Private foundation · EIN 22-1895028 · Princeton, NJ · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where Fund for New Jersey's grants went
It reported $5.58M in grants paid across 61 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 76.4% of those dollars to 33 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $4.27M 43 lines
- No confident match $1.32M 18
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECEIVING FUNDING MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY VIA EMAIL. IF AN ORGANIZATION IS INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION, NOTIFICATION WILL BE GIVEN WITHIN 12 WEEKS. LETTERS OF INQUIRY MUST BE EMAILED TO ABARON@FUNDFORNJ.ORG AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LETTER OF INQUIRY -AMOUNT AND TYPE (OPERATING OR PROGRAM SUPPORT) OF FUNDING REQUESTED -PROBLEM OR NEED TO
- Deadlines
- APPLICATIONS FROM INVITED AND RENEWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE DUE AS INSTRUCTED BY PROGRAM STAFF.
- Restrictions
- THE FUND FOR NEW JERSEY MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE DESIGNATED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. THE FUND DOES NOT SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS. THE FUND DOES NOT SUPPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RARELY PROVIDES GRANTS FOR LOCAL ACTIVITIES OR DIRECT SERVICES UNLESS THESE PROJECTS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SYSTEMIC CHANGE (FOR EX: A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY).
- Website on filing
- WWW.FUNDFORNJ.ORG
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 55 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Policy Perspective Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-3492715 | $350,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same city 1.00 |
| Faith in New Jersey Rahway, NJ · EIN 47-2456034 | $250,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Exact name 1.00 |
| Latino Action Network Foundation Union, NJ · EIN 45-5150013 | $250,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Exact name 1.00 |
| United Black Agenda Cherry Hill, NJ · EIN 93-1852927 | $240,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same address 1.00 |
| New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Newark, NJ · EIN 81-4338010 | $240,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same address 0.70 |
| New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice New York, NY · no confident EIN match | $240,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER STRATEGIES. | Unmatched Help match |
| Wind of the Spirit Immigrant Resource Center Madison, NJ · EIN 22-3777248 | $208,500 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same address 0.62 |
| Salvation and Social Justice a Nj N Trenton, NJ · EIN 83-1019858 | $150,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same address 1.00 |
| The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice Newark, NJ · EIN 22-3478143 | $130,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Eastern Environmental Law Center Newark, NJ · EIN 22-3353036 | $125,000 | TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW JERSEYS ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR. | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-2982197 | $125,000 | TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION. | Same address 1.00 |
| New Jersey Policy Perspective Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-3492715 | $125,000 | TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT CENTER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND TO ADVOCATE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE NEW JERSEY. | Same city 1.00 |
| New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice New York, NY · no confident EIN match | $125,000 | TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIVERSIFY FUNDING TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE COALITION. | Unmatched Help match |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Newark, NJ · EIN 22-1758950 | $120,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same address 1.00 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Newark, NJ · EIN 22-1758950 | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT WORK TO REDUCE INCARCERATION AND ADVANCE VOTING RIGHTS AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN NEW JERSEY. | Same address 1.00 |
| Education Law Center Newark, NJ · EIN 22-2014555 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE WELL-FUNDED, EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEW JERSEY | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Fair Share Housing Center Cherry Hill, NJ · EIN 22-2111275 | $100,000 | TO CHALLENGE EXCLUSIONARY LAND-USE POLICIES THAT PERPETUATE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC SEGREGATION. | Same address 1.00 |
| Latino Action Network Foundation Union, NJ · EIN 45-5150013 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS, AND INFLUENCE OF NEW JERSEYS LATINO RESIDENTS THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLICY ADVOCACY | Exact name 1.00 |
| League of Women Voters of New Jersey Education Fund Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-2407784 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE VOTING RIGHTS AND TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY IN NEW JERSEY. | Same address 1.00 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund Newark, NJ · EIN 22-2493628 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC SECURITY, QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR ALL NEW J… | Same address 1.00 |
| The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice Newark, NJ · EIN 22-3478143 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, REPARATIONS, AND VOTING RIGHTS. | Same address 1.00 |
| Salvation and Social Justice a Nj N Trenton, NJ · EIN 83-1019858 | $100,000 | TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS, AND INFLUENCE OF NEW JERSEYS BLACK COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND POLICY ADVOCACY | Same address 1.00 |
| American Friends Service Committee Newark, NJ · no confident EIN match | $100,000 | TO END IMMIGRANT DETENTION AND TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRANT-INCLUSIVE POLICIES IN NEW JERSEY. | Unmatched Help match |
| Ramapo Munsee Lenape Nation Mahwah, NJ · no confident EIN match | $100,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER STRATEGIES. | Unmatched Help match |
