Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in New Jersey
47 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to New Jersey nonprofits in recent years, together directing $32.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 47 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in New Jersey
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New Jersey giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $8.8M | 3 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $8.2M | 29 | 2024 |
| 3 | Fund for New Jersey | New Jersey | $2.0M | 34 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $1.4M | 12 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation | New Jersey | $1.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 6 | Pseg Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $1.0M | 13 | 2024 |
| 7 | Community Foundation of New Jersey | New Jersey | $643K | 14 | 2024 |
| 8 | Rodkin Family Foundation | Connecticut | $625K | 3 | 2020 |
| 9 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $468K | 3 | 2023 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $425K | 4 | 2022 |
| 11 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $350K | 2 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $210K | 2 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in New Jersey — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 47 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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