New Jersey Pandemic Relief
Born out of an unexpected crisis, we started the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to quickly address urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
We knew the task was daunting, yet it is hard times that define character. The pandemic showed that New Jersey is a state filled with fighters who care deeply for their neighbors. In good times and bad, we show up and support one another: this is just what Jersey does.
The Fund successfully harnessed this indomitable Jersey spirit and generosity. In the dark days of March 2020, we brought together the leaders, resources and expertise needed to respond to the pandemic. Our unique position allowed us to identify needs, fill-in gaps and remove roadblocks to deliver aid where it was most urgently needed. Importantly, over 62,000 donors like yourself generously gave over $66.3 million. Our total combined impact exceeded $88 million in grants and co-investments. In addition, hundreds of individuals, corporations and foundations volunteered their time, allowing us to put 100% of funds raised toward those most in need.
Early on, the Fund focused on areas of critical need such as food, shelter, and health. As the pandemic wore on, we recognized and funded programs addressing deeper systemic issues such as child care accessibility and digital connectivity in schools. We committed resources to support the arts community and women and minority-owned small businesses. And we provided much-needed funding for mental health counseling as well as support for people facing eviction. Here and now, we continue with our work delivering resources across a number of ongoing initiatives that target our neediest neighbors and help them bridge to a better tomorrow.
Throughout it all, we have been humbled by the overwhelming response from citizens across our state. As the past nine months have proven, New Jersey neighbors will always be there for one another and respond with strength to any crisis. We are mindful of the challenges that lie ahead and know that together we can continue to help our most vulnerable neighbors get back on their feet. Thank you for caring and joining us in this work. None of this happens without you.
With gratitude,
Tammy Murphy and Josh Weinreich
NJPRF ANNOUNCES $16M IN NEW GRANTS
OUR MISSION
New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund will raise funds and organize and coordinate resources to fight the medical, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s most vulnerable.
65M+ Million Raised
62,000+ Donors
$56M Allocated to 500+ organizations to date
NJPRF was created to address the social, economic, and medical impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey.
STORIES OF IMPACT
We thank these major donors to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund:
Founding donors are asterisked.
ADP Foundation
Lucien and Linda Alziari
American Water Charitable Foundation
Amgen Foundation
Amoroso Pantano, P.C.
Henry J. Amoroso
Anonymous (2)
The Appleman Foundation, Inc.
The Baker Family and Riverside Medical Group
BD
Benecard
BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation
BNY Mellon
Brady Family
Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
Campbell Soup Company
Ray Catena Family of Dealerships
Ray Chambers and the MCJ Amelior Foundation*
CHANEL, Inc.
Columbia Property Trust
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
CVS Health
The Day Family
Deloitte Foundation
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Laurence Downes
E*TRADE Financial Corporation
Eli Lilly and Company
Evergreen Partners
The Fournier Family Foundation
Genmab
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Carl Goldberg
Fritz Henkel Stiftung Foundation
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
HQ Trivia
IBEW Local 456 – Joe Egan, Business Manager
IBEW Local 351 – Dan Cosner, Business Manager
IBEW Local 164 – Danny Gumble, Business Manager
IBEW Local 102 – Pat Delle Cava, Business Manager
IBEW Local 400 – Robert Shimko, Business Manager
IBEW Local 269 – Steve Aldrich Business Manager
IBEW Construction Division – Ian Leonard, Statewide Political Director
Impact 100 Jersey Coast
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation
The Johnson Family and The New York Jets
Glenn and Arlene Johnson
Andrea Jung
The Katz Foundation – Melissa Silver, Rachel & Drew Katz
Don Katz and Leslie Larson
Kathy and Tony Kerbs
S. Dillard and Adrienne Kirby Family Philanthropic Fund
The Kislak Family Foundation, Inc.
Donna and John Kuchinski Family Fund
Cliff & Sue Ensley, Leisure Merchandising Corp.
LEO Pharma
Levinson Axelrod, P.C.
Larry L. Luing Family Foundation
Eli Manning
Margaret A. Darrin Trust
Carolyn and Mark Mason
McKinsey and Company
Message & Media, Inc.
The Charles G. and Elizabeth A. Mortimer Foundation
The Philip and Tammy Murphy Family Foundation
M&T Bank
New Jersey Devils Players
New Jersey Natural Gas
New York Football Giants
Nitzberg Family Fund
NJ Advance Media
NJM Insurance
Novartis US Foundation
Novo Nordisk
The O’Toole Family Foundation
John and Laura Overdeck*
Wayne Paglieri and Jess Chang
Parise Family Fund
The Pfizer Foundation
PNC Foundation
Prologis, Inc.
The Prudential Foundation
PSEG Foundation
Eileen and Les Quick
Ranger Family
Joan Rechnitz
The Rite Aid Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Karen and Gary Rose
RSI Bank
Samsung
Sanofi
Greg Schiano
The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
SIOR New Jersey Chapter
SJI
The Smith Family Foundation of New Jersey
David and Jenny Stone
And the Stone & Magnanini LLP
In association with the Smart Family Foundation of New York
Standard Chartered Bank
Jon Stewart
Strides Pharma
Subaru of America Foundation, Inc.
Wendy and Greg Supron
SYMH Foundation Youth Council / President Ethan Han
Target
The David Tepper Charitable Foundation, Inc.*
Thenen Foundation
Third Point Reinsurance (USA) Ltd.
UBS
Ann and Thomas Unterberg
Dean and Denise Vanech
Verizon
Walmart.org
Roby and Josh Weinreich
Wells Fargo
Nina and Ted Wells
Kim and Finn Wentworth
Wilf Family Foundations
Barry and Jan Zubrow
For information:
Hans Dekker, President
hdekker@cfnj.org
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Shipping Address:
35 Knox Hill Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.267.5533
Fax: 973.267.2903