Fanwood Community Foundation Grant

The Fanwood Community Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that address critical needs within the Fanwood community. Established by dedicated local donors, the Foundation has awarded over $30,000 in grants since 1998. Key areas of focus include food insecurity, wellness promotion, emergency responder support, and crisis hotline training. Grants typically do not exceed $1,000, although larger requests may be considered for multi-year funding, ensuring impactful community initiatives are sustained.

The Fanwood Community Foundation (FCF) owes its inception to four individuals committed to giving back to the community where they lived and raised their children. Bob and Carol Kraus, Fred Chemidlin, and Ted Frankenbach had the idea to form this Foundation funded largely by their donations to better the Fanwood community that means so much to them. We strive to continue the vision they had for the Foundation and the mission to meet the needs of the Fanwood community.
The Fanwood Community Foundation mission is to fulfill the charitable goals of our donors while supporting the current and future needs of our community. FCF has been supporting our community through donations from local donors - individuals, families, and businesses. The Foundation uses a portion of the income from the invested donations to provide grants and support to the local community. The FCF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Since its founding in 1998, FCF has granted more than $30,000 to a variety of different non-profit organizations in our community.
The Fanwood Community Foundation provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve the Fanwood community. The Foundation supports local initiatives that address critical community needs. In 2024, FCF awards grants that supported the following areas:
Food insecurity: Supporting programs that help alleviate hunger in the community.Wellness and joy promotion: Grants support initiatives that promote wellness and joy for individuals and families facing financial and health challenges.Emergency responders: Funding for essential protective equipment and tools, such as fire helmets for local firefighters.Crisis hotline training: Supporting training programs like the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for crisis hotline volunteers.
Grants are generally under $1,000, but larger grants may be considered and could be funded over multiple years. Grant requests should be for a single program or project and must have board approval.

Eligibility

We provide grant money to 501(c)3 organizations that serve the Fanwood community.