Jetty Rock Foundation Inc
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Formed in 2014, it is the nonprofit arm of the Jetty brand and supports efforts to protect oceans and waterways, as well as people and communities whose lives are built around them.
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jetty Rock Foundation Inc gave $139K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,326
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,933
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,300
- Total assets
- $183,418
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jetty Rock Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 176 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone: (609) 618-8515
Website: https://jettyrockfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jetty Rock Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Davids Dream & Believe Cance ($68K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that grant dollars went primarily to New Jersey recipients (72%), followed by California (19%), Washington (4%), and New Hampshire (4%). These figures describe the listed recipients’ states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jetty Rock Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $139K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davids Dream & Believe Cance Manahawkin, NJ | Community Grant | $67,500 |
| Borough of Ship Bottom Ship Bottom, NJ | Community Grant | $12,000 |
| La County Lifeguard Assoc Manhattan Beach, CA | Environmental Grant | $10,000 |
| Southern State Oyster CO Woodbine, NJ | Environmental Grant | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Storm Relief | $10,000 |
| McKinley School Student Fund San Diego, CA | Environmental Grant | $6,600 |
| In a Half Shell Olympia, WA | Environmental Grant | $6,060 |
| Stafford Township BOE Manahawkin, NJ | Environmental Grant | $6,016 |
| Blue Ocean Society Portsmouth, NH | Environmental Grant | $6,000 |
| Borough of Beach Haven Beach Haven, NJ | Community Grant | $5,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,418 | $521,700 | $581,824 | $139,326 | 10 |
| 2024 | $255,836 | $494,911 | $493,831 | $96,150 | 3 |
| 2023 | $269,301 | $499,587 | $473,800 | $82,731 | 1 |
| 2022 | $237,661 | $404,018 | $548,794 | $110,185 | 2 |
| 2021 | $397,962 | $198,462 | $281,026 | $45,625 | 2 |
| 2020 | $138,326 | $173,244 | $236,879 | — | — |
| 2019 | $87,961 | $273,123 | $242,747 | $79,825 | 5 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to protect our oceans and waterways, and support those who build their lives around them.” Its website identifies three areas of work: environmental initiatives, community and education, and storm relief. Environmental work includes oyster habitat restoration and shell recycling; the foundation describes oysters as central to its efforts to protect waterways.
The 2025 filing lists grants for community, environmental, and storm-relief purposes. One recipient, Team Rubicon, describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $139,326. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $67,500, with a median of $8,300. The largest listed grants were $67,500 to David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation for a community grant; $12,000 to the Borough of Ship Bottom for a community grant; and $10,000 each to the LA County Lifeguard Association and Southern State Oyster Company for environmental grants, and to Team Rubicon for storm relief.
The foundation’s website separately reports that it donated $242,382.71 in 2025. This is distinct from the grant total reported in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melanie Magaziner as President; Casey Deacon as Secretary; Jeremy DeFilippis as Treasurer; and Michael Schratz, Tim Schlitzer, and Brian Wainwright as directors. The filing states that Jetty Life, LLC is the organization’s sole member and may select and remove directors, fill board vacancies, appoint officers, and amend the certificate of incorporation or bylaws.
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc is led by Melanie Magaziner, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Magaziner
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schratz
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wainwright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schlitzer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Defilippis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Deacon
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jessica Petty (2023) — Graphic Design
- Former: Joe Mangino (2023) — Committee & Events
- Former: Julia Tomelden (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kyle Gronostajski (2023) — Environment Director
- Former: John Clifford (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Cory Higgins (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Clifford (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Clifford (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jetty Rock Foundation Inc
How much does Jetty Rock Foundation Inc give each year?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc gave $139K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $96K across 3 grants.
What is Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,300, and its average grant was $13,933, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jetty Rock Foundation Inc give grants?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manahawkin, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jetty Rock Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Grant" (6 grants) and "Community Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Davids Dream & Believe Cance ($67,500), Borough of Ship Bottom ($12,000) and La County Lifeguard Assoc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jetty Rock Foundation Inc?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $522K.
What does Jetty Rock Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to protect our oceans and waterways, and support those who build their lives around them.” Its website identifies three areas of work: environmental initiatives, community and education, and storm relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jetty Rock Foundation Inc?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jettyrockfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jetty Rock Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2932152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
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