Father John Foundation for the Handicapped and Poor
Invitation OnlyFairfield, New Jersey · EIN 22-3553929 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$234K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Food Pantry | Newark, NJ | Feed the hungry | $40,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | Morris Plains, NJ | Feed the hungry | $30,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing and Speec | Pittsburg, PA | Helf the deaf | $25,000 |
| St Josephs Institute for the Deaf | Brentwood, MO | Help the deaf | $25,000 |
| St Anns Place Homeless Center | West Palm Beach, FL | Feed homeless | $20,000 |
| Castello Ministry for Deaf | Jacksonville, FL | Help the deaf | $20,000 |
| New Life Home Furnishings | Medfield, MA | Help the poor | $12,000 |
| St Rose of Lima Food Pantry | East Hanover, NJ | Feed hungry | $10,000 |
| Evas Kitchen | Paterson, NJ | Feed the hungry | $10,000 |
| Pastoral Ministry for the Deaf | Newark, NJ | Help the deaf | $10,000 |
| Franscian Friars of Renewal | South Orange, NJ | Feed hungry | $10,000 |
| Oasis Haven for Women and Children | Paterson, NJ | Help the poor | $10,000 |
| Dioceses of Metuchen | Metuchun, NJ | Help for deaf | $7,000 |
| National Catholic Deaf Leaders | Landover Hills, MD | Help the deaf | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Home Furnishings | Medfield, MA | Help poor | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $238,710 | 12 |
| 2023 | $193,900 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3553929
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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