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New Jersey Children's Foundation

Newark, New Jersey  ·  EIN 831290193  ·  Private foundation

New Jersey Children's Foundation is a private foundation based in Newark, New Jersey. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.0M in grants paid and $5.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 77 individual grants from this funder — $11.8M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$5.5M
Total assets
77
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What New Jersey Children's Foundation funds

New Jersey Children's Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), k-12 education, youth development.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)K-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for New Jersey Children's Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Project Ready
TO SUPPORT PROJECT READY PROGRAMMING.
Newark, NJ$3.0M2023
Project Ready
TO SUPPORT PROJECT READY GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Newark, NJ$1.6M2024
Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids Education Network
TO SUPPORT BRICK GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH PLAN.
Newark, NJ$618K2020
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
TO SUPPORT GOLCS COMMUNITY AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Newark, NJ$600K2020
Brick Education Network
TO SUPPORT BRICK GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH PLAN.
Newark, NJ$594K2021
50can Inc
TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS.
Washington, DC$475K2023
Trio New College Network
TO SUPPORT GATEWAY U PROGRAMMING.
Boston, MA$450K2023
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
TO SUPPORT GOLCS SBO, CTE, AND SPED PROGRAMMING.
Newark, NJ$447K2024
New Jersey Public Charter School Association
TO SUPPORT NJPCSA PROGRAMMING.
Hamilton, NJ$312K2023
New Jersey Public Charter Schools Assoc
TO SUPPORT NJPCSA PROGRAMS.
Hamilton, NJ$300K2021
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
TO SUPPORT GOLCS COMMUNITY AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND GROWTH PLANS.
Newark, NJ$267K2021
50can Inc
TO SUPPORT NJER PROGRAMMING.
Washington, DC$200K2024
New Jersey Public Charter School Association
TO SUPPORT NJPCSA COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS.
Hamilton, NJ$180K2024
Marion P Thomas Charter School
TO SUPPORT MPTCS MARKETING AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT.
Newark, NJ$160K2023
Committee for School Equality
TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S WORK TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Newark, NJ$150K2019

New Jersey Children's Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$434K
2020$1.7M
2021$1.9M
2023$5.1M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from New Jersey Children's Foundation

New Jersey Children's 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 njchildren.org.

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Frequently asked questions about New Jersey Children's Foundation

Does New Jersey Children's Foundation accept grant applications?
New Jersey Children's 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 New Jersey Children's Foundation fund?
New Jersey Children's Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Project Ready, Project Ready, Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids Education Network. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does New Jersey Children's Foundation give in grants?
New Jersey Children's Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 77 grants.
Where is New Jersey Children's Foundation located?
New Jersey Children's Foundation is based in Newark, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 831290193.
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About this profile. This page is built from New Jersey Children's 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 New Jersey Children's Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.