Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation is a private foundation based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It has supported nonprofit healthcare-related organizations serving Elizabeth and surrounding communities in eastern Union County.
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation at a glance
In short: Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation gave $770K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New Jersey. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $770,000
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,667
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,731,866
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also states that it will no longer entertain grant applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 259, Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0259
Phone: (908) 994-8065
Website: https://www.elizabethtownhf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
Who Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinitas Regional Medical Foundation ($175K). Together the top 10 received $595K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 82 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as supporting healthcare and related needs in Elizabeth and surrounding communities in eastern Union County, New Jersey. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $620K (2022) to $770K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $770K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinitas Regional Medical Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Modernization of TRMC Cardio Care | $175,000 |
| Trinitas Healthcare Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Provide mini grants to support low-cost innovations employee projects | $110,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Central NJ Elizabeth, NJ | Support Social Programs for Adults | $50,000 |
| Thera Youth Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Support Children Programs | $45,000 |
| Crossroads 4 Hope Bedminster, NJ | Fund outreach and education for programs to provide psychosocial support | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Union County Union, NJ | Support Triple Play Program | $30,000 |
| The Institute of Music for Chldrn Elizabeth, NJ | Hire Communications Manager | $30,000 |
| Trinitas Healthcare Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Fund Leadership Development Lecture Series | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Eastern Union County Union, NJ | Family Wellness Initiative | $30,000 |
| Groundwork Elizabeth Elizabeth, NJ | The Seeds for Healthier Eating Microfarm Adventure Planting | $30,000 |
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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 | $8,731,866 | $1,389,017 | $1,051,017 | $770,000 | 21 | $816,999 | $867,051 | $788,212 |
| 2024 | $8,693,855 | $1,199,654 | $929,854 | $672,925 | 14 | $689,303 | $721,813 | $720,302 |
| 2023 | $8,682,246 | $1,500,193 | $901,037 | $654,350 | 17 | $668,089 | $980,879 | $735,507 |
| 2022 | $8,157,339 | $1,233,844 | $855,828 | $620,000 | 13 | $629,892 | $718,908 | $651,965 |
| 2021 | $6,865,697 | $1,249,469 | $917,727 | $668,261 | 17 | $685,002 | $1,031,076 | $668,006 |
| 2020 | $6,539,383 | $1,033,165 | $910,735 | $665,003 | 15 | — | $844,210 | $639,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $788K 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
The foundation says its roots and heritage of community service originate with Elizabeth General Medical Center. It has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations for healthcare and related needs in eastern Union County.
Its grants have supported a range of community programs. For example, Groundwork Elizabeth describes its work as improving the physical environment and quality of life in Elizabeth and adjacent Union County communities. St. Joseph Social Service Center says it provides food, health programs, and support services. Josephine’s Place describes its work as providing women with classes, workshops, and programs to build skills and support their families and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $770,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $175,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $175,000 to Trinitas Regional Medical Foundation for modernization of cardiac care; $110,000 to Trinitas Healthcare Foundation for mini-grants supporting employee innovation projects; $50,000 to Jewish Family Services of Central NJ for social programs for adults; and $45,000 to Thera Youth Foundation for children’s programs.
Other 2025 grants included $40,000 to Crossroads 4 Hope for outreach and education supporting psychosocial services, and $30,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Union County, The Institute of Music for Children, Trinitas Healthcare Foundation, YMCA of Eastern Union County, and Groundwork Elizabeth. The foundation’s website reports that since its inception in 2002, it has awarded $12 million to 42 agencies or organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing are David A. Fletcher, trustee/president/assistant secretary; Richard Width, trustee/chairman; Victor Richel, trustee/treasurer; Richard Mackessey, trustee; John R. Blasi, trustee/vice-chairman; Laurie Westra, trustee/secretary; and Douglass Harris, trustee.
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation is led by David A. Fletcher, Trustee, President & Assistant Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Fletcher
Trustee, President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Richard Width Esq.
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglass Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Blasi Esq.
Trustee & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Westra RN
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Mackessey MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Richel
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Gibbons (2020–2023) — Trustee & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to David a Fletcher (Trustee /Pres/Asst Secreta).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
How much does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation give each year?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation gave $770K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $673K across 14 grants.
What is Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's typical grant size?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation give grants?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elizabeth, NJ (13 grants) and Union, NJ (3 grants).
Does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's largest grantees?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinitas Regional Medical Foundation ($175,000), Trinitas Healthcare Foundation ($140,000 across 2 grants) and Jewish Family Services of Central NJ ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $817K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $788K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation fund?
The foundation says its roots and heritage of community service originate with Elizabeth General Medical Center. It has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations for healthcare and related needs in eastern Union County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2473474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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