The William C & Vivian Eiff
The William C & Vivian Eiff is a private foundation based in Manasquan, New Jersey. It made 18 grants totaling $132,200 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including educational institutions, community organizations, and groups working on environmental, health, and social needs.
The William C & Vivian Eiff at a glance
In short: The William C & Vivian Eiff gave $132K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,200
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,344
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,398,830
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William C & Vivian Eiff
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1541 Osprey Court, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: (908) 241-8070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William C & Vivian Eiff funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sea Girt Surf Lifesaving Associatio ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 15% to Florida, 9% to Massachusetts, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 3% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William C & Vivian Eiff open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $136K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Girt Surf Lifesaving Associatio Sea Girt, NJ | Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundatio Jacksonville, FL | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Reclam the Bay Surf City, NJ | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Saint Peters Prep Jersey City, NJ | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Wall Township Police Department Wall Township, NJ | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Seton Hall Prep West Orange, NJ | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Westfield Mens Club Westfield, NJ | Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,398,830 | $193,304 | $173,104 | $132,200 | 18 | $136,083 | — | $75,639 |
| 2024 | $1,375,724 | $113,550 | $172,835 | $135,953 | 16 | $135,953 | — | $73,505 |
| 2023 | $1,435,133 | $-111,795 | $103,273 | $69,100 | 10 | $69,100 | — | $65,678 |
| 2022 | $1,649,845 | $-101,719 | $120,693 | $85,291 | 9 | $85,291 | — | $66,597 |
| 2021 | $1,872,268 | $446,242 | $110,924 | $84,212 | 14 | $84,212 | — | $92,521 |
| 2020 | $1,492,427 | $31,183 | $84,730 | $24,873 | 6 | — | — | $67,668 |
| 2019 | $1,557,661 | $-386,456 | $48,560 | $10,400 | 5 | — | $13,211 | $59,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William C & Vivian Eiff reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations such as Reclam the Bay, whose stated mission is to provide education and awareness about the environmental benefits of shellfish filtering, feeding, and cleaning the estuary. Other recipients include organizations focused on education, community services, and charitable assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $132,200 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $20,000 to Sea Girt Surf Lifesaving Association and $20,000 to The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation; $15,000 to Seton Hall University; $12,500 to Holy Cross; and $10,000 each to Reclam the Bay, Saint Peters Prep, and Wall Township Police Department. Reclam the Bay received $10,000; its stated mission is environmental education and awareness related to shellfish and estuary health. Winny Cup Foundation received $3,000 and describes its work as assisting local families in need and addressing poverty and prevention of cruelty to children. Ocean County YMCA Inc received $1,500; it describes its programs as focused on child care, aquatics, wellness, youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
June Nitche was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The William C & Vivian Eiff is led by June Nitche, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
June Nitche
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Albert Nitche (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to June Nitche (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The William C & Vivian Eiff
How much does The William C & Vivian Eiff give each year?
The William C & Vivian Eiff gave $132K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 16 grants.
What is The William C & Vivian Eiff's typical grant size?
The William C & Vivian Eiff's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,344, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William C & Vivian Eiff that year got $7K on average.
Where does The William C & Vivian Eiff give grants?
The William C & Vivian Eiff gives mostly in New Jersey: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westfield, NJ (3 grants).
Does The William C & Vivian Eiff give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The William C & Vivian Eiff's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (18 grants).
Who are The William C & Vivian Eiff's largest grantees?
The William C & Vivian Eiff's largest 2025 grantees include Sea Girt Surf Lifesaving Associatio ($20,000), The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundatio ($20,000) and Seton Hall University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William C & Vivian Eiff?
The William C & Vivian Eiff reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William C & Vivian Eiff fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations such as Reclam the Bay, whose stated mission is to provide education and awareness about the environmental benefits of shellfish filtering, feeding, and cleaning the estuary. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William C & Vivian Eiff?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 William C & Vivian Eiff's EIN?
The William C & Vivian Eiff's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1703849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William C & Vivian Eiff 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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