Paterson Childrens' Foundation
Paterson Childrens' Foundation is a private foundation based in Hawthorne, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $121,825, all to recipients in New Jersey. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $217,500.
Paterson Childrens' Foundation at a glance
In short: Paterson Childrens' Foundation gave $218K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in New Jersey. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $217,500
- +78.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,773
- +62.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,878,187
- -8.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paterson Childrens' Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 Arlington Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07456
Phone: (973) 747-6538
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paterson Childrens' Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Madison Avenue Crossroad ($30K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paterson Childrens' Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2022) to $218K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue Crossroad Paterson, NJ | Year Round Youth Program | $30,000 |
| New Destiny Family Success Paterson, NJ | Foster Father Relationships | $30,000 |
| Paterson Alliance Paterson, NJ | Summer Youth Program | $27,500 |
| Paterson Music Project Paterson, NJ | Enhance Music Appreciation | $20,000 |
| Salesian Sisters Haledon, NJ | Summer Youth Program | $20,000 |
| Solid Foundation Youth Outreach Paterson, NJ | Youth Interaction | $20,000 |
| Camp YDP Paterson, NJ | Summer Camp | $15,000 |
| Northern NJ Council BSA Oakland, NJ | Support Cub Scot Pack 1792 | $15,000 |
| Northside Summer Ministry Paterson, NJ | Summer Camp | $15,000 |
| Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra Ridgewood, NJ | Music Appreciation | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports the following financials:
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,878,187 | $92,755 | $250,695 | $217,500 | 11 | $217,500 | $70,424 | — |
| 2025 | $2,044,284 | $194,797 | $153,292 | $121,825 | 10 | $121,825 | $175,508 | — |
| 2024 | $2,003,059 | $38,479 | $129,759 | $106,500 | 8 | $106,500 | $48,944 | $100,503 |
| 2023 | $2,090,021 | $-41,877 | $113,907 | $92,262 | 8 | $92,262 | $37,569 | $98,361 |
| 2022 | $2,238,478 | $224,098 | $100,206 | $77,574 | 6 | $77,574 | $28,301 | $106,889 |
| 2021 | $2,115,598 | $25,105 | $169,438 | $128,500 | 8 | — | — | $112,913 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes included foster father relationships, year-round and summer youth programs, summer camp, youth interaction, music appreciation, support for disadvantaged mothers, and a memorial gift of charity of choice.
One recipient, Solid Foundation Youth Outreach, describes its mission as offering programs that “inspire, connect and support young people to maximize their potential” and equip them to impact their community and beyond. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $121,825. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $22,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $22,000 to New Destiny Family Success for foster father relationships, $20,000 to Madison Avenue Crossroad for a year-round youth program, $19,625 to Paterson Alliance for a summer youth program, and $15,000 to Paterson Music Project to enhance music appreciation. Other recipients included Salesian Sisters ($10,000), Camp YDP ($10,000), Solid Foundation Youth Outreach ($10,000), Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra ($9,000), Lighthouse Pregnancy Center ($5,000), and Michael Vanlenten ($1,200). Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $217,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Vanlenten as president; James R Suessmann as treasurer; Christine Piano as secretary; and Inge Spungen, Donald Steen, and James Fairclough as trustees.
Paterson Childrens' Foundation is led by David Vanlenten, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Vanlenten
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donald B. Steen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Fairclough
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Inge Spungen
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
James R. Suessmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christine Piano
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cynthia Czesak (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Giannetto (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David J. Van Lenten (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Paterson Childrens' Foundation
How much does Paterson Childrens' Foundation give each year?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation gave $218K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $122K across 10 grants.
What is Paterson Childrens' Foundation's typical grant size?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,773, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paterson Childrens' Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Paterson Childrens' Foundation give grants?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paterson, NJ (8 grants).
Does Paterson Childrens' Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Paterson Childrens' Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Summer Camp" (3 grants).
Who are Paterson Childrens' Foundation's largest grantees?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Madison Avenue Crossroad ($30,000), New Destiny Family Success ($30,000) and Paterson Alliance ($27,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Paterson Childrens' Foundation?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What does Paterson Childrens' Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes included foster father relationships, year-round and summer youth programs, summer camp, youth interaction, music appreciation, support for disadvantaged mothers, and a memorial gift of charity of choice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paterson Childrens' Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paterson Childrens' Foundation's EIN?
Paterson Childrens' Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1487292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Paterson Childrens' Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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