Cristian Rivera Foundation

The Ellie Ruby Foundation Inc

Ocean, NJ

To provide smiles and support to families battling pediatric cancer. Our primary goals are to secure funding for pediatric cancer research & provide emotional support & financial assistance to families.

The Altman Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Herbert Feinberg Family Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports medical research, education, veterans and people with disabilities, and animal welfare, with most 2025 grant dollars going to New York and Massachusetts. Its 17 grants ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Tracy Flanigan McVey Family Foundation

Bronxville, NY

The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations addressing child and family support, senior services, food access, education, and cultural programming, though it does not state formal funding priorities. It made 23 grants totaling $133,639, ranging from $250 to $100,172, with a median of $500; most funding went to Ohio, followed by New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Meryl & Charles Witmer

New York, NY

The Meryl & Charles Witmer supports a varied mix of causes, including cancer services, education, conservation, and sports history. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $1 million, with a median of $5,000, and most funding went to organizations in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

The Verizon Foundation funds digital inclusion, climate protection, human prosperity, K–12 literacy and STEM, and domestic violence education and prevention, with an emphasis on underserved and diverse communities. It gives nationally, with priority in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia, and also supports work in India and Israel; 2024 grants ranged from $25 to $1 million, with a $500 median. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation only.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds work to improve health and health equity in the United States, including health policy, community health, prevention, and social justice. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports nonprofits and projects across arts, education, environment, health and human services, and social welfare. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $19,800, though awards varied widely; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with 32% of itemized grant dollars going to New Jersey. It accepts applications for specific opportunities, and its FAQ encourages eligible New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply; requirements vary by opportunity.

Crane Fund for Widows and Children

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports local charities, agencies, and schools addressing needs such as food insecurity, housing, education, health, environmental protection, and animal welfare in communities where Crane Company operates or its associates have connections. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds organizations in multiple states. The fund contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Hyde and Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds one-time capital needs—such as construction, renovations, equipment, and furnishings—for eligible nonprofits working in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most grants are $5,000–$20,000, and it primarily serves New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

Princeton Area Community Foundation funds nonprofits working in education, basic needs, health, housing, arts, the environment, and nonprofit capacity, with priorities including poverty and the needs of children, families, and communities. Its 2024 median grant was $15,000, and its discretionary programs focus on Greater Mercer County and central New Jersey, though donor-recommended grants may support nonprofits elsewhere. Eligible regional nonprofits may apply through competitive programs such as the Community Impact Grants.

Oceanfirst Foundation

Toms River, NJ

OceanFirst Foundation funds nonprofits working in economic stability, youth development, health and wellness, housing, education, and community quality of life, including scholarships, summer camps, and flexible support. It serves communities in OceanFirst Bank’s New Jersey footprint; 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $55,000, with a median of $2,200. It accepts unsolicited requests, and deadlines vary by program.