New Jersey State Bar Foundation
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is a public charity based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and the charitable and educational foundation of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Founded in 1958, it supports law-related education for the public and opportunities for lawyers to serve through its programs.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: New Jersey State Bar Foundation gave $3.6M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,550,855
- +174.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,048
- +117.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,777,494
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to New Jersey State Bar Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1587
Phone: (732) 249-5000
Website: https://njsbf.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Jersey State Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rutgers Law School ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 103 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
How New Jersey State Bar Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Law School Newark, NJ | Fellowship | $1,515,484 |
| Seton Hall Law Clinics Newark, NJ | Cosponsorship | $422,446 |
| Make the Road NJ Elizabeth, NJ | Cosponsorship | $208,000 |
| CHLP Protecting Public Entitlements South Orange, NJ | Cosponsorship | $150,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Newark, NJ | Fellowship | $129,729 |
| Covenant House New Jersey Newark, NJ | Cosponsorship | $121,000 |
| Autism New Jersey Robbinsville TWP, NJ | Cosponsorship | $106,000 |
| Fair Share Housing Center Cherry Hill, NJ | Fellowship | $102,600 |
| Eagleton Institute New Brunswick, NJ | Cosponsorship | $100,000 |
| Disability Rights New Jersey Trenton, NJ | Cosponsorship | $53,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,777,494 | $9,394,542 | $6,834,546 | $3,550,855 | 39 | $803,416 |
| 2024 | $16,454,808 | $8,555,055 | $4,067,616 | $1,295,258 | 31 | $351,691 |
| 2023 | $11,583,959 | $3,335,634 | $2,959,133 | $492,136 | 21 | $185,383 |
| 2022 | $10,654,048 | $2,093,462 | $2,545,749 | $39,500 | 2 | $438,257 |
| 2021 | $12,412,324 | $2,524,427 | $2,122,081 | $294,264 | 10 | $721,407 |
| 2020 | $10,925,829 | $3,230,773 | $2,621,453 | $484,324 | 10 | $128,505 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to increase New Jersey residents’ awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of law and the legal system; serve as a statewide resource for public law-related education; provide opportunities for lawyers to serve the public; and foster professionalism and pride in the legal profession through public service. Its core education programs provide law-related and violence-prevention education through trainings, seminars, workshops, a video-loan library, publications, and a speaker’s bureau.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Autism New Jersey describes its work as driving statewide change and creating connections through support and guidance. Fair Share Housing Center says it works to end discriminatory or exclusionary housing patterns. Disability Rights New Jersey describes its mission as protecting and advancing the rights of people with disabilities. NJ LEEP serves low-income and first-generation students in the greater Newark area through college-access and success programming. Essex County Legal Aid Association provides free emergency civil legal help to low-income Essex County residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,550,855. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $1,515,484, with a median of $25,000. Listed recipients include Rutgers Law School ($1,515,484, fellowship), an individual recipient Law Clinics ($422,446, cosponsorship), Make the Road NJ ($208,000, cosponsorship), CHLP Protecting Public Entitlements ($150,000, cosponsorship), and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice ($129,729, fellowship). Other recipients included Covenant House New Jersey ($121,000), Autism New Jersey ($106,000), Fair Share Housing Center ($102,600), Eagleton Institute ($100,000), Disability Rights New Jersey ($53,000), NJ LEEP ($50,000), and Kids in Need of Defense ($50,000); these grants were listed as cosponsorships except for Fair Share Housing Center, which was listed as a fellowship.
The Foundation states that its fellowships fund salaries and expenses related to law school clinical programs. Its filing says grants are monitored by finance personnel using cost centers and other information, including written documentation and receipts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Angela C. Scheck, executive director; Ralph J. Lamparello, president; Thomas J. Manzo, first vice president; Charles J. Stoia, immediate past president; and Kelly Ann Bird, secretary. The filing also lists Norberto A. Garcia, Maria Cristiano Anderson, Mikeisha Anderson Jones, Denise Marra DePekary, and Christine A. Amalfe as directors or trustees.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation is led by Angela C. Scheck, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 27 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela C. Scheck
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph J Lamparello
President
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Marra DePekary Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikeisha Anderson Jones Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norberto A Garcia Esq.
Director
Imm. Past President → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Mergner Jr. Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine A. Amalfe Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Cristiano Anderson Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald C. Appleby Jr. Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra V. Gallo Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane K. Smith Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faudia Hameed Clemenza Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aruna K Pappu Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig J Compoli Jr. Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana C Manning Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G Glennon Troublefield Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren L Pierce Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig J Hubert
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugenia M Lynch
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria R Fruci
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard F Klineburger III
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles J Stoia
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ann Bird Esq.
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Manzo Esq.
First Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → First Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina M. Homel Esq.
Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele G Dorney
Trsutee
Trustee → Trsutee, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: John F Gillick Esq. (2020–2024) — First Vice President
- Former: Timothy F McGoughran Esq. (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Helen E. Hoens (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kathleen N Fennelly Esq. (2021–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Lester Aron Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Domenick Carmagnola Esq. (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeralyn L Lawrence Esq. (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Allyson Reek Esq. (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ehsan F Chowdhry Esq. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly A Yonta Esq. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tamara Britt Esq. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Evelyn Padin Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan A Feeney Esq. (2020–2021) — Imm. Past President
- Former: William Ferreira Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Heather G Suarez Esq. (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brian J Neary Esq. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Domenick Carmagnola E (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeralyn L Lawrence Es (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John E Keefe Jr. Esq. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kathleen N Fennelly E (2020) — First Vice President - Trustee
- Former: Kenneth Sharperson Es (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Maria Cristiano Anders (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ralph J Lamparello Es (2020) — Treasurer - Trustee
- Former: Robyn B Gigl Esq. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald G Lieberman Es (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Allyson Reek Es (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about New Jersey State Bar Foundation
How much does New Jersey State Bar Foundation give each year?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation gave $3.6M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 31 grants.
What is New Jersey State Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $91,048, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Jersey State Bar Foundation give grants?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (12 grants), Trenton, NJ (4 grants), South Orange, NJ (3 grants) and New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants).
Does New Jersey State Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on New Jersey State Bar Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cosponsorship" (33 grants) and "Fellowship" (6 grants).
Who are New Jersey State Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rutgers Law School ($1,515,484), Seton Hall Law Clinics ($422,446) and Make the Road NJ ($208,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New Jersey State Bar Foundation?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.4M.
What does New Jersey State Bar Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to increase New Jersey residents’ awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of law and the legal system; serve as a statewide resource for public law-related education; provide opportunities for lawyers to serve the public; and foster professionalism and pride in the legal profession through public service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Jersey State Bar Foundation?
New Jersey State Bar Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check njsbf.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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