Foundations that fund organizations in Rutherford, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rutherford nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $413K to Rutherford organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
39 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rutherford around $6,000. 13 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rutherford
- $413K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 39
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in NJ
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rutherford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearnybank Foundation Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 2 | $101K | $51K | Yes | Community; Education |
| The McEwen Family Scholarship Fund at Modern Group Ltd | Bristol, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Grant to another 501(c)(3) organization |
| The Sage & Dice Foundation C/O William C Stone Trustee | Naples, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purp… |
| Stolzenfeld Family Foundation | Holly, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support of charity |
| The Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Soaring together fund |
| Switzer Foundation Co Mr Frank Dougan President | New York, NY | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Argyros Family Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Public charity |
| Creamer Family Foundation Inc (fka J Fletcher Creamer Foundation) | Waldwick, NJ | 2 | $14K | $7,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Terry and Kathy Greenwood Foundation | Cortland, OH | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | General support |
| The Reinhardt Family Foundation Trust | Sullivans Island, SC | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Education |
| De la Vega Family Foundation | Stuart, FL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 3 | $11K | $5,000 | Yes | Helping hands group grants; Agent - individual hh |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship grants |
| Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Joseph C & Clare F Goodman Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Spenuzza-Velastegui Family Foundation | Monarch Beach, CA | 1 | $7,034 | $7,034 | Preselected only | To promote religious principles amoung people by contributi… |
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Preselected only | To support the general operations of this organization, whi… |
| Campbell Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert E Campbell | North Brunswick, NJ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| The Frank a & Edith Orechio Foundation | Nutley, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Albert Payson Terhune Foundation | Verona, NJ | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Library resources |
| Nicholas Martini Foundation | Newark, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Wunsch Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Fallen Angels Foundation Inc | New Hope, PA | 1 | $1,744 | $1,744 | Preselected only | Suicide prevention program |
| Emla Rimelspacher Scholarship Fund Inc | Denville, NJ | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Amboy Foundation | Old Bridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Non-profit |
| The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation | Spring Lake, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of community |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | Red Bank, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | The Rutherford Irish American Association is a 501(c)3 nonp… |
| Greg Barnas Firefighter Benefit Fund | Wallington, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Mutual of America Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $100 | $50 | Yes | General operating purpose |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $72 | $36 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Rutherford, New Jersey?
Kearnybank Foundation Inc, The McEwen Family Scholarship Fund at Modern Group Ltd, The Sage & Dice Foundation C/O William C Stone Trustee, Stolzenfeld Family Foundation, The Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation Ltd and 28 others reported grants to Rutherford 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 Rutherford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.