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South Ward Alliance

Newark, New Jersey  ·  EIN 471202863  ·  Private foundation

South Ward Alliance is a private foundation based in Newark, New Jersey. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.2M in grants paid and $2.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 110 individual grants from this funder — $16.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.6M
Total assets
110
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What South Ward Alliance funds

South Ward Alliance's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for South Ward Alliance, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Newark Community Street Team
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Montclair, NJ$588K2024
Newark Community Street Team
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Montclair, NJ$486K2022
Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$458K2023
Newark Community Street Team
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Montclair, NJ$450K2020
Leaders for Life
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$426K2023
Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
West Orange, NJ$424K2020
Leaders for Life
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$353K2022
Gateway University
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Memphis, TN$335K2024
Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$333K2020
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$319K2022
Achieve Community Charter
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$295K2022
Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Newark, NJ$287K2024
Rutgers the State University
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Woodstown, NJ$276K2024
Imagine a Center for Coping With Loss
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Mountainside, NJ$263K2023
Newark Community Street Team
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Montclair, NJ$261K2023

South Ward Alliance giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.2M
2022$3.8M
2023$5.4M
2024$4.2M

How to apply for funding from South Ward Alliance

South Ward Alliance'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 swcalliance.org.

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Frequently asked questions about South Ward Alliance

Does South Ward Alliance accept grant applications?
South Ward Alliance'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 South Ward Alliance fund?
South Ward Alliance's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Newark Community Street Team, Newark Community Street Team, Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does South Ward Alliance give in grants?
South Ward Alliance reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.6M over 110 grants.
Where is South Ward Alliance located?
South Ward Alliance is based in Newark, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471202863.
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About this profile. This page is built from South Ward Alliance'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 South Ward Alliance. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.