Foundations that fund organizations in Hawthorne, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hawthorne nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $337K to Hawthorne organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hawthorne around $4,190. 16 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hawthorne
- $337K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $4,190
- Based in NJ
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hawthorne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore W & Betty J Eckels Fdn-Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Rugismue Charitable Foundation | Tenafly, NJ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General |
| Covenant Christian Foundation Inc | Hawthorne, NJ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Tuition assistance |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | 12 | $31K | $500 | Yes | Charitable giving; Boys & girls club of hawthorne: creative futures start here; Employee sponsored giving - youth |
| Der Hekemian Foundation Inc | Oradell, NJ | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Robert and Catherine Murray Charitable Trust | Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Clinton D & Grace a Carlough Charitable Foundation | Hackensack, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General use |
| Catholic Human Services Foundation | Ringoes, NJ | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Funding to purchase a dual-port tourniquet machine to be us… |
| Perrin Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General charitable |
| Ty Lee Family Foundation Inc Ima Attn | Warren, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Westreich Finaly Foundation Inc | Bal Harbour, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable use |
| Deeper Life Inc | Allendale, NJ | 2 | $8,380 | $4,190 | Yes | General purpose |
| Lillian Lorber Charitable Trust Greenberg Traurig Llp | Florham Park, NJ | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General Charitable Purposes |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Dunstable, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provides medical care and related support to children who n… |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $4,148 | $2,074 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Decunzo Family Charitable Trust | Queensbury, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Chowdary Family Foundation C/O Raj P Chowdary | Allentown, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Joseph M Sanzari Family Foundation Inc | Hackensack, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Austen-Stokes Ancient Americas Foundation Inc | Upper Nyack, NY | 1 | $1,045 | $1,045 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Muck Family Foundation | Saxonburg, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support the cause |
| Eagan Family Foundation Inc C/O Grassi & Co J Nonenmacher | Park Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for general use |
| Christian Self-Help Inc | Niceville, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Evangelism and outreach |
| Nicholas Martini Foundation | Newark, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $400 | $50 | Yes | Matching Gifts; Gifts of Time |
| Carve Bunnies Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1 | $199 | $199 | Yes | Carve Bunnies is committed to making skiing and snowboardin… |
| Herman & Yetta Geller Foundation C/O John Feldman | Hohokus, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Hawthorne, New Jersey?
Theodore W & Betty J Eckels Fdn-Tr, Rugismue Charitable Foundation, Covenant Christian Foundation Inc, Columbia Bank Foundation, Der Hekemian Foundation Inc and 23 others reported grants to Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.