GRACE WORKS JERSEY CITY INC fka GRACE VAN VORST EPISCOPAL HOUSING
Invitation OnlyJersey City, New Jersey · EIN 22-2885442 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
11% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Services | Jersey City, NJ | General Operations; Meals for the Homeless; Senior Services | $160,000 |
| Welcome Home Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ | Support for refugees in area | $50,000 |
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJ | Supporting the art department | $40,000 |
| Grace Church Van Vorst | Jersey City, NJ | General operations;support for diverse ministries;facility improvements | $25,365 |
| Family Promise of Hudson County | Jersey City, NJ | General Operations; Support for Sheltering of the Homeless | $20,000 |
| Caring Capable Hands Inc | Jersey City, NJ | Support programs that redirect youth behaviors and reduce recidivism | $20,000 |
| New City Kids | Grand Rapids, MI | Family community programs | $20,000 |
| She Is Inc | Jersey City, NJ | Provides mental health, activities and a yearly retreat | $7,000 |
| Islamic Center of Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ | Support for religious, educational and social services to muslim americans | $2,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($37,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $381,865 | 12 |
| 2023 | $433,065 | 7 |
| 2022 | $275,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2885442
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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