Scientific Research Grant Funders in New Jersey
153 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to New Jersey nonprofits in recent years, together directing $613.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 153 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 scientific research funders in New Jersey
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New Jersey giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nsn Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $495.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 2 | New Jersey Health Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $38.6M | 35 | 2025 |
| 3 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $10.2M | 21 | 2024 |
| 4 | Cornell University | New York | $8.0M | 8 | 2019 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $7.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $4.6M | 20 | 2024 |
| 7 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $4.5M | 12 | 2024 |
| 8 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Maryland | $3.6M | 2 | 2020 |
| 9 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $3.1M | 4 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for | California | $2.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $2.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | The V Foundation | North Carolina | $1.9M | 3 | 2025 |
| 13 | Gateway for Cancer Research | Illinois | $1.6M | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | New York | $1.6M | 21 | 2024 |
| 15 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $1.5M | 19 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in New Jersey — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 153 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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