The Jessica Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMetuchen, New Jersey · EIN 26-1574181 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
22% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti | Edison, NJ | General operating fund. | $20,000 |
| Childrens Specialist Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating | $15,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| Saint Peters Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| JFK Medical Center | Edison, NJ | General operating fund. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating fund. | $8,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General operating fund. | $5,000 |
| Metuchen Police Department | Metuchen, NJ | General operating fund. | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Metuchen, NJ | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department | Metuchen, NJ | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Univ | Edison, NJ | General operating fund. | $3,000 |
| Princeton Medical Center | Plainsboro, NJ | General operating funds | $3,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Basking Ridge, NJ | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Cancer Institute of New Jersey | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Union, NJ | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater New | Florham Park, NJ | General operating fund. | $2,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | General operating funds. | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Summit, NJ | General operating fund. | $1,000 |
| Barnegat Bay Eco Center | Toms River, NJ | General operating fund. | $1,000 |
| Boys Town National Research Hospita | Boys Town, NE | General operating funds | $1,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($40,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $137,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104450
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1574181
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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