fund for welfare organization |
| John a and Margaret Post Foundation | Mount Bethel, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Needed it upgrades + social media package in zufall-newton |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Housing Counseling |
| The Tyler Foundation | Lebanon, NJ | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Food bank |
| Catholic Human Services Foundation | Ringoes, NJ | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Funding to purchase disposable utensils, paper cups, plates… |
| The Severus Foundation Corp | Kingston, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Howmet Aerospace Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Dover high school robotics program |
| The Campbell Family Foundation | Iselin, NJ | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc Aka the Lynx Club | Mountain Lakes, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purpose |
| The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | general support for the Somerville center |
| The Paula and William J Marino Family Foundation | New Vernon, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose |
| The Copper Beech Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Martin Luther King Observance Committee | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Educational purpose |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation | Teaneck, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Sandra Mattera Memorial Foundation Inc | Florham Park, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship provided to attend Temple University. |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family Foundation | Pittsford, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Supporting youth sports, education, and activism. |
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 Dover, New Jersey?
Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, Td Charitable Foundation, Fm Kirby Foundation Inc, The Tepper Foundation, Partners for Health Inc and 26 others reported grants to Dover 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 Dover. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.