Highland Avenue Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontclair, New Jersey · EIN 83-2351639 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$107K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,090
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
54% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Care | Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montclair Community Foundation | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sea Turtle Recovery Inc | West Orange, NJ | Charitable | $5,300 |
| Ackerman Institute | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Montclair Local | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $2,073 |
| Wcsbronx Zoo | Bronx, NY | Charitable | $2,030 |
| The Montclair Community Pre-K | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Eva's Village | Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $1,090 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,030 |
| Partners for Women & Justice | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $1,010 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Toni's Kitchen | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Luna Stage | West Orange, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $565 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $520 |
| Montclair Pba Local #53 | Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,318 | 24 |
| 2024 | $87,385 | 18 |
| 2023 | $103,192 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621769349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2351639
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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