Maher Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFlorham Park, New Jersey · EIN 27-1447747 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$44,300
Total assets$17M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
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
14% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Hill Community Action | Newark, NJ | Program Support | $975,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Program Support | $320,166 |
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars | Princeton, NJ | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Advocates For Children of NJ | Newark, NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| NJ Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Trenton, NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Morristown, NJ | Program Support | $82,772 |
| Newark Alliance | Newark, NJ | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Far Brook School | Short Hills, NJ | Program Support | $44,300 |
| William Paterson U Found | Wayne, NJ | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia U | New York, NY | Program Support | $29,728 |
| Council of NJ Grantmakers | Ewing, NJ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | RCCFs New Jersey State Landscaping Project | $7,500 |
| New Jersey Future | Trenton, NJ | Program Support | $7,500 |
| NJ EarlyEd Infrastructure Alliance | Florham Park, NJ | Registration Fees | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,031,986 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,691,300 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1447747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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