Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
41
Grants recorded
108
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey?
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by FM Kirby Foundation Inc ($535K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($485K), Community Foundation of New Jersey ($362K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey between 2019–2025.
Show all 41 funders
| The John Bickford Foundation | $7,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $6,375 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| George a OHL Jr Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Newman's Own Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Julia & Gilbert Merrill Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The MCJ Amelior Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $1,750 | 5 | 2021–2023 |
| William P & Gertrude Schweitzer | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The SGMG Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Investors Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| IBM International Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2020 |
| E a Moos Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Kronthal Family Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Manloy Heritage Foundation Inc | $200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $100 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $751K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $173K.
What grants has Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools 2024-2025 | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Ej Grassmann Trust | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW DEHUMIDIFYING SYSTEM (AS WELL AS A NEW IRON AND STEAMER) TO PRESERVE OUR COSTUME STOCK. | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Jack K Ayre & Frank Ayre Lee | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Kean Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | George a OHL Jr Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The John Bickford Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2025 | William P & Gertrude Schweitzer | CHARITABLE GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Manloy Heritage Foundation Inc | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | $100 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of New Jersey | PERFORMING ARTS & EDUCATION | $151,000 |
| 2024 | FM Kirby Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF 501C3 PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Edward T Cone Foundation | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| 2024 | CTW Foundation Inc | SOCIAL | $40,000 |
| 2024 | John a and Margaret Post Foundation Inc | STNJ PARKING LOT PAVING PROJECT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Hyde and Watson Foundation | HARD COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ej Grassmann Trust | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Kean Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Jack K Ayre & Frank Ayre Lee | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John R Eckel Jr Foundation | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation | ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Turrell Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,500 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | STAFF GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The John Bickford Foundation | Funds to support internship stipends and housing costs for deserving students | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 108 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey?
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by FM Kirby Foundation Inc ($535K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($485K), Community Foundation of New Jersey ($362K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey between 2019–2025.
Who is Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's largest funder?
FM Kirby Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, with $535K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey across 108 grants from 41 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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