Foundations that fund organizations in Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oak Ridge nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $54K to Oak Ridge organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oak Ridge around $1,500. 11 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oak Ridge
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in NJ
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oak Ridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township Athletic Association | Oak Ridge, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To provide audio visual equipment for high school |
| The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation C/O Carolyn Sue Orenstein | Caldwell, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation | Warren Township, NJ | 1 | $9,400 | $9,400 | Yes | Purchase of equipment for the group home in jefferson, nj. |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Employee sponsored giving - community |
| German Christmas Market of New Jersey Foundation Inc | Sparta, NJ | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Winter garden year round farming - purchase of a greenhouse.; Operating costs for free online clothing program. |
| Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | Newark, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Deacon Family Foundation Inc | Sparta, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Michael Inganamort Foundation | Sparta, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General use |
| The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf Foundation | Port Washington, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust | Old Tappan, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Care for Animals |
| The Peter J and Sharon Cocoziello Foundation Inc | Bedminster, NJ | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Program service |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Creamer Family Foundation Inc (fka J Fletcher Creamer Foundation) | Waldwick, NJ | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
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 Oak Ridge, New Jersey?
Jefferson Township Athletic Association, The Henry & Carolyn Sue Orenstein Foundation C/O Carolyn Sue Orenstein, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, Columbia Bank Foundation, German Christmas Market of New Jersey Foundation Inc and 10 others reported grants to Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.