THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO: - FOSTER AN INCREASED AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM AMONG NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS; - SERVE AS THE STATEWIDE RESOURCE FOR LAW-RELATED EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC; - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS; AND - FOSTER PROFESSIONALISM AND PRIDE IN THE PROFESSION OF LAW THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE. FOUNDED IN 1958, THE NEW JERSEY STATE BAR FOUNDATION IS THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS IN THE AREAS OF THE PROFESSION OF LAW AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FREE AND COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO ITS PUBLIC AND SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS LAW-RELATED SEMINARS, CONDUCTS CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING, PUBLIS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.5M
+42.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+163.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
+47.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+78.3% YoY
About New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New Jersey State Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $352K.
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 | $16,454,808 | $11,583,959 | $10,654,048 |
| Revenue | $8,555,055 | $3,335,634 | $2,093,462 |
| Expenses | $4,067,616 | $2,959,133 | $2,545,749 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $351,691 | $185,383 | $438,257 |
| 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
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seton Hall University School of Law ($176,200), Community Health Law Project ($125,000), Autism New Jersey ($106,653).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Law Project South Orange, NJ | Cosponsorship | $125,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey Newark, NJ | Cosponsorship | $65,000 |
| NJ LEEP Newark, NJ | Cosponsorship | $100,000 |
| Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey Somerville, NJ | Cosponsorship | $45,390 |
| Eagleton Institute Center for Youth Political Par New Brunswick, NJ | Cosponsorship | $100,000 |
| Latin American Legal Defense and Edu Fund Trenton, NJ | Cosponsorship | $63,000 |
| Make the Road NJ Elizabeth, NJ | Cosponsorship | $89,700 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Washington, DC | Cosponsorship | $60,000 |
| YWCA Northern New Jersey Hackensack, NJ | Cosponsorship | $40,000 |
| Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Newark, NJ | Cosponsorship | $31,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA C SCHECK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| Norberto A Garcia Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Kathleen N Fennelly Esq | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| Maria Cristiano Anderson Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Kelly Ann Bird Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| John F Gillick Esq | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| Mikeisha Anderson Jones Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Thomas J Manzo Esq | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| Timothy F McGoughran Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Denise Marra DePekary Esq | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Charles J Stoia Esq | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTINE A AMALFE ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RONALD C APPLEBY JR ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| FAUDIA HAMEED CLEMENZA ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Craig J Compoli Jr Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXANDRA V GALLO ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| HON HELEN E HOENS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| KATRINA M HOMEL ESQ | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| Diana C Manning Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM H MERGNER JR ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Aruna K Pappu Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Loren L Pierce Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DIANE K SMITH ESQ | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| G Glennon Troublefield Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Craig J Hubert Esq | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Michele Dorney | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Maria Fruci | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Eugenia M Lynch | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jersey State Bar Foundation?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. It holds $16.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Jersey State Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, New Jersey State Bar Foundation holds $16.5M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 31 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does New Jersey State Bar Foundation operate?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Jersey.
What size grants does New Jersey State Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, New Jersey State Bar Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New Jersey State Bar Foundation's EIN?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6074475. 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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