Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II
Preselected recipients only
Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II is a private foundation in Red Bank, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,600 | 31 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 40 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $77,000 | 44 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $17,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Rowan University | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Rutgers University | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Lehigh University | Educational purposes | $4,000 |
| University of Delaware | Educational purposes | $4,000 |
| College of New Jersey | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| High Point University | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburg | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Tampa | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| West Chester University | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Lasalle University | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Monmouth University | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Stockton University | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of South Florida | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Atlantic Cap Community College | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| James Madison University | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Northeastern University | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Penn State | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Smith College | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| University of Miami | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| University of Tennessee | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Ursinus College | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Northeast Maritime Institute | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Ohio University | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Boston College | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Boston University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Brigham Young University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Cornell University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Georgetown University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Shippensburg University | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Stevenson University | Educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Oceanfirst Bank NA
- Douglas K Walker Esq
Questions people ask
Does Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II give?
$77,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II?
Its 2025 filing lists Oceanfirst Bank NA (Trustee) and Douglas K Walker Esq (Trustee).
What does Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.