Community Foundation of New Jersey
The Community Foundation of New Jersey manages over 1,160 funds, directing substantial financial support to various causes, including more than $70 million in grants in 2023, with significant focus on food security.
Services
The Community Foundation of New Jersey offers a range of philanthropic services designed to meet the diverse needs of donors. Key services include donor advised funds, planned giving, business philanthropy, and scholarship funds. Through these services, the foundation facilitates impactful charitable giving, allowing donors to support causes they care about efficiently and effectively.
Grants and Funding
In 2023, the Community Foundation of New Jersey recommended more than $70 million in grants to various worthy causes and communities. Notably, over $20 million of these grants were allocated towards food security initiatives. The foundation's discretionary grantmaking focuses on initiatives addressing public policy objectives and promoting public systems fixes, ensuring that funds are directed to areas where they can make a significant impact.
Types of Charitable Funds
The Community Foundation of New Jersey manages over 1,160 funds, offering a variety of charitable fund options. These include donor advised funds, legacy funds, scholarships, and business advised funds. These fund types provide flexible giving opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses, enabling them to support a wide range of nonprofit initiatives.
Discretionary Grantmaking
Discretionary grantmaking at the Community Foundation of New Jersey is geared towards addressing pressing public policy issues and fixing public systems. The foundation strategically allocates discretionary funds to initiatives that can create systemic changes and long-term benefits for communities. This focused approach enhances the effectiveness and reach of the foundation’s philanthropic efforts.
Jersey Gives a Damn Podcast
The Community Foundation of New Jersey hosts the Jersey Gives a Damn podcast, which features conversations with leaders and changemakers within New Jersey. This platform serves as a medium to highlight the voices and stories of individuals making significant contributions to their communities, fostering a greater understanding of the issues and solutions that impact the state.