Frog Crossing Foundation Inc
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Caldwell, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 24 organizations totaling $400,000, including nonprofits working in animal welfare, youth programs, domestic-violence services, health, and other areas.
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frog Crossing Foundation Inc gave $400K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New Jersey. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $6,855,348
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frog Crossing Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One The Crossing, North Caldwell, NJ 07006
Phone: (973) 610-7750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frog Crossing Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Puppies Behind Bars ($30K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among organizations in multiple states. Recipient-state shares included New Jersey (22%), California (14%), New York (14%), Minnesota (9%), and the District of Columbia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frog Crossing Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2020) to $456K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puppies Behind Bars New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $30,000 |
| Yaqui Animal Rescue Mission, TX | Unrestricted Use | $26,250 |
| Canter Commerce TWP, MI | Unrestricted Use | $25,000 |
| Girls Garage Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted Use | $24,375 |
| Dogs for Better Lives Central Point, OR | Unrestricted Use | $23,750 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted Use | $21,500 |
| Fairview Athletic Council Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL | Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Partners for Women and Justice Montclair, NJ | Unrestricted Use | $18,750 |
| Orangutan Foundation Intl Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use | $18,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,855,348 | $533,239 | $481,667 | $400,000 | 24 | $400,000 | $396,151 | $482,545 |
| 2023 | $6,862,237 | $507,412 | $530,252 | $455,986 | 24 | $455,986 | $438,146 | $431,809 |
| 2022 | $6,885,077 | $1,161,024 | $486,093 | $384,560 | 20 | $384,560 | $530,932 | $435,764 |
| 2021 | $6,210,146 | $1,968,103 | $400,469 | $336,033 | 19 | $336,033 | $1,140,815 | $384,237 |
| 2020 | $5,116,529 | $216,954 | $385,173 | $320,000 | 19 | — | $143,672 | $333,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frog Crossing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $483K for 2024 — 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 formal mission statement is provided here. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Puppies Behind Bars says it trains incarcerated people to raise service dogs, facility dogs, and explosive-detection canines. Girls Garage describes its work as design and building programs for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9–18. Partners for Women and Justice says it provides legal assistance in domestic-violence and family-law matters, while Sojourner Project describes providing emergency shelter and support for women and children affected by domestic violence.
Other supported organizations describe work in animal care, mentoring, basic-needs assistance, and cancer-community support. Yaqui Animal Rescue says it provides shelter and care for unwanted animals; Step Up Women’s Network describes mentoring programs for girls and young women; and The Diaper Bank of Connecticut says it works to supply diapers and other essential products to families living in poverty. The Breasties describes its work as supporting the cancer community through peer connections, resources, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $400,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $16,000. Among the largest awards were $30,000 to Puppies Behind Bars, $26,250 to Yaqui Animal Rescue, $25,000 to CANTER, $24,375 to Girls Garage, and $23,750 to Dogs for Better Lives. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Fein as president, Carole Lynn Nowicki as vice preside, and Barbara Katz as treasurer.
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie Fein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Fein
President
Trustee & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Katz
Treasurer
Trustee & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carole Lynn Nowicki
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Berlinger (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Frog Crossing Foundation Inc
How much does Frog Crossing Foundation Inc give each year?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc gave $400K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $456K across 24 grants.
What is Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frog Crossing Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Frog Crossing Foundation Inc give grants?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Frog Crossing Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Puppies Behind Bars ($30,000), Yaqui Animal Rescue ($26,250) and Canter ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frog Crossing Foundation Inc?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $483K (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 Frog Crossing Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided here. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Puppies Behind Bars says it trains incarcerated people to raise service dogs, facility dogs, and explosive-detection canines. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frog Crossing Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's EIN?
Frog Crossing Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1142242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frog Crossing Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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