Foundations that fund organizations in Ridgefield, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ridgefield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $54K to Ridgefield organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ridgefield around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ridgefield
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NJ
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ridgefield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael and Robin Psaros Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Marian Family Foundation | Red Bank, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support charitable programming |
| Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation | Sunnyside, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support the recipient mission |
| Columbian Charitable Grp of Pal Pk Ridgefield Inc | Ridgefield, NJ | 4 | $9,200 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Grace Charity Foundation Inc | Randolph, NJ | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 Ridgefield, New Jersey?
The Michael and Robin Psaros Family Foundation, Marian Family Foundation, Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation, Columbian Charitable Grp of Pal Pk Ridgefield Inc, Grace Charity Foundation Inc reported grants to Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.