Columbian Charitable Group of Palisades Park Ridgefield Inc
Historical FunderRidgefield, New Jersey · EIN 22-3796037 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | John Quaregna |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 Prospect Ave, Ridgefield NJ 07657 |
| Phone | 2019435380 |
| Form and materials | Written Request outlining detail purpopse and manner in which grant will be administered |
| Deadlines | None - Continuing as need |
| Restrictions | Financial support for poor, religious, educational, expectant mothers, disabled, homeless, etc.,. per By Laws |
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
0% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Academy | Palisades Park, NJ | Facilites | $25,000 |
| Infant Jesus Church | Ashokapuram Kozhikode, IN | Facilities | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Palisades Park, NJ | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| Saint Michaels Church | Palisades Park, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Matthews Church | Ridgefield, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Matthews Church | Ridgefield, NJ | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Palisades Park, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evas Village Inc | Paterson, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| York Street Project | Jersey City, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint Josephs Health Foundation | Paterson, NJ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Matthews Church | Ridgefield, NJ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Matthews Church | Ridgefield, NJ | Unrestricted | $200 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($16,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,700 | 15 |
| 2023 | $57,600 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511789349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3796037
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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