KearnyBank Foundation Grant

The KearnyBank Foundation Grant supports organizations enhancing community welfare through education, housing, and quality of life initiatives. Although the 2025 application window is closed, the foundation is committed to improving lives by providing financial assistance and engaging employees in hands-on efforts. Eligible public charities in specific New Jersey and New York counties are encouraged to apply in 2026, contributing to a brighter future for those in need.

NOTE: The application window for 2025 KearnyBank Foundation grant is now closed. Please return to apply in 2026.
The KearnyBank Foundation is dedicated to delivering meaningful support to the organizations that make our communities better.
Through financial grants and the hands-on efforts of our own employees, together we improve the lives of our friends and neighbors throughout the communities we serve.
Through the KearnyBank Foundation we support the important work done by so many organizations and groups helping the disadvantaged, the young, sick, elderly and more. We help with financial grants but also through the hands-on efforts of many of our employees who are committed to improving lives throughout the areas we serve.
Grant Focus
The Foundation focuses on organizations who are:
Education — Providing literacy, financial literacy, higher education, and youth outreach.Housing — Addressing the urgent need for affordable housing, positive neighborhood development and emergency housing.Community Betterment (Arts, Culture, Stewardship) — Enhancing our lives through the arts, social programs, local improvements and the understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship.Quality of Life — Helping senior citizens, veterans, the disabled or seriously ill including hospice care and end of life family support.

Eligibility

The KearnyBank Foundation considers grant applications only from public charities as defined under the Internal Revenue Code and application regulations. If your organization qualifies and is located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic or Union counties in New Jersey, or Kings and Richmond counties in New York, we want to hear your story.