Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Formed in 2022, it supports public charities and other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through donations to their general funds.
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc gave $184K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,070
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,734
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $4,024
- -54.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (954) 488-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foodbank of NJ Inc ($43K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (84%) and New York (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2024) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foodbank of NJ Inc Hillside, NJ | General Operating Support | $42,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide New York, NY | General Operating Support | $28,000 |
| Hope Exists Foundation Linwood, NJ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Manasquan, NJ | General Operating Support | $22,070 |
| Covenant House New Jersey Newark, NJ | General Operating Support | $14,500 |
| JFS of Atlantic County Inc Atlantic City, NJ | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ac Inc Atlantic City, NJ | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community NJ Linwood, NJ | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Ac Pride Absecon, NJ | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Arc of Atlantic County Inc Egg Harbor Township, NJ | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,024 | $216,610 | $221,498 | $184,070 | 11 | $1,181 |
| 2024 | $8,912 | $205,672 | $217,702 | $183,402 | 12 | — |
| 2023 | $20,942 | $136,105 | $119,200 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,037 | $4,137 | $100 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support public charities and other Section 501(c)(3) organizations through donations to their general funds, promoting causes it determines from time to time.
Its grantees describe a range of activities. NAN Newark Tech World says it creates community learning centers that address the digital divide through technology-rich after-school enrichment and educational programs for Newark students, job seekers, and families. Atlantic City Rescue Mission says it provides food, shelter, and rehabilitation services to people who are hurting and homeless in the Atlantic City area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $183,402. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $29,000, with a median grant of $10,500. All 12 listed grants were described as charitable donations. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $184,070.
Notable 2024 grants included $29,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, $27,402 to the American Cancer Society Inc, $25,000 to NAN Newark Tech World, and $20,000 to Community FoodBank of NJ Inc. Other recipients included Boys and Girls Club of AC Inc ($15,000), JFS of Atlantic County Inc ($11,000), AC Pride ($10,000), Cancer Support Community NJ ($10,000), Atlantic City Rescue Mission ($10,000), Friends Are By Your Side Inc ($10,000), Garden State Equality Education ($10,000), and Court Appointed Spec Advocate ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alicia Magee as treasurer, Michael Sampson as president/CEO, Nanette L Horner as secretary, and Sharon Pearce as vice president. The filing states that trustees serve two-year terms and may be reelected without a limit on the number of terms.
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc is led by Michael Sampson, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Sampson
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Dixon
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Woodside
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Magee
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nanette L. Horner
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Pearce
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc
How much does Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc give each year?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc gave $184K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $183K across 12 grants.
What is Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $16,734, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc give grants?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Linwood, NJ (2 grants) and Atlantic City, NJ (2 grants).
Does Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foodbank of NJ Inc ($42,500), American Foundation for Suicide ($28,000) and Hope Exists Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What does Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support public charities and other Section 501(c)(3) organizations through donations to their general funds, promoting causes it determines from time to time. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0872112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Boardwalk 1000 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/boardwalk-1000-foundation-inc-morg_25d0e9b0d54e4ead9b9106c74cfbdc01
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