Community Improvement Grant Funders in New Jersey
135 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to New Jersey nonprofits in recent years, together directing $78.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 135 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 community improvement funders in New Jersey
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New Jersey giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novartis Us Foundation | New Jersey | $11.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $6.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 3 | Salem Health and Wellness Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $4.9M | 2 | 2022 |
| 4 | New Jersey Civic Information Consortium | New Jersey | $4.3M | 42 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $3.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $3.7M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $2.9M | 15 | 2024 |
| 8 | Victoria Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $2.5M | 32 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $2.2M | 21 | 2024 |
| 10 | Pseg Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $2.2M | 20 | 2024 |
| 11 | California Healthcare Foundation | California | $2.1M | 3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Greater Trenton Inc | New Jersey | $2.1M | 2 | 2020 |
| 13 | The Prudential Foundation | New Jersey | $2.1M | 11 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $2.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 15 | United Way of New York City | New York | $1.6M | 2 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in New Jersey — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 135 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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