Foundations that fund organizations in Wharton, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wharton nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $68K to Wharton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wharton around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wharton
- $68K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NJ
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wharton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemelson Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To convene visionary individuals of color to help define th… |
| The Sandy Hill Foundation | Madison, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Dunstable, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provides food pantry assistance locally |
| Carenet Cares | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | financial assistance |
| Martin Luther King Observance Committee | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Educational purpose |
| Royal Acranum Scholarship Fund Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Educational |
| The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons Fdn C/O Mfb Cpas | Iselin, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General use |
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 Wharton, New Jersey?
The Lemelson Foundation, The Sandy Hill Foundation, Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc, Carenet Cares, Martin Luther King Observance Committee and 2 others reported grants to Wharton 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 Wharton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.