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Who funds civil rights, social action and advocacy in New Jersey: 61 foundations, $2.1 million in grants

61 private foundations paid 121 grants totaling $2,055,634 to civil rights, social action and advocacy nonprofits in New Jersey, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc, with $585,000 in 7 grants.

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Cause
Civil rights, social action and advocacy
Recipients in
New Jersey
Foundations
61
Grants
121
Total granted
$2,055,634

Foundations that funded civil rights, social action and advocacy in New Jersey

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ7$585,000$250,000American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationSupport your efforts around immigrant rightsapps.irs.gov
Halff Windham FoundationWilmington, DE1$200,000$200,000Bayard Rustin Center for Social JusticeGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ6$188,840$140,000New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well Inc82076 general operating support for new jersey advocates for aging well inc., 2024-2026apps.irs.gov
Henry & Marilyn Taub FoundationTeaneck, NJ2$132,000$125,000New Jersey Advocates for Aging WellRestricted grant for project/program.apps.irs.gov
Fund for New JerseyPrinceton, NJ2$120,000$100,000Salvation and Social JusticeTo maintain focus on racial justice to advance the rights, interests, and influence of nj's black communities through youth, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacyapps.irs.gov
The Olsten Family C FoundationNew Hope, PA1$74,200$74,200Standardbred Retirement FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Heal-Helping Every Aspect of LifePlano, TX1$72,000$72,000Cair NJDonationapps.irs.gov
The JCDRP Family Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PA1$60,000$60,000American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationAclu of new jersey foundation internship programs - three year commitmentapps.irs.gov
The Skadden FoundationWhite Plains, NY1$51,350$51,350American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationPayment for fellowsapps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Salvation and Social JusticeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$45,000$45,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris & Sussex Counties IncFor: general operating support and support of production of a narrative video projectapps.irs.gov
Robert J Bauer Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL1$40,000$40,000American Civil Liberties UnionUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Leonard Litz FoundationFairfield, CT1$39,000$39,000The Pride NetworkGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sun Family FoundationShort Hills, NJ1$30,000$30,000Science and Politics SocietyPromote the application of scientific reasoning data and logical principlesapps.irs.gov
Turrell FundMontclair, NJ1$30,000$30,000Casa for Children of Essex CountyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation IncNew York, NY1$25,001$25,001Manavi IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Moss Adams FoundationSeattle, WA1$25,000$25,000The PHD Project AssociationOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/b/a Grunin FoundationToms River, NJ2$25,000$15,000Faith in New Jersey IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Debra and Kenneth Caplan FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Casa for Children of Essex County IncGolf Outingapps.irs.gov
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44Philadelphia, PA1$20,000$20,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Hohbach Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$20,000$20,000Alice Paul Institute IncCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation IncFlorham Park, NJ1$20,000$20,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey IncMillburn, NJ1$17,500$17,500Casa for Children of Essex County IncTrauma-informed advocacy for youth in foster careapps.irs.gov
Robert McLean Foundation TrustSpringfield, NJ1$16,000$16,000Standardbred Retirement FoundationOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Banc of California Charitable FoundationSanta Ana, CA1$10,000$10,000Culture Shifting FoundationThe purpose of this grant is to support economic development programsapps.irs.gov
CTW Foundation IncNewark, DE1$10,000$10,000Standardbred Retirement FoundationSocialapps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Pittsburgh, PA1$10,000$10,000Alice Paul InstituteEducationapps.irs.gov
Nfi Foundation IncCamden, NJ1$10,000$10,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJ1$10,000$10,000New Jersey Advocates for Aging WellAdvocacy - aging in communitiesapps.irs.gov
The Hundt Family Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD1$10,000$10,000Electoral Innovation LabGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Stone Foundation of New JerseyLeonardo, NJ1$10,000$10,000Casa FreeholdGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD1$6,250$6,250Manavi IncTo support the general operations of this organization, which provides culturally specific support services and intervention to south asian survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violeapps.irs.gov
Good Hand Foundation CorpAndover, NJ1$6,000$6,000American Civil Liberties UnionGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Alfred N Sanzari Family Foundation IncSouth Hackensack, NJ1$5,000$5,000The Waterfront Project IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ1$5,000$5,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Anvi Group Charitable Foundation IncWarren, NJ1$5,000$5,000Manavi IncUnrestricted use by charityapps.irs.gov
Mayberg Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD1$5,000$5,000Womans Network for Single ParentsSupport programmingapps.irs.gov
The Sandy Hill FoundationMadison, NJ1$5,000$5,000Casa for Children of Essex County IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Weintraub Family FoundationFlorham Park, NJ1$5,000$5,000Casa for Children of Essex County IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
William Sloane Jelin Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$5,000$5,000Casa for Children of Essex CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA36$4,938$2,015American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY5$4,230$2,000Uyghur Nextgen ProjectMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation IncClifton, NJ1$4,000$4,000American Civil Liberties UnionCharityapps.irs.gov
Spring Brook Country Club Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$3,000$3,000Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Health Care Foundation of the Oranges IncEast Orange, NJ1$2,500$2,500Cair NJCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Raj Family Private FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$2,000$2,000Manavi IncManavis mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence in the South Asian communityapps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ1$1,750$1,750Casa for Children of Essex County2025 essex county adoption day celebration - 11/21/2025 - adoption day sponsorapps.irs.gov
