Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $205K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $2,500. 11 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $205K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NJ
- 37%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilsababy Foundation | Sullivans Island, SC | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | Assistance for mental health care givers |
| John a and Margaret Post Foundation | Mount Bethel, PA | 2 | $33K | $16K | Preselected only | Student access & success in stem; Power generators for group homes |
| Kaltenbacher Family Foundation C/O Sax Llp | Parsippany, NJ | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Unresticted use by donee |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Abilities housing support program for individuals with disa… |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 3 | $8,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| James J Capone Charitable Foundati C/O Lisa Troy Trustee | Farmington, CT | 1 | $6,677 | $6,677 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Rochkind Wagner Foundation | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Preselected only | Performance Awards - Vocational Studies |
| Ann Earle Talcott Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Cathay Bank Foundation | El Monte, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Mindful Breath Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Oritani Charitable Foundation | Ramsey, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lenny Peters Foundation Inc | High Point, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| The Adele a & Harold J Westbrook Foundation | Kinnelon, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Stiver Foundation | Fairview, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Charity assistance |
| Everly Scholarship Fund Inc C/O Delia a Dougherty Esq | Moorestown, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To fulfil exempt purpose |
| Large Foundation | Flemington, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | General |
| Jack Daly Les Hynes Scholarship Fund of the New Jersey Steel Assoc | Edison, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Student education |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 4 | $1,525 | $350 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| John & Barbara Friedrich Foundation | Oxnard, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Further charitable purposes |
| Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Akhoury Foundation Inc | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Charitable request |
| The Meredith Family Foundation C/O Waldman Hirsch & Company | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Emergency fire services |
| The Neff Foundation Inc | Stuart, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To support the mission of advocating for children living in… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Lee Family Foundation | Covington, KY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Washington, New Jersey?
The Ilsababy Foundation, John a and Margaret Post Foundation, Kaltenbacher Family Foundation C/O Sax Llp, Columbia Bank Foundation, American Water Charitable Foundationinc and 25 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.