Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 127 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants127
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 259 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 127 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Citizens Philanthropic Foundation 101 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 282-3638 |
| What to submit | https://www.citizensbank.com/community/corporate-giving.aspx organizations seeking funding from the citizens philanthropic foundation must submit a preliminary application at this site: https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=2153&x_pr oposal_type_id=82502 |
| Restrictions | The citizens philanthropic foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are addressing the bank's primary giving areas of fighting hunger, fostering financial empowerment and strengthening communities through economic and workforce development. At this time the foundation focuses the majority of its giving in New York and New Jersey. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $1.6 million |
| New Jersey | 75 | $932,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $600,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year Up Inc | 2025 national partnership + adult workforce talent in new york and new jersey | $500,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Cbedcs brooklyn youth training program for offshore wind jobs | $300,000 |
| Queens Economic Development Corporation | Supporting queens night market small businesses & vendors | $300,000 |
| Urban League of Essex County | Clean energy careers preparation program | $100,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | Nyrp & citizens philanthropic foundation 2024 and 2025 corporate partnership | $100,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | Support for continuous growth of the pursuit fellowship until hire | $100,000 |
| Artists for Humanity Inc | Afh nyc | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation Ecosystem Development | Ecosystem development | $100,000 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children Inc | Empowering low-income minority women through the oasis workplace development program | $75,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Income tax program (vita) | $75,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund Inc | 2024 housing security and financial empowerment project | $50,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | Per scholas alumni upskilling nj & ny 2024 | $50,000 |
| Focus NJ Inc | Focus njs workforce development toolkit expansion project | $50,000 |
| Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation | Workforce development | $50,000 |
| Opportunities for A Better Tomorrow Inc | Stay at work alumni program | $50,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | Veteran mentoring program | $50,000 |
| African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Inc | Mobile academy programs | $50,000 |
| Bridge Street Development Corporation | Microsoft office certification skills training program | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | The wcs career lattice internship supervisor training program | $50,000 |
| St Nick's Alliance Corp | Skilled build construction training | $50,000 |
| Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Inc | Kcs small business digital marketing literacy expansion 2025 | $50,000 |
| St Vincent's Academy | Sva career prep ready program (cpr) & school-wide career day | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | Culinary training program | $35,000 |
| All Star Code Inc | Summer intensive | $29,000 |
| Branch Brook Park Alliance | Workforce development: park ambassadors | $25,000 |
| Greater Trenton Inc | Greater trenton operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Workforce development programs | $25,000 |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | Apollo theater academy | $25,000 |
| Futures and Options Inc | The futures and options internship program | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corporation Inc | Compete for life at john f. Kennedy high school | $25,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen LTD | Professional skills training for women, gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color to create careers in the food industry | $25,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | Workforce development internships | $25,000 |
| Queens County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | 2023: ongoing assistance to small business in queens | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | Tcsf 43rd annual awards dinner to support partial, needs-based scholarships for determined K-12 students from low-income families to attend high-quality, accredited independent schools | $25,000 |
| Hudson County Community College Foundation Inc | Gateway to innovation | $25,000 |
| Hudson County Economic Development Corporation | Hcedc internship program | $25,000 |
| Capital Health System Foundation Inc | Trenton neighborhood initiative | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Lisc ny 2024 big apple awards gala | $20,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | Partnerships for parks | $20,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Nyc community schoolyards in brooklyn | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Hecht
- Keri Santos
- Chris Grenier
- Dan Astolfi
- Reza Aghamirzadeh
- Nuno Dos Santos
- Susan Lamonica
- Domenick Cama
- Kevin Cummings
- Rebecca O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 127 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michelle Hecht (President), Keri Santos (Vice President/Dir. of Corp Giving), Chris Grenier (Secretary) and Dan Astolfi (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and education.