The Bayard Rustin Fund IncNew York, NY1$1,500$1,500Bayard Rustin Center for Social JusticeFunding for staff from the bayard rustin center for social justice to attend an educational conference at the national civil rights museum in memphis, tn.apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ3$1,275$1,000Manavi IncOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Investors Foundation IncSummit, NJ1$1,250$1,250The Waterfront ProjectGeneral and project supportapps.irs.gov
Long Arc FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$1,000$1,000Manavi IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Masonic Foundation of WilmetteGlencoe, IL1$1,000$1,000Pro Se Family FoundationCharitable- general supportapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY6$1,000$500Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The SDK Foundation for Human DignitySaddle River, NJ1$1,000$1,000Manavi IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$600$600Alice Paul InstituteGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Wardell Family Foundation IncFair Haven, NJ1$500$500Casa FreeholdCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$400$400Waterfront Project IncEmployee or trustee recommended gift for general operational support.apps.irs.gov
The Brinkman Family Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PA1$250$250Alice Paul InstituteCharitableapps.irs.gov
Amita and Ramesh Gupta Family FoundationFranklin Lakes, NJ1$100$100ManaviCharityapps.irs.gov
O & M Abraham FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$100$100Womans Network for Single Parents IncSingle Parentapps.irs.gov
The Tapestry Foundation IncNew York, NY1$100$100Out Montclair IncEmployee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purposeapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJSupport your efforts around immigrant rights$250,000apps.irs.gov
Halff Windham FoundationBayard Rustin Center for Social JusticePrinceton, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$200,000apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJGeneral operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationNew Jersey Advocates for Aging Well IncHamilton, NJ82076 general operating support for new jersey advocates for aging well inc., 2024-2026$140,000apps.irs.gov
Henry & Marilyn Taub FoundationNew Jersey Advocates for Aging WellHamilton, NJRestricted grant for project/program.$125,000apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncSalvation and Social JusticeTrenton, NJGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Fund for New JerseySalvation and Social JusticeTrenton, NJTo maintain focus on racial justice to advance the rights, interests, and influence of nj's black communities through youth, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Olsten Family C FoundationStandardbred Retirement FoundationMilstone Township, NJGeneral support$74,200apps.irs.gov
Heal-Helping Every Aspect of LifeCair NJNewark, NJDonation$72,000apps.irs.gov
The JCDRP Family Foundation IncAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJAclu of new jersey foundation internship programs - three year commitment$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Skadden FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJPayment for fellows$51,350apps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncSalvation and Social JusticeTrenton, NJGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
FM Kirby Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Morris & Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJFor: general operating support and support of production of a narrative video project$45,000apps.irs.gov
Robert J Bauer Family FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties UnionNewark, NJUnrestricted$40,000apps.irs.gov
Leonard Litz FoundationThe Pride NetworkNewark, NJGeneral support$39,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationNew Jersey Black Empowerment CoalitionMaplewood, NJ82558 general operating support for the new jersey black empowerment coalition$32,500apps.irs.gov
Turrell FundCasa for Children of Essex CountyNewark, NJProgram support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Sun Family FoundationScience and Politics SocietyHarrison, NJPromote the application of scientific reasoning data and logical principles$30,000apps.irs.gov
Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation IncManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJGeneral support$25,001apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNew Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition IncMaplewood, NJGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncResistencia En Accion NJPrinceton, NJGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncSoma Justice IncMaplewood, NJGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Moss Adams FoundationThe PHD Project AssociationRamsey, NJOperational support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Hohbach Family FoundationAlice Paul Institute IncMount Laurel, NJCommunity support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Fund for New JerseyCasa FreeholdFreehold, NJTo educate and inform new jerseys domestic workers of their rights and protections.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Debra and Kenneth Caplan FoundationCasa for Children of Essex County IncNewark, NJGolf Outing$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJGeneral operating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJUnrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey IncCasa for Children of Essex County IncNewark, NJTrauma-informed advocacy for youth in foster care$17,500apps.irs.gov
Robert McLean Foundation TrustStandardbred Retirement FoundationMillstone, NJOperating expenses$16,000apps.irs.gov
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/b/a Grunin FoundationFaith in New Jersey IncRahway, NJGeneral operating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Alice Paul InstituteMount Laurel, NJEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncCair NJ IncNewark, NJGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Stone Foundation of New JerseyCasa FreeholdFreehold, NJGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation D/b/a Grunin FoundationCasa FreeholdFreehold, NJGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nfi Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncSomers Point, NJGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Banc of California Charitable FoundationCulture Shifting FoundationMontclair, NJThe purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Hundt Family Foundation IncElectoral Innovation LabPrinceton, NJGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Partners for Health IncNew Jersey Advocates for Aging WellHamilton, NJAdvocacy - aging in communities$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationSalvation and Social JusticeTrenton, NJ82192 supporting the salvation and social justice inaugural gala: honoring black faith and justice partners$10,000apps.irs.gov
