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Families, businesses, and foundations establish named funds with The Community Foundation to help them achieve their charitable goals at minimal cost. Donations are designated into these funds by donors, and grants are recommended out of them by their founders.   You can make an online contribution to your chosen fund by click here.…

Where we’re giving next Tuesday

November 20, 2018 Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. This annual day of charity is a way to not only kick off the holiday season, but also share with loved ones the causes or communities that matter most to you.…

Impact 100 Garden State Announces 2018 Grant Recipients

November 9, 2018 At their Annual Awards Meeting Wednesday night, the members of Impact 100 Garden State voted to award three $100,000 grants to the following recipients and their programs: Greater Bergen Community Action – Paterson Family Financial Empowerment Samaritan Inn, Inc.…

Fundholder Favorite: ArtsPower in Cedar Grove

Fundholders at the Community Foundation of New Jersey support effective nonprofit organizations up and down our state. Over the next month, we’ll be sharing some of our fundholders’ favorite programs. As the season of giving approaches, we hope these short profiles inspire you to support new and worthwhile programs in New Jersey communities.…

New rates on charitable gift annuities

October 22, 2018 The Community Foundation of New Jersey has long offered charitable gift annuities to those who wish to make an up-front gift to a favorite nonprofit and then draw a lifetime income based on the value of the gift and annuitant rates.…

Animal Lover’s Philanthropic Legacy Continues in Morris Plains

October 10, 2018 For one longtime fundholder at the Community Foundation, a charitable bequest was the perfect way to continue her legacy of care and concern for animals. The Community Foundation now administers the Great Companions Fund – an endowed fund established through a bequest in the fundholder’s will – and ensures that the dollars are put toward the most effective programs in line with the fundholder’s intent: to care for and work with companion animals and wildlife across New Jersey.…

Impact 100 Garden State Announces 2018 Grant Finalists

October 10, 2018 Impact 100 Garden State, a Special Project fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, is pleased to announce its 2018 grant finalists. They are: Greater Bergen Community Action – Paterson Family Financial Empowerment Literacy New Jersey – Literacy 100 Morris County Prevention Is Key, Inc.…

Before Florence Hits: Act now to help the Carolinas

September 13, 2018 Hurricane Florence is on track to wreak havoc across the Carolinas, with landfall expected tonight. Despite the tremendous evacuation efforts, there remains a high potential for fatalities and the total devastation of communities. Now’s the time to help.…

Field Trip New Jersey announces latest round of funding

August 29, 2018 The Field Trip New Jersey fund is opening its 2018-2019 application process, with additional funding available for field trips taking place during the upcoming school year. Whether you have received funding for field trip transportation in the past or you are hearing about this for the first time, be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity for your students.…

Roots & Wings to Host Annual ‘Rise & Fly’ Gala on October 25th

Our friends and partners at Roots & Wings will host their annual Rise & Fly Gala on Thursday, October 25 at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park. The gala will honor Impact 100 Garden State and the two organization’s “shared commitment of ensuring the members of our community are able to reach their full potential.”…