Foundations that fund organizations in Wanaque, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wanaque nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $34K to Wanaque organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wanaque around $1,250. 6 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wanaque
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,250
- Based in NJ
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wanaque organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis & Celia Nussman Foundation for the | Montville, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Care of Animals |
| The James and Robin Coogan Foundation C/O William Sulzer | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Kearnybank Foundation Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | Education; Quality of life |
| The Baumann Family Foundation Fka the Hirschhorn/Baumann Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Marron Foundation Inc | Upper Saddle River, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable bequest |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable giving |
| The Rosenfield Family Foundation | Livingston, NJ | 1 | $180 | $180 | Preselected only | To support operational and program expenses |
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 Wanaque, New Jersey?
Louis & Celia Nussman Foundation for the, The James and Robin Coogan Foundation C/O William Sulzer, Kearnybank Foundation Inc, The Baumann Family Foundation Fka the Hirschhorn/Baumann Family Foundation, The Marron Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Wanaque 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 Wanaque. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.