Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $1.1M to Salem organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Salem around $14K. 7 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Salem
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in NJ
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J E Hitchner 1st Pres Ch of Sal Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $425K | $425K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Rumsey Eugene a UW | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $282K | $282K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Salem Health and Wellness Foundation Inc | Penns Grove, NJ | 6 | $145K | $20K | Preselected only | Gift matching program; Transportation program; Public health fellowship |
| Rumsey Eleanore M Tr UW | St Louis, MO | 4 | $59K | $14K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Society for Organizing Charity in the City of Salem Nj | Salem, NJ | 14 | $45K | $1,500 | Yes | Financial support of charitable operations; Financial Support of Charitable Operations.; Financial support of Charitable operations. |
| The Forman S Acton Educational Foundation Inc | Salem, NJ | 2 | $43K | $22K | Yes | This grant is awarded to help current college students stay…; Grant to provide funding for one village alliance who foste… |
| Albert M Parvin Tw | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $40K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Salem Library Trust % Maurice W Ayars | Woodstown, NJ | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | Books |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General purpose |
| Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable Trust | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Religious, charitable, scientific, literacy and educational |
| Hoffman Dimuzio Community Scholarship Foundation a Nj Nonprofit Corporation | Deptford, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Garden Homes Fund | Stamford, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $325 | $325 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| Spectracare Foundation | Lindenwold, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Needy Veterans Services |
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 Salem, New Jersey?
J E Hitchner 1st Pres Ch of Sal Main, Rumsey Eugene a UW, Salem Health and Wellness Foundation Inc, Rumsey Eleanore M Tr UW, Society for Organizing Charity in the City of Salem Nj and 9 others reported grants to Salem 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 Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.