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Oceanfirst Foundation

Historical Funder

Toms River, New Jersey · EIN 22-3465454 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded425
Typical grant$2,200
Total assets$11.2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $7,500.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactKATHERINE B DURANTE EXECUTIVE DIREC
Address975 HOOPER AVE, TOMS RIVER NJ 08753
Phone7323414676
EmailINFO@OCEANFIRSTFDN.ORG
Form and materialsOCEANFIRST FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ITS GRANT MAKING ON FOUR CORE PRIORITY AREAS: HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HOUSING, IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, GRANTS ARE MADE TO SUPPORT EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIORITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. ALL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A GRANT SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE (WWW.OCEANFIRSTFDN.ORG) ABOUT THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS AND PRIORITY AREAS. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING A GRANT, THE BEST PLACE TO START IS WITH A CALL TO THE FOUNDATION OFFICE TO DISCUSS YOUR PROGRAM OR PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION WILL ADVISE WHETHER YOUR REQUEST FITS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S GUIDELINES, IF IT MAKES SENSE FOR YOU TO APPLY, AND WHICH GRANT PROGRAM IS BEST FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
DeadlinesDEADLINES VARY FOR EACH FUNDING PROGRAM.
RestrictionsAPPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SERVICES WITHIN THE OCEANFIRST FOOTPRINT AND HAVE 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT STATUS WITH THE IRS. APPLICANTS SHOULD BE REGISTERED IN NEW JERSEY AS A CHARITY AND PERFORM A CERTIFIED ANNUAL AUDIT, IF REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION CONFIRMS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS/NJ CHARITY REGISTRATION. FUNDING IS NOT PROVIDED FOR: - INDIVIDUALS - RESEARCH - ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) - RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS - POLITICAL CAUSES, CANDIDATES, ORGANIZATIONS OR CAMPAIGNS - ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION - SPORTS LEAGUES/TEAMS

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Health42
  • Human Services36
  • Education29
  • Community Development24
  • Arts & Culture21
  • Children & Youth19

Where it gives

25% of grants went outside New Jersey.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ2025 scholarship program$55,000
Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Brookdale Community College FoundationLincroft, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Monmouth UniversityW Long Branch, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Ocean County College FoundationToms River, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Rowan College of South JerseySewell, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Rowan University FoundationGlassboro, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
The College of New Jersey FoundationEwing, NJ2025 scholarship program$25,000
Operation WarmGlen Mills, PAOperation warm project$17,500
Count Basie Center for the ArtsRed Bank, NJBoard matching gift$10,000
Hackensack Meridian Health FoundationEdison, NJBoard matching gift$10,000
Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NYBoard matching gift$10,000
Deborah Hospital FoundationBrowns Mills, NJHome runs for heroes$8,000
Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyArlington, VAHome runs for heroes$8,000
180 Turning Lives Around IncHazlet, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Affordable Housing AllianceTinton Falls, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Anchor HouseTrenton, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Appel Farm Arts & Music CenterElmer, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Arts Ed NjBurlington, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Ascendus IncManhattan, NYGeneral operating support$7,500
AvanzarPleasantville, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Bestwork Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Better TomorrowsCamden, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesNorthfield, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Breakthrough of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Cape May MacCape May, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Casa for Children of Mercer and Burlington CountiesEwing, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Cathedral Soup Kitchen IncCamden, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Catholic Youth Organization (Cyo) of Mercer CountyTrenton, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Central Jersey Medical CenterPerth Amboy, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Cherry Hill Free ClinicCherry Hill, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Children's Scholarship Fund PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Children's Specialized Hospital FoundationMountainside, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Christian Brothers AcademyLincroft, NJBoard matching gift$7,500
Collier Youth ServicesMarlboro Township, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Communities First InitiativeLawrenceville, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Community Access UnlimitedElizabeth, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Community Foodbank of New JerseyEgg Harbor Township, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Count Basie Center for the ArtsRed Bank, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Court Appointed Special Advocates of New JerseyEast Brunswick, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Deborah Hospital FoundationBrowns Mills, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Economy League of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Ed Snider Youth Hockey & EducationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Elijah's PromiseNew Brunswick, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Episcopal Community ServicesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Family Promise of the Jersey ShoreWest Creek, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Food Bank of South JerseyPennsauken, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
FulfillNeptune, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Girl Scouts of the Jersey ShoreFarmingdale, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Girls on a Mission With AmbitionRoselle Park, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Gloucester County Habitat for HumanityPitman, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for HumanityRandolph, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Habcore IncRed Bank, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Habitat for Humanity of South Central New JerseyMaple Shade, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Habitat for Humanity PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Homefront IncLawrenceville, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Interfaith Family Services of OceanToms River, NJGeneral operating support$7,500
Interfaith Neighbors IncAsbury Park, NJGeneral operating support$7,500

Showing the 60 largest of 425 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,574,670425
2024$1,534,866662
2023$2,388,355669

Sources

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