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Who funds employment in New Jersey: 55 foundations, $588,174 in grants

55 private foundations paid 99 grants totaling $588,174 to employment 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 Lennox Foundation, with $100,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Employment
Recipients in
New Jersey
Foundations
55
Grants
99
Total granted
$588,174

Foundations that funded employment in New Jersey

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Lennox FoundationWilmington, DE1$100,000$100,000DiffvelopmentOperations fund for Optimal Growthapps.irs.gov
FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$55,000$55,000Employment Horizons IncIn support of 501c3 purposeapps.irs.gov
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncShort Hills, NJ2$50,500$50,000Focus NJ IncFocus njs workforce development toolkit expansion projectapps.irs.gov
Large FoundationFlemington, NJ2$32,500$30,000Center for Educational AdvancementCharityapps.irs.gov
Firefly Scientists FoundationSt Louis, MO1$30,000$30,000No Limits CafeSuzanne hatfield training programapps.irs.gov
C and V Sukenik Fund IncKew Gardens, NY1$25,000$25,000Chaverim Israel Family ServicesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Abe Littenberg Foundation IncLincroft, NJ1$24,000$24,000No Limits CafeProvide jobs and job training to adults with disabilities to fulfill their lives within the community and increase self awarenessapps.irs.gov
Oceanfirst FoundationToms River, NJ3$22,500$7,500Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Dickinson Family Foundation IncPark Ridge, NJ1$20,750$20,750Peters Valley Craft Center IncOperating fundsapps.irs.gov
William G Rohrer Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$20,000$20,000Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationFair Lawn, NJ3$15,250$10,000Abilities of Northwest Jersey IncAbilities housing support program for individuals with disabilities - lift systemapps.irs.gov
Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJ1$15,000$15,000Brothers Building A Better NationMental health advocacyapps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationPortland, ME1$15,000$15,000Spectrum Works IncPost high school youth job training programapps.irs.gov
Parkhill Memorial Trust for Crippled ChildrenPittsburgh, PA1$10,405$10,405Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Kla FoundationAnn Arbor, MI1$10,000$10,000Urban Renewal CorpSupport for shelter supplies, nutritious food, hygiene kits and clothing for economically disadvantaged individualsapps.irs.gov
St Vincents Urology Research FundRye, NY1$10,000$10,000No Limits CafeTo provide employment and job training for adults with intellectual disabilitiesapps.irs.gov
The H Hovnanian Family Foundation IncTinton Falls, NJ1$10,000$10,000No Limits CafeUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
The Hyde and Watson FoundationWarren Township, NJ1$10,000$10,000Employment Horizons IncPurchase and installation of equipment.apps.irs.gov
The Sandy Hill FoundationMadison, NJ1$10,000$10,000Employment Horizons IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation IncWall Township, NJ4$8,500$3,000Compassion CafeDisabilitiesapps.irs.gov
John A and Margaret Post FoundationMt Bethel, PA1$7,500$7,500Peters Valley Craft Center IncPortable dual fuel generators for the peters valley campusapps.irs.gov
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation IncDunstable, MA1$7,500$7,500No Limits CafeJob training & employment opportunities for those with special needsapps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Pittsburgh, PA1$7,000$7,000Inspired ThreadsYouth programsapps.irs.gov
Pascal FoundationincEaston, MD1$7,000$7,000No Limits CafeUnrestricted general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Anvi Group Charitable Foundation IncWarren, NJ1$5,000$5,000Aka Dare To Love IncUnrestricted use by charityapps.irs.gov
Harriet Fredericks Foundation-CashYork, PA1$5,000$5,000Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ro Family FoundationMedway, MA1$5,000$5,000DiffvelopmentCharityapps.irs.gov
The David & Sondra Mack Family Foundation IncFort Lee, NJ1$4,200$4,200Port Authority PbaExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Chehebar Family FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$3,500$3,500Segulos Yaakov IncGeneral operating supportsapps.irs.gov
New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity IncWall, NJ1$3,000$3,000No Limits CafeEducationapps.irs.gov
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$3,000$3,000Employment Horizons IncDonationapps.irs.gov
My 613 Foundation IncLakewood, NJ1$2,900$2,900Chaverim Israel Family ServicesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA30$2,725$385Brodys Crew IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The William and Dale Berkowitz Family Foundation IncRed Bank, NJ1$2,575$2,575No Limits CafeFunding for non-profit restaurant providing employment and training to the intellectually challenged.apps.irs.gov
Abc Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$2,500$2,500Chaverim Israel Family ServicesSocial servicesapps.irs.gov
Curtis W McGraw FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$2,500$2,500Inspired ThreadsUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable Foundation IncRoseland, NJ1$2,500$2,500Employment HorizonsCharitable donation - cashapps.irs.gov
Torcivia Family FoundationRed Bank, NJ1$2,500$2,500No Limits CafeUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY3$2,300$1,000DiffvelopmentMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust UwPhiladelphia, PA1$2,000$2,000Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Jack Adjmi Family Foundation IncNew York, NY2$2,000$1,500Chaverim Israel Family ServicesGeneral charitable, religious and educational purposesapps.irs.gov
Robert J & Elaine Ciatto Family Foundation IncParsippany, NJ1$2,000$2,000No Limits CafeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gil & Oly Avidar FoundationDillon, CO1$1,600$1,600Chaverim-Israel Family ServicesCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Amboy FoundationOld Bridge, NJ1$1,500$1,500No Limits CafeNon-profitapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ3$1,300$1,000Windmill Alliance IncOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Sam & Sara Mermelstein Family FoundationNiles, IL1$1,000$1,000Chaverim Israel Family ServicesMedical aid non for profitapps.irs.gov
