Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in New Jersey

Foundation funding in New Jersey across 11 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 369 funders, median grant $7,200
Performing arts organizations — 235 funders, median grant $8,294
Museums and historical organizations — 225 funders, median grant $7,500
Youth development programs — 179 funders, median grant $10,000
International relief and development organizations — 174 funders, median grant $9,000
Family services organizations — 164 funders, median grant $10,000
Arts and culture organizations — 161 funders, median grant $14,650
Disability services organizations — 154 funders, median grant $17,062
Community development organizations — 148 funders, median grant $21,250
Animal shelters and rescues — 144 funders, median grant $4,250
Affordable housing organizations — 123 funders, median grant $10,000

Funders active across several causes

New Jersey Council for the Humanities I — among the top funders for 3 of these 11 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 11 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Cpac the Community Planning & Advocacy Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 11 causes: youth development programs; disability services organizations.
M & T Weiner Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 11 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations.
New Jersey Civic Information Consortium a NJ Nonprofit Corporation — among the top funders for 2 of these 11 causes: arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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