Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Historical FunderShort Hills, New Jersey · EIN 56-2582815 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded127
Typical grant$3,750
Total assets$18.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CITIZENS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 JFK PARKWAY, SHORT HILLS NJ 07078 |
| Phone | 4012823638 |
| Form and materials | HTTPS://WWW.CITIZENSBANK.COM/COMMUNITY/CORPORATE-GIVING.ASPX ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING FUNDING FROM THE CITIZENS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION MUST SUBMIT A PRELIMINARY APPLICATION AT THIS SITE: HTTPS://WWW.CYBERGRANTS.COM/PLS/CYBERGRANTS/AO_LOGIN.LOGIN?X_GM_ID=2153&X_PR OPOSAL_TYPE_ID=82502 |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE CITIZENS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ADDRESSING THE BANK'S PRIMARY GIVING AREAS OF FIGHTING HUNGER, FOSTERING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. AT THIS TIME THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES THE MAJORITY OF ITS GIVING IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | 2025 national partnership + adult workforce talent in new york and new jersey | $500,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | Cbedcs brooklyn youth training program for offshore wind jobs | $300,000 |
| Queens Economic Development Corporation | Kew Gardens, NY | Supporting queens night market small businesses & vendors | $300,000 |
| Urban League of Essex County | Newark, NJ | Clean energy careers preparation program | $100,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | New York, NY | Nyrp & citizens philanthropic foundation 2024 and 2025 corporate partnership | $100,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | Long Island City, NY | Support for continuous growth of the pursuit fellowship until hire | $100,000 |
| Artists for Humanity Inc | Boston, MA | Afh NYC | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation Ecosystem Development | Newark, NJ | Ecosystem development | $100,000 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc | Paterson, NJ | Empowering low-income minority women through the oasis workplace development program | $75,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | Income tax program (vita) | $75,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund Inc | Newark, NJ | 2024 housing security and financial empowerment project | $50,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | Bronx, NY | Per scholas alumni upskilling nj & NY 2024 | $50,000 |
| Focus Nj Inc | Trenton, NJ | Focus njs workforce development toolkit expansion project | $50,000 |
| Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation | Arverne, NY | Workforce development | $50,000 |
| Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Stay at work alumni program | $50,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | New York, NY | Veteran mentoring program | $50,000 |
| African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Inc | Trenton, NJ | Mobile academy programs | $50,000 |
| Bridge Street Development Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | Microsoft office certification skills training program | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | The wcs career lattice internship supervisor training program | $50,000 |
| St Nick's Alliance Corp | Brooklyn, NY | Skilled build construction training | $50,000 |
| Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Inc | Bayside, NY | Kcs small business digital marketing literacy expansion 2025 | $50,000 |
| St Vincent's Academy | Newark, NJ | Sva career prep ready program (cpr) & school-wide career day | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | Neptune, NJ | Culinary training program | $35,000 |
| All Star Code Inc | New York, NY | Summer intensive | $29,000 |
| Branch Brook Park Alliance | Livingston, NJ | Workforce development: park ambassadors | $25,000 |
| Greater Trenton Inc | Trenton, NJ | Greater trenton operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Hillside, NJ | Workforce development programs | $25,000 |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Apollo theater academy | $25,000 |
| Futures and Options Inc | New York, NY | The futures and options internship program | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corporation Inc | Paterson, NJ | Compete for life at john F. kennedy high school | $25,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | New York, NY | Professional skills training for women, gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color to create careers in the food industry | $25,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | Red Bank, NJ | Workforce development internships | $25,000 |
| Queens County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Jackson Heights, NY | 2023: ongoing assistance to small business in queens | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | Mendham, NJ | Tcsf 43rd annual awards dinner to support partial, needs-based scholarships for determined K-12 students from low-income families to attend… | $25,000 |
| Hudson County Community College Foundation Inc | Jersey City, NJ | Gateway to innovation | $25,000 |
| Hudson County Economic Development Corporation | Jersey City, NJ | Hcedc internship program | $25,000 |
| Capital Health System Foundation Inc | Pennington, NJ | Trenton neighborhood initiative | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | Lisc NY 2024 big apple awards gala | $20,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Partnerships for parks | $20,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | New York, NY | NYC community schoolyards in brooklyn | $20,000 |
| Bronx River Alliance Inc | Bronx, NY | Engaging the bronx community in environmental stewardship | $20,000 |
| Green Belt Conservancy Inc | Staten Island, NY | Greenbelt conservation corps | $20,000 |
| Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Corporation | Flushing, NY | Environmental stewardship | $20,000 |
| Elijah's Promise | New Brunswick, NJ | Elijah's promise culinary school | $16,500 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey Inc | Pennsauken, NJ | Youth nutrition outreachtraining (ynot) 2024 | $15,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | 2024 rising star awards | $12,500 |
| Njac Foundation Inc | Trenton, NJ | Njac foundation scholarships | $10,500 |
| Thomas Edison State University Foundation Inc | Trenton, NJ | Strengthening communities through education and workforce development | $10,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | Wall Township, NJ | Uwmoc financial success center/new jersey 2-1-1 partnership | $10,000 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | Camden, NJ | Culinary arts training program | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | Expanded workforce development services | $10,000 |
| Urban League of Union County Inc | Elizabeth, NJ | Workforce development | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton | Trenton, NJ | Restoring dignity, giving hope | $10,000 |
| Ironbound Community Corporation | Newark, NJ | Icc financial opportunity center (foc) | $10,000 |
| Caucus Educational Corporation | Montclair, NJ | Stand & deliver: powering equity and social justice | $7,500 |
| Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | 41St annual columbus parade, 2024 golf outing, | $6,250 |
| Life's Worc Inc | Garden City, NY | Worc force center - food service training program | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Project Inc | Millburn, NJ | Vocational growth for individuals with brain injury program | $5,000 |
| Jewish Children's Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Gift of giving | $5,000 |
| Bay Ridge Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Financial literacy lounge | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 127 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Up Inc | Boston, ME | New york and new jersey | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton | Trenton, NJ | Restoring dignity, giving hope | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,108,750 | 129 |
| 2023 | $2,226,060 | 261 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349100240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2582815
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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