Community Foundation of New Jersey
The Community Foundation of an individual recipient (CFNJ) is a public charity based in Morristown, an individual recipient, formed in 1979. It connects donors with organizations, issues, and places important to them, and manages charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.
Community Foundation of New Jersey at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of New Jersey gave $93.8M across 1,321 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), top state New Jersey. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,836,406
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,321
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,034
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,759
- Total assets
- $1,000,436,937
- +15.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (392 of 1,313, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of New Jersey
- How to Apply
For the Somerset Hills opportunity, submit a one- to two-page Letter of Interest through the foundation’s grant process for the January 2027 cycle and use access code SHCHF27.
For the Somerset Hills opportunity, submit a one- to two-page Letter of Interest through the foundation’s grant process for the January 2027 cycle and use access code SHCHF_27. The foundation says applicants should review the specific opportunity’s guidelines and create an account in its grant portal.
- Review Cycle
- October 15, 2026, for the Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation Grant Letter of Interest. Applicants selected to submit a full proposal are to be notified by December 1.
- Deadline
- October 15, 2026, for the Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation Grant Letter of Interest.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 338 - 35 Knox Hill Road, Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Phone: (973) 267-5533
Website: https://cfnj.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
62 open opportunities from Community Foundation of New Jersey
Alfred J. Speak Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bego Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Blossom Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of New Jersey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GBSC Foundation ($14.3M). Together the top 10 received $31.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($614,166), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6,897 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5,349 grants of 6,897 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 itemized grant data shows that 32% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 18% to New York, 16% to South Carolina, 6% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Massachusetts. The Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation Grant is specifically for projects and programs in Morris and Somerset counties, an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,321 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of New Jersey open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 392 of 1,313 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51.0M (2019) to $141.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 1,321 grants totaling $93.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GBSC Foundation Charleston, SC | Sports & Recreation | $14,250,000 |
| Understood for All Inc New York, NY | Special Needs | $4,800,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University Chicago, IL | Universities, Graduate Schools or Law Schools | $2,557,000 |
| National Winter Activity Center Vernon, NJ | Sports, Recreation or Performing & Visual Arts | $2,248,130 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Hospitals, Specialty Hospitals & Community Clinics | $1,570,400 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest Whippany, NJ | Fund Closing | $1,338,448 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | Food & Nutrition | $1,119,059 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Hospitals, Specialty Hospitals & Community Clinics | $1,100,000 |
| Geothermal Resources Council DBA Geothermal Rising Boise, ID | Agriculture, Education or Advocacy | $1,086,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Greeley, CO | Universities, Graduate Schools or Law Schools | $1,062,500 |
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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 | $1,000,436,937 | $211,932,280 | $118,241,011 | $93,836,406 | 1,321 | $52,465,894 |
| 2023 | $865,093,625 | $145,893,936 | $82,099,372 | $59,713,131 | 1,199 | $11,888,524 |
| 2022 | $736,851,451 | $153,275,906 | $163,989,555 | $141,938,755 | 1,189 | $19,730,404 |
| 2021 | $853,045,584 | $257,903,592 | $118,365,277 | $98,316,639 | 1,498 | $36,085,655 |
| 2020 | $668,707,363 | $201,294,607 | $102,910,923 | $82,002,907 | 1,690 | $16,074,494 |
| 2019 | $530,172,076 | $121,914,293 | $65,162,245 | $50,966,756 | 1,116 | $20,675,415 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CFNJ states that its mission is to connect donors with organizations, issues, and geographic areas important to them over time, and to support donors, community organizations, leaders, and foundations in achieving lasting philanthropy. Its filing says its endowment funds are used consistently with donor intent in areas including the arts, education, the environment, health and human services, and social welfare. It also describes special projects addressing urgent or region-specific needs.
The 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, the National Winter Activity Center says it works to improve youth health and fitness through access to winter sports; the Community FoodBank of an individual recipient says it addresses root causes of hunger and delivers neighbor-centered solutions; and the Overlook Foundation says it advances high-quality health care at Overlook Medical Center. Other 2024 recipients included universities, a museum and library, a hospital foundation, and a community foundation.
Grantmaking
CFNJ’s 2024 filing describes 8,340 individual grants totaling $124 million. The itemized grant data for that filing year separately lists 1,321 grants totaling $93,836,406, with a median grant of $19,759 and a range from $5,040 to $14,250,000.
Among the largest itemized 2024 grants were $14,250,000 to GBSC Foundation for sports and recreation; $4,800,000 to Understood for All Inc. for special needs; $2,557,000 to Americans for Ben Gurion University for universities and graduate schools; and $2,248,130 to the National Winter Activity Center for sports, recreation, or performing and visual arts. Other large grants included $1,570,400 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, $1,338,448 to Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest, and $1,119,059 to Community FoodBank of an individual recipient
CFNJ’s current grants page lists the Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation Grant, which funds projects and programs promoting healthier individuals and communities in Morris and Somerset counties. Interested applicants are asked to submit a one- to two-page Letter of Interest for the January 2027 funding cycle. The opportunity’s stated priorities include independent living for underserved populations, chronic health issues, and health-care workforce development. The page notes that some opportunities restrict applications from organizations funded in the prior two years; applicants should check each opportunity’s guidelines.
