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Maher Charitable Foundation

Florham Park, New Jersey  ·  EIN 271447747  ·  Private foundation

Based in Florham Park, New Jersey, Maher Charitable Foundation has awarded $6.9M across 57 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Clinton Hill Community Action. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.4M
Total assets
57
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Maher Charitable Foundation funds

Maher Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Maher Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Clinton Hill Community Action
Program Support
Newark, NJ$975K2024
Prek Our Way
Recipient's exempt purposes
Florham Park, NJ$650K2020
Clinton Hill Community Actioin
Program Support
Newark, NJ$478K2022
Clinton Hill Community Action
Program Support
Newark, NJ$475K2023
Clinton Hill Community Actioin
Operational and program support
Newark, NJ$369K2020
Rutgers University Foundation
Program Support
New Brunswick, NJ$320K2024
Community Foundation of Nj
New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and other charitable purposes
Morristown, NJ$315K2020
Newark Street Team
Program Support
Newark, NJ$250K2023
Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Program Support
Princeton, NJ$250K2024
Rutgers University Foundation
Program Support
New Brunswick, NJ$230K2023
Institute for Citizens Scholars
Program Support
Princeton, NJ$215K2023
Rutgers University Foundation
National Institute for Early Education Research
New Brunswick, NJ$185K2020
Rutgers University Foundation
Program Support - NIEER & GSE
New Brunswick, NJ$180K2022
Newark Community Street Team
Program Support - Newark Stays Eviction Prevention Program
Newark, NJ$150K2022
Advocates for Children of Nj
Expanding Capacity for State-Funded Preschool in New Jersey
Newark, NJ$130K2020

Maher Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.1M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.7M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Maher Charitable Foundation

Maher Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mahercharitablefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Maher Charitable Foundation

Does Maher Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Maher Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Maher Charitable Foundation fund?
Maher Charitable Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Clinton Hill Community Action, Prek Our Way, Clinton Hill Community Actioin. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Maher Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Maher Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.9M over 57 grants.
Where is Maher Charitable Foundation located?
Maher Charitable Foundation is based in Florham Park, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271447747.
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About this profile. This page is built from Maher Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Maher Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.