The MCJ Amelior Foundation
The MCJ Amelior Foundation is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include public education, health, youth services, and social enterprise.
The MCJ Amelior Foundation at a glance
In short: The MCJ Amelior Foundation gave $5.8M across 149 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state New Jersey. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,783,042
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 149
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,812
- +35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $73,952,936
- +35.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (38 of 149, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The MCJ Amelior Foundation
- 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. It lists Suzanne M. Spero as the contact. No special forms or materials are required except proof of Section 501(c)(3) status as a publicly supported charity. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that no submission deadlines exist.
- Deadline
- The filing states that no submission deadlines exist.
- Contact
Application contact: Suzanne M Spero
Mailing address: 53 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 540-1946
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MCJ Amelior Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Malaria No More Fund ($820K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
661 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 586 grants of 661 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 19% to New York, 14% to Washington, 10% to Massachusetts, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 149 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MCJ Amelior Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 149 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2022) to $5.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 149 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria No More Fund Seattle, WA | For General Operating Support | $820,128 |
| Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity New York, NY | For General Operating Support | $595,000 |
| New Jersey Children's Foundation Newark, NJ | For General Operating Support | $584,125 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc Boston, MA | For General Operating Support | $516,700 |
| SHOE4AFRICA Inc New York, NY | For General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| America's Frontier Fund Arlington, VA | For General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Menlo Park, CA | For General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corp Newark, NJ | For General Operating Support | $151,000 |
| Kent Place School Summit, NJ | For General Operating Support | $130,000 |
| West Side High School Alumni Association Newark, NJ | For General Operating Support | $126,431 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,952,936 | $11,922,404 | $8,791,005 | $5,783,042 | 149 | $7,371,479 | $10,488,133 | $5,561,194 |
| 2023 | $54,421,147 | $3,142,815 | $7,244,204 | $4,795,860 | 167 | $6,044,065 | $2,199,193 | $4,752,384 |
| 2022 | $52,776,695 | $3,657,876 | $4,284,619 | $2,403,369 | 141 | $3,815,405 | $4,215,175 | $4,799,918 |
| 2021 | $54,541,838 | $9,998,587 | $5,147,738 | $3,115,707 | 132 | $4,878,840 | $6,677,869 | $5,064,226 |
| 2020 | $50,257,726 | $4,420,111 | $5,318,379 | $2,487,525 | 72 | — | $4,449,144 | $4,296,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MCJ Amelior Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.6M for 2024 — 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the New Jersey Children’s Foundation says its mission is to improve public education systems by investing in people, programs, and partnerships, with children’s interests first. The Clinton Health Access Initiative says it works to save lives and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries by helping governments and the private sector strengthen health systems. YouthBuild Newark says it harnesses the intelligence and positive energy of low-income young people to rebuild their community and their lives.
Other supported organizations describe work in African children’s health and women’s empowerment (Shoe4Africa), early-stage social enterprises (Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation), and educating girls to become leaders (Kent Place School).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 149 grants totaling $5,783,042. Grants ranged from $100 to $820,128, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included Malaria No More Fund ($820,128), Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity ($595,000), New Jersey Children’s Foundation ($584,125), Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc. ($516,700), and Shoe4Africa Inc. ($300,000). The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne M. Spero as president; Christine Chambers Gilfillan and Raymond G. Chambers as directors/co-chairs; Anthony J. Romano as director, assistant secretary, and treasurer; Wendy C. Berry-McWeeny as director/consultant; and Charles Rubin, Jennifer G. Chambers, Mercel P. Chambers, Michael J. Chambers, and Patricia A. Chambers as directors.
The MCJ Amelior Foundation is led by Suzanne M. Spero, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne M. Spero
President
Director, Vice President & Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$255K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Charles Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Christine Chambers Gilfillan
Director & Co-Chair
Director & President → Director & Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Wendy C. Berry-McWeeny
Director & Consultant
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Anthony J. Romano
Director, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara B. Coleman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Sheridan
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gilfillan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond G. Chambers
Director & Co-Chair
Director → Director & Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Brown Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer G. Chambers
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercel P. Chambers
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gilfillan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gilfillan
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Gilfillan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer G. Chambers Meyers (2020) — Director
- Former: Mercel P. Chambers Meyers (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Gilfillan II (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $305K, to Christine Chambers Gilfillan (Director/Co-Chair). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The MCJ Amelior Foundation
How much does The MCJ Amelior Foundation give each year?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation gave $5.8M across 149 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 167 grants.
What is The MCJ Amelior Foundation's typical grant size?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,812, across 149 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MCJ Amelior Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The MCJ Amelior Foundation give grants?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (37 grants), New York, NY (19 grants), Morristown, NJ (15 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does The MCJ Amelior Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The MCJ Amelior Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (149 of 149) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MCJ Amelior Foundation's largest grantees?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Malaria No More Fund ($820,128), Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity ($595,000) and New Jersey Children's Foundation ($584,125), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The MCJ Amelior Foundation?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation reported $74.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MCJ Amelior Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MCJ Amelior Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The MCJ Amelior Foundation's EIN?
The MCJ Amelior Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2497895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The MCJ Amelior Foundation 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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