Releases

Community Foundation Heralds New Law That Boosts Charitable Giving

July 22, 2013 The Community Foundation of New Jersey today congratulated Governor Chris Christie and Members of the Legislature for supporting legislation that will make it easier for former New Jersey residents to give to New Jersey charitable organizations. The new law, S-2532/A-3860, specifically “disallows the Division of Taxation to consider a person’s charitable contributions as a factor in determining one’s income tax obligations.”…

Mercer County Fund Allocates $39,500 in Local Grants

July 11, 2013 The Mercer County Fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced its latest round of local grants in keeping with its 2013 focus on improving educational and job-training opportunities for middle school and high school age youth in the Trenton area.…

Community Foundation Congratulates Hoboken EMS on New Ambulance

July 1, 2013 The Community Foundation of New Jersey congratulates the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps on the debut of their new ambulance. The Corps sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Sandy, including the destruction of an earlier ambulance and large quantities of life-saving equipment.…

New Jersey’s Outstanding Volunteers Honored at the NJ State Governor’s Jefferson Award

June 7, 2013 More than two dozen of New Jersey’s most outstanding volunteers were honored at the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards Reception and Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, at the Newark Museum. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno addressed the honorees, including those individuals, organizations, and companies who have volunteered their time, talents, and resources to improve the lives of fellow citizens in New Jersey and beyond.…

Cohen Family Valpak Scholarship Fund Announces 2013 Recipient

May 30, 2013 The Selection Committee of the Cohen Family Valpak Scholarship today announced the recipient of its 2013 scholarship award. Anastasia “Nikki” Arnett, a graduating senior at Wichita’s Heights High School, will receive a scholarship in the total amount of $40,000, paid in annual installments of $10,000. …

Kent Place Middle School Presents Gift to Bay Head and Mantoloking

May 17, 2013 Release credit: Borough of Bay Head, New Jersey. On Tuesday, April 30th, middle school students from the Kent Place School of Summit, New Jersey gathered at a special school assembly and presented a $5000 check to Mayor Bill Curtis of Bay Head and to Nancy Hamilton of the Community Foundation of New Jersey for the Bay Head/Mantoloking Relief Fund. …

Red Bank High Student Wins Creative Writing Scholarship

May 9, 2013 The Selection Committee of The Jonathan Maslow Scholarship today announced the recipient of its 2013 scholarship award. Kaylah Swanger, a graduating senior at Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) and resident of Bradley Beach, will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. …

OceanFirst Foundation & CFNJ Offer Scholarship to Architecture Students

February 15, 2013 OceanFirst Foundation has established a scholarship to honor the legacy and many contributions of local architect, Carl Feltz, Jr., AIA.  Administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the scholarship is available to matriculated college students from Monmouth or Ocean Counties who are enrolled full time in an accredited architectural program at a School of Architecture within the United States. …

NJ Recovery Fund Seeks Project Manager

February 1, 2013 The New Jersey Recovery Fund is a joint effort among local and national foundations, New Jersey corporations, and individuals to provide support to New Jersey’s communities and nonprofit organizations that are affected by or responding to Hurricane Sandy.…