Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Inc is a public charity established in 1986 as the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of New Jersey. Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, the Foundation promotes and assists public service educational projects devoted to the enhancement of dental health and research programs, along with various oral health educational activities. The Foundation provides accessible dental benefit programs and affordable dental coverage for individuals in New Jersey without access to group dental plans.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-52.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+98.3% YoY
Grant Count
52
+67.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+18.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. The organization also offers affordable dental coverage for underinsured and uninsured individuals in New Jersey.
Primary funding areas include:
- Access to dental care for underserved populations including children, developmentally disabled persons, seniors, and veterans
- Dental education programs and scholarships for students pursuing careers in dental assisting and dental hygiene
- Oral health educational activities and public service projects
- Dental workforce development through the S.M.I.L.E. Workforce Initiative grants
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards grants through its S.M.I.L.E. grant program, which includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,995,647
- Total revenues: $437,482
- Total expenses: $2,661,782
- Total giving: $2,361,803
The Foundation operates with 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,995,647 | $4,219,947 | $5,276,766 |
| Revenue | $437,482 | $401,743 | $4,249,979 |
| Expenses | $2,661,782 | $1,458,562 | $1,230,717 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $166,078 | $166,586 | $4,875 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dennis G. Wilson is listed as a principal officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS G WILSON | TRUSTEE-VP (RETIRED 12/31/24) | 0.7 | — |
| PAUL J DIMAIO ESQ | VP/GENERAL COUNSEL-ASST SEC | 0.4 | — |
| MICHAEL T RODRIGUES | VP/ASST TREASURER - TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| RANDY M STODARD | TRUSTEE - VP | 0.4 | — |
| RONALD I DEBLINGER DMD | CHAIRMAN - TRUSTEE - VP | 1 | — |
| LISA N GALLUCCI DMD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
| JAY H OYER | Secretary - Trustee | 1 | — |
| DEBRA G SALMAN DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| Nicole M McGrath Barnes DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARYL L RUSSO-SINGER PHD | PRESIDENT - TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
| ELLEN SCHWORN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,500 |
| CAROLYN BREEN EDD | TRUSTEE (TERMED 8/9/24) | 1 | $1,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has significantly expanded its grantmaking in recent years, with particular emphasis on addressing the dental workforce shortage. In 2024-2025, the Foundation awarded over $2.23 million to support dental programs across New Jersey and Connecticut. The Foundation's 2024 grantees included organizations such as Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach, Dental Lifeline Network, Foundation for Morristown Medical, Hunterdon County Department of Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation, JFK Medical Center Foundation, and KinderSmile Foundation, among others.
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Awards $2.27 Million in SMILE WorkforceThe Foundation commits to awarding at least $1 million annually to support worthwhile initiatives focused on access to care for the underinsured and uninsured, and dental education programs for children and students pursuing careers in dental fields.
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Awards $2.27 Million in SMILE WorkforceSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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