Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)
Friends of the frelinghuysen arboretum (a New Jersey nonprofit corporation) was incorporated in 1973 as a non-profit organization to assist the Morris county park commission in developing its horticulture facilities, to stimulate public awareness and interest in these facilities, assist the commission in the formation of an outstanding horticulture library and sponsor projects and educational programs that will provide opportunities for the public to expand its knowledge of horticulture and the natural world.
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) at a glance
In short: Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,057
- -54.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,057
- -54.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,057
- Total assets
- $435,004
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morris County Park Commission ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Park Commission Morristown, NJ | Bulbs and plants for display, educational programs, rare book assessment | $12,057 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $435,004 | $226,389 | $104,381 | $12,057 | 1 | $14,353 |
| 2024 | $312,996 | $91,796 | $115,950 | $26,600 | 1 | $7,141 |
| 2023 | $337,150 | $88,024 | $123,103 | $25,843 | 1 | $3,480 |
| 2022 | $372,229 | $194,832 | $97,440 | $11,226 | 1 | $660 |
| 2021 | $282,454 | $90,957 | $105,228 | $25,507 | 1 | $1,089 |
| 2020 | $289,108 | $107,258 | $125,948 | $13,020 | 1 | $2,817 |
About Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $435K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) is led by Heather Emelander, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Emelander
President
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Rantas
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Saks
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Wu
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Snow
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Posnock
Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Sandy Brighouse (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ilona Ontscherenki (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Judy Snow (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn Shavelson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Pam Posnock (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hugh Merritt (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jill Lopez (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carolle Huber (2020) — Voting Member
- Former: Pam Venanzi (2020) — Voting Member
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 Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)
How much does Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) give each year?
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)?
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) reported $435K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)?
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Morristown, NJ. It holds $435K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) operate?
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation) has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)'s EIN?
Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2077760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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