THE NEW JERSEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INVEST IN PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY PUTTING THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN FIRST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-48.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
-63.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$265K
+38.9% YoY
About New Jersey Children's Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEWARK, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,709,931 | $2,366,951 | $7,913,501 |
| Revenue | $6,891,416 | $2,130,878 | $9,796,996 |
| Expenses | $6,100,371 | $8,570,403 | $7,080,522 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Project Ready ($1,590,000), Great Oaks Legacy Charter School ($446,653), 50can Inc ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50CAN INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT NJER PROGRAMMING. | $200,000 |
| ESSEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS NEWARK, NJ | FAFSA 2024 CHALLENGE WINNER. | $7,500 |
| GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL NEWARK, NJ | TO SUPPORT GOLCS SBO, CTE, AND SPED PROGRAMMING. | $446,653 |
| NEW JERSEY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION HAMILTON, NJ | TO SUPPORT NJPCSA COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS. | $180,000 |
| PROJECT READY NEWARK, NJ | TO SUPPORT PROJECT READY GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $1,590,000 |
| ROSEVILLE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL NEWARK, NJ | TO SUPPORT RCCS MARKETING. | $10,000 |
| SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY NEWARK, NJ | FAFSA 2024 CHALLENGE WINNER. | $17,500 |
| SHABAZZ HIGH SCHOOL (VIA NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION) NEWARK, NJ | FAFSA 2024 CHALLENGE WINNER. | $7,500 |
| TEAM ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL NEWARK, NJ | TO SUPPORT TEAM ACADEMY SBO PROGRAMMING. | $100,000 |
| UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT UNCOMMON SCHOOLS PROGRAMMING AND FAFSA 2024 CHALLENGE WINNER. | $86,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE ROSENKRANS | BOARD MEMBER/FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR | 1 | $101,006 |
| NAEHA DEAN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EVERETT JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CARILLO-PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MODIA BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA PENA | OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR (10/23) | 1 | — |
| EDWARD HUI | OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER (9/23) | 1 | — |
| SHENNELL S BARNES-MCCLOUD | OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER (4/24) | 1 | — |
| KENNISHA MILES | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 38 | $162,737 |
| BARBARA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $71,843 |
| COLLEEN SCHULZ-ESKOW | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 39 | $166,590 |
| GALEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 39 | $143,388 |
| LESLIE COMENSANAS | DIR. OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT | 40 | $125,805 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jersey Children's Foundation?
New Jersey Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEWARK, NJ. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Jersey Children's Foundation?
As of 2024, New Jersey Children's Foundation holds $2.7M in total assets with $6.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $2.6M in 2024.
Where does New Jersey Children's Foundation operate?
New Jersey Children's Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does New Jersey Children's Foundation award?
In 2024, New Jersey Children's Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $265K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New Jersey Children's Foundation's EIN?
New Jersey Children's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1290193. 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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