The Jessica Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Metuchen, NJ EIN: 26-1574181

The Jessica Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Metuchen, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New Jersey, including hospitals, community organizations, and public-safety organizations.

Key facts about The Jessica Foundation Inc

In short: The Jessica Foundation Inc gave $161K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-1574181
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$160,500
Grants made (2024)
37
Average grant
$4,338
Median grant
$2,500
New grantees (estimate)
3% first-time grantees (1 of 37, 2024)
Total assets
$2,546,997
Primary geography
New Jersey (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The filing lists Sandra L Rosamilia as the contact. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

+8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$161K

+16.7% YoY

Grant Count

37

+5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+10.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jessica Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Jessica Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

3%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 37 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. The American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives; the Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities. Shriners Children’s says it provides compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives, while Special Olympics says it promotes acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education programs. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey describes its work as addressing the root causes of hunger and delivering neighbor-centric solutions in New Jersey.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $160,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger grants included $20,000 to New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti; $15,000 to Childrens Specialist Hospital; and $10,000 each to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Saint Peters Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, JFK Medical Center, and Saint Francis of Assisi. Other notable awards included $8,000 to St Jude Children's Hospital and $5,000 each to Make A Wish Foundation and Metuchen Police Department.

The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

How to Apply

The filing lists Sandra L Rosamilia as the contact.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, New Jersey recipients received 76% of grant dollars. Pennsylvania received 6%, Tennessee 5%, and New York and Arizona 3% each. Grants also went to organizations in other states.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.

Cities

MetuchenEdisonNew BrunswickNew YorkFlorham ParkToms RiverWashingtonAtlantaBasking RidgeBoys TownDallasHillsideKansas CityMemphisPhiladelphiaPhoenixSummitTampaUnionMountainside

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K43 grants2020 43 grants2021 36 grants2022 35 grants2023 37 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2023) to $161K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $161K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti: $20KNew Jersey Institute forDisabiliti$20KChildrens Specialist Hospital: $15KChildrens Specialist Hospital$15KRobert Wood Johnson Hospital: $10KRobert Wood Johnson Hospital$10KSaint Peters Hospital: $10KSaint Peters Hospital$10KChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia: $10KChildren's Hospital ofPhiladelphia$10KJFK Medical Center: $10KJFK Medical Center$10KSaint Francis of Assisi: $10KSaint Francis of Assisi$10KSt Jude Children's Hospital: $8KSt Jude Children's Hospital$8KMake A Wish Foundation: $5KMake A Wish Foundation$5KMetuchen Police Department: $5KMetuchen Police Department$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti ($20K). Together the top 10 received $103K.

Grant Size Distribution

194 grants across all recorded years

194<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 194 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti Edison, NJGeneral operating fund.$20,000
Childrens Specialist Hospital New Brunswick, NJGeneral operating$15,000
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital New Brunswick, NJGeneral operating fund.$10,000
Saint Peters Hospital New Brunswick, NJGeneral operating fund.$10,000
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAGeneral operating fund.$10,000
JFK Medical Center Edison, NJGeneral operating fund.$10,000
Saint Francis of Assisi Metuchen, NJGeneral operating fund.$10,000
St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TNGeneral operating fund.$8,000
Make A Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZGeneral operating fund.$5,000
Metuchen Police Department Metuchen, NJGeneral operating fund.$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $2,546,997 $160,843 $160,782 $160,500
2023 $2,352,622 $160,923 $138,376 $137,500
2022 $2,249,575 $160,718 $155,500 $155,500

The 2024 filing reports 37 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 35 and 36 grants, respectively.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,546,997$2,352,622$2,249,575
Revenue$160,843$160,923$160,718
Expenses$160,782$138,376$155,500
Qualifying Distributions$160,782$138,376$155,500
Net Investment Income$259$339$134
Distributable Amount$120,574$113,299$128,475

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Sandra Rosamilia, Dana Rosamilia, Joseph M Rosamilia, and Anthony S Rosamilia as officers or directors. Sandra Rosamilia, Joseph M Rosamilia, and Anthony S Rosamilia are listed as trustees; Dana Rosamilia is listed as treasurer.

The Jessica Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Anthony S Rosamilia

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph M Rosamilia

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Rosamilia

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Rosamilia

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Sandra L Rosamilia
Mailing address: 117 Oak Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: (732) 841-2635

Frequently asked questions about The Jessica Foundation Inc

How much does The Jessica Foundation Inc give each year?

The Jessica Foundation Inc gave $161K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 35 grants.

What is The Jessica Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Jessica Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,338, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jessica Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does The Jessica Foundation Inc give grants?

The Jessica Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Metuchen, NJ (6 grants), Edison, NJ (5 grants), New Brunswick, NJ (4 grants) and Florham Park, NJ (2 grants).

Does The Jessica Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Jessica Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Jessica Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Jessica Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti ($20,000), Childrens Specialist Hospital ($15,000) and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Jessica Foundation Inc?

The Jessica Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Jessica Foundation Inc fund?

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Jessica Foundation Inc?

The filing lists Sandra L Rosamilia as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Jessica Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Jessica Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1574181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Jessica Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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