The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc
JULES L PLANGERE JR FAM FDN INC is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. In 2025, it made 41 grants totaling $2,732,585, primarily to organizations in New Jersey. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 40 grants totaling $2.9 million.
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $73K), mostly in New Jersey. 30% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,915,200
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $72,880
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $24,975,736
- +2.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (98% 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 The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth CO ($790K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 191 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining shares went to Georgia (4%), Florida (4%), New York (3%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $121K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 $2.0M (2023) to $4.0M (2021). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth CO Asbury Park, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $789,800 |
| Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr Found Edison, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $375,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $265,000 |
| Family Resource Associates Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $141,900 |
| Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $125,000 |
| VNA Health Group Neptune, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society Manasquan, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Sisters Academymercy Center Asbury Park, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Asbury Park, NJ | Unrestricted General Support | $61,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,975,736 | $3,781,805 | $3,087,829 | $2,915,200 | 40 | $2,955,713 | $3,447,422 | $112,144 |
| 2025 | $24,264,845 | $2,629,544 | $3,026,899 | $2,732,585 | 41 | $2,869,986 | $2,232,949 | $1,248,401 |
| 2024 | $24,688,350 | $2,113,816 | $2,608,332 | $2,375,142 | 36 | $2,504,830 | $690,791 | $1,203,507 |
| 2023 | $25,204,695 | $-404,302 | $2,194,294 | $1,977,425 | 33 | $2,102,657 | $477,304 | $1,210,313 |
| 2022 | $27,793,937 | $1,534,263 | $3,909,301 | $3,703,500 | 41 | $3,826,540 | $1,235,031 | $1,400,692 |
| 2021 | $30,191,861 | $5,535,169 | $4,269,378 | $3,991,708 | 44 | — | $5,221,771 | $1,430,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose missions include helping people with disabilities and their families, providing music education to underserved youth, and assisting people facing socioeconomic challenges. Other recipients describe work in higher education, cancer research and patient support, recovery, and services such as meals, housing, and utility assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $2,732,585. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $615,360, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $615,360 to Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County, $275,000 to Monmouth Medical Center, $252,225 to Family Resource Associates, and $250,000 to Jersey Shore Medical Center. Each was listed for unrestricted general support. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 40 grants totaling $2.9 million.
Other 2025 grants included $125,000 each to Mercy Center Corporation and Asbury Park Music Foundation; $100,000 each to American Cancer Society and Monmouth University; and $60,000 to Interfaith Neighbors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alfred D Colantoni as chairman; Nicole A Colantoni, John C Conover III, Jules L Plangere III, and Ernest Donald Lass as trustees; and Donna L Hession as trustee/secretary.
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc is led by Alfred D. Colantoni, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alfred D. Colantoni
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ernest Donald Lass
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $0 (2026)
John C. Conover III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Jules L. Plangere III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Nicole A. Colantoni
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Donna L. Hession
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amy Conover
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Nicole a Colantoni (Trust). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.7M across 41 grants.
What is The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $72,880, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc that year got $121K on average.
Where does The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Asbury Park, NJ (14 grants), Long Branch, NJ (2 grants), Red Bank, NJ (2 grants) and Sea Girt, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth CO ($789,800), Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr Found ($375,000) and Monmouth Medical Center Foundation ($265,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose missions include helping people with disabilities and their families, providing music education to underserved youth, and assisting people facing socioeconomic challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0747053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Jules L Plangere Jr Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- 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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