The Navesink Foundation
The Navesink Foundation is a private foundation based in Rumson, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including health and medical research, human services, education, and the arts.
The Navesink Foundation at a glance
In short: The Navesink Foundation gave $163K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New Jersey. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,750
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,538
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,448,235
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (34% 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 Navesink 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 47 West River Road Suite A, Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: (732) 530-8778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Navesink Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hydrocephalus Association ($45K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 214 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New Jersey (34%), Maryland (31%), and Florida (26%). New York and Pennsylvania each accounted for 2%. The reported grantees include organizations in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and Indian River County, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Navesink Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 46 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $650; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $137K (2020) to $163K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocephalus Association Bethesda, MD | Charitable contribution - organization dedicated to research on hydrocephalus, a condition defined by an abnormal, excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cavities of the brain | $45,000 |
| Take a Breather Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - raises money for critical human services in indian River county | $15,000 |
| John's Island Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - special projects, serving those in indian River county | $10,000 |
| Parker Family Health Clinic Red Bank, NJ | Charitable contribution - offer support for the parker family health center, a free health care facility in Monmouth county | $10,000 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - to provide exceptional, patient-centered, evidence-based healthcare to residents of indian River county and surrounding areas | $7,500 |
| VNA of Central Jersey Red Bank, NJ | Charitable Contribution - Visiting Nurse Services | $7,500 |
| Holy Name Catholic Church (Camden Ministries) Camden, NJ | Charitable Contribution - Catholic Church | $6,000 |
| The Keith McHeffey Foundation Rumson, NJ | Charitable contribution - community improvement in fairhaven & rumson New Jersey | $5,000 |
| Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | Charitable contribution - provide food, clothing and fellowship for those in need. | $4,000 |
| Rumson Country Day School Rumson, NJ | Charitable contribution - coeducational, nonsectarian private day school located in rumson nj | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,448,235 | $106,358 | $207,358 | $162,750 | 46 | $174,138 | $81,895 | $163,492 |
| 2023 | $3,381,569 | $286,136 | $169,123 | $142,500 | 40 | $151,883 | $120,793 | $148,485 |
| 2022 | $3,371,712 | $171,154 | $174,044 | $150,700 | 42 | $159,063 | $59,551 | $158,510 |
| 2021 | $3,494,724 | $329,925 | $171,770 | $155,303 | 43 | $160,725 | $115,889 | $165,962 |
| 2020 | $3,514,833 | $-417,401 | $158,472 | $136,557 | 43 | — | $57,935 | $134,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Navesink Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Hydrocephalus Association says it funds research to prevent, treat, and cure hydrocephalus and works to improve the lives of people affected by the condition. Lunch Break says it provides food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life skills to people in need in Monmouth County and beyond. The Rumson Country Day School describes its work as providing students with a challenging academic experience and nourishing academic excellence, responsibility, civic awareness, and leadership.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in pediatric brain cancer research, care and research for neurological conditions, women’s counseling and support, theatre arts, and physical rehabilitation for paralyzed individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $162,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $45,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $45,000 to the Hydrocephalus Association, $15,000 to Take a Breather, $10,000 each to John’s Island Foundation and Parker Family Health Clinic, and $7,500 each to Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc and VNA of Central Jersey. Other grants included $6,000 to Holy Name Catholic Church (Camden Ministries), $5,000 to The Keith McHeffey Foundation, and $4,000 each to Lunch Break, Rumson Country Day School, The Lilabean Foundation, and The Riverview Medical Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Devlin as trustee and J Hugh Devlin, deceased, as foundation manager.
The Navesink Foundation is led by Nancy Devlin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Devlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Hugh Devlin (2023–2024) — Foundation Manager · Filing note: Deceased
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Navesink Foundation
How much does The Navesink Foundation give each year?
The Navesink Foundation gave $163K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 40 grants.
What is The Navesink Foundation's typical grant size?
The Navesink Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,538, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Navesink Foundation that year got $650 on average.
Where does The Navesink Foundation give grants?
The Navesink Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (31%) and Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (9 grants), Red Bank, NJ (9 grants), Rumson, NJ (2 grants) and Camden, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Navesink Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Navesink Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Navesink Foundation's largest grantees?
The Navesink Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hydrocephalus Association ($45,000), Take a Breather ($15,000) and John's Island Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Navesink Foundation?
The Navesink Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Navesink Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Hydrocephalus Association says it funds research to prevent, treat, and cure hydrocephalus and works to improve the lives of people affected by the condition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Navesink Foundation?
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 Navesink Foundation's EIN?
The Navesink Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7154218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Navesink 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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