Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Union County and surrounding areas, focusing on innovative projects that
  • Live and work in the primary service area

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Funded projects must be consistent with the mission of Overlook Medical Center to build healthier communities.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Not to make grants for operating expenses or endowments.
  • Not eligible: Not to fund any organization more than once in any twelve-month period.
  • Not eligible: Not to fund any single program for more than three (3) consecutive years.

Overview

The Overlook Foundation, established in 1976, is a private charity dedicated to enhancing healthcare through philanthropic efforts. Recognized as a High Performer by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, it primarily supports the Overlook Medical Center and local nonprofits with health-related initiatives. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations serving the health needs of the community, particularly in Union County and surrounding areas, focusing on innovative projects that improve community health.

Grants
Overlook Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations by awarding grants to fund health-related initiatives. These organizations serve the primary catchment area for Overlook Medical Center, which encompasses Union County and neighboring communities.

Eligibility

Grants to organizations outside of Overlook Medical Center shall be made only for such hospital, health care or other support services as the board of trustees may deem appropriate...to organizations tax exempt...under Section 501(c)(3) serving the health needs of Overlook Medical Center’s catchment area. Funded projects must be consistent with the mission of Overlook Medical Center to build healthier communities.
To organizations tax exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) serving the health needs of citizens served by Overlook Medical Center.The general policy of Overlook Foundation is to assist nonprofit organizations with community grants for new health related initiatives that serve individuals who live and work in the primary service area for Overlook Medical Center, including:Union County (all municipalities)Essex County (Maplewood; Millburn/Short Hills; Newark; Irvington; West Orange) Somerset County (Warren; Watchung; Basking Ridge)Middlesex County (Dunellen; Piscataway)Hudson County (Bayonne)Morris County (Chatham; Morristown)Other bordering towns on a case-by-case basis

Ineligibility

Not to make grants for operating expenses or endowments.Not to fund any organization more than once in any twelve-month period.Not to fund any single program for more than three (3) consecutive years.

What Overlook Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$13.68M
Median grant
$13.68M
  • By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Summit, NJ.

Example grants

  • Overlook Medical Center · Summit, NJ

    For detail, see part iv - supplemental information

    $13.68M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Community health

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