Children's Foundation of the Oranges
Children’s Foundation of the Oranges is a private foundation based in Chatham, New Jersey, according to its IRS filing. The funder’s website describes the Orange Orphan Society, founded in 1854, as supporting underprivileged children in The Oranges and Maplewood, New Jersey, through grants to nonprofit organizations serving children up to age 18 in its five-town catchment area.
Children's Foundation of the Oranges at a glance
In short: Children's Foundation of the Oranges gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in New Jersey. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,076,660
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,607
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,601,135
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Children's Foundation of the Oranges
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says grants are distributed annually by the board of trustees.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Schindler Court, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone: (973) 727-4751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Children's Foundation of the Oranges funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Connections ($100K). Together the top 10 received $618K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 173 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies The Oranges and Maplewood, New Jersey, as the communities the society serves and says eligible grantees must directly serve children living in its five-town catchment area. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Children's Foundation of the Oranges open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 39 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $24K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $737K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Connections E Orange, NJ | operating | $100,000 |
| Metro YMCA ORANGES OPERATING Livingston, NJ | operating | $100,000 |
| Valley Settlement House Camp W Orange, NJ | operating | $90,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Newark, NJ | operating | $65,000 |
| Essex County CASA Newark, NJ | operating | $50,000 |
| Family Promise of Essex Cty Montclair, NJ | operating | $50,000 |
| Community Day Nursery E Orange, NJ | operating | $45,000 |
| Luna West Orange, NJ | operating | $44,000 |
| Children's Aid & Family Services Paramus, NJ | operating | $38,000 |
| Achieve Foundation of South Orange Maplewood, NJ | operating | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,601,135 | $1,764,965 | $1,207,984 | $1,076,660 | 39 | $1,076,660 | $1,633,641 | — |
| 2024 | $11,042,150 | $1,645,959 | $1,022,419 | $914,000 | 31 | $914,000 | $1,537,540 | — |
| 2023 | $10,399,096 | $806,359 | $964,100 | $888,950 | 34 | $868,950 | $711,209 | — |
| 2022 | $10,587,540 | $1,503,740 | $944,647 | $872,398 | 34 | $847,398 | $1,406,491 | — |
| 2021 | $10,041,838 | $1,315,881 | $999,259 | $888,741 | 35 | $888,741 | $1,205,363 | — |
| 2020 | $9,745,759 | $1,170,163 | $1,014,791 | $924,449 | 32 | — | $1,079,821 | — |
| 2019 | $9,554,338 | $790,103 | $831,880 | $736,600 | 31 | — | $694,823 | $705,597 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Orange Orphan Society’s stated mission is to address the needs of underprivileged children in The Oranges and Maplewood. Its website says grants may support work in housing, nutrition, education, physical and emotional health, the arts, and recreation. Grantees must provide direct services to children up to age 18 who live in the society’s catchment area.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Family Connections describes its work as counseling, skills-building, training, and prevention services. Community Day Nursery says it provides a supportive environment for children’s emotional, intellectual, social, and physical development. Isaiah House describes its mission as reducing homelessness in Essex County, particularly in The Oranges and surrounding areas. Other 2025 recipients include education, arts, and children’s hearing-loss organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $1,076,660. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $100,000 each to Family Connections and Metro YMCA Oranges Operating, followed by $90,000 to Valley Settlement House Camp. Other large grants included $65,000 to Planned Parenthood, $50,000 each to Essex County CASA and Family Promise of Essex County, and $45,000 to Community Day Nursery. The listed grants were for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Prinz as President; Rebecca Linn as Vice President; Barbara Murray as Treasurer; and LaKisha Miles as Secretary. Trustees listed are Nancy Magee, Edith Ries, Libby Skinner, Steven Magee, Shawn Grain Carter, and Leslie Kantor.
Children's Foundation of the Oranges is led by Deborah Prinz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Prinz
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edith Ries
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Libby Skinner
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Hogan
Trustee
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Magee
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leslie Kantor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn Grain Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Magee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marymae Henley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Denise Brown-Allen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Larissa Baker
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sage Gajarawala
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Susan Thompson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Barbara Murray
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca Linn
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
LaKisha Miles
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Byron Yake (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Ann Koert (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Lamy (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Majid Whitney (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Suzette Baez (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mora McLean (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Riopel (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Marilyn Neibart (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Children's Foundation of the Oranges
How much does Children's Foundation of the Oranges give each year?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $914K across 31 grants.
What is Children's Foundation of the Oranges's typical grant size?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,607, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Children's Foundation of the Oranges that year got $12K on average.
Where does Children's Foundation of the Oranges give grants?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges gives mostly in New Jersey: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (6 grants), Livingston, NJ (4 grants), E Orange, NJ (3 grants) and East Orange, NJ (3 grants).
Does Children's Foundation of the Oranges give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Children's Foundation of the Oranges's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Children's Foundation of the Oranges's largest grantees?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges's largest 2025 grantees include Family Connections ($100,000), Metro YMCA ORANGES OPERATING ($100,000) and Valley Settlement House Camp ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Foundation of the Oranges?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Children's Foundation of the Oranges fund?
The Orange Orphan Society’s stated mission is to address the needs of underprivileged children in The Oranges and Maplewood. Its website says grants may support work in housing, nutrition, education, physical and emotional health, the arts, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Foundation of the Oranges?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Children's Foundation of the Oranges's EIN?
Children's Foundation of the Oranges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1711513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Children's Foundation of the Oranges 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
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