Fightstrong Foundation
Fightstrong Foundation is a private foundation based in South River, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing records grants for emotional assistance to individuals and cancer-related organizations, including Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ.
Fightstrong Foundation at a glance
In short: Fightstrong Foundation gave $55K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,031
- +270.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +157.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,123
- +43.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,020
- Total assets
- $41,643
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fightstrong Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists a letter addressed to Fightstrong Foundation as the application material and states that awards have no restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, as listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- December 31, as listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Fightstrong Foundation
Mailing address: 114 Monticello Way, South River, NJ 08882
Phone: (732) 675-9457
Email: janigro@fightstrongfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fightstrong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ ($3K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 45 grants to individuals ($48,078), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 7% to New York, 3% to California, 3% to Maryland, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ New Brunswick, NJ | Emotional Assistance | $3,336 |
| 45 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,078 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Emotional Assistance | $1,500 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America Damascus, MD | Emotional Assistance | $1,500 |
| The Bornheimers East Brunswick, NJ | Emotional Assistance | $617 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,643 | $148,168 | $136,484 | $55,031 | 49 | $143,374 |
| 2024 | $29,959 | $77,273 | $64,095 | $14,874 | 19 | $64,095 |
| 2023 | $16,781 | $54,671 | $37,890 | $6,969 | 9 | $37,890 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a formal mission. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include emotional assistance. The foundation also supported cancer organizations: the Sarcoma Foundation of America says its mission is to advocate for sarcoma patients through research funding, awareness, education, and advocacy; the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life and survival.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $55,031. Grants ranged from $83 to $3,336, with a median of $1,020. The largest listed grant was $3,336 to Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ for emotional assistance. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Sarcoma Foundation of America, both for emotional assistance; many of the other largest awards went to individual recipients in New Jersey.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter addressed to Fightstrong Foundation as the application material, no restrictions on awards, and a December 31 deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Nigro was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Fightstrong Foundation is led by Joseph Nigro, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Nigro
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fightstrong Foundation
How much does Fightstrong Foundation give each year?
Fightstrong Foundation gave $55K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 19 grants.
What is Fightstrong Foundation's typical grant size?
Fightstrong Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,020, and its average grant was $1,123, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fightstrong Foundation give grants?
Fightstrong Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%).
Does Fightstrong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Fightstrong Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emotional Assistance" (47 grants).
Who are Fightstrong Foundation's largest grantees?
Fightstrong Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ ($3,336), Prostate Cancer Foundation ($1,500) and Sarcoma Foundation of America ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 45 grants to individuals ($48,078), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fightstrong Foundation?
Fightstrong Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What does Fightstrong Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a formal mission. Grant purposes listed in 2025 include emotional assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fightstrong Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists a letter addressed to Fightstrong Foundation as the application material and states that awards have no restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fightstrong Foundation's EIN?
Fightstrong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2004619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Fightstrong Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fightstrong-foundation-morg_505211701bfa43c98d66f4cbcd1b5553
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