New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE IN BECOMING GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE, SUCCESSFUL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND TO FUEL NEW JERSEY'S ECONOMY BY SUSTAINING A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+44.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
+256.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+256.7% YoY
About New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TRENTON, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,034,938 | $715,842 | $380,210 |
| Revenue | $1,206,981 | $1,011,722 | $381,053 |
| Expenses | $907,623 | $716,038 | $430,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,865 | $3,711 | $318 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pathstone Corporation ($72,456), Covenant House New Jersey ($55,917).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COVENANT HOUSE NEW JERSEY NEWARK, NJ | JAG NJ | $55,917 |
| PATHSTONE CORPORATION VINELAND, NJ | JAG NJ | $72,456 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BRACKEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DONNA CUSTARD | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| SANDRA GLOVER-STROTHERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JAG NJ | 40 | — |
| JENNIFER STEGERS | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 40 | — |
| DR STEVEN M ROSE | CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | — |
| WALTER J BRASCH CPA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| LISA CHOWANSKY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| GARY C DAHMS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SAMUEL L DONELSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DOUG MOKOID | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM R HAGAMAN JR CPA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER M LEPRE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| GIL MEDINA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BRAXTON PLUMMER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE REAGAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DENNIS M TOFT | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DIANE WASSER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DENNIS G WILSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| TED ZANGARI ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jersey Chamber of Commerce?
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TRENTON, NJ. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Jersey Chamber of Commerce?
As of 2024, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce holds $1.0M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $128K in 2024.
Where does New Jersey Chamber of Commerce operate?
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does New Jersey Chamber of Commerce award?
In 2024, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce awarded 2 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3490986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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