Foundations that fund organizations in Plainsboro, New Jersey

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Plainsboro nonprofits

33 private foundations gave $2.7M to Plainsboro organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.

39 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Plainsboro around $5,000. 13 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
33
Accept applications
7
of 33 that state a policy
Dollars to Plainsboro
$2.7M
latest filings
Grants
39
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in NJ
39%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Plainsboro organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The Macmillan Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1.0M$1.0MPreselected onlyGeneral purpose
Chia Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$603K$603KPreselected onlyFor further grant purpose
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ2$490K$245KYes81712 supporting the plainsboro, n.j., rescue squad's repla…; 81768 modernizing the plainsboro, n.j., fire department's r…
The Lebensfeld Foundation C/O Sullivan & Cromwell LlpNew York, NY1$200K$200KYesGeneral support
The Burke Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ3$136K$27KPreselected onlyGeneral operating support; Support for nj centering alliance; Support for first 1,000 days summit
Matrix Foundation IncCranbury, NJ1$50K$50KPreselected onlyCancer center campaign
The David R and Patricia D Atkinson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$50K$50KPreselected onlyGeneral
Halpern Family Foundation IncRadnor, PA1$30K$30KYesFor new cancer care
John P Schmidt and Dorothy E Schmidt Family Foundation IncSkillman, NJ1$25K$25KPreselected onlyopen
The Bov Foundation IncHopewell, NJ1$20K$20KYesGeneral unrestricted
John E Scully Charitable Foundation IncCheshire, CT1$20K$20KPreselected onlyTo provide assistance to institutions, associations and soc…
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ1$20K$20KPreselected onlyGeneral donation to support organization's activities.
Envision Healthcare Charitable FundNashville, TN1$15K$15KPreselected onlyGeneral Support
Green Family Foundation IncBradenton, FL2$15K$7,320YesImmigrant access initiative; The pantry & cars ministry
James J O'Connell FundPennington, NJ1$10K$10KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Param Hansa Philanthropies IncSeffner, FL1$10K$10KPreselected onlyTo further charitable purposes in the community.
Kai Yue Foundation CorporationCranbury, NJ1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyChinese community & education, support chinese school's gra…
The Snyder Family FundWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Neeta & Kumar Javeri FoundationNew York, NY1$4,200$4,200Preselected onlyTo help org. in its exeempt function
Charles S RobinsonPittsburgh, PA1$3,881$3,881Preselected onlyGeneral support
The Jessica Foundation IncMetuchen, NJ1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyGeneral operating funds
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyMatching gifts
Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlyVolunteer incentive program
Arthur Venneri FoundationMountainside, NJ3$1,250$500Preselected onlySupport church services; Town emergency services; Local support
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation IncNorth Miami Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyUnrestricted
Firstbank Charitable Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$800$800YesCharitable Event
Ritu Sinha Charitable FoundationWarren, NJ1$750$750Preselected onlyGeneral support
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$700$700Preselected onlyGeneral exempt purpose
Civitas FoundationPennington, NJ1$250$250Preselected onlyUnrestricted general
Honey Perkins Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$200$200Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Jpmorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$160$160Preselected onlyMatching contribution (general operating support)
Zurn Foundation Inc (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc)Milwaukee, WI1—YesHealth & Saftey
Rama and Shashi Marda FoundationUpper Holland, PA1—Preselected only501c3

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 Plainsboro, New Jersey?

The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc, Chia Family Foundation Inc, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Lebensfeld Foundation C/O Sullivan & Cromwell Llp, The Burke Foundation Inc and 28 others reported grants to Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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