Foundations that fund organizations in Prospect Park, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Prospect Park nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $69K to Prospect Park organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Prospect Park around $8,380. 4 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Prospect Park
- $69K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $8,380
- Based in NJ
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Prospect Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert and Catherine Murray Charitable Trust | Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | 2 | $24K | $12K | Yes | Resilience capital campaign; Charitable giving |
| Deeper Life Inc | Allendale, NJ | 1 | $8,380 | $8,380 | Yes | General purpose |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Dunstable, MA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Supporting families in monetary crisis |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Prospect Park, New Jersey?
Robert and Catherine Murray Charitable Trust, Columbia Bank Foundation, Deeper Life Inc, Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc, Verizon Foundation reported grants to Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.