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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$122K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$41K
About New Jersey Policy Perspective
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey Policy Perspective is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $3,799,390 | $3,455,158 | $2,216,065 |
| Revenue | $1,900,626 | $2,518,346 | $1,409,047 |
| Expenses | $1,781,785 | $1,466,988 | $1,497,263 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $78,263 | $25,236 | $55,554 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Make the Road New Jersey ($82,000), New Jersey Citizen Action Edu ($20,000), Tides Foundation ($20,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Rodriguez | President | 40 | $144,395 |
| Peter Chen | Sr. Policy Analyst | 40 | $109,092 |
| Adriana Abizadeh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deb DArcangelo | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tara Dowdell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dan Fatton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Janice Fine | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sarah Lechner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anastasia Mann | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marcia Marley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julia Sass Rubin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jon Shure | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Patrick Toussaint | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Weingart | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jersey Policy Perspective?
New Jersey Policy Perspective is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TRENTON, NJ. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Jersey Policy Perspective?
As of 2024, New Jersey Policy Perspective holds $3.8M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $122K in 2024.
Where does New Jersey Policy Perspective operate?
New Jersey Policy Perspective has awarded grants in California, New Jersey.
What size grants does New Jersey Policy Perspective award?
In 2024, New Jersey Policy Perspective awarded 3 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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