The David & Renee Zallie FoundationClementon, NJ1$1,000$1,000Pride Ventures IncCommunity outreach programapps.irs.gov
The Lipari Family FoundationClifton, NJ1$1,000$1,000Employment HorizonsGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Wardell Family Foundation IncFair Haven, NJ1$760$760No Limits CafeEmploy adults with intellectual disabilitiesapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$500$500Compassion Cafe500apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI2$354$250ShetekMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$250$250Compassion CafeMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Paula and William J Marino Family FoundationNew Vernon, NJ1$200$200Employment HorizonsUnrestricted support of organization's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100$100Spectrum Works IncFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA1$5$5Dream To Succeed Foundation IncEmploymentapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Lennox FoundationDiffvelopmentMontclair, NJOperations fund for Optimal Growth$100,000apps.irs.gov
FM Kirby Foundation IncEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJIn support of 501c3 purpose$55,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncFocus NJ IncTrenton, NJFocus njs workforce development toolkit expansion project$50,000apps.irs.gov
Large FoundationCenter for Educational AdvancementFlemington, NJCharity$30,000apps.irs.gov
Firefly Scientists FoundationNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJSuzanne hatfield training program$30,000apps.irs.gov
C and V Sukenik Fund IncChaverim Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Abe Littenberg Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJProvide jobs and job training to adults with disabilities to fulfill their lives within the community and increase self awareness$24,000apps.irs.gov
Dickinson Family Foundation IncPeters Valley Craft Center IncLayton, NJOperating funds$20,750apps.irs.gov
William G Rohrer Charitable FoundationBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Partners for Health IncBrothers Building A Better NationNewark, NJMental health advocacy$15,000apps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationSpectrum Works IncSecaucus, NJPost high school youth job training program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Parkhill Memorial Trust for Crippled ChildrenBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral support$10,405apps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationAbilities of Northwest Jersey IncWashington, NJAbilities housing support program for individuals with disabilities - lift system$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Hyde and Watson FoundationEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJPurchase and installation of equipment.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Sandy Hill FoundationEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Vincents Urology Research FundNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJTo provide employment and job training for adults with intellectual disabilities$10,000apps.irs.gov
The H Hovnanian Family Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kla FoundationUrban Renewal CorpNewark, NJSupport for shelter supplies, nutritious food, hygiene kits and clothing for economically disadvantaged individuals$10,000apps.irs.gov
Oceanfirst FoundationBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral operating support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Oceanfirst FoundationMudgirls StudiosLinwood, NJGeneral operating support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Oceanfirst FoundationNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJGeneral operating support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJJob training & employment opportunities for those with special needs$7,500apps.irs.gov
John A and Margaret Post FoundationPeters Valley Craft Center IncLayton, NJPortable dual fuel generators for the peters valley campus$7,500apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Inspired ThreadsHamilton, NJYouth programs$7,000apps.irs.gov
Pascal FoundationincNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJUnrestricted general operating support$7,000apps.irs.gov
Anvi Group Charitable Foundation IncAka Dare To Love IncSpring Lake, NJUnrestricted use by charity$5,000apps.irs.gov
Harriet Fredericks Foundation-CashBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ro Family FoundationDiffvelopmentMontclair, NJCharity$5,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationSpectrum Works IncSecaucus, NJPost high school youth job training program$5,000apps.irs.gov
The David & Sondra Mack Family Foundation IncPort Authority PbaEnglewood Cliffs, NJExempt purpose$4,200apps.irs.gov
Chehebar Family FoundationSegulos Yaakov IncLakewood, NJGeneral operating supports$3,500apps.irs.gov
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation IncCompassion CafeBeach Haven, NJDisabilities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation IncEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJDonation$3,000apps.irs.gov
New Jersey Natural Gas Company Charity IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
My 613 Foundation IncChaverim Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJCharitable$2,900apps.irs.gov
The William and Dale Berkowitz Family Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJFunding for non-profit restaurant providing employment and training to the intellectually challenged.$2,575apps.irs.gov
Large FoundationAbilities of Northwest JerseyWashington, NJCharity$2,500apps.irs.gov
Abc Charitable FoundationChaverim Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJSocial services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Mandelbaum Barrett Charitable Foundation IncEmployment HorizonsCedar Knolls, NJCharitable donation - cash$2,500apps.irs.gov
Curtis W McGraw FoundationInspired ThreadsHamilton, NJUnrestricted general$2,500apps.irs.gov
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJGeneral program support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Torcivia Family FoundationNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust UwBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral$2,000apps.irs.gov
