New Jersey Policy Perspective
New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP) is a nonpartisan think tank that drives policy change to advance economic, social, and racial justice through evidence-based, independent research, analysis, and strategic communications.
New Jersey Policy Perspective at a glance
In short: New Jersey Policy Perspective gave $122K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,000
- +713.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,667
- +171.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,799,390
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New Jersey Policy Perspective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make the Road New Jersey ($82K). Together the top 3 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Jersey Policy Perspective gives
- Giving grew 876% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make the Road New Jersey Elizabeth, NJ | For The Many, Casey Fdn & ESP subgr | $82,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Edu Highland Park, NJ | For The Many Coalition | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | For The Many Coalition | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,799,390 | $1,900,626 | $1,781,785 | $122,000 | 3 | $78,263 |
| 2023 | $3,455,158 | $2,518,346 | $1,466,988 | $15,000 | 1 | $25,236 |
| 2022 | $2,216,065 | $1,409,047 | $1,497,263 | $60,000 | 3 | $55,554 |
| 2021 | $2,473,574 | $1,855,020 | $1,269,193 | $12,500 | 1 | $23,994 |
| 2020 | $1,823,479 | $1,493,405 | $1,122,426 | $72,278 | 1 | $11,645 |
About New Jersey Policy Perspective
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Policy Perspective is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Trenton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Jersey Policy Perspective is led by Nicole Rodriguez, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Rodriguez
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Jon Shure
Chairman
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Abizadeh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Mann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Fatton
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Fine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Sass Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Marley
Trustee
Current Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Toussaint
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lechner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Dowdell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Weingart
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Chen
Senior Policy Analyst
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Deb DArcangelo
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Debby D'arcangelo (2020–2023) — Executive Co
- Former: Heather Howard (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Parker (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Coleman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brandon McKoy (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John Butler (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Victor Herlinsky (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Nicole Rodriguez (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Jersey Policy Perspective
How much does New Jersey Policy Perspective give each year?
New Jersey Policy Perspective gave $122K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is New Jersey Policy Perspective's typical grant size?
New Jersey Policy Perspective's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $40,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Jersey Policy Perspective give grants?
New Jersey Policy Perspective gives mostly in New Jersey: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (16%).
Does New Jersey Policy Perspective give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on New Jersey Policy Perspective's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is New Jersey Policy Perspective?
New Jersey Policy Perspective reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is New Jersey Policy Perspective?
New Jersey Policy Perspective is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Trenton, NJ. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Jersey Policy Perspective's EIN?
New Jersey Policy Perspective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3492715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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