The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation

Organization Overview

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is located in Hackensack, NJ. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation generated $423.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $591.0k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $108,050. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (NNJCF) IMPROVES COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH WORK IN ARTS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, PHILANTHROPY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. OUR PARTNERS ARE BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY COLLABORATING, ANSWERING THE QUESTION, "WHAT CAN WE ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER THAT WE CANNOT ALONE?"

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT - BY FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS AMONG MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND THE PUBLIC, NNJCF ACTIVELY PROMOTES COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITY LIFE AND ADDRESS ISSUES IN MULTIPLE AREAS SUCH AS EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, ARTS AND CULTURE, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND PHILANTHROPY. NNJCF'S CLIMATE ACTION MOBILIZATION PROGRAM (CAMP) WORKS AT THE NEXUS OF ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY TO BUILD INNOVATIVE, SCIENCE-BASED, SCALABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, MITIGATING RISK AND IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. CAMP PROGRAMS INCORPORATE RESILIENCY, REMEDIATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND JOBS. THROUGH ITS ARTSBERGEN INITIATIVE, NNJCF SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY THOURGH PROGRAMMING AND ADVOCACY, AND ENCOURAGES CREATIVE PLACEMAKING, THE PRACTICE OF INTEGRATING ARTS AND CULTURE INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD, TOWN, OR REGION TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND LIVABILITY AND BOOST ECONOMY.


EDUCATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH - WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, THE NNJCF SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT BOLSTER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.


DONOR SERVICES - THE NNJCF OFFERS A DONOR SERVICE PROGRAM WHICH HELPS DONORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH FLEXIBLE OPTIONS THAT HELP MEET CHARITABLE GIVING GOALS. OPTIONS INCLUDE: DONORS CAN ESTABLISH FUNDS AND DIRECT THE FOUNDATION TO MAKE GIFTS IN HIS/HER NAME, CONTRIBUTE TO A PARTICULAR FIELD OF INTEREST,SUPPORT A SPECIFIC AGENCY OR CAUSE, MAKE CHARITABLE GIVING A PART OF ESTATE PLANNING, OR LEAVE A LIVING LEGACY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lynne Harwell Algrant
Trustee
$0
Kenneth D Bland Jr
Trustee
$0
Christopher Percopo
Trustee
$0
Melissa Reynolds
Trustee
$0
Michael Shannon
President
$0
Ilene Marcus
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $53,993
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$353,112
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $283,059
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$407,105
Total Program Service Revenue$22,631
Investment income $18,943
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$25,360
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $423,319

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation has awarded $35,500 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LA FAMILY HOUSING

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE

$12,000

ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL FUND

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE

$13,500

RESILIENT CITIES CATALYST

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE

$10,000
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