Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) is a public charity based in Mendham, New Jersey. It supports environmental commissions, public officials, and communities working to protect natural resources and promote healthy communities throughout New Jersey.
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions at a glance
In short: Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions reported $15K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $15,035 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -43.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $988,367
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,130,225
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,401
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,190,449
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 157 300 Mendham Road, Mendham, NJ 07945
Phone: (973) 539-7547
Website: https://anjec.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ANJEC’s stated work and grant programs focus on New Jersey. Its open-space stewardship grants are for environmental commissions in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $26K (2023). In 2024 it reported $15K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights, NJ | Columbia Park Gathering Place | $1,500 |
| Delaware Township Sergeantsville, NJ | School Meadow Trail | $1,500 |
| Franklin Lakes Franklin Lakes, NJ | Butterfly Garden Signs | $1,500 |
| Holmdel Township Holmdel, NJ | Greenway Trail System, Upgrade | $1,500 |
| Jersey City Jersey City, NJ | Oak Street Park Pollinator Garden | $1,500 |
| Metuchen Borough Metuchen, NJ | Develop planning documents and studies that protect the environment. | $1,500 |
| Middletown Township Middletown, NJ | Develop planning documents and studies that protect the environment. | $1,500 |
| Borough of New Milford New Milford, NJ | Develop planning documents and studies that protect the environment. | $1,500 |
| Byram Township Stanhope, NJ | Id or Invasive Hot Spots, Municipal Trails | $1,450 |
| Ramsey Borough Ramsey, NJ | Ramsey's Trail Improvement Project | $1,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $988,367 | $1,130,225 | $1,190,449 | $15,035 | Total only | $9,401 |
| 2023 | $1,030,350 | $848,727 | $930,977 | $26,430 | Total only | $18,468 |
| 2022 | $1,065,530 | $856,206 | $876,617 | $23,791 | Total only | $38,569 |
| 2020 | $1,128,147 | $842,233 | $864,489 | $19,213 | 15 | $10,483 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ANJEC’s mission is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey’s natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. It advances that mission through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy, and support for environmental commissions, public officials, and communities.
Its work includes open-space preservation, smart growth, wetlands and water-resource protection, green infrastructure, recycling and litter, environmental cleanup, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency, conservation, transportation, climate issues, environmental justice, and stormwater management. ANJEC also provides training and resources and advocates for environmental policy in New Jersey.
Grantmaking
ANJEC reports that in 2024 it paid $28,080 in matching grants to 16 municipalities for projects and plans to enhance and preserve open spaces. Its website describes an annual Open Space Stewardship Grants program for New Jersey municipal environmental commissions, offering awards of up to $1,500 each. Examples of eligible projects include trail improvements, pollinator gardens, invasive-species management, habitat enhancement, and educational stormwater projects.
The 2026 grant application period is closed. ANJEC also advertised a $1,200 Lechner Scholarship for an eligible New Jersey college student pursuing an environment-related field; its April 30, 2026 deadline has passed. The scholarship is intended to encourage students to pursue environmental careers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing:
- Marion McClary Jr — President
- Rayna Laiosa — Vice President
- Jennifer Feltis Cortese — Treasurer
- Daniel T Bachalis — Secretary
- Sandra Meola Bodner — Board Member
- Edward DiFiglia — Board Member
- Lee H Farnham — Board Member
- Kenneth Miller — Board Member
- Meishka L Mitchell — Board Member
- Lisa Plevin — Board Member
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions is led by Marion McClary Jr., President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marion McClary Jr.
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara F. Rogers
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Vadnais
Board Member
Vice President of Development → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Difiglia
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Thonet
Board Member
Vice President of Operations → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Avery Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee H. Farnham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meishka L. Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wang
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Szwak
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rayna Laiosa
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel T. Bachalis
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Feltis Cortese
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Souza
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Sands
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Plevin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pollock
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Meola Bodner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Gary W. Szelc (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brittany Musolino (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Meola Boden (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Souza (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Bachalis (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Feltis-Cortese (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cinny Macgonagle (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jenine Tankoos (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leonard Berkowitz (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Tindall (2020) — Past President
- Former: Patricia Elkis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Cywinski (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
How much does Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions give each year?
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions reported $15K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $26K in grants paid.
How large is Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions?
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions reported $988K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions fund?
ANJEC’s mission is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey’s natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions?
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check anjec.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions make grants?
ANJEC’s stated work and grant programs focus on New Jersey. Its open-space stewardship grants are for environmental commissions in New Jersey.
What is Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions's EIN?
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7123285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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