The New Song Foundation Inc
The New Song Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports charitable distributions to other qualifying charitable organizations, including grants for trauma healing programs.
The New Song Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The New Song Foundation Inc gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,500
- +106.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,192
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $255,938
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The New Song Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Chadwell Court, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (609) 577-4489
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The New Song Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Ministries in Higher Educa ($2K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients listed in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The New Song Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1248% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Ministries in Higher Educa Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $2,000 |
| Oasis Center Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,500 |
| World Team - Global Member Care Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,500 |
| Task Pennigton, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,500 |
| Home Front Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,500 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,000 |
| Younity Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends Pennington, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Trenton Pennington, NJ | Fudning for Trauma Healing Program | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fort Liberty Pennigton, NJ | Funding for Trauma Healing Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $255,938 | $89,684 | $17,281 | $15,500 | 13 | $15,650 | $5,553 | $12,050 |
| 2023 | $190,035 | $62,102 | $11,361 | $7,500 | 6 | $10,309 | $2,983 | $8,461 |
| 2022 | $142,549 | $22,455 | $9,843 | $6,500 | 5 | $9,150 | $2,197 | $6,011 |
| 2021 | $126,231 | $127,929 | $1,698 | $1,150 | 1 | $1,150 | $2,210 | $4,690 |
| 2020 | — | $5,600 | $5,600 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The New Song Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $15,500 through 13 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Listed recipients included Lutheran Ministries in Higher Educa ($2,000), Oasis Center ($1,500), World Team - Global Member Care ($1,500), TASK ($1,500), and Home Front ($1,500); the stated purpose for each was funding for trauma healing programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Brown as President/Tr, Tucker Brown as Secretary, and Tobias Brown and Eliana Brown as directors.
The New Song Foundation Inc is led by Catherine Brown, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Brown
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobias Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliana Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tucker Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The New Song Foundation Inc
How much does The New Song Foundation Inc give each year?
The New Song Foundation Inc gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 6 grants.
What is The New Song Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The New Song Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,192, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The New Song Foundation Inc give grants?
The New Song Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pennington, NJ (11 grants) and Pennigton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The New Song Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The New Song Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for Trauma Healing Programs" (12 grants).
Who are The New Song Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The New Song Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lutheran Ministries in Higher Educa ($2,000), Oasis Center ($1,500) and World Team - Global Member Care ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The New Song Foundation Inc?
The New Song Foundation Inc reported $256K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The New Song Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The New Song Foundation Inc's EIN?
The New Song Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3736919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The New Song 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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