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Oceanfirst Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 22-3465454 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.1M
- Grants reported
- 1,087
- Median grant
- $1.1K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 425 | $1.6M |
| 2024 | 662 | $1.5M |
Where Oceanfirst Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY | LAKEWOOD, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $55K |
| ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MAY LANDING, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| ROWAN COLLEGE OF SOUTH JERSEY | SEWELL, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TOMS RIVER, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| STOCKTON UNIVERSITY | GALLOWAY, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LINCROFT, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GLASSBORO, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GLASSBORO, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| STOCKTON UNIVERSITY | GALLOWAY, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| ROWAN COLLEGE OF SOUTH JERSEY | SEWELL, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION | EWING, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TOMS RIVER, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LINCROFT, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY | W LONG BRANCH, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MAYS LANDING, NJ | 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $25K |
| THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION | EWING, NJ | 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $21.6K |
| OPERATION WARM | GLEN MILLS, PA | OPERATION WARM PROJECT | 2025 | $17.5K |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | LIGHT THE NIGHT LONG BRANCH | 2024 | $12.5K |
| LUNCH BREAK | RED BANK, NJ | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2024 | $10K |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION | EDISON, NJ | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2024 | $10K |
| COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | RED BANK, NJ | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2024 | $10K |
| IONA UNIVERSITY | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2025 | $10K |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION | EDISON, NJ | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2025 | $10K |
| COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | RED BANK, NJ | BOARD MATCHING GIFT | 2025 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KATHERINE B DURANTE EXECUTIVE DIREC
- Address
- 975 HOOPER AVE TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753
- Phone
- 7323414676
- INFO@OCEANFIRSTFDN.ORG
- Deadlines
- DEADLINES VARY FOR EACH FUNDING PROGRAM.
- Application materials
- OCEANFIRST 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.
- Restrictions
- APPLICANTS 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
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Oceanfirst Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.