SUSTAINABLE JERSEY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES NECESSARY TO PURSUE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A NETWORK AND MOVEMENT OF MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS WORKING COLLECTIVELY TO BRING ABOUT A SUSTAINABLE NEW JERSEY. ACTING WITH STATE AGENCIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY, SUSTAINABLE JERSEY RESEARCHES BEST PRACTICES FOR WHAT COMMUNITIES COULD AND SHOULD DO, CREATES DETAILED GUIDANCE CALLED "ACTIONS, AND ASSISTS MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL GREEN TEAMS AS THEY WORK TOWARD COMPLETING. THEIR EFFORTS RESULT IN A PRESTIGIOUS MUNICIPAL OR SCHOOL CERTIFICATION AWARD WHEN THEY HAVE DOCUMENTED THE SPECIFIC ACTIONS THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUSTAINABLE JERSEY PROGRAM STANDARDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+32.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$380K
+11.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
+6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+4.6% YoY
About Sustainable Jersey
Based on IRS filings
Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in EWING, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $89K.
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 | $3,791,693 | $2,873,434 | $2,977,335 |
| Revenue | $3,373,373 | $2,533,563 | $3,226,325 |
| Expenses | $2,558,388 | $2,701,009 | $2,544,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,852 | $48 | $3,157 |
| 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
172 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Sustainable Jersey
Sustainable Communities Grant Program - Environmental Stewardship Grants
SUSTAINABLE JERSEY
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sustainable Communities Grant Program - Resiliency Grants
SUSTAINABLE JERSEY
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sustainable Jersey Grants - PSE&G Partnership Program
SUSTAINABLE JERSEY
Amount
US $2,500 - US $12,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bloomfield Township ($20,000), Clinton Town ($20,000), Evesham Township ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLANQUITA B VALENTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI & SCHOOL REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BLOOMFIELD, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI OR SCHOOL REGRANTS | $20,000 |
| BOGOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOGOTA, NJ | 2024 PSESG MUNI & SCHOOL REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| BOROUGH OF BARRINGTON BARRINGTON, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI OR SCHOOL REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| CLINTON TOWN CLINTON, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI OR SCHOOL REGRANTS | $20,000 |
| COLONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODBRIDGE, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI & SCHOOL REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| DR CHARLES P DEFUCCIO PS #39 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JERSEY CITY, NJ | NJEA2023 | $10,000 |
| EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RINGOS, NJ | NJEA2023 GRANT | $10,000 |
| EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP MICKLETON, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI OR SCHOOL REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| EVESHAM TOWNSHIP MARLTON, NJ | 2024 PSEG MUNI OR SCHOOL REGRANTS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE EHRLICH | VICE - CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| TERENCE WALL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAOLA TORO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN BROWN-DANCY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BEATRICE DAGGETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD POTOSNAK III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SCHMID | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WANDA MONAHAN ESQ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SALVATORE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY MCDONOUGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARISSA MCKENZIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORI MATHEUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA JIAMPETTI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD MAHANEY EDD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GARY SONDERMEYER | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| GUISEPPE GRILLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARNETTE FREDERIC | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HON TONY PERRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RANDALL SOLOMON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | — |
| RENEE HAIDER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 35 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainable Jersey?
Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in EWING, NJ. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sustainable Jersey?
As of 2024, Sustainable Jersey holds $3.8M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 31 grants totaling $380K in 2024.
Where does Sustainable Jersey operate?
Sustainable Jersey has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does Sustainable Jersey award?
In 2024, Sustainable Jersey awarded 31 grants totaling $380K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sustainable Jersey's EIN?
Sustainable Jersey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3848336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Sustainable Jersey's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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