CTW Foundation IncStandardbred Retirement FoundationMillstone Township, NJSocial$10,000apps.irs.gov
Henry & Marilyn Taub FoundationThe Waterfront Project IncJersey City, NJRestricted grant for project/program.$7,000apps.irs.gov
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJTo support the general operations of this organization, which provides culturally specific support services and intervention to south asian survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating viole$6,250apps.irs.gov
Good Hand Foundation CorpAmerican Civil Liberties UnionNewark, NJGeneral fund$6,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJMatching gifts$5,500apps.irs.gov
William Sloane Jelin Charitable FoundationCasa for Children of Essex CountyNewark, NJGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Weintraub Family FoundationCasa for Children of Essex County IncNewark, NJGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Sandy Hill FoundationCasa for Children of Essex County IncNewark, NJGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncSomers Point, NJGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Anvi Group Charitable Foundation IncManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJUnrestricted use by charity$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alfred N Sanzari Family Foundation IncThe Waterfront Project IncJersey City, NJGeneral Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mayberg Foundation IncWomans Network for Single ParentsLakewood, NJSupport programming$5,000apps.irs.gov
Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation IncAmerican Civil Liberties UnionNewark, NJCharity$4,000apps.irs.gov
Spring Brook Country Club Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Health Care Foundation of the Oranges IncCair NJNewark, NJCommunity support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJGeneral support$2,015apps.irs.gov
Raj Family Private FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJManavis mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence in the South Asian community$2,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationUyghur Nextgen ProjectLawrenceville, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$2,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationCasa for Children of Essex CountyNewark, NJ2025 essex county adoption day celebration - 11/21/2025 - adoption day sponsor$1,750apps.irs.gov
The Bayard Rustin Fund IncBayard Rustin Center for Social JusticePrinceton, NJFunding for staff from the bayard rustin center for social justice to attend an educational conference at the national civil rights museum in memphis, tn.$1,500apps.irs.gov
Investors Foundation IncThe Waterfront ProjectJersey City, NJGeneral and project support$1,250apps.irs.gov
Long Arc FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
The SDK Foundation for Human DignityManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJCharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJOther civic / community$1,000apps.irs.gov
Masonic Foundation of WilmettePro Se Family FoundationUnion, NJCharitable- general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$903apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$667apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationAlice Paul InstituteMount Laurel, NJGeneral purpose$600apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationStandardbred Retirement Foundation IncPerrineville, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$560apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPride Center of New Jersey IncHighland Park, NJMatching gifts$515apps.irs.gov
The Wardell Family Foundation IncCasa FreeholdFreehold, NJCommunity support$500apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncSomers Point, NJMatching gifts$500apps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationWaterfront Project IncJersey City, NJEmployee or trustee recommended gift for general operational support.$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJGeneral support$340apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationAlice Paul Institute IncMount Laurel, NJMatching gifts$325apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Jersey Right To Life Foundation IncPiscataway, NJGeneral support$290apps.irs.gov
The Brinkman Family Foundation IncAlice Paul InstituteMount Laurel, NJCharitable$250apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncOut Montclair IncMontclair, NJMatching gifts$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSalvation and Social JusticeTrenton, NJGeneral support$235apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride Center of New Jersey IncHighland Park, NJGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa for Children of Essex County IncNewark, NJGeneral support$224apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationNew Jersey Right To Life Foundation IncPiscataway, NJOther civic / community$175apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHelpers of Gods Precious Infants of New JerseyMoorestown, NJGeneral support$171apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRemember the Girls IncMount Laurel, NJGeneral support$170apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic County IncSomers Point, NJGeneral support$123apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBirthright of Bergen County IncMaywood, NJGeneral support$119apps.irs.gov
Amita and Ramesh Gupta Family FoundationManaviNew Brunswick, NJCharity$100apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJOther civic / community$100apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew Jersey Right To Life Foundation IncPiscataway, NJMatching gifts$100apps.irs.gov
The Tapestry Foundation IncOut Montclair IncMontclair, NJEmployee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$100apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationThe Waterfront Project IncJersey City, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$100apps.irs.gov
O & M Abraham FoundationWomans Network for Single Parents IncLakewood, NJSingle Parent$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationManavi IncNew Brunswick, NJGeneral support$95apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlice Paul Institute IncMount Laurel, NJGeneral support$91apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBayard Rustin Center for Social JusticePrinceton, NJGeneral support$81apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBlue Star Union A NJ Nonprofit CorporationFreehold, NJGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMooreunityMoorestown, NJGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Pride Resource Network CorpUnion City, NJGeneral support$63apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Roots ProjectUnion, NJGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncAmerican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey FoundationNewark, NJMatching gifts$50apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.