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation IncFuture of Blue FoundationBrielle, NJGeneral program support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Robert J & Elaine Ciatto Family Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Gil & Oly Avidar FoundationChaverim-Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJCharitable$1,600apps.irs.gov
Jack Adjmi Family Foundation IncChaverim Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJGeneral charitable, religious and educational purposes$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Amboy FoundationNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJNon-profit$1,500apps.irs.gov
Sam & Sara Mermelstein Family FoundationChaverim Israel Family ServicesClifton, NJMedical aid non for profit$1,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationDiffvelopmentMontclair, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Lipari Family FoundationEmployment HorizonsCedar Knolls, NJGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationPeters Valley Craft Center IncLayton, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,000apps.irs.gov
The David & Renee Zallie FoundationPride Ventures IncMedford, NJCommunity outreach program$1,000apps.irs.gov
Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation IncProduct With A PurposeBeach Haven, NJPeople with disabilities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationWindmill Alliance IncBayonne, NJOther civic / community$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Wardell Family Foundation IncNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJEmploy adults with intellectual disabilities$760apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationCompassion CafeBeach Haven, NJ500$500apps.irs.gov
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation IncElevate To Even Plus IncorporatedSummit, NJChanging lives through formative paid summer work experience for nj low-income students of color in 2024$500apps.irs.gov
Jack Adjmi Family Foundation IncKollel Tzemach Yisrael IncLakewood, NJGeneral charitable, religious and educational purposes$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrodys Crew IncManahawkin, NJGeneral support$385apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJGeneral support$365apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNo Limits CafeRedbank, NJMatching contribution (general operating support)$300apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationCompassion CafeBeach Haven, NJMatching gifts$250apps.irs.gov
Columbia Bank FoundationFellowship HomesWayne, NJCharitable giving$250apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationShetekPrinceton, NJMatching gifts$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNo Limits CafeRed Bank, NJGeneral support$223apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationClifton Adult Opportunity CenterClifton, NJGeneral support$208apps.irs.gov
The Paula and William J Marino Family FoundationEmployment HorizonsCedar Knolls, NJUnrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose$200apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationEmployment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJOther civic / community$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAbilities of Northwest Jersey IncWashington, NJGeneral support$185apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOccupational Training Center of Burlington County IncBurlington, NJGeneral support$154apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLets Work for Good IncPiscataway, NJGeneral support$129apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Educational AdvancementFlemington, NJGeneral support$120apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWindmill Alliance IncBayonne, NJGeneral support$113apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInfinity Tomorrow IncFair Lawn, NJGeneral support$106apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationCenter for Vocational Rehabilitation IncEatontown, NJMatching gifts$104apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEast Windsor Volunteer Fire Co 1 IncEast Windsor, NJGeneral support$103apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationPSGCNJ Professional Service Group Central New JerseySomerville, NJOther civic / community$100apps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSpectrum Works IncSecaucus, NJFor civic & community engagement$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHudson Community Enterprises IncJersey City, NJGeneral support$64apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Work Family Connection IncWhitehouse Station, NJGeneral support$64apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDream To Succeed Foundation IncMorris Plains, NJGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAbilities Center of Southern New JerseyWestville, NJGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride Ventures IncMedford, NJGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJersey Cape Diagnostic Training and Opportunity Center IncCape May Court House, NJGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPSGCNJ Professional Service Group Central New JerseySomerville, NJGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationI Am Chosen FoundationGlassboro, NJGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSperos Hope IncEnglewood Cliffs, NJGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShine Collective CorporationRed Bank, NJGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChaverim Israel Family Services IncClifton, NJGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLifeswork IncWest Orange, NJGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoots Up A NJ Nonprofit CorporationMount Arlington, NJGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDiffvelopmentMontclair, NJGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAll Roads To SuccessJersey City, NJGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Vocational Rehabilitation IncEatontown, NJGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMatthew 634Collingswood, NJGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSpectrum Works IncSecaucus, NJGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationDream To Succeed Foundation IncMorris Plains, NJEmployment$5apps.irs.gov

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