Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc. (ECS-NJ) is a Bedminster, New Jersey-based public charity that supports congregational ministries addressing human needs and injustice. The organization was established in 2021 as a diocesan response to human needs served through congregations. Its filing type is Form 990-EZ.
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $395,127
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $150,732
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $133,862
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 86, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: (732) 429-8125
Website: https://ecs-nj.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 Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc
Who Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ECS-NJ’s grantmaking serves congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Its website describes work across the diocese and reports that its ministries have been present across 26 diocesan churches.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Episcopal Church Trenton, NJ | Community Outreach | $15,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Freehold, NJ | Community Outreach | $14,952 |
| St James' Episcopal Church Eatontown, NJ | Community Outreach | $9,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church Burlington, NJ | Community Outreach | $8,330 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Camden, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| Christ Church Toms River, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Asbury Park, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church South River, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| Iglesias San Andres Camden, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Clarksboro, NJ | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,127 | $150,732 | $133,862 | — | — |
| 2024 | $378,506 | $99,347 | $114,269 | — | — |
| 2023 | $399,816 | $225,930 | $241,881 | $113,282 | 13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2025 filing, ECS-NJ stated that its mission is to fund programs developed by Diocese of New Jersey congregations to address homelessness and food insecurity and combat social and racial injustice.
The organization’s website says proposed projects should address at least two of these objectives: meeting human needs in underserved and marginalized communities, especially communities of color; collaborating with other organizations; and encouraging advocacy on social justice issues. Its grant materials also emphasize congregational outreach serving underserved or marginalized people.
ECS-NJ supports congregations and churches in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Its 2025 filing narrative identifies grants to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and St. James Episcopal Church. The filing describes these grantees’ funded work as programs addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and racial and social injustice.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports $113,282 in grants across 13 grants. The 2024 and 2025 financial data each report zero grants. Separately, the 2025 filing narrative lists grants of $6,750 to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Clarksboro, $5,400 to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Little Silver, and $5,382 to St. James Episcopal Church in Bradley Beach.
ECS-NJ describes an annual grant program for congregational compassion and justice ministries, with multi-year funding available for some projects. Its published eligibility rules say applicants must be congregations within the diocese; projects must serve underserved or marginalized people and may be led by one congregation, multiple congregations, or a congregation working with community partners. A congregation with an earlier grant must close it and have its final report accepted before applying again, and may not receive more than two ECS-NJ grants in a five-year period.
The 2026 Community Harvest Microgrant supports congregational feeding ministries. Its application deadline was April 24, 2026, a past cycle. The annual grant program’s listed deadline was September 1, 2026, also past as of September 29, 2026. Published grant-process materials describe a letter of intent and application process, but the stated letter-of-intent dates are for 2024 and are past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally French as president, Kirk Bonamici as treasurer, Paul Ambos as secretary, and David Snyder as administrative director.
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc is led by Sally French, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally French
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Snyder
Administrative Director
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Kirk Bonamici
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ambos
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trisha Thorme (2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $2K, to David Snyder (Administrative Director).
Frequently asked questions about Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc
How large is Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What does Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc fund?
In its 2025 filing, ECS-NJ stated that its mission is to fund programs developed by Diocese of New Jersey congregations to address homelessness and food insecurity and combat social and racial injustice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ecs-nj.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc make grants?
ECS-NJ’s grantmaking serves congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Its website describes work across the diocese and reports that its ministries have been present across 26 diocesan churches.
What is Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc's EIN?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of New Jersey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0539298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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