Foundations that fund organizations in Monroe, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monroe nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $305K to Monroe organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monroe around $2,000. 10 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monroe
- $305K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NJ
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monroe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dolphin Foundation | Marlboro, NJ | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | donaation |
| Rutgers Community Health Foundation Inc | New Brunswick, NJ | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| Oceanfirst Foundation | Toms River, NJ | 3 | $10K | $2,500 | Yes | 2025 summer camp grant; Board matching gift; General operating support |
| The James B Mintzer Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Robert S Schultz Foundation C/O Dale Lazarovitch | North Caldwell, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support of general operation of the organizations |
| Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc | Clifton, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Catholic Human Services Foundation | Ringoes, NJ | 1 | $2,517 | $2,517 | Yes | Funding to purchase new laptops, a phone system and a print… |
| The Amboy Foundation | Old Bridge, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Non-profit |
| Michael and Jill Mitchell Charities | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Funding operations |
| Lightbridge Foundation Inc | Iselin, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Stefany and Simon Bergson Foundation | Palisades, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Operating expenses |
| The Fagin Family Foundation | Woodmere, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Mutual of America Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $775 | $775 | Yes | General operating purpose |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| Traditional Fund Inc | Lyndhurst, NJ | 1 | $180 | $180 | Preselected only | To support jewish girls seminary in israel |
| Alyad Foundation Inc | Lawrence, NY | 1 | $36 | $36 | Preselected only | General 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 Monroe, New Jersey?
Blue Dolphin Foundation, Rutgers Community Health Foundation Inc, Oceanfirst Foundation, The James B Mintzer Foundation, Robert S Schultz Foundation C/O Dale Lazarovitch and 12 others reported grants to Monroe 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 Monroe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.