Grover and Sara McKenzie Family Foundation

Foundation for the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

Foundation For The Carolinas funds nonprofits and other eligible organizations working in areas such as education, health and human services, the environment, youth development, and animal welfare, primarily across 13 counties in North and South Carolina. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; most grants are donor-recommended and have no application process, while some competitive programs accept applications under program-specific rules.

The Royal Little Family Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Royal Little Family Foundation funds organizations working in arts and culture, housing and homelessness, education, conservation, youth development, and community food access, with 2024 grants across several states, especially Massachusetts, Washington, and Rhode Island. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median of $10,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Shin Creek Trust

Livingston Manor, NY

The Shin Creek Trust funds organizations working in youth support, education, health, the environment, social justice, and the arts, with most of its giving going to New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $60,100, with a median of $3,750. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Viking Global Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Shelley Family Foundation

Los Angles, CA

Elizabeth M Gitt Foundation

North Myrtle Beach, SC

The Elizabeth M Gitt Foundation supports organizations working in areas such as education, equity, women’s rights, clean energy, and research. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000, and went to organizations in several states and Washington, D.C. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Circle of Sisterhood Foundation Inc

Belmont, NC

Uplifting girls and women from poverty and oppression through education.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds work to improve health and health equity in the United States, including health policy, community health, prevention, and social justice. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports nonprofits and projects across arts, education, environment, health and human services, and social welfare. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $19,800, though awards varied widely; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with 32% of itemized grant dollars going to New Jersey. It accepts applications for specific opportunities, and its FAQ encourages eligible New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply; requirements vary by opportunity.

Crane Fund for Widows and Children

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports local charities, agencies, and schools addressing needs such as food insecurity, housing, education, health, environmental protection, and animal welfare in communities where Crane Company operates or its associates have connections. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds organizations in multiple states. The fund contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Hyde and Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds one-time capital needs—such as construction, renovations, equipment, and furnishings—for eligible nonprofits working in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most grants are $5,000–$20,000, and it primarily serves New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

Princeton Area Community Foundation funds nonprofits working in education, basic needs, health, housing, arts, the environment, and nonprofit capacity, with priorities including poverty and the needs of children, families, and communities. Its 2024 median grant was $15,000, and its discretionary programs focus on Greater Mercer County and central New Jersey, though donor-recommended grants may support nonprofits elsewhere. Eligible regional nonprofits may apply through competitive programs such as the Community Impact Grants.