Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank
BLAIR-MACKENZIE CHARITABLE TR was a private foundation based in Red Bank, New Jersey. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that, following the death of the income beneficiary, the foundation distributed its remaining assets to ten 501(c)(3) charities in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area on November 29, 2021. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank at a glance
In short: Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank gave $507K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $51K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $507,190
- +5364.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $50,719
- +1539.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $50,719
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: (888) 623-2633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lackawanna College ($51K). Together the top 10 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing describes the final distribution as going to ten charities in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank gives
- 20% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $507K (2021). In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| Presbyterian Church of Dunmore Dunmore, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| American Red Cross Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Scranton Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| Friends of the Poor Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| St Francis of Assisi Kitchen Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| St Josephs Center Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE OF SCRANTON Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| The Wharton School of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
| Women's Resource Center Scranton, PA | General Support | $50,719 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $113 | $527,072 | $507,190 | 10 | $507,190 | — | $24,970 |
| 2020 | $526,959 | $177,942 | $26,654 | $9,282 | 3 | — | $160,818 | $22,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to charitable organizations including educational, religious, social-service, hunger-relief, and community organizations; each grant was listed as general support.
Among the grantees, Lackawanna College describes its mission as providing quality education to people seeking to improve their lives and communities. Friends of the Poor says it brings together people who want to give with people needing assistance, to ease the burden of poverty and improve quality of life. St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen says it provides meals at no charge to people in need. St. Joseph’s Center describes providing rehabilitation and developmental services, primarily to residents of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Women’s Resource Center says it helps women and girls navigate life’s transitions through resources, tools, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $507,190. Each grant was $50,719. Recipients included Lackawanna College, Presbyterian Church of Dunmore, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, Friends of the Poor, St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, St. Joseph’s Center, The Ronald McDonald House of Scranton, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Women’s Resource Center; each received $50,719.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
OceanFirst Bank was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's only listed officer is Oceanfirst Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Oceanfirst Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank
How much does Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank give each year?
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank gave $507K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's typical grant size?
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's median grant in 2021 was $50,719, and its average grant was $50,719, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank give grants?
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (7 grants).
Does Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's largest grantees?
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's largest 2021 grantees include Lackawanna College ($50,719), Presbyterian Church of Dunmore ($50,719) and American Red Cross ($50,719), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to charitable organizations including educational, religious, social-service, hunger-relief, and community organizations; each grant was listed as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's EIN?
Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6837414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Blair-Mackenzie Charitable Tr Oceanfirst Bank accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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