Edison Properties Newark Foundation
Edison Properties Newark Foundation is a private foundation based in Newark, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing states that awards emphasize organizations engaging in activities directed toward improving quality of life in Newark.
Edison Properties Newark Foundation at a glance
In short: Edison Properties Newark Foundation gave $380K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $379,681
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,078
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,687,156
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% 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 Edison Properties Newark Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Margery Gottesman as the contact and a common application form as the required form and materials. The filing says awards emphasize organizations engaging in activities directed toward improving quality of life in Newark, New Jersey.
- Contact
Application contact: Margery Gottesman
Mailing address: C/O Edison Properties Llc 110, Edison Place Ste 300, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 643-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edison Properties Newark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Epnf JCF Donor Advised Fund ($70K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 208 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says awards emphasize improving quality of life in Newark. In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 15% to recipients in New York; Massachusetts received 1%, while Colorado and Delaware each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edison Properties Newark Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 47 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2023) to $430K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epnf JCF Donor Advised Fund Newark, NJ | General Support | $70,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Newark, NJ | General Support | $48,000 |
| Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America NJ New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Students 2 Science East Hanover, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Brick Education Network Newark, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Arts Ed Newark Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kipp New Jersey Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,687,156 | $1,343,903 | $389,280 | $379,681 | 47 | $379,880 | $1,343,903 | $433,937 |
| 2024 | $7,732,533 | $577,073 | $321,372 | $312,200 | 36 | $315,050 | $576,886 | $383,269 |
| 2023 | $7,477,192 | $201,099 | $301,279 | $289,535 | 41 | $292,600 | $218,095 | $332,728 |
| 2022 | $7,574,155 | $432,680 | $443,432 | $430,161 | 36 | $432,761 | $429,001 | $340,450 |
| 2021 | $7,584,907 | $1,071,062 | $352,490 | $351,028 | 48 | $351,028 | $1,068,150 | $377,631 |
| 2020 | $6,866,335 | $75,924 | $332,165 | $328,951 | 58 | — | $75,912 | $338,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edison Properties Newark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies improving quality of life in Newark as an emphasis for awards. The grants listed show support for organizations working in areas including arts, education, science education, and parks.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the work supported. Students 2 Science says it inspires students through hands-on learning and encourages them to pursue STEM careers. City Parks Foundation says it offers community-building programs to bring Newark residents into neighborhood parks. Link Education Partners describes itself as a fundraising entity supporting high-quality education for underserved youth through resources for experiential learning, program development, equipment, and facilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $379,681. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $70,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $70,000 to EPNF JCF Donor Advised Fund, $48,000 to New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and $25,000 each to Newark Museum of Art and Teach for America NJ. Other notable awards included $20,000 each to Community Foundation of New Jersey and Students 2 Science, and $15,000 to Brick Education Network. These grants were reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Debode and Margery Gottesman as trustees.
Edison Properties Newark Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Debode
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margery Gottesman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edison Properties Newark Foundation
How much does Edison Properties Newark Foundation give each year?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation gave $380K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $312K across 36 grants.
What is Edison Properties Newark Foundation's typical grant size?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,078, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edison Properties Newark Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Edison Properties Newark Foundation give grants?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (25 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Edison Properties Newark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edison Properties Newark Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edison Properties Newark Foundation's largest grantees?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Epnf JCF Donor Advised Fund ($70,000), New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) ($48,000) and Newark Museum of Art ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edison Properties Newark Foundation?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edison Properties Newark Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies improving quality of life in Newark as an emphasis for awards. The grants listed show support for organizations working in areas including arts, education, science education, and parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edison Properties Newark Foundation?
The filing lists Margery Gottesman as the contact and a common application form as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edison Properties Newark Foundation's EIN?
Edison Properties Newark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6872667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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