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Schumann Fund for New Jersey Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Schumann Fund for New Jersey Inc.
Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Summary

The Schumann Fund for New Jersey Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, early childhood education, and child welfare. With a commitment to fostering economic mobility and healthy communities, the Fund emphasizes collaboration and effective resource utilization. As of 2025, funding will primarily be available for renewal applications, while new proposals will be accepted starting January 15, 2026. This initiative aims to create lasting positive change in social and educational services for vulnerable populations.

Overview

Schumann Fund for New Jersey Grant Program Priorities The Schumann Fund for New Jersey is a tax-exempt, private foundation, incorporated as a corporation not for pecuniary profit under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Schumann Fund program priorities fall into three categories: Affordable homes & healthy communities: Foster affordable homes, economic mobility, and healthy, resilient communities for children and families.Early childhood & education: Support low-income children and families of color to thrive through opportunities in early childhood development and youth education.Child welfare & youth justice: Advance reforms in systems affecting children and youth, such as the child welfare, juvenile justice, and immigration systems, to support racial equity and youth justice. We support organizations engaged in a range of complementary strategies, including: Organized and engaged communitiesEffective programs that center low-income children and families of colorEquitable public policy

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.

What Schumann Fund for New Jersey Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
58
Total given
$1.42M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$1,000–$75K
  • By dollars: New Jersey 95%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Newark, NJ; Montclair, NJ; Morristown, NJ.
  • 26% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Advocates for Children of New Jersey · Newark, NJ

    Operating support

    $75K

  • Rutgers Child Advocacy Clinic of Rutgers Law School · Newark, NJ

    Program/project support

    $55K

  • Clinton Hill Community Action · Newark, NJ

    Operating support

    $50K

  • Monarch Housing Associates · Cranford, NJ

    Program/project support

    $50K

  • New York Public Radio (NJ Public Radio) · New York, NY

    Operating support

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsaffordable-housingpreschoolschild-welfare

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