Funders / New Jersey

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in New Jersey

224 foundations have made 3,309 grants to museums and historical organizations in New Jersey, with a median grant of $7,375. At least 88 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

224

Funders

3,309

Grants

$7,375

Median grant

607

Organizations in category

  1. New Jersey Council for the Humanities I — 48 grants to 29 organizations, median $15,000, largest $35,000. That is 24% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc — 37 grants to 26 organizations, median $21,160, largest $333,350. That is 4% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Hyde and Watson Foundation — 27 grants to 14 organizations, median $9,400, largest $50,000. That is 5% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 15.

  4. Ej Grassmann Trust — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $6,250, largest $22,500. That is 5% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 15.

  5. Community Foundation of New Jersey — 44 grants to 23 organizations, median $10,376, largest $450,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Oceanfirst Foundation — 33 grants to 11 organizations, median $2,500, largest $50,000. That is 2% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. Bolger Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,500, largest $25,000. That is 10% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 1.

  8. Amg Charitable Gift Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,000, largest $250,000. That is 7% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $12,897, largest $50,000. That is 3% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $40,000, largest $90,000. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in New Jersey, out of 224 on record.

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