The foundation’s FAQs say eligible an individual recipient 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply, subject to each opportunity’s criteria. Multiple applications may be submitted, although an organization is unlikely to receive more than one grant opportunity in a funding cycle. Competitive applications require an annual organizational budget; project grants also require a project-specific budget, with other attachments varying by opportunity. Reasonable overhead and administrative expenses may be included. Review typically takes three to six months after the deadline, depending on the opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Aiysha Johnson, Ayo Sanderson Wilson, Barbara Lawrence, Christine Lacroix, Dawn M. Lauer, Dennis G. Wilson, Elena J. Richards, Eva Turbiner, Gail Mandel, and Gary Fisch.
Community Foundation of New Jersey is led by Hans Dekker, Trustee, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hans Dekker
Trustee, President & CEO
Trustee & President → Trustee, President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$399K (2019) → $610K (2024)
Anthony Fraizer
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $172K (2024)
Tamara Linde
Trustee & Chair
Trustee & Board Vice Chair → Trustee & Chairperson, 2023
Trustee & Chairperson → Trustee & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L. Lawrence
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn M. Lauer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis G. Wilson
Trustee
Trustee & Board Chair → Trustee & Immediate Past Chairman, 2023
Trustee & Immediate Past Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Turbiner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Mandel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Fisch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard G. Brew Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry O'Mealia
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee & Board Treasurer → Trustee & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cummings
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim M. Wentworth
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Banks Mackay
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Brown Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Adee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena J. Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aiysha Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Lacroix
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Vetere
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayo Sanderson Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Krueger
COO & Assistant Secretary
Chief Operating Officer & Board Assistant Secretary → COO & Assistant Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$144K (2019) → $176K (2024)
Carolyn Lange
Outgoing CFO & Assistant Treasurer
CFO & Assistant Treasurer → Outgoing CFO & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Aaron Y. Turner
Chief Philanthropic Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $262K (2024)
Madeline Rivera
Program Officer & Assistant Secretary
Program Officer & Assistant Secretary → Program Officer & Assistant, 2023
Program Officer & Assistant → Program Officer & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $91K (2024)
Erik Estrada
Community Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Amanda Kwai Pun
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$71K (2024)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ayo Sanderson (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brendan P. Dougher (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Doherty (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alicia Nager (2023) — Controller
- Former: Sarah Nolan (2022) — Legal Director of the Njcic
- Former: Frederick K. Schoenbrodt II Esq. (2019–2021) — Trustee & Board Secretary
- Former: Margarethe Laurenzi (2019–2021) — Chief Philanthropic Officer
- Former: Wendy Supron (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jordan Glatt (2020–2021) — Director of Strategic Part
- Former: Kevin Hearne (2021) — Controller
- Former: Helen Mazarakis (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Susan I. Soldivieri (2019–2020) — CFO
- Former: Joyce Jonat (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth Collins Mackenzie (2019) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Ryan P. Haygood Esq. (2019) — Outgoing Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $610K, to Hans Dekker (Trustee, President/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of New Jersey
How much does Community Foundation of New Jersey give each year?
Community Foundation of New Jersey gave $93.8M across 1,321 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $59.7M across 1,199 grants.
What is Community Foundation of New Jersey's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of New Jersey's median grant in 2024 was $19,759, and its average grant was $71,034, across 1,321 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of New Jersey that year got $91K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of New Jersey give grants?
Community Foundation of New Jersey's top state is New Jersey, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (18%) and South Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (105 grants), Newark, NJ (58 grants), Washington, DC (39 grants) and Morristown, NJ (30 grants).
Does Community Foundation of New Jersey give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Community Foundation of New Jersey's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (102 of 1,321) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Religion" (85 grants), "Food & Nutrition" (72 grants) and "Universities, Graduate Schools or Law Schools" (71 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of New Jersey's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of New Jersey's largest 2024 grantees include GBSC Foundation ($14,250,000), Understood for All Inc ($4,800,000) and Americans for Ben Gurion University ($2,557,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($614,166), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of New Jersey?
Community Foundation of New Jersey reported $1.0B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $211.9M.
What does Community Foundation of New Jersey fund?
CFNJ states that its mission is to connect donors with organizations, issues, and geographic areas important to them over time, and to support donors, community organizations, leaders, and foundations in achieving lasting philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of New Jersey?
For the Somerset Hills opportunity, submit a one- to two-page Letter of Interest through the foundation’s grant process for the January 2027 cycle and use access code SHCHF27. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of New Jersey's EIN?
Community Foundation of New Jersey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2281783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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