Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $9,000 to Franklin organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Franklin around $1,500. 5 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 Franklin
- $9,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in NJ
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Christmas Market of New Jersey Foundation Inc | Sparta, NJ | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | To defray basic operational costs of programming.; Low income meals on wheels program |
| Jack Daly Les Hynes Scholarship Fund of the New Jersey Steel Assoc | Edison, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Student education |
| Bleiwise Family Charitable Foundation C/O Kim Clark-Del Vecchio | Denville, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Support organization's purpose |
| Ruthlein Toell Foundation | Allendale, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General activities |
| Franklin Education Foundation Inc | Franklin, NJ | 2 | — | Yes | Various field trips; Refunf of grant money |
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 Franklin, New Jersey?
German Christmas Market of New Jersey Foundation Inc, Jack Daly Les Hynes Scholarship Fund of the New Jersey Steel Assoc, Bleiwise Family Charitable Foundation C/O Kim Clark-Del Vecchio, Ruthlein Toell Foundation, Franklin Education Foundation Inc reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.