| Advocates for Children of New Jersey Newark, NJ · EIN 22-1695034 | $75,000 | TO ADVANCE STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT SUPPORT LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND IMPROVE CHILDRENS QUALITY OF LIFE IN DISADVANTAGED… | Same address 1.00 |
| Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Baltimore, MD · EIN 52-1786577 | $75,000 | TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN NEW JERSEY THROUGH CO-CONVENING THE LEAD-FREE NEW JERSEY COLLABORATIVE | Same address 1.00 |
| Ironbound Community Corporation Newark, NJ · EIN 22-1916086 | $75,000 | TO ADVANCE POLICY PRIORITIES THAT CENTER OVERBURDEN COMMUNITIES AND REDUCE THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF POLLUTION IN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ACR… | Same address 1.00 |
| New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Newark, NJ · EIN 81-4338010 | $75,000 | TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY WORK AT THE STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS WHILE WORKING TO BUILD ITS OWN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACIT… | Same address 0.70 |
| New Jersey Future Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-2879323 | $75,000 | TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN NEW JERSEY THROUGH CO-CONVENING AND PROVIDING BACKBONE STAFF SUPPORT TO THE LEAD-FREE NEW JERSEY C… | Same street 1.00 |
| Work Environment Council of New Jersey Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-2751863 | $75,000 | TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES THROUGH CO-LEADERSHIP OF THE JERSEY RENEWS COALITION. | Same address 1.00 |
| Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center New Brunswick, NJ · no confident EIN match | $75,000 | TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES THROUGH CO-LEADERSHIP OF THE JERSEY RENEWS COALITION. | Unmatched Help match |
| New Jersey Policy Perspective Trenton, NJ · EIN 22-3492715 | $70,000 | TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM IN NEW JERSEY, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, POLITICAL EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING, AMONG OTHER… | Same city 1.00 |
| Rutgers University Foundation Eagleton Cpip New Brunswick, NJ · no confident EIN match | $67,755 | TO DEVELOP A POLL FOCUSED ON SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE ISSUES. | Unmatched Help match |
| Faith in New Jersey Rahway, NJ · EIN 47-2456034 | $65,000 | TO ADVANCE RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE WHILE CONTINUING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH THE GOAL OF LIBERATION. | Exact name 1.00 |
| Wind of the Spirit Immigrant Resource Center Madison, NJ · EIN 22-3777248 | $65,000 | TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND MOBILIZE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE FAIR AND HUMANE IMMIGRANT POLICIES. | Same address 0.62 |
| Aapi Montclair Montclair, NJ · EIN 87-3232252 | $50,000 | TO BUILD A PROGRESSIVE NETWORK OF AAPI ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW JERSEY. | Exact name 1.00 |
| Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Mendham, NJ · EIN 23-7123285 | $50,000 | TO MOBILIZE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS TO ADVANCE STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES THAT IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, AND COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE. | Exact name 1.00 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ · EIN 22-6065456 | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES. | Same address 1.00 |
| New Jersey Highlands Coalition Boonton, NJ · EIN 68-0636424 | $50,000 | TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE HIGHLANDS ACT AND THE REGIONAL MASTER PLAN, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR FOREST STEWARDSHIP. | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY · EIN 13-3015230 | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY JOURNALISM FOCUSING ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING NEW JERSEY. | Same address 0.74 |
| Pinelands Preservation Alliance Southampton, NJ · EIN 52-1641512 | $50,000 | TO ADVANCE AND ENFORCE POLICIES THAT PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE PINELANDS REGION. | Same address 1.00 |
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-1438083 | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY JOURNALISM FOCUSING ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING NEW JERSEY. | Same address 0.75 |
| Hyacinth AIDS Foundation New Brunswick, NJ · EIN 22-2648820 | $40,000 | TO ADVANCE POLICY GOALS OUTLINED IN THE NEW JERSEY ENDS THE HIV EPIDEMIC BY 2025 PLAN, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING W… | Same address 1.00 |
| The Paterson Alliance Paterson, NJ · EIN 02-0598570 | $30,000 | TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN NEW JERSEY VIA THE LEAD-FREE NEW JERSEY COLLABORATIVE; CENTERING THE PERSPECTIVES OF THOSE MOST IM… | Same city 1.00 |
| Center for Non-Profits Hamilton Township, NJ · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | — | Unmatched Help match |
| New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice New York, NY · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIVERSIFYING FUNDING. | Unmatched Help match |
| Nj Coalition Diverse & Inclusive Schools Hackensack, NJ · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | TO ADDRESS SEGREGATION IN NEW JERSEYS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO DEVELOP REMEDIES THAT FOSTER INTEGRATED AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS. | Unmatched Help match |
| Wbgo Newark, NJ · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY JOURNALISM FOCUSING ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING NEW JERSEY. | Unmatched Help match |
| Casa Freehold Freehold, NJ · EIN 20-0779108 | $20,000 | TO ADVOCATE FOR AND IMPLEMENT A NEW JERSEY DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS. | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance New York, NY · EIN 35-2420942 | $20,000 | TO ADVOCATE FOR AND IMPLEMENT A NEW JERSEY DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS. | Same address 1.00 |
6 more lines ($485K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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6 recipients in common
Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.